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Step Back in Time on Trieste’s Retro Tram
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Provided by:
Yelena Karimova
Duration
1h 30min
Meeting point
Albergo alla Posta Piazza Guglielmo Oberdan, 1, 34122 Trieste TS, Italy
Languages
English
€100
Per group
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
The tram has been in operation since 1902. It is extraordinary because it is the only tram in Europe that climbs an 800-meter slope with an inclination of up to 26%. The slope is so steep that the tramcar needs to be pushed uphill and downhill by a cable, making it a hybrid between a tram and a funicular railway.
On our journey, while sitting on wooden benches, you will hear the story of the tram, listen to a song about it, and travel back in time to the Habsburg Empire. You will discover fascinating stories about famous people who used the tram, including a tram driver who met his wife at the tram station—this year, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on the tram! I will also share the heartwarming story of a letter to Santa Claus written by a boy from Trieste, asking for the tram to be repaired.
A lot of fun awaits you! You will enjoy breathtaking views of Trieste and the Adriatic Sea from above. You can get off at Obelisk and take a scenic walk along Napoleon’s Road to the village of Prosecco.
At the end of the trip, at the Opicina terminus, you can relax with a coffee and taste traditional pastries at a local café before returning to Trieste
On our journey, while sitting on wooden benches, you will hear the story of the tram, listen to a song about it, and travel back in time to the Habsburg Empire. You will discover fascinating stories about famous people who used the tram, including a tram driver who met his wife at the tram station—this year, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on the tram! I will also share the heartwarming story of a letter to Santa Claus written by a boy from Trieste, asking for the tram to be repaired.
A lot of fun awaits you! You will enjoy breathtaking views of Trieste and the Adriatic Sea from above. You can get off at Obelisk and take a scenic walk along Napoleon’s Road to the village of Prosecco.
At the end of the trip, at the Opicina terminus, you can relax with a coffee and taste traditional pastries at a local café before returning to Trieste
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Albergo alla Posta
- Obelisk
Our Guides
Yelena
Murad
Meeting point
Albergo alla Posta Piazza Guglielmo Oberdan, 1, 34122 Trieste TS, Italy
On arrival
I will wait for you at Piazza Oberdan in front of Hotel Posta.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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