Welcome to Vercelli.
And welcome to a tour that will take you on an extraordinary journey into the beating heart of an unexpected city of art, where millennia-old stone tells stories of faith, power, and medieval traditions.
- Encounter with the Sacred – We’ll meet in front of the imposing Basilica of Sant’Andrea, an architectural masterpiece that blends Romanesque and Gothic styles.
- Vercelli from Above – A little gem awaits us with a guided climb up the Ancient Bell Tower, a special opportunity to enjoy the captivating view of the old city.
- The Civic Heart – We continue with a stroll along Via Galileo Ferraris and Via Verdi to Piazza Cavour, to discover the secrets of the Torre dell’Angelo and local history.
- The Ancient Ghetto – The itinerary winds its way between Piazza Palazzo Vecchio and Via Foa, where we’ll encounter the monumental synagogue, a symbol of integration and remembrance.
- The Cathedral Treasury – A grand finale at the city’s spiritual center (the Cathedral and the Episcopal Seminary) with a guided tour of the Cathedral Treasury Museum, home to the legendary Vercelli Book, one of the oldest and most important Anglo-Saxon manuscripts on the planet.
At the end of the tour, the day will conclude with free time for you to continue exploring the city center on your own, which will be bustling with activity thanks to Risò—the International Rice Festival—its Village, its pavilions, and its events.
Note: The itinerary is accessible to participants with mobility impairments, excluding the climb up the bell tower.
- Walking Tour
- Meeting Times: 10:00 a.m. (Saturday and Sunday only) – 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Meeting Place: The churchyard of the Basilica of Sant’Andrea
- Estimated Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Includes: Licensed guide – Admission fees
Basilica di Sant'Andrea, Via Galileo Ferraris, 99 - 13100 , Vercelli