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Ancona

Italy’s Adriatic port city wraps around a natural harbor, with the hilltop Cathedral of San Ciriaco above the waterfront. The harbor sits inside the elbow of land that gave Ancona its name.

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Landmark4.4/5

Mole Vanvitelliana

This pentagonal fortress on Ancona’s harbor now holds museums, exhibitions, theater and concerts. Its five-sided walls enclose a circular chapel at the center.

Landmark4.5/5

Passetto

Nestled in the heart of Ancona, Passetto offers breathtaking coastal views and a unique blend of historic charm and natural beauty, making it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking tranquility and scenic splendor.

Culture4.7/5

Cathedral of Saint Cyriacus

Step back in time at Cattedrale di San Ciriaco, a stunning Romanesque cathedral perched atop a hill in Ancona. Marvel at the intricate architecture and sweeping views of the city and Adriatic Sea. Don't forget to snap a selfie with the iconic marble lions guarding the entrance! A must-visit for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts.

Eat$$$$4.4/5

Azienda Del Carmine - Ristorante La Tavola

At Azienda Del Carmine - Ristorante La Tavola, experience authentic Italian cuisine nestled in a charming setting, where locally-sourced ingredients and warm hospitality create an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of Ancona.

Eat$$$4.4/5

Trattoria 13 Cannelle

Trattoria 13 Cannelle captivates with its authentic Italian cuisine and charming atmosphere in Ancona, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking delicious regional flavors and a taste of local culinary traditions.

Eat$$$$4.5/5

Osteria Del Baffo

Eat$4.4/5

Trattoria La Rocca Di Prenna Franco

Eat$$4.5/5

La Vecchia Osteria

Eat$$$4.2/5

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Stays

Stay$$$$4.6/5

Grand Hotel Palace

Overlooking the port of Ancona, 650 metres away, Grand Hotel Palace offers air-conditioned rooms and a free fitness centre with Technogym equipment. The hotel is set in a 18th-century building, and features free WiFi throughout. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV with Sky channels, a minibar and Simmons® mattresses. Rooms also have a fully equipped private bathroom, and overlook either Ancona harbour or the historical centre. Suites feature themed décor. A wine bar is available on site, offering tasting menus with local specialities and an extensive wine list. A continental breakfast is available daily. Room service can also be requested. Hotel Grand Palace is a 3-minute walk from Teatro delle Muse theatre and 2 km from Ancona Train Station. The bus terminal providing links to/from Ancona Train Station and Ancona Falconara Airport is 200 metres away.

Stay$$$$4.4/5

Grand Hotel Passetto

Offering panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea, the 4* Grand Hotel Passetto is in the centre of Ancona. The hotel offers a free summer outdoor pool, free WiFi throughout, and an extensive continental breakfast. All the rooms and the charming suite of the Passetto are furnished in a classic style. Some feature a private furnished balcony with panoramic sea views. The pool and the sun terrace offer a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. The Riviera del Conero's beautiful beaches are a 5-minute drive from Grand Hotel Passetto.

Stay$$$$4.15/5

Hotel NH Ancona

Set on a hill overlooking the tourist harbour, NH Ancona features panoramic views over the bay and historic city centre. Free Wi-Fi and a restaurant are available on site. NH Ancona is 1.5 km from the main railway station and 500 metres from the tourist harbour. You will enjoy free private parking at NH Ancona, which is an uphill climb and easily reachable by taxi or car. Some rooms at NH Ancona overlook the harbour or the old city. Choose from single or double accommodation equipped with air conditioning, minibar, satellite TV and WiFi access. Take advantage of the NH's meeting rooms, two of which offers a sea view. Start your day with the hotel's generous buffet breakfast.

Stay$$$4.1/5

Hotel della Rosa

Hotel della Rosa is located right opposite Ancona Centrale Train Station, 3 km from the historic centre. The hotel offers a generous buffet breakfast and free WiFi is available in the whole building. The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel della Rosa are bright, elegant and feature a minibar and a flat-screen TV. The private bathrooms are equipped with a rain shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Bus stops with connections to all major points of interest, including Marche Airport, the ferry terminal and the beaches of Conero Riviera are a one-minute walk from the property. There are also several cafés, bars and restaurants nearby.

