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Monte Cassino Battlefield Tour: Detailed WWII History with Anna Maria Priora
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120 Ratings
Cassino
Join Anna Maria Priora, a licensed tour guide and WWII history expert, on a detailed Monte Cassino Battlefield Tour. Explore the 4 Battles of Cassino, hear personal Veterans’ stories, and visit the Abbey of Monte Cassino and the Commonwealth Cemetery.
Join Anna Maria Priora, a licensed tour guide and WWII history expert, on a detailed Monte Cassino Battlefield Tour. Explore the 4 Battles of Cassino, hear personal Veterans’ stories, and visit the Abbey of Monte Cassino and the Commonwealth Cemetery.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Abbazia di Montecassino - We will visit the Monastery of Montecassino
- Cassino Memorial - We will stop there to pay respect to all those that died for our liberty
- Rocca Janula - A strategical point during all the 4 battles of Montecassino
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Monte Cassino Polish War Cemetery - Where more than 1000 Polish soldiers are remembered
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- Abbazia di Montecassino - We will visit the Monastery of Montecassino
- Cassino Memorial - We will stop there to pay respect to all those that died for our liberty
- Rocca Janula - A strategical point during all the 4 battles of Montecassino
- Monte Cassino Polish War Cemetery - Where more than 1000 Polish soldiers are remembered
- Sant’Angelo In Theodice - Where the Rapido River Battle took place….
What's Included
- Private transportation included
- Access to Commonwealth Cemetery and Cassino Memorial
- All parking fees covered
- Entrance to the historic Montecassino Abbey
- Private transportation included
- Access to Commonwealth Cemetery and Cassino Memorial
- All parking fees covered
- Entrance to the historic Montecassino Abbey
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
I’m Anna Maria Priora, an Italian licensed tour guide with a PhD in WWII history in Italy from Humboldt University of Berlin. I would be delighted to share with you the key events of the 4 Battles of Cassino, along with personal stories from Veterans! My tours are available every morning, but if you prefer an afternoon tour, please send me a message and…
I’m Anna Maria Priora, an Italian licensed tour guide with a PhD in WWII history in Italy from Humboldt University of Berlin. I would be delighted to share with you the key events of the 4 Battles of Cassino, along with personal stories from Veterans! My tours are available every morning, but if you prefer an afternoon tour, please send me a message and I will make the necessary arrangements.
I will pick you up in my Italian Minivan at the Cassino train station, and we will drive through the new town of Cassino. Our first stop will be Trocchio Hill, where you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the battlefield. Next, we will stop by the famous Rapido River to pay our respects at the local memorials, and then proceed to the Commonwealth War Cemetery of Cassino. The tour will conclude with a visit to the Abbey of Monte Cassino, focusing on its significance during WWII.
(I offer Kiwi, Canadian, and American Battlefield tours. For a more comprehensive overview of all my tours, please search “Anna Maria Priora” on Google.)
Location
Piazza G. Garibaldi, 181
Piazza G. Garibaldi
In front of Cassino Train Station, where the Green Kiosk of the information point is. You can join Cassino from Rome Termini by train, or from Naples by train and flixbus. If you need an afternoon tour please write me a message. I usually wear a red poppy and i have an italian flag with me.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Alison_c
Jul 14, 2025
Anna's knowledge is impressive - With only 6 people on a tour, there is scope for plenty of personal attention for questions and specific interests. Anna was kind enough to research the NZ machine gunners' contribution and battle positions for our tour, as we'd given her a bit of notice.
Anna was exceptionally knowledgeable and informative. Her opinions on General Mark Clark were in line with my late grandfather's!
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Danpq3935ti
Jul 13, 2025
Excellent tour for WW2 history buffs - Anna was a friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining guide. She picked us up from the Cassino station and spent several hours with us. We visited various sites that were relevant to the events of 1944.
Anna is a Cassino local and her knowledge about the events that occurred during the battles for Cassino was incredible.
Anna answered my many questions and was the perfect guide for a WW2 history buff like myself.
She even dropped us at our accommodation at the end of the tour! If you’re going to Cassino make sure you book a tour with Anna, I cannot recommend her enough! 5/5
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Garysg7613bz
Jul 1, 2025
Fantastic tour - Myself and three friends had a fantastic tour with Anna on the morning of 27th June . We had multiple stop offs at places related to the battle and she was a real font of knowledge, explaining everything about the battle and surrounding area in great detail . The drive up to the monastery is stunning and well worth the effort . Would definitely recommend and it’s a big thanks from four lads from Glasgow Anna , Chin chin ..
