Bari City Highlights Guided Sightseeing Tour
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Bari City Highlights Guided Sightseeing Tour
Tour Description
Discover Bari on a guided private walking tour. Explore Bari Vecchia, San Nicola Basilica, San Sabino Cathedral, Piazza Mercantile, and the Swabian Castle. Extend to a full day for more.
Key Information
- Experience Private, Walking
- Guided by Licensed national tour guide
- Duration 3 hours
- Starting times (Customizable) Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Full-day
- Languages English, Italian, Spanish, French, German
- Pickup available Upon request
Highlights
- Step into Bari Vecchia – Wander narrow alleys, artisan shops, and pasta-making streets.
- Basilica di San Nicola – Discover a Romanesque jewel and place of pilgrimage.
- Cathedral of San Sabino – Admire its medieval architecture and peaceful interior.
- Bustling Squares – Feel the vibe of Piazza del Ferrarese and Piazza Mercantile.
- Swabian Castle – Explore Frederick II’s mighty fortress by the sea.
- Make it last longer – Extend to a half or full day with seaside walks, extra churches, or street food tastings.
Itinerary
- 1 1
Bari Vecchia
Begin in the Old Town, exploring its alleys, pasta-making traditions, and the Basilica di San Nicola.
- 2 2
History & Squares
Visit the Cathedral of San Sabino, then enjoy Bari’s lively atmosphere in Piazza del Ferrarese and Piazza Mercantile.
- 3 3
Castle & Beyond
End at the Swabian Castle before choosing to extend your tour with the lungomare promenade, museums, or local tastings.
Full Description
Enjoy a private guided walking tour of Bari, the vibrant capital of Puglia. With your expert guide, discover the city’s fascinating blend of history, architecture, and authentic southern charm.
Begin in the picturesque Bari Vecchia (Old Town), with its narrow alleys, whitewashed houses, and lively atmosphere. Visit the iconic Basilica di San Nicola, a Romanesque masterpiece and important pilgrimage site, and admire the grand Cathedral of San Sabino. Walk through Piazza del Ferrarese and Piazza Mercantile, Bari’s bustling squares, before reaching the impressive Swabian Castle, once home to Frederick II.
Your guide will also take you through Bari’s charming streets, where women still make orecchiette pasta by hand, and reveal hidden corners full of local stories.
👉 The tour can be extended to a half or full-day to include a walk along the seafront promenade, visits to additional churches and museums, or even tastings of Bari’s delicious street food like focaccia barese and sgagliozze.
Pick-up can be arranged from your hotel, train station, or even the airport.
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What is included
Included
- Private licensed local guide
- Customizable itinerary and duration
- Flexible meeting point (hotel, train station, airport, or central Bari)
Not included
- Meals and Drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Recommendations
Tips and Tricks
- Ideal for first-time visitors and culture lovers
- Wear comfortable shoes – Bari Vecchia has cobbled streets
- Combine sightseeing with optional food tastings for a true local experience
- Extend to a half or full day to explore more of Bari’s treasures
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