Guided tour to Grotta Gigante and Duino Castle from Trieste
Discover the giant cave and the hamlet of Duino with its castle on this half-day guided tour plus learn its history through its sights: the colors and size of the cave, the Palladio staircase, the view of the Gulf of Trieste from the top of the tower, the walls overlooking the sea and the bunker built in 1943 by the German Kriegsmarine.
Starting from meeting your local guide at your accommodation in Trieste, you'll travel to Grotta Gigante which translates to the giant cave. Marvel at the 98,50 meters high, 76,30 meters wide and 167,60 meters long underground chamber with contrasting colors before making your way to Duino Castle.
Explore the Princes of Torre and Tasso-owned castle built in 1300 and admire its architectural style as well as overlooking the Gulf of Trieste from the top of the tower. Inside, you'll see works of art and refined historical relics plus listen to the forte-piano played by Franz Liszt.
Main features
Additional features
Do this because
- Explore a giant cave that is 98,50 meters high, 76,30 meters wide and 167,60 meters long
- Learn the history of the Princes of Torre and Tasso-owned castle built in 1300
- Admire architectural style plus works of art and refined historical relics
- Listen to the forte-piano played by Franz Liszt
- Marvel at the views of the Gulf of Trieste from the top of the tower
Important to know
- Please leave accommodation address details at check out and contact the supplier as per information provided in the voucher
- Due to uneven and steep surfaces, the activity is unsuitable for anyone with walking difficulties or wheelchair users
- The maximum amount of people per tour is 15
- The tour can be in English, Italian or German
- It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes as the cave has 500 steps down and up
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Pickup and drop-off
- Transport
- Local guide
- Duino Castle and Giant Cave entrance fee
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Meeting point:
You will confirm your pickup time and location directly with the local operator.
Provider
Vital.Care, zavod za vitalno življenje
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