Top 6 Tours in Taranto, Puglia

August 13, 2021 Malia Yoakum

Taranto (Italian pronunciation: [ˈtaːranto] ( listen); early Italian: Tarento from Latin: Tarentum; Ancient Greek: Τάρᾱς Tarās; Modern Greek: Τάραντας Tarantas; Tarantino "Tarde") is a coastal city in Apulia, Southern Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Taranto and is an important commercial port as well as the main Italian naval base.
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1. Boat fishing, boat tours, boat party

Cantiere navale Cantieri Del Sud, Viale Jonio, 150, 74123 Taranto TA, Italy Associazione Vivere il mare
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Boat trips, Boat parties, Boat trips, Boat fishing, enchanting places, with the possibility of seeing dolphins. There are no time or time constraints. Guaranteed fun.

Inclusions: use of fishing equipment, beverage coolers

Exclusions: fuel

2. MarTa Archaeological Museum Taranto tour: very impressive great gold artifacts

National Archaeological Museum of Taranto-Marta, Via Cavour, 10, 74123 Taranto TA, Italy Le Terre Di Federico
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Have you already seen the Archaeological Museum of Naples and think you have seen everything? Nothing more wrong. The archaeological museum MarTa of Taranto will amaze you and leave you breathless by the beauty of the precious artifacts displayed in a large exhibition dedicated to the Apulian Greece-Roman artefacts arranged according to the type of materials: marble sculptures, monumental tombs, soft stone sculptures , pottery of the necropolis, goldsmiths. The guided tour will take you to visit the rooms dedicated to marble sculptures, another room with sculptures, mosaics and epigraphs from public and private buildings. Following will visit the rooms dedicated to the pottery from the necropolis. The diamond point of the museum are the so-called Ori of Taranto (Golds of Taranto) which, in reality, are almost all of Canosa di Puglia town. The tour ends with a visit to the mosaics of the baths and villas of the Roman patricians, terracotta tools and the numismatic collection.

Inclusions: Licensed guide

Exclusions: Entrance ticket

Reviewed By RomeAddict

Better condition ruins, smaller, more accessible, great glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous ancient Roman's. Poppaea was Nero's wife. Ruins are about 90% wheelchair accessible.

3. Full day tour to Matera and Grottaglie

My Tour in Italy
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Discover the landscape of the Murge, between alleys and stone houses The best way to spend a day in Matera, starting at 9.00AM from Lecce, the first stop is Grottaglie after about 50 minutes of travel, the city of Taranto famous for its its colorful ceramics, the historic center is a pleasant intermediate stop before reaching Matera. The famous city of the Sassi shows itself in all its ancient beauty. Here you will have plenty of time to visit the maze of narrow streets where worship and tradition create a unique atmosphere made up of churches and dwellings carved into the rock, the location of many famous films. Matera is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, European Capital of Culture 2019. At about 6.00PM we return to Lecce. Daily tour with Van 9 seats, comfortable and equipped with air conditioning, conducted by professional drivers, able to convey the passion for the territory.

Inclusions: Minivan with expert driver, Visit the UNESCO Heritage city of Matera, Visit Grottaglie

Exclusions: Lunch, Tour guide

Reviewed By Oversunsetplain

I couldn’t put correct date on this review - I did this tour with my two children in August 2019 and originally posted it then. I have had a message to say that I had posted it under the wrong company (one with a very similar name). I would like to re-post the review as we had such a brilliant day with our guide and would like to recommend the tour company to others whenever this type of activity goes ahead again! Our guide Ms Ivanova was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour took in many places around the city and we also visited the Uffizi in the afternoon. I was with my children aged 6 and 9 and both really enjoyed this day. They felt included and learned a lot. The guide met us at the times planned and gave plenty of opportunities for questions and were able to answer any queries. Everything was organised well and went smoothly. We were unable to book a tour inside the Duomo but actually this one which took us all the way around the outside and to other fascinating parts of the city was perfect for my family.

4. Private tour Grottaglie, wonderful stop if you love ceramics

Le Terre Di Federico

Walking tour in Grottaglie, historical center, museum and ceramics district Highlights: Discover the castle and the Museum of ceramics Stroll through the historic center with churches and palaces Explore the ceramics district with the many artisan shops

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By RomeAddict

Better condition ruins, smaller, more accessible, great glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous ancient Roman's. Poppaea was Nero's wife. Ruins are about 90% wheelchair accessible.

5. Taranto walking tour: the town of the two seas

Piazza Castello, 74123 Taranto TA, Italy Le Terre Di Federico

The guided tour starts from Piazza Castello square, the center of the major monuments of interest. Here we will visit the ruins of the Doric Temple of Poseidon dating back to the 6th century. B.C. with two Doric columns that bear witness to the ancient Magno-Greek temple. The tour continues with the visit of the Aragonese castle inside which there is the Navy: the first tower was built by the Byzantines in the eleventh century and over the centuries was expanded to the current conformation. Very close to the castle you will visit and travel the revolving bridge, symbol of Taranto, connecting the island of Borgo Antico with the peninsula of Borgo Nuovo. About 90 meters long, it was inaugurated in 1887 and overlooks a large navigable canal that unites the two seas: the Mar Grande with the Mar Piccolo. The tour concludes with a visit to the Cathedral of San Cataldo, built by the Byzantines in the second half of the tenth century, although remodeled with a Baroque façade in the mid-1700s.

Inclusions: Licensed guide

Exclusions: Private transportation

Reviewed By RomeAddict

Better condition ruins, smaller, more accessible, great glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous ancient Roman's. Poppaea was Nero's wife. Ruins are about 90% wheelchair accessible.

6. Castellaneta and Taranto departing from Matera

Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, 75100 Matera MT, Italy Martulli Viaggi

The Castellaneta / Taranto tour offers the opportunity to visit the two cities in comfort, to know its history and admire its unique wonders.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drink, Tickets, Mance, Wine tasting

Reviewed By Ladyro_ro_13

We saw the two churches in a hurry and then our host disappeared. Nobody was there to open the door at the museum, even upon appointment. Rather visit Sassi at your iwn pace and get tickets as you arrive at the location. Not worth to buy the pass.

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