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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: EUR
- Languages: Italian
- Climate: Mediterranean
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Population: Approximately 196,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is spring and early autumn for comfortable weather.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the European Union, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and many other countries can enter Italy visa-free for short stays up to 90 days. For longer stays or other nationalities, a Schengen visa is required. Visa on arrival is generally not available. Electronic visas (e-visas) are not standard for Italy; travelers should apply through consulates or embassies before arrival.
About Brescia
Brescia is a vibrant city in northern Italy’s Lombardy region, offering a rich blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Known as the "Lioness of Italy" for its resilience during World War II, Brescia boasts an impressive Roman heritage visible in its archaeological sites and ancient monuments. The city’s historic center features elegant piazzas, medieval castles, and Renaissance palaces, making it a captivating destination for history enthusiasts. Brescia also serves as a gateway to the stunning Lake Garda and the Alps, providing visitors with opportunities for outdoor adventures and scenic escapes. Its lively cultural scene includes museums, theaters, and festivals that celebrate local traditions and contemporary arts. With excellent cuisine, warm hospitality, and a less touristy atmosphere compared to nearby cities like Milan or Venice, Brescia invites travelers to explore authentic Italian life in a setting rich with heritage and natural charm.
Top Attractions
1. Santa Giulia Museum – A UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing Brescia’s history from prehistoric times through the Renaissance, including Roman artifacts and medieval art. 2. Brescia Castle – A medieval fortress offering panoramic views of the city and housing museums with historic weaponry and art collections. 3. Piazza della Loggia – The elegant Renaissance square at the heart of Brescia, known for its beautiful architecture and lively cafes. 4. Roman Capitolium – Ancient Roman temple ruins located in the city center, highlighting Brescia’s importance in Roman times. 5. Duomo Vecchio and Duomo Nuovo – Two adjacent cathedrals representing Romanesque and Baroque architectural styles, both rich in art and history.
Popular Activities
Visitors can enjoy walking tours of the historic center, exploring Roman ruins and medieval streets. Outdoor enthusiasts can take day trips to Lake Garda for sailing, hiking, and cycling. Cultural experiences include attending local festivals, visiting art galleries, and sampling traditional music performances. Food tours and cooking classes offer insight into Brescia’s culinary heritage. For adventure seekers, nearby mountains provide hiking, skiing in winter, and paragliding opportunities.
Brescia Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Lombardy
- Duration Range: Visitors can enjoy walking tours of the historic center, exploring Roman ruins and medieval streets. Outdoor enthusiasts can take day trips to Lake Garda for sailing, hiking, and cycling. Cultural experiences include attending local festivals, visiting art galleries, and sampling traditional music performances. Food tours and cooking classes offer insight into Brescia’s culinary heritage. For adventure seekers, nearby mountains provide hiking, skiing in winter, and paragliding opportunities.
- Group Size: Small groups (up to 15 people)
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is spring and early autumn for comfortable weather. Pack layers and comfortable walking shoes for exploring historic sites and outdoor activities. Respect local customs such as greeting with a polite “Buongiorno” and dressing modestly when visiting churches. Keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded areas. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash is advisable for small purchases. Learning a few basic Italian phrases enhances the experience.
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $55
Highest Price Tour: $180
61 Available Tour Excursions in Brescia
The activity is completely customizable, just contact me to decide every detail! The photos are exclusive, only you will be photographed for the entire activity, plus the photographic artist who will photograph you will guide you and help you in all phases of the shoot. It can be a beautiful surprise to give to your other half or to a person you love!
Price: $721.53
Duration: 1 hours
I don't know what could make me more interesting than others. I know that anyone who enters my house immediately feels at ease as if they were sitting at the table of old friends. The dishes offered are typical of the Italian tradition and are prepared with natural products, giving priority to the offerings of the various During the cooking class, guests personally experience the art of making pasta and tiramisu by kneading, mixing, and blending with their own hands. a game lesson that will lead them to taste what they have produced. In the end, we leave with the awareness of a new friendship.
Price: $81.46
Duration: 3 hours
Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of the Italian cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.
