Old Bari: between spirituality and delights for the palate
A journey through Romanesque churches, ancient walls, folk traditions and specialities of Bari cuisine
Discover the most authentic soul of Bari by strolling through the alleyways of the historic centre, the monuments of Apulian Romanesque and the aromas of traditional cuisine. Round off the experience with a tasting of panzerotti overlooking the sea or a lunch dedicated to the catch of the Adriatic.
Experience available all year round, on reservation and subject to the availability of the guide and the food activities involved.
The route through Bari's history, spirituality and traditions
- Meeting point near the Teatro Margherita
- Viewing the theatre's Art Nouveau façade
- Start of the walk from Piazza del Ferrarese
- Route along Bari's ancient medieval walls
- View over the Adriatic Sea and the city's historic harbour
- Entering the labyrinth of alleyways and squares of Old Bari
- Account of the civilisations that left their mark on the historic centre
- Visit or viewing of the Cathedral of San Sabino
- The story of the Swabian Castle
- Walk near the Castle built by Roger II and rebuilt by Frederick II
- Visit to the Basilica of San Nicola
- Visit to the crypt that holds the saint's relics
- The story of San Nicola and his connection with the figure of Santa Claus
- Walk along the famous street of the orecchiette
- Watching the fresh pasta being made by hand
- Account of the main specialities of Bari cuisine
- Conclusion of the route with an optional gastronomic experience
Choose your gastronomic experience
- "Mix of panzerotti with sea view" option
- Tasting of different types of panzerotti
- Chance to sample fillings inspired by Bari tradition
- Informal experience in a location overlooking the sea
- "From the sea to the plate" option
- Lunch dedicated to fish and Adriatic specialities
- Chance to taste fresh catch and traditional local recipes
- The two gastronomic experiences are alternatives and involve different costs
- Possibility of tailoring the offer to the number of participants
- Possibility of arranging dedicated menus for groups
- Possibility of requesting a vegetarian option, where available
- Possibility of pairing local drinks or wines with the tasting
Useful information
- Experience available exclusively on reservation
- The overall duration must be defined according to the route and the gastronomic option chosen
- The cost of the guided tour must be confirmed at the time of booking
- The mix of panzerotti with sea view involves an additional cost
- The "From the sea to the plate" lunch involves a different cost from the panzerotti tasting
- The prices of the gastronomic experiences must be confirmed according to the menu chosen
- Entrance to the monuments is not included unless otherwise stated
- Access to the Basilica of San Nicola is subject to the times of religious services
- Access to the Cathedral of San Sabino is subject to opening hours
- Any entrance to the Swabian Castle must be arranged separately
- The route may be modified according to the monuments' opening times and the group's needs
- The route takes place mainly on foot in the historic centre
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Any food allergies or intolerances must be communicated in advance
- Drinks are included only if expressly indicated in the chosen option
- Additional products or consumptions are at the participants' expense
- The minimum and maximum number of participants must be confirmed at the time of booking
- In the event of adverse weather conditions, the route may be modified
- The availability of the food experiences is subject to confirmation by the venues involved
