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Guided Walking Tour with Strega Liqueur Tasting in Benevento

By Esperi.it - Campania Local Experience
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,391 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover Benevento, a true gem in the heart of the Sannio, where history, culture and legends blend into a fascinating journey. Accompanied by a licensed local guide, you will explore the city’s most iconic sites: the Monumental Complex of Santa Sofia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its rare Lombard architecture; the evocative Hortus Conclusus, an ancient Dominican garden transformed into an open-air museum by Maestro Mimmo Paladino; the lively Corso Garibaldi leading to the majestic Arch of Trajan, symbol of the Via Traiana; and the ancient Roman Theatre, one of the best preserved in Southern Italy. Beyond monuments, Benevento unveils its mysterious soul through tales of the Janare witches, pagan rituals and traditions linked to the famous Premio Strega literary award. The experience ends with authentic flavors, tasting the renowned Strega liqueur and local nougats. A unique tour that combines art, history, myth and taste in Campania.

Activity location

  • Chiesa di Santa Sofia
    • Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi
    • 82100, Benevento, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Piazza Castello
    • Piazza Castello
    • 82100, Benevento, Campania, Italy

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Guided Walking Tour with Strega Liqueur Tasting in Benevento
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 9:30
Price details
P 3,390.91 x 1 AdultP 3,390.91

Total
Price is P 3,390.91

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance ticket to the Monumental Complex of Santa Sofia
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the Hortus Conclusus
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance ticket to the ancient Roman Theatre
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tasting of Strega liqueur and artisan nougats
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Anything not expressly indicated in “What is included"

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Small dogs are allowed during the tour, but in museum areas they must be carried in your arms or inside appropriate carriers.

Activity itinerary

Chiesa di Santa Sofia
  • 1h
Travelers will visit the Church of Santa Sofia, an extraordinary monument recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011. Dating back to the 8th century, when Benevento was the capital of the Lombard Duchy, the church is admired for its rare star-shaped plan and unique blend of Lombard and Byzantine architecture. Visitors can admire its original structure, fascinating capitals, and experience the atmosphere of one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Hortus Conclusus Paladino
  • 30m
Travelers will explore the Hortus Conclusus, the former Dominican garden transformed in the 1990s by artist Mimmo Paladino into an open-air installation. This evocative space combines history, nature, and contemporary art, featuring striking sculptures and symbolic works integrated into the ancient cloister. It is a unique setting where past and present meet, offering visitors a truly immersive cultural experience.
Arco di Traiano (114 d. C.)
  • 1h
Walking along Corso Garibaldi, the lively heart of Benevento’s historic center, you will reach the impressive Arch of Trajan. Dedicated to Emperor Trajan and symbol of the Via Traiana, an alternative route to the ancient Appian Way, this remarkably preserved monument is admired for its marble reliefs celebrating the greatness of the Roman Empire. A fascinating landmark where the vibrancy of the modern city meets its glorious past.
Roman Theatre, Benevento
  • 1h
The tour concludes with a visit to the Roman Theatre of Benevento, one of the best-preserved in southern Italy and still a venue for cultural events today. Its grand structure, dating back to the 2nd century AD, offers a glimpse into the city’s ancient splendor. To complete the experience, you will enjoy a tasting of the iconic Strega liqueur, accompanied by traditional torroncini beneventani, a sweet specialty that perfectly embodies local flavors and traditions.

Location

Activity location

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    Chiesa di Santa Sofia
    • Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi
    • 82100, Benevento, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Piazza Castello
    • Piazza Castello
    • 82100, Benevento, Campania, Italy

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