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Bari Underground with archaeologist

Explore the secret city of Bari with an expert archaeologist among hidden treasures from Roman, early Christian and Byzantine times. Tour begins next to the archaeological Via Traiana in Ferrarese Square, a short section of the ancient Roman road built by Romans in the early II century A.D. until you reach Santa Scolastica Archaeological Museum. Tour goes on to the Cathedral of Saint Sabinus, a precious example of Romanesque Apulian style, which hides a whorty archaeological itinerary in the underground sites named Succorpo. Tour ends at the imposing and solemn Basilica of Saint Nicholas, symbol of the union between East and West, which hosts the relics of the Saint. According to the museum' opening hours and availability, two of the following archaeological sites will be visited during the tour: Palazzo Simi, Swabian Castle, Basilica of Saint Nicholas with its precious Crypt, Cathedral Succorpo, Saint Scolastica Museum.

Bari Underground with archaeologist

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2 hours 30 minutes

Bari Walking Tour with Pasta Experience

Pair a walking tour of Bari with a cooking class on this two-in-one, small-group tour. With a guide, you’ll make your way around the enticing Old Town lanes, discovering landmarks such as the Basilica of St. Nicholas and hearing the city’s history. After a visit to the city’s waterfront, you’ll visit the home of a Bari resident to make fresh pasta and enjoy it alongside local wine.

Bari Walking Tour with Pasta Experience

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2 hours

Bari Walking tour in small group

Maximum 10 people per group. Nothing crowds, no rush. Here is the best way to discover not only all the most important monuments of Bari, but also the typical angles and hidden paths. If you have a few hours or days in Bari - it doesn't matter! - this tour is a must. You will have a unique and expert guide for those who want to get the best and the best out of the city. Meeting point in front of the Castle.

Bari Walking tour in small group

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2 to 3 hours

Bari Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Bari, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Bari! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!

Bari Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

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2 to 3 hours

Price varies by group size

Bari: Street Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Experience the charm of Bari Vecchia, the historic old town on a street food tour that celebrates local flavors and cultural traditions, visiting iconic landmarks like Basilica di San Nicola & Castello Svevo, all seen from the outside as your guide shares their fascinating stories. Our guide will meet you in Piazza San Nicola, by the statue of San Nicola, ready to delight you with various Bari’s most iconic street foods. Taste the famous panzerotto, a golden, deep-fried pastry stuffed with mozzarella and fresh tomato and the famous "focaccia". Enjoy handmade orecchiette, the signature “little ear” pasta of Puglia, traditionally prepared by local women. End your journey with a scoop of creamy gelato at a local gelateria. Vegetarian options are available.

Bari: Street Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide

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2 hours 30 minutes

Bari Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

The Best Way to Discover Bari: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a refreshing gelato at Piazza del Ferrarese or a stroll along the historic fort of Sant’Antonio and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Audio & Text: Listen to our audio guide or read the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Giardini di Piazza Umberto I, Teatro Petruzzelli, Teatro Margherita, Piazza del Ferrarese, Il Fortino di Sant’Antonio, Piazza Mercantile, San Nicola, Basilica San Sabino, Castello svevo, and Large Albicocca.

Bari Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

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2 hours 30 minutes

Price varies by group size

Bari: Guided Tour of the Old Town with Street Food

Discover the historic streets of Bari Old Town on this walking tour and find hidden gems that aren’t in any guide book or on any travel blogger’s radar. Find secret back streets where old ladies still hand roll intricate pasta shapes in the open air, and follow your guide through authentic neighborhoods in total safety. See grand buildings and stroll alongside the coast, and enjoy the atmosphere of this unique city.

Bari: Guided Tour of the Old Town with Street Food

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2 hours

Price varies by group size

Bari Street Food Tour by Rickshaw

Bari Street Food Tour by Rickshaw

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2 hours

Bari Rickshaw Tour

Bari Rickshaw Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes

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Bari Street Food Walking tour: Group or Private tour

Experience Bari like a local and stroll in the "via delle Orecchiette" where the sweet old women delight tourists with the preparation of one of the symbols of gastronomic Puglia. Visit the ancient oven located in a 13th-century Byzantine chapel, and taste the best focaccia in the city. The tour also includes a visit to a local deli, where guests have the opportunity to sample an array of typical cured meats and cheeses, paired with a glass of local wine, offering a delightful culinary experience. As the tour winds its way through the charming alleys of the city, participants are treated to tastings of sgagliozze and fried panzerotti, two popular examples of Bari's vibrant street food scene. These savory treats reflect the culinary essence of the region. To conclude the gastronomic journey on a sweet note, the tour includes a stop at an artisanal ice cream shop, allowing participants to indulge in the luscious flavors of Apulian ice cream.

Bari Street Food Walking tour: Group or Private tour

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2 hours

Price varies by group size

Bari’s Ultimate Street Food Tour - Small Group by Do Eat Better

Bari’s Ultimate Street Food Tour - Small Group by Do Eat Better

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3 hours

Bari Street Food Bike Tour

Optimize your time in Bari and explore the city's culture and cuisine in a single tour on this biking excursion through the old town. Meet your guide and small group to explore the city's highlights on bike without getting footsore, plus stop to sample gourmet delicacies at a local bakery, brewery, deli, and more. Try specialties from ‘focaccia barese' to 'panzerotti' while learning about the culinary history and traditions of this coastal city.

