Top Taranto Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 2

Get behind the wheel by lifting a simple lever, enjoying a unique experience in a vintage Fiat 500, Italian icon and sweetheart of Italy in elegant Italian 50s and 60s style. You will drive in complete autonomy through the streets of the city of Taranto admiring a splendid postcard of Taranto with the wonderful Aragonese Castle in the background, passing over the Swing Bridge outside the roof and with your arms in the air catching the loving glances of all the tourists. Stages Old Town (Island): . Aragonese Castle and Swing Bridge. . Doric Columns, located in Piazza Castello. . Via Duomo. . Cathedral of San Cataldo. . Church of San Domenico. . Piazza Fontana, with the Clock Tower and overlooking the Stone Bridge. Stops in the new city, (Borgo): . Monument to the Sailor. . Tarantino seafront with the Rotonda. . Governament Palace. . Piazza Ebalia with the “Rosa dei Venti” fountain. . National Archaeological Museum of Taranto. . The Gardens of Peripato or also known as Villa Peripato.

Discover Taranto's historic monuments alongside a guide when you book this private walking tour. Explore the ruins of the 6th-century Doric Temple of Poseidon, marked by two ancient columns. Continue to the Byzantine-era Aragonese Castle and visit the revolving bridge that symbolizes Taranto's unity. Conclude your journey at the Cathedral of San Cataldo, a Byzantine marvel with a baroque facade.

The Puglian town of Gravina is known for its rock-cut churches, cave dwellings, and ancient underground tunnels. On this tour, benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide as you explore Gravina’s underground treasures. Visit an underground quarry, admire ancient rock churches, and see the 18th-century viaduct bridge overlooking Sant’Angelo aqueduct.

Uncover the treasures of Southern Italy with a private, fully customizable tour of Matera and Taranto. Begin in Matera, where you’ll walk among the extraordinary Sassi cave dwellings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Italy’s most captivating historic landscapes. When returning to Taranto, explore its atmospheric old town and iconic landmarks. Travel in the comfort of private transportation, savor a traditional spuntino of local flavors, and enjoy the insights of a professional guide who will tailor the experience entirely to your interests and pace.

There are important Hellenic archaeological sites scattered around Metaponto—they’re difficult to reach without local know-how. With this private tour, you can relax and let your guide take care of reaching four sites in the area: Start at the National Archeological Museum of Metaponto and continue to the Archeological Park of Apollonio Licio, the Tavole Palatine temple remains, and the archeological site of Pantanello.