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Weasleface
Jun 27, 2025
10 out of ten Tour - We took the Monte Cassino Battlefield Tour as my father had fought there in WW2 as part of the Grenadier Guards Unit. Anna kindly agreed to move the Tour start time to 2pm as we were not able to get there by 9am.We all thoroughly enjoyed the day , as she had taken time out to research my Dad's route through Cassino, and showed us actual photographs of what he would have seen at the time. She had an immense knowledge of the events and timelines and the area, which helped to build the picture of what he went through. She also took us to the Commonwealth Cemeteries, which was very moving .Also gave us a tour of the Abbey which was beautiful. Can't recommend this lady enough-she was thoroughly entertaining and kind, as well as willing to impart of the knowledge she held. Five star Tour by a five star lady. Big thankyou and love to Anna.
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Judith
Jun 21, 2025
Monte Cassino - Saw the abbey and surrounding battlefields. Anna was on time and very knowledgeable about the history and geography of the battlefields.
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193chrisr
Jun 11, 2025
Anna brought the history of the battles of Cassino to life for us. - My wife and I had a wonderful afternoon tour of the Cassino valley, township and finally the Montecasino Monastery. This monastery was destroyed in the fighting and has since been completely rebuilt to the plans of how it was at the time when it was bombed, with even the icons repainted in the abbey's church. The town of Cassino has been rebuilt, and the valley replanted with trees to replace all those cut down to aid the defenders. Anna knows her subject well and describes it so well that we were caught up in action and some of the experiences back in WWII. She recreated a series for us, with enthusiasm, and with respect for all the people who were involved at the time, attackers and defenders, and the local people who have rebuilt their lives in this area after WWII. We strongly recommend her Battlefield Tour.
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Claire_d
May 20, 2025
Fascinating tour. - Excellent tour. Small group. Anna was full of interesting facts and anecdotes. We got a really good sense of the various battles and battle strategies. The war graves were very moving and the monestry (story and re-build) was amazing: Anna brought everything to life. Perfect.
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Ereed
May 1, 2025
Amazing Tour! - Our guide, Anna was very knowledgeable and gave us a running commentary of the WW II Mont Cassino Battlefield.
The highlight was a tour of The Abbey at Mont Cassino.
Elaine and Jim
Okanagan Valley, BC CANADA
PS Great driving Anna!
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Colleen_m
Apr 23, 2025
Monte Cassino Battlefield Tour with Historian Guide Anna Priora - This small group tour was one of the most meaningful and memorable experiences of our trip to Italy. Guided by the exceptionally knowledgeable Anna Priora, we were taken through the history of the Battle of Monte Cassino with both scholarly insight and deep respect.
The Experience: Travelling by a comfortable small bus after we took a train to Cassino from Rome, we visited several key sites including a panoramic viewpoint of the valley, the Commonwealth War Cemetery, and the Monte Cassino Abbey. At each location, Anna provided rich historical context, thoughtfully explaining the military strategies, sacrifices, and broader significance of the battle.
What set this tour apart was the ample time allowed at each site and the opportunity to ask questions and engage in more in-depth conversations. Anna's ability to tailor her commentary to the group’s interests made the tour feel intimate and personalized.
For our family, the experience was especially poignant—my father stood on the battlefield where his own father had fought. Anna’s respectful and informed guidance added a profound layer to this moment, one we will never forget.
In Summary: If you have a personal or historical interest in World War II, this tour is an outstanding choice. Anna brings both passion and precision to her work, and her ability to connect the past to the present makes the tour not only educational, but deeply human.
Highly recommended for history enthusiasts, families with veterans in their lineage, or anyone seeking a thoughtful exploration of this pivotal site in Italy’s wartime history.
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Jonathan_g
Apr 4, 2025
Monte Cassino tour - A brilliant tour around Cassino examining the positions of the Allies and the Axis forces during the 4 battles of 1944. Then a drive up to the famous monastery at Monte Cassino and a look round at the incredible restoration and rebuilding of the monastery after it was destroyed. The views were simply amazing. Anna was a great tour guide with so much information about the battles and was very accomodating for any requests during the tour. Thank you Anna!
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