Accessible Brescia

Brescia offers a range of services to experience the city and surrounding areas in an inclusive way.

Getting around Brescia

On the subject of accessibility, the following services are worth mentioning:

• Issuance of a disability badge (Municipality of Brescia)
• Taxis for wheelchair users (Radio Taxi Brixia)
• Equipped vehicle rental (Autonoleggio Rolfi)
• Equipped vehicle rental (Cooperativa Amici dei Disabili)

Urban public transportation is managed by Brescia Mobilità. Brescia Metro stations are accessible. Buses are equipped with a platform.

To ensure adequate assistance, we recommend giving advance notice on the use of transportation services indicating the line used, the stops you are getting on and off, and the time when the service will be used.

Customer Care Contacts: 

• tel. +39 030 3061200 (from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.) 
• email customercare@bresciamobilita.it (within 2 working days prior to use) 

For all information, visit the official Brescia Mobilità website.

For additional information, check the dedicated page on the Regione Lombardia website.

Getting to Brescia by train

Located along the Milan-Venice line, Brescia station is served by both regional and high-speed trains.

For details, parking, services and accessibility information check the dedicated page on the Regione Lombardia website.

Accessible itineraries in the province of Brescia

Accessible itineraries are available in the province of Brescia that allow you to discover the rich natural and scenic attractions of the area, from Lake Garda to the Camonica Valley and Franciacorta.

Discover the accessible itineraries in the province of Brescia.

Getting around Brescia’s lakes

Famous for their scenic, historical and cultural beauty, local traditions and culinary excellence, Brescia’s lakes – Lake Garda, Lake Iseo, Lake Idro – are a popular destination for tourists from all over the world.

The three lakes are served by ferries and boat transportation systems, making it easy to reach multiple locations in the area.

Lake Garda

Lake Garda’s boat transportation service is operated by Navigazione Laghi and connects the main towns on the different sides of the lake.

The service is equipped for the transportation of passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility; for more information on fares, accessibility of ships and docks, and assistance: http://www.navigazionelaghi.it/assistenza-disabili.aspx

For details and contacts:

• official website of Navigazione Laghi
• e-mail: infogarda@navigazionelaghi.it
• tel. +39 02 4676101 – toll-free number 800 551801 (daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Lake Iseo

Lake Iseo’s boat transportation service is operated by Navigazione Lago d’Iseo. The service is equipped for the transportation of passengers with reduced mobility.

Scheduled services are supplemented by tourist services, including overnight trips. In addition, some boats are available for rental. 

For details and contacts:

• official website of Navigazione Lago d’Iseo
• e-mail: info@navigazionelagoiseo.it
• pec: info@pec.navigazionelagoiseo.it
• tel. 035 971483 – fax 035 972970

Lake Idro

Navigazione Lago d’Idro connects the towns bordering the lake. The boat leaves from Lemprato and stops in Crone, Vantone, Anfo, Vesta, Baitoni, and Ponte Caffaro. The tour of the lake takes about two hours, with the possibility of intermediate stops. 

The service is equipped for the transportation of passengers with reduced mobility: both the boat and the boarding docks are accessible to people with disabilities; a gangway connects the boat to the dock, and an inclined ramp allows people in wheelchairs to access the spacious covered hall.

For information on schedules, costs, and conditions of service: 

• Agenzia territoriale per il turismo, tel. +39 0365 83224
• Lake Idro Travel website

Accessible and inclusive accommodation facilities and cultural sites 

As part of the S.T.A.I. project (Services for Accessible and Inclusive Tourism), hundreds of accommodation, cultural and dining facilities in Lombardy found along the routes identified by the program have been mapped.

Using the search engine on the Regione Lombardia portal, it is possible to search for facilities in the area of interest.

Discover the accessible tourist and cultural facilities in the city and province of Brescia.