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Cancellations made 15 or more days in advance of your tour date are fully refundable, minus our 3% credit card processing fee. See our complete Cancellation Policy for more information.
Salerno Walking Tour
City Tour
History
Art & Culture
2 hours
Private Tour
About
Join me on a walking tour in the historical center of Salerno, my hometown. This medium-sized southern city is a characteristic sea town located between the paradise of Amalfi Coast and the charming subregion of Cilento.
"Salernum", as it was then called, was founded by the Romans in the 2nd century B. C., but the most important period for the city was during the middle ages. After the destruction of the Roman Empire in Italy, the Lombards created a dukedom in Campania and Salerno became its capital, quickly rising in prominence.
In this time, Salerno was one of the most important cities of the Mediterranean sea, and it's even the place where the first medical school was founded, around the end of the 9th century A. D.
We'll go on to discover the history and the architecture of the medieval times with a visit into the Cathedral of Saint Matthew, a spectacular example of Arab-Norman architecture. This church also contains a beautiful crypt in Baroque style, which we'll explore.
During our walking tour, we'll also visit the public gardens, Salerno's most important squares and buildings/monuments, and will see the monumental complex of Saint Peter.
On request, the tour can also include the gardens of Minerva, the medieval castle, the Diocesan Museum, and the Archaeological Museum.
Overview
Highlights
- Tour Salerno with a lifelong local
- Explore the historic center
- Visit the public gardens
- Monumental complex of Saint Peter
- Saint Matthew Cathedral and crypt
- Private tour - only you and your guide
Duration
Approximately 2 hours
Start Time
This tour can start at any of the following times: 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, or 3:00 PM
Included
- Your guide Roberto
Not Included
- 15 euros per person for Minerva Gardens tickets and museums (optional)
Languages
This tour can be delivered in English, Italian, or Spanish
Max Participants
This private tour can accommodate parties of up to 8 people
Price
This tour costs a base fee of $265.00 USD plus a flat participant fee of $NaN USD regardless of age
Transportation
Tour Itinerary
Meet Roberto in central Salerno
Explore the historic center
Visit the public gardens
See the monumental complex of Saint Peter
Tour Saint Matthew Cathedral and visit its Baroque crypt
Finish the tour in central Salerno
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 15 or more days in advance of your tour date are fully refundable, minus our 3% credit card processing fee. See our complete Cancellation Policy for more information.
