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Urbino Walking Tour: Discover Renaissance Art and Architecture in Le Marche Region
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Urbino
Embark on a captivating walking tour in Urbino, the heart of the Renaissance in the Marche region. Discover the masterpieces of Federico and Raphael, indulge in local delicacies, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of this World Heritage site.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Piazza Mercatale - This will be the starting point of the walk, just outside the city walls. From here you will see already the importance and the mightiness of the defensive system of the town.
- Palazzo Ducale di Urbino - This will be the most important highlight of the walk: the Ducal palace is home of the Marche National gallery, hosting some of the most important masterpieces of Raphael or other important painters. The building itself is a jewel of Renaissance architecture, one of the most important of the country. The guide will show you all the exteriors of this incredible palace.
- Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta - The Cathedral of the city it’s another important piece of art in this little town. The guide will show you the exteriors and, if open you will be able to visit the interiors too
- Casa Natale di Raffaello - While walking along Raffaello Street you will be able to see where the painter was born. The guide will take you through the life of this Italian art master
- Fortezza Albornoz - From this point of the city, you will have a great view on the town. Perfect spot for some pictures
What's Included
- Guided walking tour
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Any drinks are excluded
- Any admission to museums or monuments is excluded
Additional Information
An excursion to the Marche region would be incomplete without a brief stroll through Urbino; it’s simply a must. This gem perfectly captures the peak of Renaissance art and architecture, set amidst the verdant lands of Montefeltro. Here, you’ll become familiar with the influential Federico and visit the birthplace of the extraordinary Painter, Raphael. Don’t forget to try the local delicacies like crescia sfogliata (a specialty flatbread), Urbino’s casciotta (a delicious cheese), and Carpegna’s prosciutto; they’re just too good to miss…these are all integral parts of our World Heritage.
Join us for a guided tour of this area, to appreciate the very best of its art in a captivating journey that is sure to pique your interest.
Location
Piazza Mercatale
Meet the guide next to the city gate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Eloisa1968
Mar 12, 2024
Travel Surprise - Urbino a university center in a medieval city. - I stayed 1 night in Urbino to get a closer look. I was enchanted by the small town. It's actually a great university field. The historic center is wonderful.
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Ernestocv9169mg
Jan 8, 2024
excellent - The visit was very interesting and the guide very knowledgeable. A truly beautiful experience that we recommend
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Brook_r
Jun 14, 2023
So bad, you can't make this up - Do NOT book with this company Crusoe Travel!
Our guide was an hour and 10 minutes late. When I called the guide she said she had no knowledge of the booking. I called the company and they told me that there was a personal emergency. (should have been my first clue.)
They sent a replacement guide who showed up in sweatpants with an old microphone and scratchy speaker on her belt (there were only 4 of us.)
This lady seemed barely able to walk the hills of the town. She rambled on about information that didn't make sense together.
But then it got WAY WORSE.
Here are the ridiculous highlights:
She used curse words in a CHURCH and in front of my 12 year old.
She said the "stupid" students were partying and having sex everywhere.
She told a racist story about her past Japanese clients.
She took us into a school without permission and then proceeded to get into a yelling fight with the teacher who told her to leave, telling him to "Shut up" in Italian.
She tried to take us into a private courtyard of an individual's house, luckily we realized and refused.
She called an elderly lady who clearly had mental health challenges "crazy."
And the grand finale?
She tells a story of a condom hanging from a balcony and dripping on some of her former clients....
When I complained to the company immediately after we ended the tour, this guide started leaving me what sounded to be drunken, harassing messages on What's App.
The company refunded me less than a quarter of the fee.
So yeah. Pretty bad.
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