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Bracciano: Odescalchi-Orsini ancient Castle Tour with Lunch

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6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Visit, admire the majestic Odescalchi Castle, one of the most beautiful, real imposing Renaissance mansions in Europe.
Odescalchi&Orsini Castle is located about 50 km southeast of Civitavecchia. Built between 1470 and 1485 by Virginio Gentile Orsini it is one of the most beautiful, impressive and original Renaissance residences in Europe. It underwent many transformations over the centuries due to its strategic position at the gates of Rome. Visit the more than 20 rooms on the Piano Nobile, the paintings, the furnishings and the splendid medieval kitchen with armory. .
Today, the castle has now become a famous location for parties, with actor Tom Cruise choosing it for his wedding with Katie Holmes. 
Once there, take the unique opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking view of the lake and the surrounding countryside below. Finally, round off your tour by replenishing your energy with lunch in a typical restaurant with local products.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Gratuities
  • Lecensed guide
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Pickup from Civitavecchia area: please include in your reservation the accommodation name and its address. Pickup time will be approximately 08.50 AM, although due to the traffic conditions, you may have to wait 5–10 minutes more

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Largo della Pace
00053 Civitavecchia RM, Italy

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Infopoint di Largo della Pace

TERMINAL CRUISE SHUTTLE BUS. I’ll wait for you with a signature of your name in “Largo della Pace snc” Civitavecchia. It is the meeting point and last stop of the port free shuttle bus (that picks up you from the boat).
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Castello Odescalchi di Bracciano

The tour starts with a guided visit of the Orsini-Odescalchi Castle, an icon of the power and the prosperity of its Lords. Its construction stars in the IV century. Nowadays the Castle has become a famous location for parties and Tom Cruise chose it for his wedding with Katie Holmes. You will lead you then in a short walking tour through the historic center of Bracciano to finally reach the “Belvedere della Sentinella” where you will enjoy the breathtaking view of the lake and the surrounding countryside below. The tour will proceed with a lunch in a typical restaurant with local products.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Bracciano

Walking tour near the lake or in the ancient city centre
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Lago di Bracciano

lake of Bracciano
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bracciano: Odescalchi-Orsini ancient Castle Tour with Lunch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Lunch
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Ticket entrance fee at the castle
  • Walking tour
  • Gratuities
  • Lecensed guide

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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