

Piazza Unità d'Italia (Piazza Grande) Tours and Tickets
95 Reviews
Trieste’s magnificent Piazza Unità d'Italia, also known as Piazza Grande, facing the Adriatic Sea, is one of the most beautiful squares in Italy. This large open space—the largest seafront square in Europe—lined with sumptuous 19th- and 20th-century palaces and historic cafés, is the very heart of the city.
Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia, Trieste
Tours and Tickets to Experience Piazza Unità d'Italia (Piazza Grande)
Select Dates
When are you traveling?
Popular
Search experiences that may have limited interaction with crowds.
Search experiences with increased health and safety practices.
Search tours and activities you can do from home.
You are viewing Virtual Experiences in Trieste. See more Virtual Experiences around the globe. 🌎
Arts & Design
Architecture Tours
Culture
Archaeology Tours
Castles
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Underground Tours
Food & Drink Classes
Cooking Classes
Dining Experiences
Dinner
Lunch
Restaurants
Food & Drink Classes
Cooking Classes
Food Tours
Culinary & Gourmet Tour
Markets
Wine Tastings
Wine, Beer & Spirits
Wine Tastings
Wine Tours
Nature and Wildlife
Natural Attractions
Nature Walks
On the Ground
Bike Rentals
On the Water
Gondola Cruises
Sightseeing Cruises
Holidays
Christmas
Attractions & Museums
Castles
Natural Attractions
Cruises & Sailing
Day Cruises
Gondola Cruises
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Sightseeing Cruises
How to Get Around
Bike Rentals
Bus Tours
Car Tours
Classic Car Tours
Limousine Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Public Transportation Tours
Rail Tours
Rentals
Self-guided Tours & Rentals
Walking Tours
Water Tours
Private and Luxury
Sightseeing Tours
Adventure Tours
City Tours
Hop on Hop Off
Private Sightseeing Tours
Sightseeing Cruises
Skip-the-Line Tours
Tours by Duration
Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Transfers
Airport & Hotel Transfers
Port Transfers
Transportation
Bus Services
Private Drivers
Transportation Rentals
Transportation Services
Price
Duration
Time of Day
RatingClear
Specials

Trieste and the Castle of Miramare - Express. PRIVATE TOUR
This tour is designed for those who have little time but wish to discover the beauty and the essence of the city. An official tourist guide will lead you to discover the city center. The tour's starting point is Piazza Sant'Antonio Nuovo, and proceed along the waterfront ( called "Rive") to Piazza Unità d'Italia, heart and symbol of the city. Afterwards, you'll reach the Castle of Miramare with a private car/minivan. Enjoy the visit of Archduke Maximilian's residence and feel the atmosphere of the private chambers of Emperor Francis Joseph's brother who lived there. Through the windows, you'll get enchanting glimpses of the gulf. The castle is surrounded by a large, gorgeous park measuring 54 acres. At the end of the tour, the car/minivan will wait for you to take you back into the city centre.
…More
From
$149.69
From
$149.69

Guided tour of Trieste / walking tour of Trieste with an authorized guide
7
Come and discover the real Trieste, a cosmopolitan city, with an official, professional and kind guide who will introduce you to all the important places that have marked the history of this wonderful city.
From Colonia Romana it has become "the little Vienna on the sea" thanks to the Free Port for being today a city dedicated to science.
The tour of Trieste can only start from its magnificent Piazza Unità d'Italia, which opens onto the Gulf of Trieste, surrounded by splendid neo-classical style buildings.
We will take a tour to discover the history, literature and art in a unique city with testimonies ranging from Roman times to the Middle Ages to reach the splendor of the Habsburg era.
We will visit together its Roman remains, the medieval part with the splendid cathedral and the Hapsburg part passing along excavations, churches, squares, palaces, the grand canal and grand café.
The city famous for its strong wind, called the bora, awaits you!
…More
From
$189.41
per group
From
$189.41
per group

Private Trieste Sightseeing Tour
19
Discover the beauty, history and culture of Trieste on this informative half-day tour with the personalized attention of your own private guide. Go deeper with your visit as you get important historical context on the city's main landmarks, from Roman ruins to Byzantine mosaics and stunning Habsburgh buildings. Stroll along the elegant seafront and learn why Trieste is nicknamed "The Little Vienna on the Sea".
…More
From
$105.82
Price varies by group size
From
$105.82
Price varies by group size

Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide
38
The port town of Trieste is known for its scenic waterfront, historic monuments, and lively piazzas. This hop-on hop-off bus tour is ideal for first-time visitors, offering the convenience of a guided tour but the flexibility of independent sightseeing. Valid for 24 hours, you can stay on-board and listen to the audio commentary, or jump off at any of the 16 stops to visit sights such as Venezia Square, Miramare Castle, and the Grande Canal.
…More
From
$13.76
From
$13.76

