Campania: Royal Palace of Caserta Guided Private Tour
ID: GYG42681-54542
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore the opulent palace of the Bourbon Kings of Naples on a 2-hour guided tour of the Royal Palace of Caserta. Wander among the 1,200 rooms, connected by 34 staircases of extravagant design.
Tour one of the largest and most opulent palaces in Europe on a 2-hour guided tour of the Royal Palace of Caserta, located at the foot of the Campanian Subapennine mountain range.
Commissioned by King Charles of Bourbon in 1751, the architect Luigi Vanvitelli designed a palace that could compete with the large residences of European monarchs. Marvel at his architectural masterpiece on a tour of some of the 1,200 rooms, illuminated by 1,970 windows.
In the atrium of the main building you will find a majestic staircase of 116 steps and marble statues that lead to the upper vestibule and Palatine Chapel, with its vaulted ceilings and gilded rosettes.
Look at the royal apartments, decorated in a mix of Rococo and Neoclassic styles, and learn how the best painters and cabinet makers contributed to create the highest decoration of 18th-century Italy in the King’s apartment, Murat's apartment, court theater, and more.
Highlights
- Explore some of the 1,200 rooms of the Palace of Caserta
- Travel back to the days of the Bourbon Kings of Naples
- Marvel at the mix of Rococo and Neoclassic designs
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All participants who are over 12 years and 3 months of age must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 3 months. Participants must also present a negative antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts. Students who are under 12 years and 3 months old may present proof of regular school testing and their age instead of proof of vaccination or infection
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet at the ticket office of the Royal Palace on Via Douhet, 2/a, 81100 Caserta
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
