Tour of the fortifications of Bari: the defenses of the city and their history
Bari, IT
100% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 2 hours 30 minutes
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Certified guide in Italian
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Entrance ticket to the Castle
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Quick access to sites
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Private tour experience
Explore the historic fortifications of Bari, guided by an expert in archaeology, and delve into the city's rich history over 2.5 hours.
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Included
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Interpreter specialized in your language -
Certified guide with specialization in archeology and cultural heritage
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Entrance ticket to the castle
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Quick access to sites to visit
Explore the historic fortifications of Bari, guided by an expert in archaeology, and delve into the city's rich history over 2.5 hours.
Highlights
- Complete visit of the Norman-Swabian Castle and the Gipsoteca
- Street artists shaping the "orecchiette" pasta
- Exterior visit of the Cathedral of San Sabino
- History of the Byzantine Citadel and St. Nicholas
- Panoramic view of the city from the Wall of Bari Vecchia
Meeting Point
In front of the Salumeria Due Archi
Piazza Federico II di Svevia, 70, 70122 Bari BA , Italy
What to expect
Castello Normanno Svevo
Complete visit of the Norman-Swabian Castle and the Gipsoteca, housed inside, where you can admire 130 models that portray the masterpieces of the Apulian Romanesque. Capitals, shelves, statues and architectural details faithfully reproduced in 1911 by the sculptors Pasquale Duretti and Mario Sabatelli. The price includes the entrance ticket to the Castle.
60 minutes
Admission Included
Strada delle Orecchiette
Once out of the Castle, we reach the alley of the Arco Basso, where real "street artists" from the Bari cuisine sit, one after the other, modeling the "orecchiette" (typical pasta) with their quick hands .
15 minutes
Cattedrale di San Sabino
Visit the exterior of the Cathedral, history and architecture.
15 minutes
Basilica San Nicola
History of the Byzantine Citadel and St. Nicholas, with a view of the Basilica (external)
20 minutes
Muraglia di Bari Vecchia
Walk on the Wall of Bari Vecchia (Via Venezia) with a panoramic view of the city and some bastions.
Fortino S. Antonio
Located in front of the old port, it is one of the four ramparts that marked the walls of Bari until the nineteenth century and represents the highest point of the old city from which it is possible to embrace the traces of the medieval walls behind the Imperatore waterfront. Augusto (left) and the profile of the waterfront dating back to the first half of the 20th century (right).
15 minutes
Piazza del Ferrarese
History of the Piazza, known in the past as Piazzetta d’armi, obtained where the Sea Gate stood. Today it represents the dynamic point of connection between the historic center and the Muratian village of the city.
10 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Wheelchair accessible -
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Visit nearby Strada delle Orecchiette -
Try local pasta made by street artists
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Check out the Cathedral of San Sabino
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Enjoy the view at Fortino S. Antonio
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Explore Piazza del Ferrarese for history
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