Portoferraio: Napoleon on Elba Island Private Walking Tour

The guided tour of Portoferraio is a mix of the main attractions of the Elba Island in Tuscany and located between the beautiful waters of the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian Seas. Arriving by boat or ferry, you will admire the port built by Cosimo I de' Medici in the Renaissance period, a fortress town for those who wanted to attack the island.

The harbor promenade also known as "calata a mare" allows a spectacular view of the many boats on the sea and a pleasant discovery of bars and restaurants where you can take a break and souvenir shops, admiring the entrance doors and the characteristic streets of the historic center.

During his 10-month stay in Portoferraio in the early 19th century, the French Emperor chose this building for its strategic position between two forts and for the wonderful view of the sea. This beautiful lighthouse is located within the architectural complex of Forte Stella, a 16th century defensive structure and one of the three Medici fortresses incorporated into the imposing defensive walls.

During the tour, upon request, it will be possible to visit Napoleon's Theatre (Teatro dei Vigilanti) (optional entrance ticket to the theatre not included). The Carmine Church was transformed into a theatre by Napoleon in 1814.

The other fortress is Forte Falcone, the most imposing, on the highest hill while the Linguella or Martello Tower that we will visit outside has become the symbol of the port for tourists arriving on the island. We can admire the beauty of its octagonal structure, built directly on the rocks with red bricks and white marble, with various uses over the years and on the remains of an ancient Roman villa. We end the guided tour by admiring the most panoramic points of Portoferraio close to the sea.