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Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour

1. Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour

Begin your cultural adventure by visiting the main attractions of the old town. Stop and discover the Basilica of Saint Nicholas with its precious Crypt, the ancient Cathedral of Saint Sabinus, and the exterior of the millenary Swabian Castle.  Continue your tour riding along the authentic narrow streets of the old town where ladies still make pasta by hand, kids play outdoor and people cook in every corner. End the walking section of the tour at Signora Maria’s House. Here you will learn how to make orecchiette, a delicious type of local homemade pasta, and find out the secrets of its traditional recipe. While drinking Primitivo red wine, cook and taste your own homemade pasta and feel like a real local. Finish your wonderful day by tasting some fantastic local ice cream!

Bari by boat: admire the city from the sea with Aperitivo

2. Bari by boat: admire the city from the sea with Aperitivo

Seize the opportunity to discover Bari from the sea on our fascinating gozzo, a vessel that embodies the Italian maritime tradition. On board our comfortable boat, you can enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience, admiring the city from its best perspective, accompanied by one of our experienced skippers. During the approximately 2-hour tour, we will make a pleasant stop, anchoring the boat in front of a characteristic location in the city, usually the Basilica di San Nicola. This moment of relax will further enhance your experience as you indulge in a delightful aperitivo offered by us. You can savor refreshing white wine and artisanal taralli. Moreover, weather permitting, you will have the opportunity to take a refreshing dip in the waters along the waterfront. Embarking for the tour is convenient, located in the heart of Bari's historic center, next to the magnificent Teatro Margherita, an iconic landmark facing the grand Piazza del Ferrarese. Join us and immerse yourself in one of the most captivating experiences this fascinating city has to offer.

Bari Walking Street Food Tour

3. Bari Walking Street Food Tour

Your tour begins with visiting the main attractions of the old town. These include the Basilica of Saint Nicholas and its precious Crypt, the ancient Cathedral of Saint Sabinus, and the millenary Swabian Castle. Stop several times for tastings. In a panificio (bakery) learn how focaccia barese is made and taste a slice of this delicious fresh Italian bread. Visit a salumeria (delicatessen) to find out about different kinds of cheeses and salami while drinking a glass of wine. In one particular traditional corner of the town, discover fried street food with the strong flavors of sgagliozze or panzerotti. In a gelateria, enjoy real home-made ice cream choosing your favorite one from a fantastic selection.  The tour finishes by discovering the modern French part of the city. Here, by the famous sea-side, are beautiful opera theaters and luxury shopping streets to explore. 

Polignano a Mare: Boat Trip, Swim & Cave with Aperitif

4. Polignano a Mare: Boat Trip, Swim & Cave with Aperitif

Experience a wonderful day at sea on a guided boat trip departing from Polignano a Mare. Visit the coast, coves, and sea caves, take a refreshing dip in the ocean and savor a small aperitif. Choose from a shared or private option based on whether you prefer privacy or the chance to meet others. As you hop on board, be greeted by the staff, who will provide you with towels, snorkeling equipment, and personalized glasses. Discover the magnificent coast of Polignano and see the statue dedicated to Domenico Modugno. Next, make your way to the beautiful bay of Lama Monachile. Explore the Palazzese Grotto and see the Island of the Hermit (San Paolo Island), before taking a dip in the pristine waters of Apulia. After a refreshing swim, toast with a complimentary prosecco and Apulian taralli on the way back to Polignano a Mare.

Apulia: Bike Tour through the Treasures of Bari

5. Apulia: Bike Tour through the Treasures of Bari

Experience a pleasant bike tour to discover the city of Bari and let your expert multilingual guide show you the most important attractions of the Apulian capital. Savor local products such as artisan ice cream or cold cuts and cheeses with a tasting experience. Pass by the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, the Cathedral of San Sabino, the Swabian Castle, the Teathers, the main squares, the many picturesque beaches, and the beautiful hidden corners of the historical center, such as the Fish Market and the alleys where women still prepare handmade fresh pasta. You will venture into the real Bari and immerse yourself in the lively local life and the traditions of this enchanting city. Choose the bikes which suit you best among women, men and children bikes. Enjoy a tour that is suitable for every level of cycling. Bari is a flat and sunny city and is therefore ideal to be visited by bike all the year round.

