Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Brescia, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide, you can comfortably spend a day, with some food breaks, in Brescia discovering all its secrets. Forget searching websites, and wasting time trying to find which monuments to see and in which order: the solution is here in front of you! I'm a tour leader, and I created this digital guide with a local guide from Brescia, so you'll get to visit the city as a local! You will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. Get to know the stories and curiosities of Brescia that only locals know! Try local foods, like Italian aperitivo, in authentic local restaurants! And much more!

1. 1

   Piazza del Mercato

   10 min

   Our starting point! A small square in which we will discover the history of the city and the origins of Brescia's nickname.

2. 2

   Piazza della Vittoria

   20 min

   We continue to a square with distinctive architecture. Here we will talk about the last 200 years of Italian history and a... rhinoceros!

3. 3

   Piazza della Loggia

   15 min

   The Piazza della Loggia represents an emblematic place in the heart of Brescia, characterized by a rich history and fine Venetian architecture dating back to the 15th century. I will also tell you about one of the most serious attacks in Italian history.

4. 4

   Piazza Paolo VI

   10 min

   Piazza Paolo VI, also known as Piazza del Duomo, is a true jewel in the heart of Brescia. A mix of history, architecture and lived life that leaves you speechless.

5. 5

   Duomo Vecchio di Brescia

   20 min

   In the 11th century, the Brescians decided to spruce up the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore with a brand-new cathedral. It took nearly a hundred years, but the result was nothing short of epic: a circular plan inspired by the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, with a giant dome and a bell tower soaring skyward.

6. 6

   Duomo Nuovo

   20 min

   It all began in the 17th century, when the Brescians decided to build a new, larger and more modern cathedral. It took almost two centuries to complete, but the result was nothing short of stunning: an imposing facade with giant columns and statues, an interior rich in marble, frescoes and gilding.

7. 7

   Teatro Grande

   10 min

   In the heart of Brescia, stands majestically the Teatro Grande, a temple of music and melodrama that boasts a long and fascinating history. Get ready to see it from the outside!

8. 8

   Tempio Capitolino e Piazza del Foro

   15 min

   The roots of this street go back at least to Roman times, when Brescia became part of the Roman territories in the 1st century BC. At that time, Rome shaped the urban aspect of the city, turning this street into the decumanus maximus, the main artery.

9. 9

   Teatro Romano

   20 min

   The building was the largest in northern Italy after the theater in Verona and it's a "must-see" when you come to Brescia. Close to it there is also the amazing Capitolium that worth a view!

10. 10

    Museo di Santa Giulia

    1.7 hours

    Unique in Italy and Europe in terms of exhibition concept and location. It allows a journey through Brescia’s history, art, and spirituality from prehistoric times to the present, in an exhibition area of about 14,000 square meters with thousands of extraordinary works ranging from the 4th millennium BC to the 18th century.

11. 11

    Castello di Brescia

    1 hour

    Recognized by many Brescians as the symbol of the city, it is definitely a must-see when visiting Brescia. We are going to talk about the story of the castle and we will enjoy an amazing view!

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.