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L'Aquila of the Mysteries Private Tour: Discover History, Legends, and Mysteries
4.8
4 Ratings
Sant'Elia
Embark on a guided stroll amid the town’s key landmarks, narrating the timeline of the town’s establishment. Additionally, you’ll explore myths and enigmas, including tales of the Templar Knights and intriguing figures like Fredrick II and Celestino V, known as the ‘pope of the great refusal’.
Embark on a guided stroll amid the town’s key landmarks, narrating the timeline of the town’s establishment. Additionally, you’ll explore myths and enigmas, including tales of the Templar Knights and intriguing figures like Fredrick II and Celestino V, known as the ‘pope of the great refusal’.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio e Porta Santa - From Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio you will walk till Basilica di San Bernardino, masterpiece of the local Baroque style.
- Basilica di San Bernardino - From Basilica di San Bernardino you will reach the top of the town where you find the Spanish Fort with a stunning view on Gran…
- Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio e Porta Santa - From Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio you will walk till Basilica di San Bernardino, masterpiece of the local Baroque style.
- Basilica di San Bernardino - From Basilica di San Bernardino you will reach the top of the town where you find the Spanish Fort with a stunning view on Gran Sasso Mountain.
- Teatro Comunale - Back to the Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio where you can see the first and only Holy Door opening every year. A magic place showing a play of sun light during summer solstice.
- Forte Spagnolo - You reach the highest point of the city where the Castle, an imposing Spanish fortress dominates, enjoy a spectacular view of the Gran Sasso d’Italia (2,912 m)
- Fontana In Piazza Santa Maria Paganica - Stop in one of the squares that still bears the signs of the 2009 earthquake despite being the foundation of the city
- Piazza del Palazzo - The Palace built by Margherita, sons of Charles V, who gives prestige to the city like the many other palaces that you have the opportunity to see during the walk.
- Piazza del Duomo - For centuries also called Piazza del Mercato, one of the largest urban squares in Italy, where to reveal the only mystery about the city before concluding the tour in the oldest bar in the center for a tasting of local nougat
What's Included
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- Snacks
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- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
Location
Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio
Piazzale Collemaggio
Basilica di Collemaggio
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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Gabriella_m
Jul 11, 2025
A must do in Abruzzo - Fantastic experience! Our tour guide, Vanessa, told us all the extremely unique history of L’Aquila. She has such a great sense of humor and made each story fun and exciting to hear. She also personalized the tour based on our interests and needs. Her recommendations and the things included were absolutely the best of L’Aquila.
My mother who needs assistance walking felt comfortable with the walking level and Vanessa was very attentive to her.
I’d recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in L’Aquila and Abruzzo in general!
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Torrence_o
Sep 17, 2024
We had such a fun... - We had such a fun afternoon exploring L'Aquila with Vanessa for our first time; she told fascinating stories and as a bonus, gave us great lunch recommendations!
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Theresa_e
Nov 2, 2023
A very interesting mystery tour! - We had a great experience touring around L’Aquila. She showed us the most important and controversial areas in the town. It was a very interesting tour and I would highly recommend this tour!
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V760vzmichaelb
Jun 21, 2025
Fascinating historical tour of a chaotic time in the papacy and the catholic church - Vanessa was an excellent guides recounting fascinating history stories of L’Aquila introducing us to the hermit pope and the knights Templar. Both the linked Bascilicas were well worth seeing. While walking speed was at the pace of the guest the walk up the steep hill in the town is not for anyone with challenges tackling hills due to mobility or fitness issues.
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