Bari: Half-Day Sailing Cruise along the Pugliese Coast

6. Bari: Half-Day Sailing Cruise along the Pugliese Coast

After meeting with your skipper at the marina in Bari, hop on board your sailing cruise. Enjoy a welcome snack of local focaccia and an excellent Primitivo red wine to start your sailing adventure. Then it's time to cruise out to the high sea. Out here, you can admire the imposing lighthouse of Bari. If you're lucky, you'll spot dolphins who often come up close to the boat. If you'd like, the skipper will even give you the opportunity to temporarily maneuver the boat yourself. If sea conditions allow, take a dip in the crystal clear waters and enjoy the refreshing temperatures. Your skipper will cast anchor at the old navy of Bari where you'll be able to take another swim and take panoramic photos of the promenade. Finally, visit the historic center's ancient fish market and admire the Basilica of San Nicolas.

Bari: Matera Day Trip

7. Bari: Matera Day Trip

Your tour will begin as a comfortable minivan picks up you from Bari, at which point you will travel to Matera. You'll the presence of a tour leader to assist you all the time in this stone city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Matera is one of the most evocative cities in Italy, and was actually chosen as the 2019 European Capital of Culture. Characterized by the famous caves that were inhabited up until the first half of the 900s, Matera consists of two old neighborhoods: Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso. Through these areas you will enjoy a guided walk, with views over the Murgia Materana Park. Your tour guide will show you houses and churches built in the caves, as well as the recently restored cathedral, which was edified starting from the year 1230. The tour leader will leads you inside an ancient cistern, a cave house with an audioguide tour, and in some local shop and have small tastings. You'll have some free time to explore on your own the town with our suggestions about shops, restaurants, monuments. In the afternoon, you will travel back to Bari by minivan.

Bari: Bike-Rickshaw City Tour

8. Bari: Bike-Rickshaw City Tour

Explore Bari old town comfortably seated on a bike-rickshaw. Visit the heart of the old town and its main attractions such as the Basilica of Saint Nicholas with its precious crypt, the ancient Cathedral of Saint Sabinus and the exterior of the millenary Swabian Castle. Travel across the maze of narrow streets, where old ladies still make home-made pasta and kids play outdoor. An ice-cream tasting is not to be missed! The bike-rickshaw can host 2 adults and 1 child.

Bari: Rickshaw Street Food Tour

9. Bari: Rickshaw Street Food Tour

Tour begins visiting the main attractions of the old town such as the Basilica of Saint Nicholaus, with its precious crypt, the ancient Cathedral of Saint Sabinus and the exterior of the millenary Swabian Castle. Tour goes on having several tasting stops in a Panificio, to learn how to make Focaccia barese is made and taste a slice; in a Salumeria to find out the different kinds of cheeses and salami while drinking a glass of wine; in one of the typical corners to discover fried street food strong flavour such as Sgagliozze or Panzerotti; in a Gelateria to taste the best ice-cream in town choosing your favourite one between a big selection. Tour ends discovering the history of modern French part of the city on top of the ancient walls.

Bari: Private custom tour with a local guide

10. Bari: Private custom tour with a local guide

Bari can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private, customized tour. Your guide contacts you beforehand to get a feel for your interests and tastes to ensure that you only visit the places you are interested in. As you explore the city, your guide shares insights into local life forming a clearer picture of Bari s culture. - Private tour for just you and your group - Your guide customizes your tour to your interests and personality - Get a deeper insight into Bari life than possible alone - See Bari through the eyes of a local and discover its hidden gems Choose from 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8-hour tour options.

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We took this tour to learn more about our family heritage as they were from the Province of Bari. Our guide, Emanuela, was born and raised in Bari. She did an excellent job and answered a lot of questions. At the end we learned how to make the regional pasta that our aunts (from Corato) have made with us. Learned that using a wooden board is really essential to making orecchiette.

Our guide Guiada was excellent. We had a Spanish walking tour around Bari historic center and she was helpful and informative. She said her Spanish wasn't the best but it actually was quite good. I highly recommend this tour if you wish to learn a bit more of this beautiful city.

Francesca Romana was able to make the visit of the Norman Swabian Castle very interesting. I will recommend it to my friends, relatives and acquaintances. I will definitely participate in other guided tours offered by BariTours!

Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of information about the history of Bari. Navigating our way round the tiny cobbled streets was fun and ended with a lovely gelato.

Teresa , our guide, was excellent! Funny and knowledgeable and we really enjoyed our bike ride.