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Sightseeing Tour of L'Aquila aboard an Electric Shuttle

Recommended by 98% of travelers
Abruzzo, Italy
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

L’Aquila’s historical sights are spread out through the city center, and trying to see everything in limited time is a recipe for sore feet and cranky tempers. Treat yourself to a smoother sightseeing experience on this small-group visit by electric shuttle. Take in sights such as the Basilica of San Bernardino da Siena, churches such as San Silvestro, and picturesque fountains, listening to the stories behind each attractions as you ride.
  • Ideal for time-pressed travelers: Hit the city’s highlights in just a couple of hours
  • Choice of morning and afternoon departure times for easy scheduling
  • Electric shuttles are capped at just seven passengers for a personalized feel
  • Listen to a run-down on L’Aquila’s history and top sights from an onboard guide

What's Included

  • Electric shuttle ride
  • Tour leader on board

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Piazza Duomo
      P.za Duomo, 67100 L'Aquila AQ, Italy

      Next to it is the church of the Anime Sante

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    Chiesa di Santa Maria del Suffragio (Pass By)

    1

    Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio e Porta Santa

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Palazzo dell'Esposizione (Pass By)

    2

    Basilica di San Bernardino

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Fontana Luminosa (Pass By)

    3

    Chiesa di San Silvestro

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Forte Spagnolo (Pass By)

    4

    Fontana delle 99 Cannelle

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Piazza del Duomo (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 170 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    Friends tour.

    PeggyFralinger, Oct 2024
    Mariangela was an excellent guide. Every interesting! !!!!!!!’!!!!!!!!!!! This is stupid. I enjoyed my tour and I’m trying to share my experience but this site wants more words than I have.

    Highly recommended

    Jason_E, Aug 2024
    Andreas was a very knowledgeable guide and passionate about L'Aquila. 90minutes well spent. Would recommend.

    Good

    Dennis_T, Jun 2024
    Too many questions on this survey. I already gave it top rating! Let me submit and get on with my life.

    Everyone who comes to L'Aquila needs to take this tour. It is a must. Thank you for such a great experience.

    Marino_A, May 2024
    Learning of the history of L'Aquila was such an great experience especially because my parents came from this area. Our tour guide was exceptional. She was informative and very passionate about the history here. A great experience all around.

    Is there a bus???

    Rosemary_B, Sep 2023
    We were booked for a 10am train trip. We drove 1 1/2 hours to get there. When we arrived we could not find a park, consequently we were late and missed the bus. The lady in the office was extremely rude. She said she tried to call, there is no missed calls on my phone. She could put two of the group on the next bus. We sat in the piazza to have coffee and the bus did not arrive, Is there actually a bus? No refund is given!

    Response from Host, Sep 2023

    That is TOTALLY fake. We gave you a total refund despite you were late, we tried to call you starting form 10.10 till 10.20 with no answer (we have screenshots of our calls, let's see who is right...). We have scheduled departing times that we MUST respect for our clients, since there were other people waiting for your arrival that paid the ticket as you did but they were in time! However, dear mrs. Rosemary, the client must be in time for the departure, if there's any problem you could have called the customer service telling that you were late, but you didn't. Sometimes admitting guilt is a virtue, arrogance has no chance for us. That's why, despite all your absurd behaviour, we gave you TOTAL REFUND. Just another thing: THERE IS FOR SURE THE BUS, departing (in time) everyday, 365 days per year. Next time you'll be in time, we'll be glad to give you our best services, like we do every tour, every day. Andrea - Director

    Excellent adventure

    Jeannette_O, May 2023
    The history of the area very informative. The anecdotes were good the guide very knowlegeable. Was able to answer all our questions. Very personal young man thank you

    Servizio eccellente

    rinobertasini, Jul 2026
    Mezzo elettrico e competenza della guida permettono una visita molto efficace e completa della città

    Complete and relaxing tour

    Carlo_T, Jul 2026
    We didn't know the city, so we decided to take this tour to see the highlights and then maybe come back to visit more thoroughly what had struck us the most
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    Beautiful visit

    Antonio_S, Jun 2026
    A fast and practical way, especially if it is hot. Mariangela is an excellent guide, very expert and prepared
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    Great experience

    Pietro_P, Jun 2026
    It is difficult to see all the proposed places in a short time on your own, as they are quite far apart. The girl who guided us was phenomenal, very knowledgeable, and very kind; she explained while alternating between Italian and English and drove the shuttle excellently on bumpy roads full of construction.
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    The Eagle

    Maria_T, Jun 2026
    Listening to the guide, the narration is very interesting, the history of the city and its people. Well done to our guide
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    A beautiful overview...

