Journey to the underground city
Below old Bari there is a Bari... even older. It is the one that is below the road surface and for this reason it is known as Bari underground city. Come with us on a journey through archeology and antiquity.Come with us on this guided tour of Bari Underground accompanied by expert local guides
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⇒ THE GUIDED TOUR OF BARI UNDERGROUND IS FOR those who want to know the history of this magnificent city in depth and discover that it was really important in the past. .. and for those who prefer cool temperatures to the summer heat
.⇒ YOU WILL BE EXCITED when beneath the Swabian Castle you will discover the hidden traces of a Byzantine civilisation. Or when the large mosaic carpet with its “very baresissimo” octopus will be revealed in the “Succorpo” of the Cathedral. The guided tour of Bari underground city then arrives at Palazzo Simi you will admire the remains of the fresco of the ancient medieval church or you will use your imagination thinking about the ancient neighborhood bakery with its scents and its frequenters.⇒ DIFFICULTY: easy⇒ DURATION: 2 and a half hours
⇒ TIME: 10.00 am
⇒ TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK: For the guided tour of Bari's underground city, wear comfortable shoes, because the humid environments and stone paving could be slippery. Lots of curiosity together with a pinch of adventure. Don't forget your camera because you will have plenty of things to capture
.⇒ WE GUARANTEE that you will be surprised and satisfied by what you see and learn.GUIDED TOUR OF BARI UNDERGROUND We will meet with the guide in front of the entrance to the Castello Svevo, to begin our journey. We will go to discover Byzantine remains among shops, burial grounds and homes. We will continue towards the Cathedral of S.Sabino to descend 5 meters and enter the Succorpo and discover the remains of Roman buildings together with the remains of medieval churches.Finally we will reach Palazzo Simi, currently home to the Operations Center for Archaeology, which will also give us this last time leap between the Roman and medieval times. private tour
PRICES LANGUAGE ENG/SPA/FRA/GER*
⇒ €160 up to 3 people
⇒ €180 from 4 to 25 pax
⇒ €200 from 26 to 40 pax
plus Entrances required: €10 adults, €3 children up to 17 years
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| Requirements | THIS TOUR IS FOR those who want to know in depth the history of this magnificent city and discover its prestigious past. And for those who prefer to stay cool in the summer heat. |
Venue
Piazza Federico II di Svevia, Bari, BA, Italia
Offered by
TURISTI IN PUGLIA INCOMING TOUR OPERATOR
Further information
Why visit subterranean Bari?
Because in order to know a place well, you have to go deep and in this case... underground. Because what you will discover on this tour is different from canvases, paintings and statues. It is something much more ancient that marks the path of a legendary Bari.
What you’ll see during the visit of Bari underground
The underground tour of Bari takes place exclusively in the historic center, within the monuments that made its history. That’s why it’ll be man-sized and all within the pedestrian area.You will be able to leave your car in the indicated parking zones near the waterfront and let yourself be guided. The visit complies with all the guidelines provided by the ministry. The tour is shared but the group will be small and guides and participants will be wearing masks at all times. The appointment is in front of the entrance of the Svevo Castle.
How long does it take to visit Bari Underground?
The duration of the visit is about 2 hours and a half, mid-morning. It takes place mainly in the basement of the Svevo Castle, in the Cathedral of San Sabino and in the sixteenth-century Palazzo Simi. You will be discovering streets, enchanting views and town squares characteristic of "Bari Vecchia".
Guided tour of Bari underground: booking online
To book your visit you will simply have to use the online booking system where you can choose the date, although the time slot is always the same, at 10 am. Do not dread the summer heat because you will be precisely in the right place to keep cool. The tour includes the entrance’s costs for the castle and the cathedral.
Guided tour of Bari underground: what to see nearby
If you are in Bari, you cannot miss the other places nearby. It will be easy to reach other cities like Polignano a Mare heading south by taking advantage of our tours in scooter, boat or by foot..Also on the coast, you can visit Monopoli, a small fishing village with a quaint marina and a maze of streets paved with stones. And how about moving further south, but this time towards the hinterland of Murgia, to discover Ostuni, the famous white city or Alberobello and its trulli?! You can discover our tour + transfer packages, if you want to travel worry-free.
