Guided tour of Vieste, the capital of the Gargano

Come with us among legends, pirates and enchanting beaches The guided tour of Vieste will introduce you to a truly magical place among old adventure stories, legends linked to the sea, to Pizzomunno and his beloved Crisalda, to Federico II and his castle.

⇒ POPULARITY: 8/10

⇒ THIS GUIDED TOUR OF VIESTE IS FOR people who love culture and art who want to discover the monuments and stories of a part of Puglia that is little known but worth visiting where you can get lost in an up and down of stairways that seem to take us further and further up.

⇒ YOU WILL BE EXCITED when our guide will point out glimpses and details by telling you anecdotes and the history of the place. You will be enraptured by the magnificent squares/viewpoints that will allow you to observe the majestic limestone monolithic, called "Pizzomunno", 25 meters high, which stands alone on the Scialara beach. Returning to the shade of the irregular streets you will want to get lost among the shops selling typical local products from the Gargano to taste the caciocavallo podolico or the famous Paposcia.

⇒ DIFFICULTY: Easy

⇒ TIME: 2 hours

⇒ TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK: A great desire to explore, a cell phone or a camera to immortalize views, panoramas and monuments and even a few selfies. Comfortable shoes because you are walking on limestone paving.

⇒ WE PROMISE YOU that you will get to know this city much better through a full, authentic and engaging experience. You will be pleasantly surprised by the things you discover and it will be love at first…. visit.

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Duration2 Hours
LanguagesEnglish
Opening hours

Venue

Castello Vieste
Castello Svevo Aragonese, Piazza Castello, Vieste, FG, Italia

Offered by

TURISTI IN PUGLIA INCOMING TOUR OPERATOR
71019 - Vieste
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Further information

GUIDED TOUR OF VIESTE

Meeting with the guide in front of the Castello Svevo. Start of the guided tour of Vieste in the ancient medieval village with its maze of irregular streets, terraced houses characterized in front by small balconies or galleries. We will arrive at the 11th century Cathedral. dedicated to S. Maria Assunta. We will listen to the story of the rock called "Chianca Amara" following its sacking by the Saracens. We will continue with the panoramic points and admire the symbol of the city, the "Pizzomunno" stack.

⇒ PRICE:

€160 up to 3  people

€180 for groups of 4 up to 25 people

€200 from 26 to 40 people

How to visit Vieste

The guided tour of Vieste takes place in total safety following the guidelines provided by the ministry. The groups will be small and the guides will wear a mask. The meeting point for the guide is in front of the entrance to the Swabian Castle, where you will have no problem finding a parking space, paid for with a time slot. The shared group visit to Vieste is guaranteed from a minimum of 2 people up to a maximum of 15 people, so you can enjoy the shared experience and maybe even make new friends.

How long does it take to visit Vieste?

The duration of the guided tour of Vieste is 2 hours, but we are not always so fiscal with the time and we often linger more in the various stages, when people are particularly enjoying what they discover.You will visit the exterior of the Swabian Castle, the Cathedral of S. Maria Assunta inside and out, the rock called "Chianca Amara" and the various panoramic points scattered around the old city.

Vieste guided tour: online booking of visits

To book your visit with a Vieste tour guide you simply need to use the online booking system, choosing your preferred date and time.There is one tour in the morning and one in the afternoon. In summer, when it’s very hot, we suggest a visit from 6 pm onwards, with the possibility to enjoy the atmosphere of the town in the evening and a beautiful sunset.There are no additional costs on the tour.You can decide after the tour whether to visit the Archaeological Museum M. Petrone with the numerous finds and inscriptions dating back to the Daunian period, ticket to be paid on the day, or see the many trabucchi on the Gargano coast that characterise one of the oldest methods of local fishing.

Vieste guided tour: what to see in the surroundings

We recommend staying at least 2 nights in Vieste, perhaps in one of the wonderful buildings of the historic centre.Or, if you prefer, you could stay right on the coast near to Vieste, with its jagged coastline, the Baia delle Zagare and the wonderful beaches.Contact us for more information on holiday packages in Vieste and surroundings.

You should also allow yourself time to visit some of the many beautiful places nearby such as Rodi Garganico, Vico del Gargano and Peschici -where you can see the trabucchi. Why not take some relaxation time on one of the blue flag beaches or visit some of the other places you can discover with our guided tours. Our package to the Tremiti Islands is not to be missed, leaving the mainland for the islets is absolutely the most beautiful experience possible. And then, in the excellent hinterland, you can discover Di Monte S’Antangelo, where you can visit one of the oldest Michaelic sanctuaries, or San Giovanni Rotondo, with its ancient history and the great Basilica, a pilgrimage destination to Padre Pio.

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