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Castel del Monte Private Tour: Italy’s Iconic Octagonal Castle
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Provincia di Barletta-Andria-Trani
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the most significant medieval monument in southern Italy, built by Emperor Frederick II of Swabia, with a guided tour of Castel del Monte.
Built on a hill in the territory of Andria, it offers commanding views over Puglia. Its perfectly geometric structure, with an octagonal plan and eight octagonal towers, makes Castel del Monte a unique example of medieval architecture. Explore the myths and legends of the monument, including the symbolic meaning of the number 8, often associated with the balance between heaven and earth.
After years of neglect, the castle was restored by the Italian state in 1876 and later declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the perfection of its form and...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Explore the interior spaces and the central courtyard of the UNESCO World Heritage site
Admire the octagonal structure built by Frederick II of Swabia
Discover the myths, legends, and symbolic meaning of the castle
Private walking tour of Castel del Monte with licensed tour guide
Entrance ticket: Castel del Monte
Meeting Points
Departure
Castel del Monte
Outside Caste del Monte entry (next the staicase)
Return
Itinerary
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Castel del Monte
Castel del Monte is a famous medieval castle located in Andria, in Puglia, built by Frederick II of Swabia in the 13th century. It is renowned for its perfectly geometric octagonal shape and its eight octagonal towers. A unique symbol of medieval architecture, it blends different cultural influences and is now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Castel del Monte Private Tour: Italy’s Iconic Octagonal Castle
(1) Reviews
Provincia di Barletta-Andria-Trani
About
Discover the most significant medieval monument in southern Italy, built by Emperor Frederick II of Swabia, with a guided tour of Castel del Monte.
Built on a hill in the territory of Andria, it offers commanding views over Puglia. Its perfectly geometric structure, with an octagonal plan and eight octagonal towers, makes Castel del Monte a unique example of medieval architecture. Explore the myths and legends of the monument, including the symbolic meaning of the number 8, often associated with the balance between heaven and earth.
After years of neglect, the castle was restored by the Italian state in 1876 and later declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the perfection of its form and...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Explore the interior spaces and the central courtyard of the UNESCO World Heritage site
Admire the octagonal structure built by Frederick II of Swabia
Discover the myths, legends, and symbolic meaning of the castle
Private walking tour of Castel del Monte with licensed tour guide
