The experience
A simple and engaging walk through the symbolic places of the landing of the Thousand and of the Italian Risorgimento, in the heart of Marsala.
Description of the experience
Our urban trek starts from the port of Marsala, the very spot where the Thousand led by Giuseppe Garibaldi landed on 11 May 1860. This is where one of the most decisive chapters of the Italian Risorgimento began, and today we relive those moments by following the traces of history step by step.
The route is designed for those who love discovering a city on foot, unhurriedly, letting streets and squares do the talking. We will pass through ancient gates, lively squares, symbolic monuments and lesser-known corners of Marsala, perfect for an urban trek that alternates iconic places and hidden details.
We will walk among relics, stories and atmospheres that take us back to the era of the Risorgimento, touching on the points linked to the landing of the Thousand and the start of their march into the interior of Sicily.
We will end the walk in front of a statue that divides opinion: a perfect symbol of a history that still stirs debate, emotion and continues to be interpreted today. A simple but intense finale that closes an experience that is not only geographical, but emotional too.
It is a trek suitable for everyone: light, engaging, ideal for those who are curious, love history and wish to understand Marsala not just “from the outside”, but through its most meaningful places.
Technical information
Durationabout 4 hoursDistanceabout 5 kmElevation gainnegligible (0)DifficultyeasyTypeurban experiential trekkingMaximum number of participants20 peopleMeeting pointPort of Marsala (hydrofoil pier for the Egadi Islands)GuidePieroCreation and coordinationGiulia – Sicilia da ScoprireBookings
Places are limited (maximum 20 participants).
We recommend booking in advance to be sure of your place.
In the Footsteps of Garibaldi in Marsala: a journey into the history that united Italy
What you will experience
- You walk in the exact places where the Thousand led by Garibaldi landed.
- Discover Marsala through a simple and accessible urban trek.
- Live the history of the Risorgimento right where the events happened.
- Alternate symbolic places and lesser-known corners of the city.
- An authentic experience in a small, focused group.
- Limited places → advance booking recommended.
Included
- Organisation
- Entrance fees to museums and monuments
- Local tourist guide
- Escorts
- Insurance
Not included
- Lunches
- Pick-up from the hotel and/or station
- Anything not expressly indicated under “Included in the services”