Top Taranto Walking Tours

Taranto’s top sights are spread out, and trying to cover the highlights in limited time can be challenging. On this speedy sightseeing tour, hop aboard a classic Italian vehicle—a three-wheeler Ape Calessino—for a private 50-minute jaunt around the historical city center. Listen to stories about Taranto’s history along the way from an included audioguide.

No southern Italy trip would be complete without tasting mozzarella—and watching the process that creates this, burrata and stracciatella. Enjoy an authentic Apulian experience when you visit this “masseria”—a fortified farmhouse—to meet the animals, learn about production, and of course sample a wealth of great local produce. Upgrade for the intimate experience of a private tour, available at a wide range of time slots.

Taranto is the gateway to the Maldives of Italy and its beautiful coastlines, and boasts not centuries, but millennia of history and culture. On this self-guided walking tour, you‘ll find out how this jewel of southern Italy has been shaped by the sea, and retains a deep connection to this day. The tour starts at Ponte di Pietra bridge, overlooking the open Ionian Sea. You‘ll head to Taranto‘s historical center which many cultures have called home, where I‘ll show you the imposing city gate, the ancient gate of Naples, Porta Napoli. You‘ll then cross Ponte di Porta Napoli, a stone bridge over two seas, and wind your way through the city‘s medieval road

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Taranto, 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 Taranto! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!

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.

What sets our Taranto and Metaponto tour apart is the perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Explore the ancient ruins of Metaponto, home to magnificent Doric temples, and discover the rich heritage of Taranto, with its fascinating mix of Greek, Roman, and medieval influences. From the archaeological wonders to the stunning coastal views, this exclusive private tour offers a personalized experience with a multilingual guide. Ideal for those seeking to dive deep into the history of Magna Graecia while enjoying the serene beauty of Southern Italy. Book now for an unforgettable journey!

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.

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.

Discover Taranto through an immersive audio experience to listen to directly on your smartphone. This self-guided tour will take you through ancient alleys, hidden hypogea, silent churches, historic palaces and waterfronts suspended in time, between history, legends, mysteries and spirituality. Walking at your own pace, you will hear emotional and engaging tales that combine historical details, unpublished curiosities, ghost stories, folk traditions and guided meditations in the most suggestive places of the city. From the Old Town to the Vittorio Emanuele III seafront, from the Peripato Gardens to the ancient underground, you will experience Taranto in an authentic and profound way. Perfect for those who love original experiences, mystery, introspection and immersive storytelling. - Autonomous audio tour - Emotional and spiritual experience - Stories, legends and hidden places - Listen whenever you want, without guides or groups You will not only visit Taranto. You'll feel it.

Live an experience of total regeneration at Masseria Casina Vitale, a few minutes from Ostuni. This activity combines the technical benefits of Pilates Matwork with the magic of the Apulian countryside: under the Guide of an Expert instructor, you will work on strength and posture immersed in the silence of nature. Practicing on the lawn at sunset is not just a workout, but a sensory ritual that reduces stress and recharges energy thanks to natural light and pure air. An exclusive moment to disconnect from the routine and reconnect with yourself in a timeless historical setting.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this private tour covers the highlights of Matera and Alberobello, a town in Apulia known for its trulli, whitewashed huts with conical roofs. After pickup from Bari, see the sassi and step inside a stone house on a walking tour of Matera, then explore some of the first trulli ever built on a 1.5-hour tour of Alberobello.

Discover the fascinating history of Grottaglie, Puglia's ceramic capital, on a guided tour of a historic mansion recently opened to the public. The Owner's welcome, custodian of authentic works of art, will take you back in time, between floors from the era of Magna Graecia and Roman mosaics. Visit the remains of a medieval rock church and discover the signs of the Templar crosses, before diving into the lush nineteenth-century garden, enriched by tales of everyday life in Puglia in the 1800s. - Guided tour of the historic Dimora di Grottaglie, with exclusive access - Discover floors and mosaics of the ancient era - Visit a medieval rock church and the signs of the Templar crosses - Explore a nineteenth-century garden with stories about Apulian culture

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.

The coast of Castellaneta Marina is home to large beaches of soft sand which are bathed by a crystal clear sea which has received the Blue Flag title.

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.