Price: $168.74
Duration: 4 hours
This tour is perfect for those who want to enjoy Lake Garda from a different perspective from what we are usually used to. The boat tour makes the experience on the lake unique and memorable in memory to be unique and suggestive. It is recommended for visiting the main towns of the Lower Garda, without having to worry about traffic and heat.
Price: $1,803.82
Duration: 8 hours
Discover the passion of Italian cuisine in a unique course at Elena's home, immersed in Mediterranean tradition. In three hours, learn how to make fresh pasta such as spaghetti alla chitarra and tagliatelle, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. With a passion for vegetables and vegetarian food, Elena will guide you in creating delicious sauces, enriched with tomato and basil, her favorite ingredients! End the experience with a typical dessert, such as tiramisu, an apple pie or an amaretto semifreddo, reviving grandmother's recipes. At the end you will enjoy all the dishes prepared with a glass of good local wine. An unmissable opportunity for those who love good food.
Price: $93.10
Duration: 3 hours
Our e-bike tour from San Felice del Benaco offers a perfect blend of adventure, local flavors, and breathtaking scenery. Unlike typical bike tours, this experience takes you through hidden countryside paths, charming villages, and panoramic lake viewpoints, allowing you to explore the region like a local. Along the way, you'll stop at a family-run farm for an authentic olive oil tasting, learning about traditional production methods and sampling high-quality extra virgin olive oil. The journey continues with a delicious food and wine experience, where you’ll savor regional specialties paired with local wines. With comfortable e-bikes, small group sizes, and expert guides, this tour is designed to be accessible, enjoyable, and rich in local culture—a unique way to discover the beauty and flavors of Lake Garda.
Price: $97.76
Duration: 3 hours
Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Desenzano del Garda treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Price: $98.92
Duration: 2 hours
A professional photographer and photography teacher just for you will assist and advise you for the entire duration of the activity, taking you to a wonderful place, a cliff directly overlooking Lake Garda! The activity is exclusive (Maximum 8 people), but if you want to give a gift you can also reserve it for just two people, if you want to do so, write me a message and we will close the reservation for other people.
Price: $279.30
Duration: 2 hours
Prepare to take immense pleasure in astounding their guests with a blend of traditional recipes infused with a touch of creativity. Learn new recipes, spanning from appetizers to desserts. To truly comprehend the magic of their cooking, one must experience it firsthand. What to Expect: • Hands-on training from a professional local chef • Learn new cooking techniques that can easily be repeated at home • Discover new traditions and learn historical tips about Italy's unique cuisine
Price: $121.03
Duration: 3 hours
Brescia, the lioness of Italy. The city of majestic Roman remains, inserted in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites The tour kicks off in the heart of ancient Roman Brixa, where you will admire the ancient and majestic remains. The journey continues, along the maximum decuman, to the square Medieval dedicated to Paul VI where the two cathedrals and the historic town hall stand del Broletto. You will arrive in the seductive Piazza della Loggia, scenographic and Renaissance heart of the city where you can admire the Palazzo della Loggia, the Monte di Pietà Vecchio e Nuovo, the beautiful astronomical clock with the Macc de le Ore. Your journey will then end in the monumental Piazza della Vittoria which tells of the time of the Second World War but also many interesting and curious anecdotes.
Price: $122.19
Duration: 2 hours
This 2-hour boat tour departs from Desenzano and offers a scenic cruise along the western coast of Lake Garda. We'll navigate past the stunning natural cliffs of Manerba, glide by the small Island of San Biagio, and admire the enchanting Isola del Garda, home to the elegant Villa Borghese, owned by the Cavazza family. As we continue, you'll enjoy panoramic views of the picturesque Gulf of Salò from the water. This relaxing tour does not include any stops—just pure scenic beauty and the pleasure of cruising on the lake.
Price: $58.19
Duration: 2 hours
430/5000 This tour is recommended for an original, relaxing and romantic sunset. Experiencing Lake Garda by speedboat will make your visit unforgettable. Climbing aboard with us you will be catapulted back in time, the Venetian style wooden features of our motorboat will make the experience unique and original. You will be lulled by the crystal clear water of the lake as the sun sets in front of you, coloring the sky.
