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A tabby cat sitting on a carpet in a hallway with a blue rope barrier, wooden doors, and a chandelier. 1
A stone urn with figures, surrounded by a manicured garden with various shrubs and flowers. 2
An ornate room with a wooden chair, a wooden cabinet, and a clock. 3
A stone fountain with a statue of a figure in a dynamic pose, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees. 4
A detailed bronze sculpture of a mythical creature with wings and a lion's body. 5
By Mercos d.o.o
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$341 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • • A real historical storey told in a child-friendly way
    • • Guided by a real castle cat, loved by visitors and staff
    • • Focus on surprising details that make history memorable
    • • Encourages active participation, not passive listening
    • • Combines nature, architecture, and human stories into one experience

Activity location

    • Trieste
    • Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 34151 Grignano TS, Italy | I will wait you at the bus stop in Grignano.
    • Grignano, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

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Trieste: Miramare Castle Family Tour with Max the Cat

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
NZ$340.85 x 1 TravellerNZ$340.85
Total
Price is NZ$340.85

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour
  • Inclusions
    Treats for children
  • Exclusions
    Ticket to the castle

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, Children under 2 years, Children under 3 years, Children under 4 years, Children under 5 years, People over 95 years, People with altitude sickness

What you can expect

  • This interactive storytelling tour is designed for children aged 6 to 13 and their families. Instead of a traditional guided visit, kids discover the park and castle step by step through short, engaging stories inspired by the lives of Maximilian I of Mexico and Charlotte of Belgium—the couple who built Miramare as their dream home by the sea.Led by the voice of “Max,” children explore gardens, paths, and rooms while uncovering surprising details hidden in plain sight.
    • In the park, they learn how exotic plants were brought from distant lands—and why they don’t naturally belong here
    • They discover that statues and landscapes were carefully designed to shape how visitors feel
    • At the cannons, they’ll be surprised to find they were used for celebrations, not war
    • Inside the castle, they step into real rooms—bedrooms, library, dining halls—and reflect on how people actually lived
    Each stop includes a short storey, a surprising twist, and a simple question that invites children to observe, think, and participate.
    This is not a fairy tale. Everything is based on real places and real people—but told in a way children can understand and connect with.
    Through Max’s perspective, the castle becomes a lived space rather than a distant monument.
    Perfect for families
    • Designed for ages 6–13
    • Interactive and engaging (no long explanations)
    • Balanced for both children and adults
    • Encourages curiosity, observation, and discussion
    A visit to Miramare becomes more than sightseeing—it becomes a storey children will remember.

Location

Activity location

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    • Trieste
    • Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 34151 Grignano TS, Italy | I will wait you at the bus stop in Grignano.
    • Grignano, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy