Half-Day Excursion to Bari from Matera
Half-Day Excursion to Bari from Matera
Day trip: transfer+IT guide
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Day trip: transfer+ENG guide
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Highlights
The tour begins at Piazza del Ferrarese, near the Teatro Margherita, where you'll start an engaging walking tour through the heart of Bari Vecchia, the medieval district home to 29 historic churches and countless legends. You'll explore the lively Piazza Mercantile and visit the Basilica of San Nicola, a symbol of unity among Christian denominations.
Next, you'll visit the Cathedral of San Sabino and the imposing Swabian Castle, a symbol of the city. On Strada Arco Basso, you'll have the chance to observe local women preparing traditional orecchiette by hand, a centuries-old tradition deeply rooted in Bari's culture.
Finish the tour with a delicious focaccia barese or artisanal gelato, before returning to Matera. A complete experience of history, culture, and cuisine in an authentic and unique atmosphere.
Itinerary
Matera
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDepart comfortably from Matera for a half-day tour to discover Bari. Drop off in Bari: Largo Eroi del Mare (near the Teatro Margherita).Bari
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMeet your guide and group fellows at our headquarters in Strada Vallisa 81 in Bari Vecchia.Piazza del Ferrarese
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeStart your guided tour from the square at the border of the medieval district and one of the Bari ports. From here, you will walk up to Piazza Mercantile.Piazza Mercantile
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOnce in the heart of Bari's "dolce vita", you will enter the Nicolaian district, where the majestic Basilica of San Nicola stands.Basilica San Nicola
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeEnjoy the visit to the marvelous Basilic of San Nicola - an important pilgrimage site, especially following the fall of communist regimes.Cattedrale di San Sabino
15 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedOur next stop is the monumental Cathedral of San Sabino, where you can admire the highest bell tower in Bari. The historic "Marnarid" grocery store - active since 1866 - is another pit stop near the Cathedral that will let you step back in time.Castello Normanno Svevo
20 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedAfterward, the walk takes you to the impressive Norman-Swabian Castle, a medieval fortress that offers a fascinating look into history, for a panoramic visit.Strada delle Orecchiette
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeJust in front of the Castle, crossing the arch named "Strada Arco Basso", you will enter the most well-known streets in Bari. Here, you will observe the authentic life bustling through the alleys, while the smiling and experienced women are creating homemade traditional pasta named "orecchiette".Bakery Santa Rita
10 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedTreat yourself to the traditional "focaccia" that will be offered to you at the end of the tour. If the focaccia is not available for any reason, you will be pampered with the homemade gelato.Citta Vecchia - Bari
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedReturn to Largo Eroi del Mare (near the Teatro Margherita) to head back to Matera.
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Martulli Viaggi
AUD 362.33
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