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The City of Two Cities: A Self-Guided Pescara Tour

5.03 reviewsPonte del Mare

  • 1.5–2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Pescara may be known as the “City of Two Cities", but its story goes much further back than the unification of two towns, Pescara and Castellammare Adriatico, in 1927. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll find out how a city devastated by WWII bombs managed to rebuild while preserving its 2,000-year history. Starting at Piazza del Sacro Cuore, you’ll cross both of Pescara River’s banks and discover a city that’s authentically Italian without the tourist crowds. You’ll hear about its origins as Ostia Aterni’s Roman port and how it became a Spanish fortress. You’ll also find out about the city’s strong connection to its most famous son, literary legend Gabriele D’Annunzio. You’ll stroll along seaside promenades lined with historic neighbourhoods, passing by innovative contemporary art galleries and traditional markets. You’ll walk the longest cycle-pedestrian bridge in Italy, the 466-meter Ponte del Mare which offers panoramic views from the Adriatic to the Apennine Mountains.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

What's not

  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour

Itinerary

  1. You’ll pass by the Palazzo Imperato, a historic noble residence featuring elegant architectural details. Please note that entry to the building is not included in this tour.

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  2. You’ll catch a glimpse of the Imago Museum, known for its contemporary and modern art exhibitions. Please note that entry to the museum is not included in this tour.

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  3. You may spot the CLAP Museum, which showcases pop art and contemporary creativity, but please note that entry to the museum is not included in this tour.

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  4. You’ll see the Ponte del Mare, a striking pedestrian and cyclist bridge offering scenic views of the coast. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.

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  5. You’ll pass by the Museo Paparella Treccia Devlet, home to a refined collection of 19th- and 20th-century Italian art. Please note that entry to the museum is not included in this tour.

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  6. You’ll pass through the Porto Turistico of Pescara, a lively marina area known for its yachts, seaside cafés, and coastal charm. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.

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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
This tour starts at Piazza del Sacro Cuore. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
VoiceMap Audio Tours
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Pescara

  • Its from-price is 94% below the median of the 44 experiences we list in Pescara.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 16 of 44.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Pescara

Pescara is Abruzzo's largest city, a lively Adriatic resort with a long sandy beach, a river harbour and mountains rising behind the coast.

Pescara spreads along the Adriatic coast of Abruzzo, at the mouth of the river from which it takes its name. A broad beach of fine sand, lined with bathing lidos and a seafront promenade, runs the length of the city, and the Ponte del Mare, a sail-shaped cycle and footbridge, crosses the river mouth to the harbour. The poet Gabriele D'Annunzio was born here, and his birthplace is a museum.

Top-ranked sights in Pescara: Ponte del Mare.

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