Bari Underground with archaeologist
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the secret city of Bari with an expert archaeologist among hidden treasures from Roman, early Christian and Byzantine times. Tour begins next to the archaeological Via Traiana in Ferrarese Square, a short section of the ancient Roman road built by Romans in the early II century A.D. until you reach Santa Scolastica Archaeological Museum. Tour goes on to the Cathedral of Saint Sabinus, a precious example of Romanesque Apulian style, which hides a whorty archaeological itinerary in the underground sites named Succorpo. Tour ends at the imposing and solemn Basilica of Saint Nicholas, symbol of the union between East and West, which hosts the relics of the Saint. According to the museum' opening hours and availability, two of the following archaeological sites will be visited during the tour: Palazzo Simi, Swabian Castle, Basilica of Saint Nicholas with its precious Crypt, Cathedral Succorpo, Saint Scolastica Museum.
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission ticket for 2 museum areas
- Archaeological guide
Itinerary
An elegant 16th-century 'palace-style' house with a central courtyard, service rooms on the ground floor, and a noble floor accessible via a staircase.
An archaeological site that, in 1960, unearthed a mosaic floor with an intriguing inscription from the early Christian era (5th-6th century).
The medieval Benedictine monastery of Santa Scolastica, with its attached sixteenth-century bastion, now serves as the renewed headquarters of the Archaeological Museum of the Metropolitan City of Bari, welcoming visitors at the northern end of the widespread museum known for its density and variety of architectural, archaeological, artistic, and historical values, which is the Old Town.
Pontifical Basilica in Apulian Romanesque style.
An imposing fortress dating back to the 12th century, now serving as a museum. Located on the outskirts of the historic center, near the port area and the Cathedral, its massiveness represents one of the most important and well-known monuments of the city.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- VELO SERVICE STORE Bike Rental & Guided Tour
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Velo Service
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The activity may change if the minimum number of participants is not reached or in case of adverse weather conditions. Please also note that the tour may be bilingual, depending on the composition of the group.
How it compares in Bari
- Its from-price is 66% below the median of the 604 experiences we list in Bari.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 59 of 604.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Bari
Bari is the port city of Puglia on the Adriatic, with a maze-like old town, a medieval basilica holding the relics of St Nicholas and a long seafront.
Bari's old town, Bari Vecchia, is a tangle of white lanes and tiny squares on a peninsula pointing into the Adriatic, and many of its streets feel more like shared courtyards. The Basilica of San Nicola, begun in 1087 to house the relics of St Nicholas, draws both Catholic and Orthodox pilgrims, and the cathedral and the Swabian castle stand close by.
Top-ranked sights in Bari: Swabian Castle (Castello Svevo), Trulli of Alberobello World Heritage Site (Trulli di Alberobello), Piazza del Ferrarese.
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