Basilica San Nicola

Visit the St. Nicholas Basilica in Bari, an important pilgrimage destination. Admire the sculptures above the entrance and then step inside to witness the amazing art on the ceiling, which is adorned with paintings. Follow your guide to the underground crypt that houses the relics of Saint Nicholas. Start outside and see the wide limestone facade decorated with many ornamental details, including the sculptures above the Portal of the Lions. Then, go inside the church and observe the granite columns as you walk under the arches which separate the presbytery from the rest of the church. Next, admire the carved and gilded ceiling, decorated with 17th-century paintings. Afterward, descend to the crypt, an underground church that contains the relics of Saint Nicholas, whose remains rest here. This crypt inspired the legend of a Roman soldier who pierced the side of Jesus on the cross.

• The tour winds through the alleys of the historic center (Bari vecchia), through streets where women cleverly knead the mass to create the famous orecchiette and legends that speak of superstition and faith; • The tour will have as focal points three symbols of the city: the Swabian Castle of Bari, the Cathedral of San Sabino and the Basilica of San Nicola, all completed by a walk on the Wall to discover some of the most photographed places in Bari; • The guided tour ends in Piazza del Ferrarese with explanation of the Borgo Murattiano, allowing to enjoy independently some free time that can be dedicated to shopping.

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.

Discover the highlights of Bari. Walk through the most famous squares until you reach the Cattedrale di San Sabino. Follow your expert guide and let yourself be amazed by the city's lesser told stories. Learn about the history and architecture of the Basilica di San Nicola. Relive the history and discover the devotion that links the people of Bari to their Patron Saint. Meet in front of the archaeological site of Piazza del Ferrarese to begin the tour of Bari's most emblematic places. Start from this square, known in the past as Piazzetta d'Armi, and then continue to other important spots of the city, such as Piazza Mercantile, the old gateway to the ancient village of Bari, or to the so-called Bari Vecchia. Walk through the narrow alleys of the old town until reaching the Cattedrale di San Sabino, the oldest church in Bari. Here, admire its beautiful white façade and discover all its secrets together with your guide. The next stop will be the marvelous Basilica di San Nicola. Hear about the architecture and the compelling story connecting it to the most beloved Saint in Bari.

Experience a wonderful walking and tasting tour in one of the most pictoresque cities of Puglia, the capital Bari! Explore the hidden corners of the old town with an expert guide and taste the flavours of local food tradition. Visit the most famous places of Bari, such as Piazza dei Mercanti, Piazza del Ferrarese, the Basilica of San Nicola, the Cathedral of San Sabino and many other hidden treasures Between one stop and the next you will taste authentic Bari specialties such as: "Focaccia" (soft leavened bread with raw tomato on top), "Panzerotto" (deep fried pizza rool, stuffed with tomato and mozzarella or delicious combinations of ingredients) and a lunch based on traditional recipes, made by an expert local lady. Along the way you will see how famous orecchiette are made! Every day the local ladies make kilos of handmade pasta, with quick movements of their expert hands, as fast as machines!

Welcome to the ancient city of Bari for you a guided tour of the streets of the Middle Ages. Did you know that Bari is much older than Rome? It has its roots in the Bronze Age. ancient city has its own castle, such a castle in Bari is the castle of the Normans, which we will pay special attention to. Of course, our goal will be the Basilica of St. Nicholas, but in the process we will also get to know the Catedral San Sabino, where we will see an ancient Byzantine icon and an underground muse. In general, old Bari is an open-air museum in itself, where you can not look, you can see a piece of history, culture and tradition. And what about traditions, so we can look at culinary traditions right on the streets of the old city, where the hostesses sculpt oriquettes (ears) with their own hands, they even make a master class on sculpting this paste. To complete our tour, we will go to the cultural part of the old city, where a meeting of citizens was held in ancient times, even today these squares of the old city gather people.

Start your tour in the Old town at the Piazza del Ferrarese, also known as the Ferrarese Square. It is named after the merchant Stefano Fabri who owned several buildings here. Located closeby, you will find the Tatro Margherita, the predecessor of which was made of a wooden structure and first opened in 1910. As you continue, you will walk by the Palazzo del Sedile, a very historic building used for various purposes. Here, you will see a 16th century clock tower. You will then reach the Piazza Mercantile, a square which has been used by merchants since its historical past. These days, it is a very famous meeting point and is the center for commercial and administrative activities. Admire the Basilica San Nicola built from limestone in Romanesque style and dates back to the late 11th century. It is dedicated to Saint Nicholas. Here, you will also see other related buildings including the oldest consecrated church of the city, the Church of San Gregorio. Visit the Bari Cathedral and admire its architecture which is also in Romanesque style. Here, you will see its facade, the bell tower, altar structure, the crypt and its interiors including mosaics and remains of frescoes and signs of an ancient church that may have existed here. You will then walk by the Castello Normanno-Svevo (Norman-Swabian Castle) which was built, destroyed and rebuilt. One side of the castle faces the sea side. It was one of the most important fortifications of its time. Today, it is used for exhibitions. Stroll on the most famous street in Bari known as the Strada delle Orecchiette. One of the most interesting things about this place is that you will find fresh homemade orecchiette pasta here. Next, you will see the Palazzo Mincuzzi, a historic building before you reach the street known as Corso Vittorio Emanuele II where you will have a chance to see numerous administrative and cultural buildings. Finally, you will come across a public garden and reach the Bari promenade where you will enjoy seaside views and also have a chance to see a small stone lighthouse from the 19th century.