The 6 Best Fortress and Citadel Tours in Italy

1.Fortress: Prisons, Museum of Fortifications and Alps Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 125 reviews · 90 days · from $17Our pick

Review of Fort Bard in Italy, with prisons, Alps and fortification museums, panoramic lifts, audio guide, price, access and booking tips.

“Bellissimo il forte, sono rimasta un po’ delusa dall’assenza di una mostra sulla Marvel, dato che proprio nel Forte di Bard hanno girato una parte di ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’.”

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2.San Leo: Fortress Entry Ticket and Cagliostro’s Prison

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 38 reviews · from $11Best value

Explore San Leo Fortress for $11, see Cagliostro’s prison, weapons, torture exhibits, Roman roots, and sweeping views over Romagna.

“Fortress to absolutely visit. It feels like stepping into history”

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3.Bard: Fortress Exhibitions and Museums Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 29 reviews · 90 days · from $28

Review of Fort Bard in Italy: museums, panoramic lifts, exhibitions, practical tips, value, drawbacks, and who should book this $28 ticket.

“Comodissimo! Il voucher ha permesso di avere il biglietto attivo per ogni esposizione e attività, lungo tutta la giornata. Senza code”

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4.Castel Sant’ Angelo: The most famous Fortress of Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Explore Castel Sant'Angelo in two hours with flexible ticket options, papal rooms, ancient tombs, prison history, and Rome views.

“ho acquistato 2 biglietti con audioguida,ne ho avuta solo una quindi ho telefonato ma non ha risposto nessuno. un audioguida in 2...”

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5.Savona: Guided visit to the Priamàr Fortress

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $17

Explore Savona’s Priamàr Fortress with a guide, archaeology, underground rooms, sea views, and centuries of city history for $17.

“We were the only people booked on the tour, and received excellent attention. I had stumbled just before the tour and twisted my ankle, and our guide was very accommodating, taking it slowly and talking lots, which we loved.”

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6.Sarzana: pesto experience at Sarzanello Fortress

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $82Top rated

Make pesto and Sarzanese testaroli at Sarzanello Fortress, then enjoy Vermentino, basil tiramisu, and sweeping Ligurian views.

“Such an amazing experience. The guides were wonderful to our family (6 adults / 3 kids) and were so patient with everyone. The food was delicious. Bonus points for the tour of the fortress. I highly recommend this as a fun, off beat cooking activity.”

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