The fortress of Federico II between beauty, mysteries and symbolism
Castel del Monte guided tour: the only octagonal castle, elected as a Unesco Site, the most visited national monument in Southern Italy and built by the Emperor by Frederick II. Discover with us all the secrets and mysteries of the symbol of Puglia known throughout the world.
⇒ POPULARITY: 10/10
⇒ THE GUIDED TOUR OF CASTEL DEL MONTE IS FOR people who love culture and art who want to discover the most important and representative monuments of Puglia and, at the same time, want to know fascinating stories that hide secrets and curiosities.
⇒ YOU WILL GET EXCITED immersing yourself in an atmosphere with a medieval taste inside an octagonal castle built in typical Apulian limestone. Outside you will discover the landscape of the Murgia: a breathtaking panorama that you can admire and photograph.
⇒ DIFFICULTY: Easy
⇒ TIME: 1 hour and a half
⇒ MEETING POINT: CAT parking The Emperor
⇒ TO PUT IN THE BACKPACK: for our guided tour of Castel del Monte we recommend a bottle of water, bring a cell phone or camera with you: you won't be able to resist the desire to take a selfie in front of a unique castle of its kind. Let yourself be caressed by the well-being of the surrounding area.
⇒ WE PROMISE YOU that with our guided tour of Castel del Monte you will get to know our land much better through a full, authentic and engaging experience. You will be pleasantly surprised by the things you discover and it will be love at first…. visit.
⇒ CASTEL DEL MONTE GUIDED TOUR IN BRIEF: The visit is divided into two parts. The external part, to better describe the shape of the monument and the surrounding landscape, and the internal part. Here you will be able to wander between the 2 floors, the 16 rooms, the octagonal courtyard, the octagonal towers and the spiral staircase.
⇒ CHOOSE THE FORMULA YOU PREFER:
PRIVATE if you, your family or your friends prefer an exclusive and tailor-made service;
SHARING this option is the best and most convenient for you if you are alone, as a couple or with less than 4 people and it is not a problem to have a non-exclusive service but together with our other customers.
Guided tour Castel del Monte [private formula]
Every day: morning shift at 10.30 am
Every day: afternoon shift at 15.30 pm (winter) or 17.00 pm (summer)
ITALIAN LANGUAGE*
⇒ €100 up to 3 people
⇒ €130 from 4 to 25 people
⇒ €160 from 26 to 30 people
LANGUAGE ENG/SPA/FRA/DEU*
⇒ €160 up to 3 people
⇒ €150 from 4 to 25 people
⇒ €200 from 26 to 30 people
* le tariffe del tour privato escludono il ticket d’ingresso di €12 da acquistare a parte aggiungendolo nel carrello in base al numero dei partecipanti. Il ticket di ingresso è gratuito per gli under 18 e per i docenti. Per chi usufruisce del ticket gratuito, potrebbe essere richiesto in biglietteria di esibire un documento di identità o la certificazione di docente.
Guided tour Castel del Monte [sharing formula]*
Every Monday and Saturday at 10.45am
⇒ €35 adult rate
⇒ €25 Reduced rate from 18 to 25 years and teachers
*Free under 18. Guaranteed with a minimum of 3 participants.
*shared tour rates include the entrance ticket. For those who benefit from the reduced fares, you may be asked at the ticket office to show your identity document or teacher certification.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Castel del Monte is a UNESCO site and is located in a limited traffic area.Therefore the appointment with the guide is at the CAT car park in Castel del Monte. Il parcheggio si paga in loco (€5 per le autovetture, €25 per i bus). Dal parcheggio é possibile usufruire di un servizio navetta che raggiunge il castello con corse regolari di 15 minuti ed ha un costo di €2 a persona. Anche il servizio navetta si paga in loco e non è prenotabile anticipatamente.
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| Not included | Castel del Monte is a UNESCO site and is located in a limited traffic area.Therefore the appointment with the guide is at the CAT car park in Castel del Monte. Parking is paid on site (€5 for cars, €25 for buses). From the car park it is possible to use a shuttle service which reaches the castle with regular 15 minute runs and costs €2 per person. The shuttle service is also paid on site and cannot be booked in advance. |
| Languages | English |
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Venue
Ristorante "L'Imperatore" di CAT Basile Giovanni, Andria, BT, Italia
Offered by
TURISTI IN PUGLIA INCOMING TOUR OPERATOR
Further information
Why did Frederick II have Castel del Monte built?
The reasons are many and you will discover them during the tour. Among them, certainly was to possess power by having territorial control and the associated value of the empire. One of the theories is that the shape of the castle represents the octagonal crown worn by Frederick II. You will be fascinated by the quantity of mathematical, astronomical and geometric references that this monument offers: we will get lost among the numbers ...
How to visit Castel del Monte?
The visit is conducted in complete safety, thanks to the following of all anti-Covid regulations and guidelines provided by the Ministry of Health. Both the guide and all visitors will be wearing masks.
How do you get to Castel Del Monte?
From the A14 highway (Bologna-Taranto) and the A16 highway (Bari-Naples), exit Andria-Barletta and then take the SS 170 for about 18 km.By train, you go down to Andria and then take the bus to Castel del Monte (service is active from April 1st to November 1st).When you approach the Castle, it is mandatory to park the car in the parking lot (parking fees apply) which is about 2 km away. You can either walk to the Castle or take advantage of the shuttle service.Your guide will be there waiting for you to start the 1.5 hour tour.
How long does it take to visit Castel del Monte?
The visit is divided into two parts. The external part, to better describe the shape of the monument and the surrounding landscape and the internal part. Here you can wander between the two floors, the 16 rooms, the octagonal courtyard, the octagonal towers and the spiral staircase.
Castel Del Monte guided tour: online booking of visits
Admission to the Castle is currently offered to a limited number of people. You will need to book your ticket according to the time slots available.To book our guided tour, you can use the online booking system and choose to also purchase the entrance to the castle directly with us.We will take care of everything else including the available entrance time, facilitating your experience. You can contact us on Whatsapp for more information. Castel Del Monte opening hours are from 9 to 18. Open all year, except on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Castel Del Monte guided tour: what to see in the surroundings
Once the visit to Castel del Monte is over, you cannot say no to an easy hike on the Murgia, around the Castle. You will discover surprising sights like the flora and fauna typically seen in this part of Puglia and you can relax in total safety in the open air amidst nature. If you love art, you can also visit Andria just 13 km away, where you can continue following the history of Frederick II, in particular the burials of his two wives inside the Cathedral.At just 25 km from here, do not miss the guided tour of Trani, the pearl of the Adriatic, a destination that beckons a visit. If you prefer to stay a few days more in the Castel del Monte area, we suggest you our food & wine tour. Visiting Castel del Monte will open the door to a wonderful region that has an infinite wealth of history and untapped beauty.If you so desire, we will accompany you.
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