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Erice walking tour, the medieval village and unique local products

By Trapani Emotions
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$153 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

A walk among breathtaking views, through the cobbled streets of this small medieval village, but with a much more ancient history, expertly accompanied to discover with anecdotes and stories the whole history of this enchanted village and of the people who have made Erice great over the centuries, called even cities of 100 churches. By visiting a laboratory still in production, you will discover the ancient tradition of pottery and carpets from Erice, a typical artefact of Erice artistic hand-woven and decorated, one of a kind. All while tasting the famous almond sweets.

Activity location

  • Porta Trapani
    • Piazza Porta Trapani
    • 91016, Erice, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Via Ammiraglio Staiti, 101
    • 101 Via Ammiraglio Staiti
    • 91100, Trapani, Sicilia, Italy

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Erice walking tour, the medieval village and unique local products
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m3h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$152.79 x 2 AdultsAU$305.58
Total
Price is AU$305.58
Until Sun, 24 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit to the historic Erice carpet workshop with the ancient loom
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit to the pottery workshop
  • What's includedWhat's includedTasting of typical local products based on almonds and wine
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance ticket to the main church €2.50 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedKing Federico tower entrance ticket €2.50 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedRuins of the Most Holy Savior Monastery €2.50 per person

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Porta Trapani
  • 5m
Accompanied by our local guide, you will cross the main medieval gateway to this magnificent village
Matrice Church
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
It is the cathedral of Erice, the mother church of the city. It is possible to visit the church upon request to your guide
Torre di Re Federico
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Structure 28 metres high, first built for defensive purposes now one of the symbols of the city of Erice. It is possible to visit it on request
I Ruderi del Monastero del Santissimo Salvatore
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Ancient monastery, first noble palace of the XIII century
Chiesa Santissimo Salvatore (Pass by)
Together with the guide you will discover the history of this church and of the buildings in this area.
Piazza della Loggia (Pass by)
The most important pizza in the city of Erice
Ex Convento di San Domenico (Pass by)
Once a convent, today it is used as a conference room of the "Ettore Majorana" International Centre for Scientific Culture.
Monastero e Chiesa di San Carlo
  • 5m
Visit the church and the monastery.
Centro di Cultura Scientifica Ettore Majorana (Pass by)
Headquarters of the CERN detachment in Geneva in the former monastery of San Pietro, later San Rocco
Chiesa di San Giuliano
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
One of the oldest places of worship in the city of Erice
Torretta Pepoli (Pass by)
Building of eclectic taste below the castle of Venus.
Giardini del Balio (Pass by)
English gardens, today a natural monument that enhances the entire historic area of Erice
Castello di Venere (Pass by)
Norman castle that stands on the top of the mountain and enjoys unique and breathtaking views. The remaining time on the tour will be used to travel between attractions.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPorta Trapani
    • Piazza Porta Trapani
    • 91016, Erice, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVia Ammiraglio Staiti, 101
    • 101 Via Ammiraglio Staiti
    • 91100, Trapani, Sicilia, Italy

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