Top Lake Bracciano Walking Tours

You have the opportunity to visit everything about Etruscans: from "Necropoli of Monterozzi" UNESCO heritage site to Etruscopolis theme park passing by the National Etruscan Museum. Walking on the ancient Etruscan streets, see beautiful corners and meet modern Etruscans you can choose which part of the city do you want to discover better than you have just seen. At the end a delicious lunch or dinner in the heart of the city centre with typical italian lunch. Discover the last of Lawrence's travel books, 'Etruscan Places' is an ephemeral and vivid account, replete with hauntingly evocative descriptions of the way of life of this once great civilisation.

Tarquinia was the most important Etruscan city in the seventh century BC and it is particularly famous for the Monterozzi Necropolis, an ancient cemetery from pre-Roman times which houses more than two hundred painted tombs beneath its green mounds. You will explore imposing halls carved into the rock copying Etruscan houses (Necropolis literally means “City of the Dead”) to admire the bright colors used by the ancient Etruscans to paint landscapes, exotic animals and scenes of everyday life. Thanks to our knowledgeable and passionate guide, you will discover the secrets of the most beautiful and fascinating tombs: the tomb of the Leopards, with its banquet scenes that show the incredible freedom of Etruscan women, the tomb of Hunting and Fishing, which represents the typical activities of the aristocracy, the tomb of the Augurs, where funeral rites are represented (including the cruel games that inspired the subsequent gladiator fights)… Walking through the charming alleys of Tarquinia, dotted with medieval towers and splendid palaces, you will reach Palazzo Vitelleschi, which houses in the National Etruscan Museum the most precious treasures of the ancient city: carved sarcophagi, frescoes, jewels made of gold and gemstones, and the famous Winged horses!

Take a relaxing walk through the hidden corners of Civitavecchia, far from the big city confusion, on this self-guided GPS audio tour. Explore the narrow streets and squares of the historic centre, amongst the diverse layers of architecture: Roman, Renaissance and modern. Visit the fish and farmers' markets and stroll along the seaside promenades to enjoy the pace and peace of Italian lifestyle. The historic centre hides many artistic treasures in churches and private homes. All of which you will discover with the help of expert guide Mary Jane Cryan. Mary Jane is an American-Irish writer and historian and has been living in Italy since 1965 working in the fields of international education, journalism and tourism. When she is not busy writing about central Italy in her palazzo between Rome and Civitavecchia, she can be found aboard luxury cruise ships sailing the Mediterranean as a guest lecturer.

Choosing this tour you will have the possibility to walk through the ruins of the ancient baths of Civitavecchia, walking up the same marbles where the Romans passed. The structure is very well preserved and gives you the chance to fully understand what the ancient baths were like, the complex is better preserved than those in Rome. Of the old structure there are many bricks but also mosaics and marbles, you can enjoy all that beauty without spending hours in queues and especially without many people. Contrary to the ancient thermal baths in Rome, here there was a miraculous water with sulfur and hot, 40 degrees more or less and the Roman doctors used it as therapy to cure some diseases. It is a special place that few people know so they will be able to tell their friends about something new that is worth visiting, an hour is enough to visit it and take pictures.

Many know Civitavecchia because it is the port of Rome, but very few know its fascinating history. Together we will admire the frescoes by Raphael that are located in a private palace of the 1700s, you do not pay entry but you must leave a voluntary and symbolic offer to the owner The tour will also introduce you to the city, its traditions and legends and you will fall in love with it because all this beauty will be available without paying entrance tickets, far from the chaos and crowds typical of big cities. We will see the main squares, the historic walls, the oldest part of the port and then end up on the promenade where the first bathing establishments of the 19th century were created.

Come and discover the mysteries that revolve around the ancient Etruscan people in its most representative city which, among other things, was the birthplace of three of the first seven kings of Rome: Tarquinia. Capital of the Etruscan Dodecapoli testifying to its influence and wealth during the 7th and 6th centuries BC in the territories of Central Italy, "Tarchna" (Etruscan name) with its splendid necropolis, known as Necropolis of Monterozzi, a UNESCO heritage site for its famous painted tombs dating back more than 2,500 years ago, and its medieval historic center will accompany you in this memorable week full of history, nature, the sea and good food!

Under Rome's surface there are mysterious and dark places to discover. They are unknown to most people, Romans included. The journey to discover these places will start from Civitavecchia. Visit the Catacombs of San Sebastiano and the Catacombs of San Callisto on this 6-hour guided tour. Walk the underground passages of San Sebastiano, the oldest Christian tomb in Rome. See the resting spot of martyrs and popes at San Callisto.

Rome the complete tour will take you to all the main sites of the ancient city of Rome. There is so much to see in one day, this tour will get you to see the most famous sites such as the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and of course St Peters Square - home to the Vatican. This tour is a full day guided tour and involves a lot of walking to get to these sites, truly an amazing experience and your English speaking guide will be accompanying you all the way to give you information and history. When taking a tour in Rome, it is important to get a fully guided tour to get as much out of this city and of course, we always guarantee to get you back to your cruise ship in plenty of time! Please note: This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with walking difficulties.

This guided tour from the Port of Civitavecchia to the Eternal City begins with a guided tour of Ancient Rome. You will admire the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, before immersing yourself in the experience of the Palatine Hill. Then discover the great beauty of Rome with the walking tour to discover the most enchanting fountains and squares of Renaissance and Baroque Rome. You will visit attractions such as Piazza San Pietro, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna.

A private driver with a luxury minivan get you at your lodging in Rome or at the port of Civitavecchia and drive through the exquisite wide open of Lazio locale encompassed by delicate green hils, streams and lakes. In the wake of meeting the neighborhood direct you will visit the features of the territory. Visit two of the most important world heritage sites in Europe both protected by UNESCO, Cerveteri and Ostia. On this tour you meander down the quiet streets lined with abandoned buildings. There is the Baths of Neptune with it stunning black and white mosaics, Amphitrite, the theatre and the Forum, once the hub of life in the city. On this walk back in time your guide will give you an insight into how the citizens of Ostia Antica used to work and enjoy their leisure time; what it was really like to live in this thriving city port that was Rome’s gateway to the rest of the world.

We will pick you up at the Port of Civitavecchia and take about a 40-minute train ride to Rome. Your guide during the train ride will illustrate The Eternal City with a map to help you get your bearings. Once in Rome, you will step inside the sovereign city-state of the Vatican; visiting St Peter’s Basilica and St Peter’s Square from the outside. From there we will take a to Piazza Navona, which was originally the Stadium of Emperor Domitian. Next, we’ll take a 10-minute walk to the Pantheon, the Temple of all Gods and the best-preserved monument of Ancient Rome. Heading up the street we will stop at the Trevi Fountain and then stunning Venezia Square, where you can enjoy a beautiful view over the ancient Roman Forum and the Colosseum, one of the seven Wonders of the World. After all that walking, it’ll be time to enjoy Rome as a Local! After a typical Italian aperitivo you will enjoy an authentic Roman Pasta Carbonara. You will be back at the port at 4:30

Come and experience the unique activity of truffle hunting in the Italian woods, followed by an organic cooking class. Our Truffle Hunting Master will introduce you to his dogs and then you'll help search for the elusive fungi. He'll then teach you various ways of using this highly prized delicacy of the food world in a meal that will be prepared this afternoon. You'll learn more cooking skills the following day with a wine paired organic cooking class at the Villa. Plus, you have time to either chill out or explore the local area, including the town of Bracciano and the lake named after it.