Italy, Sirmione
Uncover the ruins of an Ancient Roman villa on a guided tour. Hear stories from your guide that bring the villa’s history to life.
As you explore the 2000-year-old complex, its grandeur as a lavish retreat can still be felt today by the architecture, mosaic floors and incredible views of Lake Garda. And see the surrounding Grande Oliveto, a historic olive grove of around 1500 trees – some of which are centuries old!
Did you know that there are no actual caves or grottoes at the villa? The name was likely a mistake made by medieval tourists who mistook the ruins for natural caves.
What you get:
| ✅ | Ticket to Grottoes of Catullus |
| ✅ | Guided tour (45 min) |
| ✅ | Live commentary in English |
| ✅ | Audio tour app of Grottoes of Catullus in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish |
| ✅ | Sirmione city audio tour app in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese |
What you don’t get:
| ❌ | Transportation to and from Sirmione |
| ❌ | Tips for the guide |
| ❌ | Headset and mobile device |
✅ Meet your guide in front of the entry to Grotte di Cattullo, located at Piazzale Orti Manara. Look out for a ‘VoxCity’ branded guide holding a flag. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
✅ You must meet your guide to enter the grottoes. ✅ This tour is outdoors with uneven terrain and steps. Please bring comfortable shoes, wear sun protection and dress appropriately for the weather. ✅ Entry may require a security and bag check. ✅ Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the audio guide app before arrival. Please bring your own headphones.
How do I download the self-guided audio tour?
Simply scan the QR code on your voucher and follow the instructions to download the Vox City app and the city map in your preferred language. If you encounter any problems, contact [email protected] or contact our customer support live 24/7 through our website. Remember that you can download the city map prior to your arrival.








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