Forte Montecchio Nord Entrance Ticket

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About this activity

A travel into a WW1 Italian fortress. The last in Europe of the First World War with 4 guns of heavy caliber. An hour guided tour in English and Italian. Also german and french languages available by reservation

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At a glance

Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–5
Written guide: German, English, Italian, French
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Forte Montecchio Nord

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–10 years) · Youth (11–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Tour escort/host

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Transportation to/from attractions
Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Not included: DVD (available to purchase)

Itinerary

Forte Montecchio Nord

Admission included

A guided tour of about one hour into the history of the First World War in Italy. The tour starts every hour from 10 am to 5 pm: 10 am; 11 am; 12 am; 1 am; 2 pm; 3 pm; 4 pm; 5 pm last. An italian WW1 fortress intact with 4 Schneider's guns (french guns, the last in the world of this time) of 149S of caliber, yet rotating and elevating. Powder room, barraks, headquarters, underground tunnels...and a wonderful "belvedere" on the Como Lake. Forte Montecchio Nord was utilised to stop any invasion proveining from the North of Italy (Valtellina-Passo dello Stelvio; Valchiavenna-Passo dello Spluga). In WW2 this fortress has stopped the Mussolini column firing on the other side of the Como Lake. Her five heavy shoots where the last artillery shoots of WW2 in Italy, the 28th of April 1945.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Forte Montecchio Nord Via Alle Torri 8, 23823, Colico, Italy See on map

End point

Forte Montecchio Nord Via Alle Torri 8, 23823, Colico, Italy See on map

Using your ticket

Dress code is smart casual
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Valid from the time you exchange your voucher, for the duration selected.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
THE TOUR IS ONLY FOR 15 PERSONS/HOUR. PLEASE TAKE YOUR RESERVATION TICKET AT THE MACHINE OUTSIDE THE TICKET OFFICE AT THE ARRIVAL. THE VIATOR RESERVATION DOESN'T COUNT...