During the Middle Age, the Aosta Valley had been the point of contention targeted by many competitors. Many noble families ruled here during those centuries, leaving a significant trace of their passage. The French Savoia family is one of those families. They have built here some of the most important buildings that are still existing. Together with the more recent castles, they contributed to a rich landscape made of communicating castles and towers.
Aosta Valley Castle and Fortresses half-day tourIf you want to visit the Aosta Valley castle with ease, this tour is tailored for your needs. In six hours you will have the possibility to visit two of the most astonishing castles in the region. The journey will be conducted by our expert driver, who will introduce you to the historical context and the architectural style of each castle. All the castles are certainly among the most famous. All tickets are included so that you will enter each castle and then decide to take a guided tour in Italian or simply read the English guides on your own.The visiting routes have been created to deepen your knowledge of the area. In this way, you'll get in touch with the evolution of military architecture from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. Apart from being just defensive buildings, many castles defined their structure for residential purposes too.
Last but not least, at the end of the tour you will have a light meal. An Aosta Valley typical products tasting held in a charcuterie in the old city center.