Enjoy a guided walking tour in the heart of Ancona, a city overlooking the Adriatic where history, architecture, and the sea meet on a route full of charm. This experience takes you on a discovery of the ancient city and its most iconic monuments, following an itinerary that tells the storey of Ancona's deep identity: its connection with the harbour, with the Mediterranean routes, and with the civilisations that have left precious traces over the centuries in the form of streets, squares, churches, and archaeological remains.
The meeting point is in Piazza della Repubblica, in front of the Teatro delle Muse, one of the city's symbolic locations. From here, you will begin a guided walk through the most significant urban spaces of the historic old town, where each stop reveals a different chapter in the history of Ancona.
The route leads to the Church of Santa Maria della Piazza, a Romanesque jewel built on ancient early Christian remains. Its elegant façade and historical layers tell the storey of the city's religious and cultural role over the centuries. The tour then continues to the historic harbour, the beating heart of Ancona and the meeting point between land and sea, where the Adriatic has shaped trade, architecture, customs, and perspectives.
During the tour, you will also discover the ancient city walls, a reminder of the walled city, and the Palazzo degli Anziani, linked to the civic power and political life of Ancona. The itinerary allows you to read the city as a great open-air storey, where palaces, staircases, squares, and panoramic views are in a continuous dialogue with the sea.
An important part of the visit is dedicated to the traces of Roman Ancona, with the remains of the amphitheatre and the evidence that recalls the ancient importance of the city in the imperial era. From here, the route climbs towards the Cathedral of San Ciriaco, one of the most impressive places in Ancona, located in a panoramic position and combining spirituality, art and spectacular views of the Adriatic.
The walk continues downhill towards the Church of San Francesco alle Scale, famous for its monumental staircase and the scenic impact of its urban setting. The experience ends in Piazza del Plebiscito, also known as Piazza del Papa, a lively and welcoming space where the journey through history, architecture and city identity ideally concludes.
This tour is ideal for those who want to get to know Ancona beyond its image as a port city, discovering its most ancient, elegant, and surprising side. A guided route perfect for curious travellers who love history, art, and seaside cities.
