Castel del Monte guided tour
Monuments

Castel del Monte guided tour

Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 1 hour 30 minutes
Do this because
  • Take part in a guided tour of Castel del Monte, the castle of Emperor Frederick II
  • Discover the octagonal building, the mysteries, and symbolism surrounding its unusual shape
  • Follow your guide between the 2 floors, among the 16 rooms, and the octagonal courtyard
What to expect

Discover all the secrets and mysteries of Castel del Monte, the most visited national monument in Southern Italy! Enjoy a guided tour of the octagonal castle built by Emperor Frederick II and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

Book your tour and entrance ticket together, to get to admire the castle's exteriors and the breathtaking landscape of the Murgia. Find out about the monument's setting in a position of control and about its unusual shape. You will be fascinated by the quantity of mathematical, astronomical, and geometric references that this monument offers.

Then, immerse yourself in a unique medieval atmosphere inside an octagonal castle made of typical Apulian limestone. Here you will have the opportunity to wander between the two floors, to discover the 16 rooms, to stroll through the octagonal courtyard, and to admire the octagonal towers, and the spiral staircase.

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What's included
  • check Expert guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance fees to Castel del Monte (€8.00 per person)
Where

SS 170 dir A, km 0,400, 76123 Andria BT, Italy

Meeting point:
In front of Ristorante "L'Imperatore" di CAT Basile Giovanni.
What to remember
  • Please note that it is not possible to book the entrance tickets without booking the guided tour
  • This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to take place. If the minimum isn't reached you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
  • It is suggested to wear comfortable clothes and shoes and to bring a bottle of water
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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