Izola Private Walking Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Once an island, today a small charming town, which has been known for the fishery throughout centuries. Izola has rich history and it is often overlooked, but this hidden gem will surprise you with the greenery, friendly people and rich history. Local licensed guide will explain you interesting history, tell you about the fishery, which was the most important engagement for centuries and you will also hear the stories, which are still living in between the narrow streets of the center.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local guide
- Private tour
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Izola is a small fishing town with an artistic soul. Once an island like some other coastal towns, it was gradually connected to the mainland through land reclamation in the 19th century. For many years, its main industries were fishing and agriculture, primarily focused on gardening and viticulture. Later, the town industrialized, boasting a shipyard, a large toy factory, and a significant fish canning plant during its most prosperous times. The earliest discovered artifacts are located in Simon's Bay (Roman Halieatum), belonging to a rustic villa with a port, which was later destroyed. The inhabitants then moved to a safer location, a nearby island, where Izola was founded.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet at the bus station.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- On the way, tourist services
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Trieste
- Its from-price is 58% above the median of the 34 city tours we list in Trieste.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 21 of 34.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Trieste
Trieste is an Adriatic port on Italy's border with Slovenia, a city of Habsburg-era palaces, old coffeehouses and a great square that opens onto the sea.
Trieste was the Roman town of Tergeste and became the main seaport of the Habsburg empire after it was declared a free port in 1719. Its grand centre dates from that period: Piazza Unità d'Italia, a vast square of palaces with one side open to the water, the Canal Grande, a short canal lined with cafés and a church, and the grid of the Borgo Teresiano. Above the old town, the cathedral of San Giusto and a castle crown a hill, with a Roman theatre below.
Top-ranked sights in Trieste: Piazza Unità d'Italia (Piazza Grande), Miramare Castle (Castello di Miramare).
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