Rocca della Falconiera in Ustica: Archaeological Exploration and Historical Island Tour

Embark on a cultural tour of Rocca della Falconiera in Ustica, exploring its Roman necropolis and delving into the island’s history. Discover the confined history and learn about historical personalities. Marvel at the island’s volcano and enjoy a breathtaking view from Rocca della Falconiera.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rocca della Falconiera - Walking along via Calvario we will talk about the history of the two wars and the confined people who lived on the island and then go to the discovery of the Roman hypogea and how they understood the sacredness of death. It will take place
    a detailed explanation of the last volcano on the island. It will end by climbing to…
What's Included
  • Masks
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

On this heritage journey, you’ll explore not only a significant archaeological site from the Roman period, renowned for its noteworthy necropolis, but also gain comprehensive understanding about the island of Ustica. The tour sheds light on the island’s history of exiles from the 1920s to the 1960s, featuring notable figures such as Antonio Gramsci,…

Location
Via Dottore Mario Randaccio, 11
Via Dottore Mario Randaccio
Via calvario corner with via randaccio to the right of the church
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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L8721jkangelav
Oct 17, 2025
VITTORIO, the talking soul of USTICA - Discovering USTICA with Vittorio was like being guided by the speaking soul of the island. He is a person of high cultural level, able to reach the most diverse audience. In him, passion and competence are accompanied by the extraordinary ability to welcome those who choose to know this beautiful island. You cannot go to USTICA without having at least one experience with Vittorio Arnò. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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Violat205
Aug 25, 2025
The passion for the history of Ustica - It's not just the sea on this beautiful island. There's more to it, too, like its history, its roots. And Vittorio knows how to tell, enthuse, entertain telling not only didactically, as sometimes even expert guides do, but involving the partecipants. He knows how to keep attention sharing anecdotes near and far and also make us enjoy emotions such as the conclusion with the green ray of sunset. The engine of everything is the love for her island that makes her love us more. Highly recommended excursion.
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Domenicab513
Jul 26, 2025
Vittorio, soul of the island - It is not only the sea that tells Ustica, nor only the stars to draw the sky. There is a voice that vibrates between rocks and paths, a guide that does not accompany: it enchants. Vittorio is not a guide: is wind that knows the name of each plant, is lava that remembers the birth of the island, is star that knows how to tell the legends of the sky. With him you don't just walk: You travel through time, science, myth, and you laugh, you listen, you discover silence. With a lightsaber in hand and a narrator's gaze, he transforms the nights into heavenly theaters, where even the most distracted roll their eyes and feel part of the cosmos. In the deep blue of the Marine Protected Area, Vittorio becomes fish, guide, guardian. Every rock has a name, every seaweed a story, it is also those who fear the sea come out in love. His knowledge is as vast as the sea, but it is his love for the island that overwhelms. Because he doesn't act, he lives. It doesn't teach, it shares. Then yes, we can say it: Ustica has an extra natural heritage. It is not made of rock, coral or wind. It is made of flesh, heart and voice. His name is Vittorio. Thank you for making our holiday unforgettable. See you soon, in Ustica! Elvira and Mimma
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Marianivest2024
Jul 3, 2024
Nives and Mauro 2024 - Verbania - We stayed in Ustica in June, participating in some experiences with Vittorio and Irene who with rare skill and sympathy made us discover and experience the small great treasures of the island. Thanks to them we felt welcomed by friends. Thank you.
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Cristinasc4110xi
May 1, 2024
Climb to the fortress - The visit was very pleasant due to the engaging passion and lively presentation of Vittorio, the Usticese guide.
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Manuelagl9933pb
May 1, 2024
The wonderful surprise - A marvel with a storyteller who fascinated us and transported us far away, recalling the most beautiful memories of our school days!
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Claudiozuc
Jun 5, 2023
Beautiful excursion - Vittorio expert guide, and very pleasant person, absolutely recommended experience, we will keep the memory for a long time
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Marina
Aug 21, 2022
The thousand faces of Ustica discovered thanks to Vittorio. - Ustica is a wonderful island, certainly be able to discover its secrets with a guide like Vittorio made it even more magical, has greatly improved, the quality of our trip!
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Trek715939
Jul 7, 2022
Journey into the heart of Ustica! - My daughter and I actually took part in other excursions in addition to the archaeological one, both naturalistic and geological. They all turned out to be extremely interesting and pleasant, led by Vittorio Arnò, a person prepared, nice and sincerely passionate about his island! All excursions are finished with spectacular sunset views! For those who go to Ustica, you must take part in at least one , at least to get a little into the heart of the island!
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Annanj8451ye
Jun 28, 2022
Beautiful - With my partner we visited Ustica participating in the 'geological and archaeological excursion organized by Ciprea. Between astronomy and mythology we contemplated the sky of Ustica with an admirable description of the constellations made by an exceptional guide, Vittorio Arno'. Council Ustica, wonderful island full of charm and history but above all I recommend to be guided by Ciprea, Vittorio .. to discover the colors, plants, smells and foods of an island that is worth a visit
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