Explore a centuries-old hilltop fortress and the winding old quarter with a historian guide, skipping the queues entirely.
What to expect
Your guide meets you at the pier and drives to the fortress, entering through a side gate that bypasses the main queue. Inside, you'll walk ramparts with sweeping harbor views while your historian narrates centuries of sieges and trade. The tour continues into the old quarter's hidden courtyards and a family chapel rarely shown to outside visitors, finishing with a coffee at a centuries-old café.
Good to know
Wear sturdy shoes for uneven stone steps; the fortress has limited shade so bring a hat. Tour concludes with drop-off directly at the pier, roughly 3 hours door to door.