Price: $314.21
Duration: 1 hours
Spend the day visiting some of Lake Garda's shoreside villages on this full-day guided tour. Your first stop is Limone, famous for the lemon groves dotted around, as well the lemon-coloured houses near around the lake's edge. Then, you'll sail across to Riva del Garda, for a wander around the Medieval-era town centre, before your last stop at Malcesine on the opposite shore. Here, you'll have time to check out the 13th century castle overlooking the lake, and see where the area's 15th century Venetian rulers used to hang their hats at the Palazzo del Capitani building.
Price: $75.64
Duration: 8 hours
Hunt for clues, crack codes and solve puzzles - just like in a great escape room. You’ll find hidden symbols in a record store or a cryptic message in a pizzeria. Every object is a piece of a bigger puzzle. The challenges become increasingly more difficult. This is no game for kids: we recommend active participation from the age of 13. You’ll need to unleash all your brainpower to unravel the mystery. Only together with your team of brainiacs, you’ll master this game. The game unfolds in the city centre, starting at Piazza Malvezzi and going towards Piazza Garibaldi. You'll not only pass by Desenzano's iconic landmarks but also uncover some hidden gems that only few visitors come across. Don't settle for a usual tourist outing – try this escape game!
Price: $46.55
Duration: 0-1 hours
Discover the enchanting beauty of the Alps on board the highest train in Europe with an expert guide. Through breathtaking landscapes you will arrive in Switzerland in the tourist town of St. Moritz. Here you can taste delicious desserts or go shopping in luxurious shops. • 2-hour and 20-minute train ride • English explanation on the train • Taste the delicate chocolates in a renowned pastry shop • Stroll through the luxurious shops • Travel by comfortable coach
Price: $173.40
Duration: 13 hours
Gumpenfever is a beautiful Tour for everyone (10 years and older). Jumping, sliding, climbing, abseiling and swimming – everything is just a possibility. All jumps, higher than 1 meter, are secured by bolts – so there is every time an alternative for you. The trip will take about 3 hours. Perfect for everyone who wants to have a lot of fun in a short time.
Price: $89.61
Duration: 2 hours
In this experience you will have the opportunity to discover the lesser known inland of Sirmione and Desenzano: we will travel about 25 km between country roads, cycle paths being able to admire expanses of vineyards and olive trees, to end the tour in a small family-run Lugana winery, where , you will taste 3 local wines accompanied by delicious food salami, cheese and jam.
Price: $98.92
Duration: 3 hours
Discover Lake Garda in freedom thanks to the electric bike and a local guide who will give you information on the area and mechanical assistance along the way. You will cycle from the beautiful city of Desenzano to beaches and panoramic points, to then discover the hills of the hinterland, between low traffic roads and vineyards with the convenience of being able to follow a certified guide.
Price: $104.74
Duration: 3 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Brescia’s cuisine is hearty and reflects Lombardy’s rich culinary traditions. Signature dishes include casoncelli (stuffed pasta with meat and herbs), spiedo bresciano (roasted meat skewers), and polenta served with various meats or cheeses. Local cheeses like Bagòss and fresh lake fish are also specialties. Dining customs emphasize fresh, seasonal ingredients and convivial meals. Noteworthy restaurants include Trattoria Porteri and Osteria Al Bianchi, both praised for authentic regional dishes and warm atmospheres.
Getting Around
Brescia is accessible by train from major Italian cities such as Milan and Venice. The city has a well-connected bus network for local travel. Taxis and bike rentals are also available. For exploring nearby attractions like Lake Garda, regional trains and buses provide convenient options. Walking is practical within the historic center. Transportation costs are moderate, with affordable public transit tickets and reasonable taxi fares.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is spring and early autumn for comfortable weather. Pack layers and comfortable walking shoes for exploring historic sites and outdoor activities. Respect local customs such as greeting with a polite “Buongiorno” and dressing modestly when visiting churches. Keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded areas. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash is advisable for small purchases. Learning a few basic Italian phrases enhances the experience.
Culture & Customs
Brescia’s culture blends traditional Italian warmth with a strong sense of local pride. Social customs include greeting with a handshake or cheek kisses among acquaintances. Festivals like the Mille Miglia classic car race and the Festa di Santa Giulia celebrate the city’s heritage. Dining is a social event, often lasting several courses. Visitors should be punctual for appointments and respectful in religious sites. Modesty and politeness are valued in interactions.