Habsburg Trieste: private walking tour with a local guide
Explore Trieste with your own private guide on a walking tour that features the history of the Habsburg Dynasty in this northeastern city in Italy. You’ll see Habsburg landmarks in plazas and squares throughout Trieste, which was once the fourth largest city in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and an important port for the Mediterranean region.
…More
From
$105.82
Price varies by group size
From
$105.82
Price varies by group size

Discover Trieste on Foot
9
Explore Trieste at your own pace with this private guided walking tour. Learn about the history, culture, and art of the city in this tour that can be customized according to your interests. A local guide leads this stroll through Trieste, often called Vienna by the Sea, including both top landmarks and off the beaten path streets frequented by residents.
…More
From
$148.14
per group
From
$148.14
per group

Trieste and Miramare Castle - Express
This excursion is designed for those who have little time but want to discover the wonders and spirit of the city.
An authorized guide will wait for you to lead you to the discovery of the splendid Hapsburg Trieste with its spectacular Miramare Castle
This tour has a minimum number of 8 participants. If the minimum number is missing, the tour will be canceled or an alternative will be proposed
…More
From
$67.85
From
$67.85

Explore highlights of Trieste on a private 3-hour walking tour
Trieste is a marvelous Italian town with reach historical and cultural background. Settled at the north end of the Adriatic sea and surrounded by the Karst tableland Trieste has always been in the middle of major trading routes. One of the best ways to discover this beautiful city is our private walking tour. Learn about its history, admire its architecture, and hear many fascinating legends related to this city.
…More
From
$299.19
Price varies by group size
From
$299.19
Price varies by group size

Food and Wine tasting experience in Trieste traditional farmhouse Osmiza
Discover what exactly are these osmizas? Osmizas are places where local wines (Terrano, Vitovska, and Malvasia) and traditional foods (eggs, sausages, salamis, and cheeses) can be bought and enjoyed just where they are produced. In 1784 peasants were allowed to sell foods and wines they raised and produced right in their cellars. In the region of Trieste, there are about 50 osmizas. On this tour, we will take you to the best, carefully chosen osmizas, the traditional farmhouse where you'll be able to taste authentic homemade products and local wines in a friendly, rustic atmosphere.
…More
From
$543.42
Price varies by group size
From
$543.42
Price varies by group size

Private Guided Tour of Trieste, Miramare and the Collio with wine tasting
Come and discover the cosmopolitan city of Trieste, the Miramare Castle and the Collio wine area, famous for its excellent wines, accompanied by an official, professional and kind guide.
I will show you all the important places and monuments that have marked the history of this wonderful cosmopolitan city. The tour will make you discover the history and art of this unique city with testimonies ranging from Roman times to the Middle Ages to reach the splendor of the Habsburg era.
We travel by car to Miramare Castle distanced 8 km from Trieste. This wonderful castle is located in the middle of a botanical park of 22 hectares! It was built by Archduke Maximilian of the Habsburg House in 1860 on a promontory overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
Later we go to visit the Collio wine area, one of the most famous wine areas of Friuli Venezia Giulia. It feels like being in Tuscany surrounded by gentle hills. We will visit a typical winery to taste local and international wines.
…More
From
$417.98
per group
From
$417.98
per group

Best of Trieste. Guided walk of Trieste and visit to Miramare Castle
It is a complete and exclusive tour that will make you calmly discover the beauty of the city of Trieste and the fairy tale castle of Miramare.
A small dessert tasting included.
The regular tour has a minimum of 5 participants, therefore the tour will be reconfirmed 48 hours in advance.
The tour can also be done on a private basis with a minimum of 2 participants.
…More
From
$184.12
From
$184.12

Trieste Private Walking Tour
Trieste is a charming seaport city also referred to as “Vienna by the sea”. The city’s main squares are decked with imposing Neoclassical buildings, and the Grand Canal, packed with open-air cafés. This is a witness to the fact that, just like Venice and its lagoon, this city also had an outstanding seafaring past. This vibrant city is influenced by Italian, Austro-Hungarian, and Slovenian culture which can be evidenced in its architecture. Admire the magnificent Piazza Unità d'Italia, the biggest square in Europe by the sea. As you walk around the historic center of the city you will discover the charm, the history, and the culture of this amazing city overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
…More
From
$292.06
per group
From
$292.06
per group
- Things to do in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Things to do in Koper
- Things to do in Piran
- Things to do in Porec
- Things to do in Rovinj
- Things to do in Ljubljana
- Things to do in Bled
- Things to do in Pula
- Things to do in Venice
- Things to do in Zagreb
- Things to do in Bologna
- Things to do in Salzburg
- Things to do in Innsbruck
- Things to do in Istria
- Things to do in Veneto