Erice walking tour, the medieval village and unique local products

Erice walking tour, the medieval village and unique local products

By Trapani Emotions

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3h 30m
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Multiple languages

Overview

A walk among breathtaking views, through the cobbled streets of this small medieval village, but with a much more ancient history, expertly accompanied to discover with anecdotes and stories the whole history of this enchanted village and of the people who have made Erice great over the centuries, called even cities of 100 churches. By visiting a laboratory still in production, you will discover the ancient tradition of pottery and carpets from Erice, a typical artefact of Erice artistic hand-woven and decorated, one of a kind. All while tasting the famous almond sweets.

Activity location

Porta Trapani
- Piazza Porta Trapani
- 91016, Erice, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Via Ammiraglio Staiti, 101
- 101 Via Ammiraglio Staiti
- 91100, Trapani, Sicilia, Italy

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Erice walking tour, the medieval village and unique local products

3h 30m
English

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 9:00am

Price details

CA $138.34 x 2 AdultsCA $276.68

Total

What's included, what's not

Visit to the historic Erice carpet workshop with the ancient loom
Private transport
Visit to the pottery workshop
Tasting of typical local products based on almonds and wine
Entrance ticket to the main church €2.50 per person
King Federico tower entrance ticket €2.50 per person
Ruins of the Most Holy Savior Monastery €2.50 per person

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Porta Trapani

Accompanied by our local guide, you will cross the main medieval gateway to this magnificent village

Matrice Church

10m
Admission ticket not included

It is the cathedral of Erice, the mother church of the city. It is possible to visit the church upon request to your guide

Torre di Re Federico

10m
Admission ticket not included

Structure 28 metres high, first built for defensive purposes now one of the symbols of the city of Erice. It is possible to visit it on request

I Ruderi del Monastero del Santissimo Salvatore

15m
Admission ticket not included

Ancient monastery, first noble palace of the XIII century

Chiesa Santissimo Salvatore (Pass by)

Together with the guide you will discover the history of this church and of the buildings in this area.

Piazza della Loggia (Pass by)

The most important pizza in the city of Erice

Ex Convento di San Domenico (Pass by)

Once a convent, today it is used as a conference room of the "Ettore Majorana" International Centre for Scientific Culture.

Monastero e Chiesa di San Carlo

Visit the church and the monastery.

Centro di Cultura Scientifica Ettore Majorana (Pass by)

Headquarters of the CERN detachment in Geneva in the former monastery of San Pietro, later San Rocco

Chiesa di San Giuliano

10m
Admission ticket included

One of the oldest places of worship in the city of Erice

Torretta Pepoli (Pass by)

Building of eclectic taste below the castle of Venus.

Giardini del Balio (Pass by)

English gardens, today a natural monument that enhances the entire historic area of Erice

Castello di Venere (Pass by)

Norman castle that stands on the top of the mountain and enjoys unique and breathtaking views. The remaining time on the tour will be used to travel between attractions.

Location

Activity location

Porta Trapani
- Piazza Porta Trapani
- 91016, Erice, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Via Ammiraglio Staiti, 101
- 101 Via Ammiraglio Staiti
- 91100, Trapani, Sicilia, Italy

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