Top Taranto Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 2

Three intense days dedicated to discovering the wonderful Puglia. You will visit places rich in history, culture and tradition. There will also be the opportunity to taste typical Apulian products and admire breathtaking sunsets from the splendid seafront of Taranto, the city of two seas!

Book your Private Transfer from Taranto Cruise Port to Brindisi hotels or any address. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttle queues and use our private, door-to-door airport transfer. We will contact you immediately after your booking to confirm it and will request any missed details of your trip if any. One day before the trip, you will receive the phone number of your driver for your convenience. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. Our transfers will provide you with such services: meeting with a nameplate, door-to-door delivery, no hidden fees, clean cars, and professional drivers, which will make your trip more comfortable and safe. We guarantee the quality of the services provided.

The tour begins in the heart of Grottaglie with the imposing Episcopio Castle, admired from the outside as it dominates the city with a striking and elegant presence that immediately introduces the historic charm of the town. From here, you enter the famous Ceramics Quarter, the true symbol of Grottaglie, where picturesque alleys and artisan workshops create an open-air museum filled with ancient kilns, vibrant colors, and traditions passed down through the centuries. The walk continues through the historic center, among white alleys, stone arches, hidden courtyards, and noble palaces rich in history. Here, the murals by Paolo Carriere stand out, featuring characters from famous anime and cartoons, along with pop icons and well-known figures that bring the walls to life. The tour concludes in front of the Cathedral of Maria SS. Annunziata, with its Romanesque façade and polychrome majolica dome, a symbol of the historical and cultural identity of Grottaglie.

The Archaeological Museum of Taranto holds one of Italy’s top collections of ancient art and artifacts but its vast size can be daunting for visitors. See the highlights in just a few hours and delve into their history and significance with this guided tour. Take in ancient statuary and mosaics, tombs, pottery, and the famed Gold of Taranto Greek and Roman jewelry.

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.

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.

Book your Private Transfer from Taranto Cruise Port to Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport (BRI). Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time, and you will travel comfortably to your destination. Our transfers will provide you with such services: meeting with a name plate, door-to-door delivery, no hidden fees, clean cars and professional drivers, which will make your trip more comfortable and safe. We guarantee the quality of the services provided.

What is a hot air balloon flight? It is something halfway between the speed of the wind and the lightness of the air. Each experience is unique and different from the others: it allows you to enjoy the beauty of the territory that surrounds you at 360 °, touch the highest peaks until you descend, almost to caress the velvety wheat fields.