Stay$$$$4/5

Hotel Fortuna

The Fortuna is set right opposite Ancona Train Station. Rooms are clean and airy, and equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Reception is open 24-hours a day, and WiFi is free throughout. Hotel Fortuna enjoys great bus links to the ferry port and the town centre. The staff can provide tourist and travel info. An internet point with Wi-Fi is also available in the lobby with bar. An extensive buffet-style continental breakfast with eggs, cold cuts and cheese is available every morning.

Stay$$3.95/5

Hotel della Vittoria

Hotel della Vittoria offers air-conditioned rooms in a 16th-century building located a few steps from Ancona's city centre. Free WiFi is available throughout. A sweet buffet-style breakfast is served in the dedicated breakfast room. Rooms all come with a flat-screen TV, parquet floors and a private bathroom with shower. Ancona Falconara Airport is 14 km from the property.

Stay$3.3/5

Hotel Dorico

Right opposite Ancona Train Station, Hotel Dorico features simply furnished rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Ancona city centre is 2 km away. Each room comes with a fan and a private bathroom complete with a shower and free toiletries. Located right next to free public parking spaces, the Dorico Hotel is 12 km from Ancona Falconara Airport.

Stay4.2/5

Hotel Europa Ancona

Nestled in the heart of Ancona, Hotel Europa offers stunning views of the Adriatic Sea and a blend of modern luxury and classic Italian charm, making it an ideal retreat for travelers seeking elegance and comfort.

Stay4.1/5

Hotel City

Nestled in Ancona's heart, Hotel City offers a blend of modern comfort and historic charm, making it a perfect base to explore the stunning Adriatic coast and vibrant local culture.

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5/5

2 h 40 mins

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour

Discover some of the most popular attractions in Rome on a guided walking tour of Vatican City. Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with your guide, and admire the ornate interiors and the famed artworks housed here. Meet your guide close to the entrance to the Vatican Museums and follow them as you set out to explore the most interesting galleries within the museum. See the Rotunda, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of Maps. Take in the ornate ceilings in each room and see the ancient statues, frescoes, and tapestries that adorn the walls. Follow your guide and enter the Sistine Chapel and the Saint Peter's Basilica and listen to your guide for their magnificent history.

$85.64

5/5

3 h

Pasta Academy Sfoglina Simonetta

One of the most pleasant ways to experience experiential tourism is to attend a cooking class and the handmade pasta courses are an excellent opportunity to learn about local gastronomic traditions.

$148.44

4.9/5

Ancona Private Walking Tour with a Local

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Ancona through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would. Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.

$54.81

5/5

Ancona E-Bike Guided Tour

The exclusive guided tour of Ancona by e-bike between city and countryside! On board an e-bike to discover Ancona exploring it far and wide! Step by step, you will discover stories and tales about the city to immerse yourself in the history of Ancona at the time of ancient Rome, then in the Middle Ages and in the history of the Maritime Republic of Ancona, up to the time of the State of the Church and the Pope, and finally to the present day! A complete tour that allows you to experience the city to the fullest thanks to your electric bicycle that will make you ride the whole city with pleasure, effortlessly and sustainably! You'll see breathtaking views, hear curious tales about the city and its inhabitants, and savour the essence of a seafaring city that was a true open door to the East! Two modes: self-guided (min. 1 person) with app that acts as a navigator along the route and Virtual Guide, providing information on each stage; or with a Tour Guide enabled in attendance (min. 6 people).

