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Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Bari, Puglia
Bari ([ˈbaːri] listen (help·info)) (Bari dialect: Bare; Latin: Barium; Ancient Greek: Βάριον, Bárion) is the capital city of the Metropolitan City of Bari and of the Apulia region, on the Adriatic Sea, in Italy. It is the second most important economic centre of mainland Southern Italy after Naples, a port and university city, as well as the city of Saint Nicholas. The city itself has a population of 326,799, as of 2015, over 116 square kilometres (45 sq mi), while the urban area has 700,000 inhabitants. The metropolitan area has 1.3 million inhabitants.
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1. The magic of "Bari Vecchia"
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
With this tour you will visit the most significant places of the old town through evocative landscapes, history, culture and legends. We will enter the Cathedral and the "Basilica of San Nicolas". Finally we will pass by a road where some women still make the "orecchiette".
Inclusions: Tour guide outside the listed places
Exclusions: Ticket entry to the underground area of the Cathedral (2€)
Reviewed By nikosamaxiou
We took the tour with a small group of friends when they visit Madrid. Everything was fine and well explained, totally worth it.
2. Charming Apulia Exclusive and customized tours
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
I will be your tour angel who will take you around Puglia through the most beautiful and significant places in this fascinating region. Personalized or themed tours to let you experience the emotions that only this land can give you. The contact with nature, the crystalline sea, the characteristic villages that preserve their ancient history and local traditions intact. The healthiest and tastiest gastronomy in all of southern Italy, with products from the sea and the land. The setting of the evening gives these places a unique magic that is reflected in its numerous castles, in its watch towers on the sea, in the premises of the youthful nightlife, in the stone of ancient Romanesque cathedrals and in its people always cheerful and welcoming. Contact me and your vacation in Puglia will be unforgettable and ... if you want it ...... I will make you feel real Apulian.
Inclusions: Pick up from your hotel or B&B or other place you want, guided tour by car for 4 people plus driver / tour guide, stops in the most beautiful and characteristic places
Exclusions: Food and beverage
3. DISCOVERY OF PUGLIA Small Group Tour: 8 Days / 7 Nights
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Operated By GoinItaly For those who want to travel through history, GoinItaly's eight-day small group tour of Puglia offers a wide range of places that testify to the ancient origins of this land: from prehistory to Magna Graecia, from the Imperial Age to the Renaissance, and the Baroque splendor of Lecce. Puglia is full of surprises and delights: fabulous food, historic towns, beautiful beaches, and gracious residents. Highlights: - Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Alberobello, Castel del Monte, and Matera. - Savor the flavors of Puglian cuisine and wine. - Admire the beautiful Baroque architecture of Lecce. - Spend two nights in a traditional “trullo” in Alberobello. - Tour Otranto, the “heel” of Italy, and visit a cathedral renowned for its collection of mosaic scenes.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation, Experienced GoinItaly Driver/Tour Leader, Local Guides in Alberobello, Lecce, Otranto, Galatina, and Castel del Monte, Wine, Cheese, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil tastings, Entrance Fees to Included Attractions
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks are not included when not stated., Gratuities
Reviewed By Marigold101
We have just completed our 8-day tour of Puglia with GoinItaly, guided by wonderful Gaetano Barrone. We were given the very best of service by a capable, knowledgeable and attentive tour leader. Gaetano goes out of his way to meet the needs of guests and takes genuine delight in sharing the country he knows so well. Highlights of the tour include great accommodation including a stay in a traditional Trollope in Alberobello. The tour included amazing food and wine experiences as well as visits to many wonderful churches, castles and beautiful Southern Italian towns. Highly recommend this company if you are planning to visit southern Italy.
4. - 4 Days in Puglia from Alberobello and Matera to Ostuni and Lecce -
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We offer tailored daily excursions and multi-day tours for our guests. They are all private exclusive itineraries and can be accompanied with luxury car, minivan or bus (according to the number of people in your party). Each vehicle is provided with Free On-Board Wifi. Each tour can be accompanied by an English speaking guide and a private driver (2 different persons).
Inclusions: Private tour guide, Transport , Accommodation
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By chooms
We set up a 4 day tour during our visit to Puglia recently. Months ahead I contacted Tours of Puglia to help us get the most of our visit. Francesca asked us what we wanted to see instead of telling us “this is the Tours we have”. Our main goal was to visit our ancestral home of Alberobello. I also asked her recommendations, which she gladly provided. She set up a full 4 days of touring which included 2 night stays in Alberobello (Trullo houses) and Lecce. We visited all of the main sites of Puglia like Locorotondo, Matera , Ostuni, etc....she included an incredible meal each day, including a meal at a Masseria....our guides, Vincenzo and Flo were beyond incredible....they were like walking historic encyclopedias. Vincenzo was instrumental is us locating the street in Alberobello where our grandmother was born. They, and our drivers, went out of their way to insure we missed nothing. We were just 4, so everything could be personalized. Everything went as planned and we could not have asked for for more....we cannot recommend Tours of Puglia mort highly...
5. Bari Walking tour
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
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.
Inclusions: During the tour you will taste the famous freshly baked focaccia from Bari., Antibacterial gel available for travelers
Exclusions: Internal visit of the Norman Swabian Castle
6. Bari Bike Tour
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4.8 based on 96 reviews
Explore Bari and discover picturesque and hidden corners with an expert guide. Ride with a bike along authentic alleys of the Old Town meeting native people and their traditions. Lose yourself in the real southern italian atmosphere between culture & folklore.
