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Portoferraio Walking Tour with Guide 2 Hours
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Portoferraio
About
The three Landmarks of Portoferraio are the Romans, the Medici and Napoleon. Your guide will be able to connect these grand periods during the tour. This is a complete cultural experience without many dates and names but a lot of anecdotes, curiosities and some dark details of The Medici family, that founded Cosmopoli (Portoferraio). The tour offers amazing photographic view points. During this walk you will be able to see the old town mounting and descending the pink stoned stairs, where you can see the 18th century Theatre, the XVI century barracks, the old bread factory and the churches of the White and Black Guelfi papal party.
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour guide in English German French Italian and Spanish
All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Points
Departure
Gelateria Zero Gradi Portoferraio
Via Vittorio Emmanule II, number 18, Portoferraio. In Front of the "Gelateria Zero Gradi, Cafeteria Panelba. Cross the Road there is a big parking and the harbour
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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The three Landmarks of Portoferraio are the Romans, the Medici and Napoleon. Your guide will be able to connect these grand periods during the tour. This is a complete cultural experience without many dates and names but a lot of anecdotes, curiosities and some dark details of The Medici family, that founded Cosmopoli (Portoferraio). The tour offers amazing photographic view points. During this walk you will be able to see the old town mounting and descending the pink stoned stairs, where you can see the 18th century Theatre, the XVI century barracks, the old bread factory and the churches of the White and Black Guelfi papal party.
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour guide in English German French Italian and Spanish
All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Points
Departure
Gelateria Zero Gradi Portoferraio
Via Vittorio Emmanule II, number 18, Portoferraio. In Front of the "Gelateria Zero Gradi, Cafeteria Panelba. Cross the Road there is a big parking and the harbour
Return
Itinerary
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Forte Falcone
The fort was build by Cosimo I of The Medici family in 1548, it is one of the landmarks of the town. The structure is an amazing military architecture, just to mention some small details all the loopholes have a distinct direction to be able to see the sea and the land from every angle. The Fort can be seen from the outside or can be visited internally, where you will see the galleries that were turned into the quarters of the Royal Marine during World War II. There are also the XVI century underground tunnels and the beltway that offer astonishing views on the archipelago.
30 minutes
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Palazzina dei Mulini
Napoleon Buonaparte stood in his first exile, 1814, on the island for 10 months, he was recognised as Elba sovereign of the island, his main residence was the Palazzina dei Mulini, in the old town between the fortresses which comprehends his apartments, his sister's apartment and a lovely garden overlooking the sea inside the walls.
45 minutes
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Torre della Linguella
In the downtown, at the bottom of the fishing harbour, you will see the Tower della Linguella which is the focal point of the fortification on the sea protecting the harbour. The tower is an elegant Renaissance building surrounded by the ruin of a roman villa, next to the archaeological museum with artifacts of the Roman and Etruscan civilization.