$17.13

3/5

2 h 40 mins

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour

$85.64

4.3/5

Vespa tour with written guide of Marche Riviera del Conero

Our roadbooks will guide you on a journey of about 80km aboard a Vespa 125 (2-seater and single-speed) through the Marche hills. On our way we will cross 8 medieval villages that have preserved all the charm of the millennial history lived. I'll show you places you don't normally find on tourist circuits. Thanks to the characteristics of our means of transport, the Vespa, a true Italian icon, we can quickly pass through alleys and alleys but also go up to the most famous and uncontaminated beaches of Conero. And all this you can live with your closest friends, because we can have up to 5 Wasps available to involve even groups of up to 10 people.

$114.18

5/5

3 h 30 mins

Private Traditional Sailboat Tour of the Conero Riviera

Why choose the DonMar? Because no other boat in Numana can offer the same tailor-made and authentic sailing experience, without sacrificing comforts, like cushy seats and a freshwater shower. This is both an old-fashioned and classy choice for an unforgettable tour. My boat can accommodate up to 6 passengers, which means that every trip will be intimate and will be tailored according to your desires. If you choose the option to also have food on board you'll be served a mixed platter of local cold cuts, cheeses and Ascoli olives accompanied by local artisanal beer or wine. The tour description is a general template, and within the 3.5 hours we'll be at sea you will be free to choose your favourite spot to drop anchor for a swim. If the wind allows, along the way you'll be able to see how a traditional sailing boat is rigged and manoeuvred! It will be my concern to make sure that you will fondly remember your time on the DonMar for years to come.

$162.14

4.4/5

1 h

Wine Tour and Tasting at Le Marche's Oldest Wine Estate

Invite your senses to participate in an essential history lesson of Le Marche's wine culture with a guided tour within one of the region's oldest wineries, complete with wine tasting of native fine wines served alongside a selective platter of local meats.

$36.54

5/5

8 h

Private Daily Tour on a Sailing Boat on the Conero Riviera

We will sail aboard a comfortable sailing boat with a maximum of five participants. We are committed to offering an experience of relief and character by taking care of our guests with discretion. Relaxation, wellness, sea life, emotions and cultural exchange on the Conero Riviera to get to know and share a new, intense and unique experience. We will visit Ancona, the fishermen's caves, Mezzavalle, and the bay of Portonovo from a privileged perspective; for those who want to sail longer we will go as far as the Gabbiani beach, the two sisters, Sirolo and Numana. The departure is fixed at 10.00 while the return will be in the late afternoon at 18.00. By agreeing in advance we can adapt the itinerary and times to the needs of the guests. At your request, we organize evening outings with aperitifs and sunset swims. We await your contacts to give you all the detailed information.

$274.04

5/5

Full-Day Private Ghost Town Bike Tour in Fabriano and Genga

You will be visiting places unkown even to the locals. The nature is wild and the villages are unique. If you are an experienced rider you will be challenged whether if you are beginner we know where to take you, we always have a way based on your level. You can rent a Bianchi E-Bike with us to enjoy fully the experience. You will go back home with new prospectives.

$67.37

5/5

8 h

Private tour of the Conero Riviera on a sailing boat

The private experience to discover the Conero Riviera and its wonders! We start from the tourist port of Ancona, sail along the most beautiful coves of the Riviera and then arrive at the Due Sorelle beach! During navigation you can enjoy a sail, relax on the boat or in the shade of the awning. Sea, sun and wonder: this is the experience that will make you breathe the real scent of the Conero Riviera! An aperitif with the typical flavors of the Conero and excellent wine will also be served on the boat. This experience is private and the boat carries up to 6 people, plus the skipper.

$856.39

5/5

48 h

Tree Tents Experience - E-bike Tour

Experience the thrill of sleeping suspended between trees in the largest protected area of Le Marche. The natural park of Gola della Rossa and Frasassi, a jewel of biodiversity with its 105 species of nesting birds, 40 species of mammals, 29 reptiles and amphibians and over 1250 plant species! Start the adventure by moving slowly, enjoy the journey to the most exclusive base camp in Italy: NOMAD, our camp is set up every time to guarantee a unique experience; ECOLOGICAL, our choices focus on sustainability; WILD, we position ourselves in areas that allow total immersion in nature; INCLUSIVE, even if you are not an adventurer, experienced guides will help you to get out of your comfort zone. If you don't like cycling, don't worry, we have an option for you too!

