90-Minute Private Bari Walking Tour with Saint Nicholas and Orecchiette

90 Minutes Round trip from Piazza Federico II di Svevia Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private guided tour of Bari Vecchia with a licensed guide dedicated only to your group
02 Visit the Basilica of Saint Nicholas and its Crypt, subject to access and religious services
03 See the Cathedral of San Sabino and the Norman-Swabian Castle from outside
04 Explore the alleys and small squares of Bari Vecchia
05 Discover the Orecchiette Street, where local women still make orecchiette pasta by hand

Private guided tour of Bari Vecchia: discover the authentic soul of the city among history, alleys, and traditions. Dive into the old town of Bari, a maze of narrow streets, small squares, churches, and living traditions. With a guide dedicated only to your group, you will discover the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, the Cathedral of San Sabino, the Norman-Swabian Castle, and the street where local women still make orecchiette pasta by hand. This 1 hour 30 minute private walking tour starts in Piazza Federico II di Svevia and explores Bari's historic heart through its monuments, alleys, and local traditions. Booking is on request and subject to availability, with the final time agreed with our staff.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 90 Minutes

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Bari

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Private Walk Through Bari Vecchia and Orecchiette Street

Meet your private guide in Piazza Federico II di Svevia, Bari, near the Norman-Swabian Castle.
See the Norman-Swabian Castle from outside.
Visit the Cathedral of San Sabino.
Visit the Basilica of Saint Nicholas and its Crypt, subject to access and religious services.
Walk through the alleys and small squares of Bari Vecchia.
Discover the Orecchiette Street, where local women still make orecchiette pasta by hand.
The tour ends back at the meeting point in Piazza Federico II di Svevia.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private experience, reserved exclusively for your group
Licensed private tour guide in the selected language (walking tour and street food tour)
Guided tour of the old town of Bari, dedicated to local history and traditions (walking tour and street food tour)
Four food stops: focaccia barese, cured meats and cheeses with wine, or pasta all'assassina depending on availability, panzerotto, and artisan gelato (street food tour only)
Hands-on preparation of focaccia barese and orecchiette, ingredients and materials, assistance, and final tasting (cooking class only)
Panoramic rickshaw ride with driver (rickshaw option only)

What's Not Included

Monument tickets (on request, quoted separately)
Audio headsets (available for €3.50 per person on the walking tour and street food tour)
Tastings (not included in the walking tour and rickshaw tour)
Dedicated licensed tour guide (not included in the rickshaw tour, which includes the driver)
Transfers to and from the meeting point and escort from the Port of Bari (checked and quoted separately)
Extra food and drinks and purchases
Tips and personal expenses
Anything not expressly listed in the chosen option

What to bring

Appropriate clothing to enter places of worship

Know before you go

All experiences are private and on request.
On request, you can also choose a private Bari Street Food Tour (3 hours), a Bari Cooking Class with focaccia and orecchiette (2 hours), or a private rickshaw tour of Bari (1 hour).
Arriving in Bari by cruise ship? The meeting can be arranged directly at the Port of Bari, subject to the chosen option and access conditions.
Times are agreed according to the arrival and departure of your ship.
Booking is on request and subject to availability.
The time you select is the requested time; the final time is agreed with our staff.

Logistics