Did you know that Taras (the ancient name for Taranto) was one of the oldest poleis of Magna Graecia? Or, that it is the city of the Maritime Arsenal since 1889, inaugurated then by Umberto I of Savoy? Come visit Taranto with one of our local expert tour guides to discover the history and legends of this wonderful city.

PRIVATE TOUR OF TARANTO IN BRIEF: You will meet with your tour guide in front of Piazza Castello, next to the Doric columns. Starting right here you will be able to admire the ruins of the temple of Poseidon dating back to the fifth century. From there, you will admire to the Aragonese castle of Byzantine foundation dating back to the eleventh century. (exterior).You will walk over the revolving bridge of the late '800 and leave the new part and head towards the Old Town, once the site of the ancient Greek Acropolis.Among alleys and lanes, you will arrive at the cathedral of San. Cataldo, of Romanesque foundation but with rearrangements and changes in baroque style (interior-exterior).Finally (at the discretion of the group, the entrance fee is not included) you will visit the "Marta", the National Archaeological Museum where you will come upon the wonderful "Ori di Taranto.” Your tour will be filled with enchanting beauties from ancient palaces to Castle and baroque churches.

⇒ PRICE:

Includes a private Taranto tour guide

160€ up to 3 people

180€ from 4 to 25 people

200€ from 26 to 40 people.

The Marta Museum entrance ticket is not included in the price and is optional

(9€ adult ticket \ 3€ from 18 to 25 y.o. \ free under 18)

This walking tour is particularly suitable for pre-established groups.