Bari Street Food Bike Tour

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3 hours

Explore Bari in 2 days with Museum Highlights and accomodation

This wonderful 2-day tour offers you a complete immersion in one of the most well-preserved Italian towns, Bari. The old town showcases a vast array of well-preserved traditions, folklore, and, of course, the wonders of the Italian Mediterranean lifestyle. Over the course of 2 days, we will explore the entire town on foot, as well as by car or bus. Accommodation for 2 nights is included in a wonderful historical small apartment with all the comforts.

Explore Bari in 2 days with Museum Highlights and accomodation

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2 days

The Original Street Food Walking Tour in Bari

The Original Street Food Walking Tour in Bari

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3 hours

Walking tour of Bari *private tour*

Skip the hassle of a map and guidebook and see the top sights in Bari in just a few hours with this guided tour. Admire highlights like the Basilica of San Nicola, Norman-Swabian Castle, and narrow lanes of the old town, including the famed “pasta street” where local women handcraft “orecchiette” pasta outside. Stop along the way to sample a number of classic street foods, including "focaccia", "popizze", and "sgagliozze".

Walking tour of Bari *private tour*

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2 hours

Price varies by group size

Bari Walk Through History

Born and raised in Bari, tour operator with decades of experience but above all in love with my city whose history, traditions and artistic and architectural beauties I want to make known. This tour will take you to discover the city of Bari through its millennial and recent history: from its origins to the cult of San Nicola up to its urban expansion in a unique walk through the alleys, cathedrals, noble palaces, theaters and squares of the historic center, the French quarter and the monumental area.

Bari Walk Through History

3 hours

Bari Bike Tour

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2 hours

Bari Pasta Experience by Rickshaw

Bari Pasta Experience by Rickshaw

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2 hours

Bari Rickshaw Tour with Museum Visits

See Bari by rickshaw, and enjoy a fun take on a 3-hour historical tour of the city. As you relax, your guide drives the rickshaw around the city’s little-known corners and landmarks. Swing past the Basilica of St. Nicholas in Bari Old Town, and then travel to two of the city’s museums, which are decided on the day. Perhaps hop out to discover underground Roman walls in Il Succorpo della Cattedrale di Bari or walk among the art exhibitions of the Swabian Castle. As an extra bonus, a tasting of home-made Italian ice cream is included.

Bari Rickshaw Tour with Museum Visits

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2 hours

2 Hour Tour in Medieval Bari

2 Hour Tour in Medieval Bari

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2 hours

Bari Segway Tour

Bari Segway Tour

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1 to 3 hours

e-bike tour to discover Bari

See Bari from two unforgettable angles: the wide-open seafront and the authentic maze of Bari Vecchia. This relaxed e-bike tour takes you through the city’s most iconic areas, mixing waterfront views, everyday local life, and hidden corners. The tour includes guidance and full assistance: a local escort manages the route, stops, and support along the ride, keeping the pace easy and enjoyable. Join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or use an e-bike available on site with payment made locally. You’ll ride along the waterfront and pass through the shopping district, stopping near Teatro Petruzzelli. You’ll reach the fishermen’s area, where the catch of the day arrives and is sold, then dive into the old town with its narrow lanes, archways, small squares, and courtyards—Bari at its most authentic. Don’t miss the famous street orecchiette-making. Small-group ride with photo stops and local insights.

e-bike tour to discover Bari

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2 hours

Bari Bike Tour with Pasta Experience

Pedal through Bari on a bike tour, then finish in the home of a local signora, cooking a pasta dish typical of the Puglia region. The experience starts with a bike ride through Bari discover landmarks such as the Basilica of St. Nicholasm, Bari Cathedral, and Norman Swebian Castle. Follow your guide through the modern French side of the city, then call in at a local home to make a pasta dish by hand. A glass of red wine is included as you eat.

Bari Bike Tour with Pasta Experience

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2 hours 30 minutes

One Hour Private Tour by Tuk Tuk in Calessino

Bari, among the most beautiful cities in the world, in 2019 was included in the very famous travel magazine "Lonely Planet" in the top 10 destinations of the year. An indispensable fusion between antiquity and modernity. In fact, according to some findings, Bari dates back to the 16th century BC. According to other legends, it was founded by Japige, son of Daedalus. With its proven influences, first Greek, then Roman, subsequently Byzantine and Norman during the Middle Ages, Bari is characterized as the crossroads par excellence of peoples, cultures and flavours. With our Calesse tour we aim to introduce you to its most fascinating places, through the architecture that has followed one another over the centuries, its breathtaking landscapes and its famous cuisine. The Ape Calessino is a perfect balance between modernity and tradition, typically Italian. Every little detail makes it unique. A success without borders, making it a true icon loved throughout the world.

One Hour Private Tour by Tuk Tuk in Calessino

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55 minutes to 1 hour

Swabian Castle (Castello Svevo)

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Swabian Castle (Castello Svevo)

Much of the Swabian Castle is outdoors, so wear a hat and sunscreen.
The castle and museum are accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
A visit to the castle is fun for kids, and there is a large grassy courtyard.
Views over the city and sea from the castle are among the best in Bari, so bring your camera.

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Swabian Castle was first built in 1132 following the Norman conquest of Bari. Following severe damage, it was rebuilt by Emperor Frederick II in the early 13th century, then extended by King Charles I of Anjou. In the 16th century is became a Renaissance court under Isabella of Aragon and Bona Sforza. It was later used as a prison, barracks, and an administrative building. After extensive renovation, it opened as a museum and cultural hub.

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