Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Caserta with an art expert
At a Glance
Tour Details
The Royal Palace of Caserta revolutionized the world architecture thanks to the genius of Luigi Vanvitelli, who designed it in the XVIII century. It was built by initiative of the king Charles of Bourbon as the new administrative center of the Kingdom of Naples, taking as a model the Palace of Versailles. The guided tour starts in the Old Apartment, inhabited by Ferdinand IV and Maria Carolina, with its numerous rooms painted by the court artists; then you see the New Apartment, with its impressive throne room where the king received delegations and ambassadors. On demand it’s possible to extend the tour visiting the Park, to admire the fountains of the Italian Garden and the romantic landscape of the English Garden.
What Makes This Tour Special
- In-depth commentary on Baroque and Neoclassical art and architecture.
- Access to both Old and New Royal Apartments with detailed historical context.
- Optional extension to the palace park featuring Italian and English garden styles.
- Opportunity to learn about the hydraulic engineering behind the palace fountains.
- Guidance from a specialist enhances appreciation of the palace's artistic elements.
Historical Background
Is This Tour Worth It?
This walking & city tours activity is highly rated at 5.0/5 across 13 reviews, running 2 hours from ~$251 per group.
Best For
Pros
- +Outstanding rating: 5.0/5
- +Booked through Viator
Cons
- -Cancellation policy not specified
- -Requires moderate - the tour involves walking through extensive palace rooms and optionally the large park, including some uneven paths in the gardens. fitness level
- -Higher price point
- -Inclusions not listed
