I really liked the facts and history of the cave, its huge, amazing, breath taking. People in our group came from all over to see this cave, the tour guide spoke in Italian, English and German. It says no pictures but depending on your guide you may be able to, or stick to the back and you might be able to get a few shots. Cold, bring a jacket, ...

The Grotta Gigante, combined with the wonderful ride on the Tram di Opicina (plus bus #42) was a great way to see a unique Italian sight without crowds. It was an active adventure with the 500 steps down, crossing the floor of the cave and the 500 steps up! The guide said he could only speak Italian and played an English tape at strategic points in ...

This cave is so enormous, that you have to take 500 steps to get down to the bottom. Of course, then at the end of the tour, you have to climb back 500 steps, too. The inside is big enough to hold the St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. When you are at the top of the cave, you feel like you are standing on the top of a skyscraper looking down. My kids still talk about it after 2 years. I definitely recommend it.