Inclusions: 2 Hours tour, Local guide, Bicycle, Helmet, Ice cream tasting, Free wifi & luggage storage
Exclusions:
Reviewed By itsamewaltherg
Excellent and professional bike rental, fantastic equipment, and forthcoming staff who offer guidance on bike tours in and around Bari. All staff speak excellent English and are very professional. Highly recommended to anyone into cycling!
7. Bari Walking City Tour
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
• Explore Bari with an experienced local guide on this 2 hours tour. • Little taste delicious italian home made ice cream • Walk along the authentic alleys of the old town and meet the local people and their traditions. • Immerse yourself in the real southern italian atmosphere between culture & folklore • Minimum group of 4 people
Inclusions: 2 hours walking tour, Multilingual local guide, Small tasting of home made ice cream, Free wifi & luggage storage
Exclusions: Entrance fees to monuments and museum
Reviewed By itsamewaltherg
Excellent and professional bike rental, fantastic equipment, and forthcoming staff who offer guidance on bike tours in and around Bari. All staff speak excellent English and are very professional. Highly recommended to anyone into cycling!
8. 5-day Puglia, Benevento, and Matera Tour from Rome
A wonderful 5-day experience to discover Apulia, Benevento and Matera. 2 nights in Lecce. Visit of the city, excursion to Polignano, Gallipoli, Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca. Visit of Alberobello and Ostuni. 1 night in Bari. Visit of the city, excursion to Castel del Monte. 1 night in Matera with a visit. Stop in Benevento, nice town of the Roman age in the region Campania on the way back to Rome. Departures on 2021, May 17th and October 11th and 2022, May 6th and October 10th are also available with tour director in Portuguese.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 nights accommodation, Food tasting (wine and olive oil), Local guide, Tour escort/host, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, City taxes at the hotel, Hotel pick up and drop off, Porterage
Reviewed By LadyRJ2019
As a family of three, we were excited to go on the 7 day northern lakes and Dolomites tour - especially as it would be very difficult to visit these areas by ourselves (visiting from Australia and not confident driving/getting around to these areas). The tour started well, we were the only English speakers but we had been assured our guide would provide fluent English commentary. Perhaps we expected too much but there was very little information provided about where we were or where we were travelling through. In fact, the first three days we received very limited information in total while the Spanish speakers were provided with much more. We visited some stunning places but too much of the tour focused on lunch breaks and eating rather than seeing the sights. Halfway through the tour more English speakers joined the group bit we still had to seek information rather than being provided with it on some occasions. The bus was too big for navigating city streets and mountain switchbacks - the driver often had to reverse and try multiple times to get around corners and switchbacks. I felt very sorry for him - he did a marvelous job but it would have been so much easier for him and much more enjoyable for us if we weren't concerned about falling off the side of a mountain. The company can't seem to decide whether they are catering to small groups or large and this has a huge impact on the enjoyment of the tour. In Trento we were advised that we would have several hours and could visit the castle. After paying for admission and entering we were then advised that because it was raining some people didn't want to stay so we were cutting the visit short - this should never happen! We then had to get back on the bus only to stop at a truck stop for lunch (instead of staying in lovely Trento). There wasn't really any point to having the guide as he did not provide much "guiding" only very limited information and directions to places he thought we should go and eat. We would have done as well with just the driver. If you can navigate your way around the northern lakes and Dolomites by yourself then I recommend you do that. Otherwise, perhaps a different company would provide a better tour.
9. Discovering the best of Puglia in a Small Group 6 Days 5 Nights
Let yourself be inspired by Puglia, history, scenery an incredible food, an authentic lively region with its vibrant life and traditions that gives it an all-over-the-moment charm to be discovered and lived. Breathtaking views, blue sea, characteristic smells, wild and uncontaminated nature. Cuisine plays an important role throughout Puglia, here you can find the genuine and delicious olive oil. This escorted-tour brings you to visit charming villages and sleep inside a real trullo, the town of Alberobello and Matera both belong to the UNESCO heritage. These enchanting landscapes are waiting for you not to miss this chance!
Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Local guides and headsets to never miss a word!, 5 overnights in hotel (standard room) on a BB basis, Transfer from Bari station to Hotel in Bari if option is selected, Porterage, English-speaking Tour Escort
Exclusions: Drinks not inclueded in meals, City tax not included: it shall be paid directly at the hotel, Optional gratuities
Reviewed By E5420ZMdenisk
I loved it, the tour guide Ali was a very nice person and answered all questions, with sufficient knowledge and detail. Recommended.
10. Matera half-day excursion from Bari with visit of a cave house
Enjoy Matera, one of the world's oldest towns dating back to the Paleolithic times. Explore this complex and beautiful network of caves, churches carved entirely out of the rock and narrow streets on foot to best experience this wonderful ancient town. During the walking tour which lasts approx. 2 hours, our professional guide will show you the Sasso Caveoso area, the most fascinating part of the old town, named “Sassi”. The itinerary includes a visit to a cave-like house recently opened to the public, and to ancient cave churches and cisterns. A really unique and suggestive experience. --- >> CHECK THE DEPARTURE & RETURN SECTION BELOW FOR TRANSFER INFORMATION !!! Following the complications of the coronavirus epidemic, private transport in a 7, 9 minivan or minibus (3 - 7 PAX) will be provided by an external company affiliated with us. The transfer service can be paid directly on site or online after the booking. NO EXTRA FEE FOR 1 - 2 PAX.
Inclusions: Professional Guide, Entry ticket cave house
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By doraklstva
the trip is really over my expectation, guide is very nice and helpful. Definitely love it. Coffee tastes somehow like Irish coffee, very interesting experience indeed.
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