$228.37

5/5

2 h 30 mins

Dining Experience at a local's Home in Fabriano with Show Cooking

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

$97.06

5/5

4 h

Sunrise at Conero: Canoe to the due sorelle Cliff - Private Tour

Few things fill the soul with wonder as the sunrise on the sea. A canoe trip becomes spectacular if the context in which it takes place is spectacular. And this is it. Together with a guide, paddleboard to paddleboard we will go to discover wild coves and limestone cliffs of the Regional Park of Mount Conero. We will meet the Bay of Portonovo, the suggestive Vele, the beach of the Forni. Arrived at the splendid beach of the Two Sisters. The time will not be marked in this enchanting dawn, but the colors, which will change at any moment from when the solar disk will appear, until it will rise high in the blue sky.

$342.55

2 h 30 mins

Ancona red with purple and blue with woad

A unique tour of its kind. A practical workshop of dyeing at the ford to fully immerse yourself in the historical legacies of this ancient Maritime Republic. In addition to the history of the city, you will discover the art of natural dyeing using plants in a craft workshop that boasts a truly exceptional botanical collection! You will dye in the vat a canvas of Marche hemp in blue ford according to the technique "shibori", an art arrived from the East. A placemat to customize expressing your creativity. Between artistic bindings, folds, wooden tablets and twines you will make your placemat to soak for a few minutes in the dye bath. By removing it you will see the magic of color that fixes on the fabric reacting with air and finally you can admire your work of art! The activity is confirmed with at least 6 participants

$113.04

1 h 30 mins

Explore the Richness of Marche Wine Flavors

Discover the excellence of Marche wines with a tasting of three selected labels, paired with a delicious platter of local products. A unique experience for true lovers of fine flavors!

$35.97

5/5

2 h 30 mins

Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Ancona

Dive into the Italian way of life by living just like the locals do. Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at host's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

$97.06

Half-Day Private Tour of Historic Ancona by Scooter

On this tour you will cross the city of Ancona, a jewel by the sea with an ancient tradition. Starting from Piazza Cavour, and passing through the Cathedral of San Ciriaco we will visit places that only the locals know about, and we will take breaks to taste the local delicacies. The 125 scooters allow you to travel through the narrowest streets and stop to take photos at any time without the problem of parking. The final part of the tour covers the countryside and hills of the Ancona suburbs, which at the highest point overlook the sea. Live this fairy tale with your friends and book more scooters! Please note, the tour does not include a guide but is carried out independently. The price includes scooter rental for the whole day.

$91.35

3.5/5

2 h 40 mins

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica Tour

Visit the most popular attractions in Rome on a guided walking tour of Vatican City. Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with your guide, and admire the ornate interiors and the famed artworks housed here. Meet your guide close to the entrance to the Vatican Museums and follow them as you set out to explore the most interesting galleries within the museum. See the Rotunda, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of Maps. Take in the ornate ceilings in each room and see the ancient statues, frescoes, and tapestries that adorn the walls. Follow your guide and enter the Sistine Chapel and the Saint Peter's Basilica and listen to your guide for their magnificent history.

$85.64

4.5/5

4 h

Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter Basilica Tour with Dome Lift

Skip the lines and experience the Vatican’s three greatest landmarks in one seamless visit, ending with a self-guided climb up St Peter’s Dome with an included audioguide and a rare perspective over Vatican City plus picture-perfect views of Rome. Follow a curated route through the Vatican Museums, from the Gallery of Maps to the Pio-Clementine Museum, home to the Apollo Belvedere and the Laocoön. In the Sistine Chapel, stand beneath Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment. Then enter St Peter’s Basilica via Bernini’s Royal Staircase, once reserved for popes and royalty, while avoiding the Basilica’s external entry system in St Peter’s Square. Inside, admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin. After the guided tour, take the elevator partway up the Dome, then climb to the Lantern viewpoint at the top.