    Sara_M, May 2026
    A beautiful overview of the city with explanations for those who have little time available and with convenience. Excellent, I recommend it!!
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    Highly recommended!

    ROSANNA_V, Apr 2026
    A very nice tour! Complete, which leaves you time to enjoy each stage to the fullest, with a very prepared and never boring guide. Really recommended!
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    Great visit.

    ANTONIOGM_P, Mar 2026
    Very accurate and precise. Path described very competently and with the right emphasis. Both historical and geographical references were very interesting.
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    Experience extremely...

    Silvana_M, Jan 2026
    Extremely positive experience, very prepared and comprehensive guide. I loved the description of the figure of Celestine V
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    Great experience, excellent driving

    Cristina_C, Nov 2025
    Excellent, we toured the city on the electric train, just for and my husband. The very experienced guide, really pampered us.
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    Journey to the historic L'Aquila

    Daniele_M, Oct 2025
    We were accompanied by a guide, very prepared, kind and nice. Two hours spent in the blink of an eye by the interest she herself created in telling the story of the Eagle. Not to be missed. I apologize but I can't remember the name of the girl I thank.
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    A city that starts again

    Gio_B, Sep 2025
    Beautiful experience. Andrea, the guide who accompanied us, proved to be a competent and prepared person, as well as affable and very polite. Deeply attached to the places he showed us. Tour highly recommended.
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    Highly recommended tour

    apollonia_z, Sep 2025
    We saw the Eagle with an experienced guide and comfortably transported through the streets of the city without problems. It's definitely worth it.
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    interesting experience

    Enza_D, Aug 2025
    It 'was interesting everything the guide told us about the monuments we went to visit. In 90 minutes you can see so many things.
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    Eagle tour

    mario_t, Aug 2025
    Tour around the city6 very nice led and guided by a very experienced and good guide. Two hours that flew away
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    Great experience!!! The...

    Nicoletta_B, Aug 2025
    Great experience!!! The perfect way for a full city tour with a competent guide is pleasant. Absolutely to do!
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    It remains a beautiful memory!

    Laura_S, Aug 2025
    The guy who accompanied us on the tour was very good in explaining and driving the vehicle
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    Lorenzo_S, Aug 2025
    Fantastic experience, just arrived in the city and after the shuttle ride we already enjoyed the history of the city
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    Excellent exposure

    Serena_M, Aug 2025
    Great experience highly recommend prepared guide Congratulations to Andrea A nice cultural tour full of curiosities
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    Recommended

    Katia_C, Aug 2025
    Very interesting visit and super prepared guide, nice and helpful. Limited places that allow you to group without confusion.
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    Very interesting and suggestive experience

    MariaBruna_F, Aug 2025
    It was a very interesting guided tour, with the guide particularly professional and engaging. Recommended experience, makes you immerse yourself in the history and authentic mood of the city.
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    Fabulous

    Giorgia_C, Jul 2025
    Mariangela delighted us with her experienced and exciting guide. It was a fabulous excursion, enriched by folk tales and legends. Strong point: the electric shuttle with access to pedestrian areas and inaccessible places. Two hours fly! Highly recommended.
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    L'Aquila city of water.

    Germano_G, Jul 2025
    Very positive experience thanks to the very prepared guide who passionately described us and made us visit historic places of your city with an ecological vehicle. It is a guided tour that I highly recommend to those in the area. Thank you very much.
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    It is worth it

    Cinzia_Z, Jul 2025
    The guide was very prepared, nice and helpful. Highly recommended for those who do not want to walk and want to have an experience with a small group of people and have a guide who during the journey between one stage and another tells you the story from the foundation onwards.
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