Portoferraio Walking Tour with Guide 2 Hours
Overview
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The three Landmarks of Portoferraio are the Romans, the Medici and Napoleon. Your guide will be able to connect these grand periods during the tour. This is a complete cultural experience without many dates and names but a lot of anecdotes, curiosities and some dark details of The Medici family, that founded Cosmopoli (Portoferraio).
The tour offers amazing photographic view points.
During this walk you will be able to see the old town mounting and descending the pink stoned stairs, where you can see the 18th century Theatre, the XVI century barracks, the old bread factory and the churches of the White and Black Guelfi papal party.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Forte Falcone
The fort was build by Cosimo I of The Medici family in 1548, it is one of the landmarks of the town. The structure is an amazing military architecture, just to mention some small details all the loopholes have a distinct direction to be able to see the sea and the land from every angle. The Fort can be seen from the outside or can be visited internally, where you will see the galleries that were turned into the quarters of the Royal Marine during World War II. There are also the XVI century underground tunnels and the beltway that offer astonishing views on the archipelago.
Villa Dei Mulini
Napoleon Buonaparte stood in his first exile, 1814, on the island for 10 months, he was recognised as Elba sovereign of the island, his main residence was the Palazzina dei Mulini, in the old town between the fortresses which comprehends his apartments, his sister's apartment and a lovely garden overlooking the sea inside the walls.
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Portoferraio Walking Tour with Guide 2 Hours
What‘s Included
Tour guide in English German French Italian and Spanish
All Fees and Taxes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guide
Roving39446182066,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the city and its history. She made the tour exceptional even with the hilly walking.
Excellent walking tour.
Harvey W,Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lot of uphill steps and incline. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Marcia was a great guide. Ver informative.
Elba has a fabulous guide who provided a great experience.
BruceB T,Dec 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. It was the best tour on our cruise. We learned a lot about the area and its very colorful history beyond Napolean's time there and his escape.
Elba
Joanne P,Nov 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved our guide. Very informative on eh history of Elba. No i am done. Stop this nonsense and let me submit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you like history, this is for you
lkcschultz,Nov 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide, full of historical info and insights that allowed us to appreciate the area much more. Flexible and giving full value
Interesting Portoferraio tour
SHANNON M,Oct 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The guide Marica was personable & the tour started on time. My husband was having knee issues, so we gad to go a little slower. Marica was very accommodating & kept this in mind. The details she gave brought the sites to life. Reserving & paying via Viator was very convenient.
Great tour
martinsG1961UW,Oct 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well informed and nicely paced tour, with a friendly and knowledgable guide. A great insight into the history of Portoferraio.
Amazing Tour!
Sydney O,Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of our favorite activities while staying on Elba. We learned so much from Marica and considered this experience completely invaluable. Within a few minutes, Marica was able to pick up on our interest in history, and catered the tour to that interest. She took us inside the old fortress, taught us about so many different periods of history, and was kind and warm the entire time. Marica gracefully answered our endless questions and sparked so much curiosity and discussion for later on. Her expert knowledge, desire to teach, and warmth make Marica a really lovely tour guide-Highly recommend talking a walk around town with her!
Portoferraio Walking Tour
susanne p,Aug 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Marica Monti was outstanding! It you are looking for a comprehensive and informative tour of Portoferraio, request Marica, she was fantastic!
walking tour of historic places of Portoferraio, capital place of the island of Elba
rolandmL7464SQ,Aug 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00beautiful experience, Maria both very professional and available, places visited very beautiful, difficult to visit without her encyclopedic knowledge, all in a warm atmosphere.
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