Excursion Lipari on foot tour at Lipari

The natural harbor of Lipari town is dominated by a convenient rock out-crop, this was an obvious place for early settlers to build their homes and fortifications. Walking up to the town's citadel you can see excavations revealing many levels of history. Discover Lipari's exquisite beauty and ancient past from up-close during this delightful walking tour, and a visit to the Archaeological Museum.

Meet your guide at the pier area and begin your walking exploration into an ancient past.

Lipari City and Castle

After an approximately 45-minute walking tour along the Main Street of Lipari City en route to the 16th-century Lipari Castle you will arrive at the acropolis of this Greek and Roman city. Lipari Castle is home to a treasure trove of Old World treasures, including the Cathedral, adjacent Palace of the Bishops, Aeolian Archaeological Museum, Theatre, Immacolata Church, with its smooth facade and dark pilasters, Addolorata Church, dating from the Middle Ages, and Santa Maria delle Grazie, whose façade dates from 700 A.D.

Church, Theatre and Archaeological Museum

Continue for exterior visits to St. Bartolomeo Church, the area's archaeological site and Theatre. From here, proceed to the Aeolian Archaeological Museum. Located on the castle's grounds, this museum is comprised of five sections, Prehistoric, Classic, Epigraphic, Minor Islands and Volcanological, with a large collection of the most valuable artefacts excavated on the island from 1946 to present.

Following your visit, commence the guided, approximately 30-minute stroll back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Lipari City and Castle, Cathedral, Palace of the Bishops, Aeolian Archaeological Museum, Theatre, Immacolata Church, Addolorata Church, Santa Maria delle Grazie

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.6 miles (about one kilometre), at times on cobblestone in the archaeological site, with 10 steps to negotiate to access the museum. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilize a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Proper attire is required to enter the cathedral; shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted. On Sunday mornings, church holidays and during weddings, tour groups are not allowed inside churches during services; guests may have a chance to visit the church independently. The tour sequence may vary.Please note that guides may have accents reflecting their regional backgrounds, which adds to the diversity and richness of the experience. Please note that guides may have accents reflecting their regional backgrounds, which adds to the diversity and richness of the experience.