Italy · Walking Tours

2-Hour Walking Tour of Bari with Bari Vecchia and St. Nicholas

2 Hours Round trip from Largo Abate Elia Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover Bari Vecchia as you walk through its narrow alleyways
02 Admire Romanesque churches, including the Basilica of Saint Nicholas
03 Visit the Norman-Swabian Castle in Piazza Federico II di Svevia
04 Explore Piazza Mercantile and see the historic Column of Justice

Explore Bari, the capital of Puglia on the Adriatic Sea, and discover a city famous worldwide for preserving the relics of St. Nicholas of Myra. This walking tour takes you through Bari Vecchia to see the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, the Cathedral, the Medieval Castle, and the atmosphere of the Old Town. Along the way, admire Romanesque architecture, historic squares, and the authentic Mediterranean identity of the city.

Explore the city of Bari, famous worldwide for preserving the relics of St. Nicholas of Myra, venerated as a saint by the Catholic and Orthodox Churches.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Bari

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bari Vecchia, St. Nicholas and the Norman-Swabian Castle

Explore the city of Bari, famous worldwide for preserving the relics of St. Nicholas of Myra, venerated as a saint by the Catholic and Orthodox Churches.
St. Nicholas became famous even outside the Christian world because his figure gave rise to the myth of Santa Claus (or Klaus), a symbol associated with the Coca-Cola Company.
The tour starts from the medieval castle in Piazza Federico II di Svevia, the Norman-Swabian Castle fortress built in the twelfth century by Roger the Norman. After its destruction by William I of Sicily, it was rebuilt by Frederick II Hohenstaufen.
The walk continues to the eleventh-century Cathedral of St. Sabino and then to the Basilica of St. Nicholas, built in the twelfth century to preserve the relics of St. Nicholas of Myra. It is considered one of the most beautiful examples of Romanesque architecture.
The tour ends with a visit to Piazza Mercantile and the Column of Justice.

Free time to buy typical local products.