St. Nicholas Basilica (Basilica San Nicola) Attractions & Things to do

Explore Bari and discover picturesque and hidden places with an expert guide.
Meet food & wine producers and discover the southern italian culinary culture.
Taste local delicacies and typical products along the route, as locals do.
Taste local delicacies and typical products along the route, as locals do: focaccia, salumi and cheese, panzerotti and/or sgagliozze, glass of wine and home made ice cream.
Duration: 3 hours.

Explore Bari and its more suggestive and authentic places with an expert guide.
Learn how to make pasta with a local lady in a typical house of the old town.
Taste your own home-made pasta with a glass of red wine, in a family atmosphere.
Live a unique experience to enjoy the real southern italian home-stay.
Duration: 2 hours.

Born and raised in Bari, tour operator with decades of experience but above all in love with my city whose history, traditions and artistic and architectural beauties I want to make known. This tour will take you to discover the city of Bari through its millennial and recent history: from its origins to the cult of San Nicola up to its urban expansion in a unique walk through the alleys, cathedrals, noble palaces, theaters and squares of the historic center, the French quarter and the monumental area.
Duration: 3 hours.

Maximum 10 people per group. Nothing crowds, no rush.
Here is the best way to discover not only all the most important monuments of Bari, but also the typical angles and hidden paths. If you have a few hours or days in Bari - it doesn't matter! - this tour is a must. You will have a unique and expert guide for those who want to get the best and the best out of the city. Meeting point in front of the Castle.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

More than a tour "The Original Bari Street Food Walking Tour" is an authentic experience to explore Bari and its flavours.
Discover picturesque and hidden places with an expert guide.
Meet food & wine producers and discover the southern italian culinary culture
Taste local delicacies and typical products along the route, as locals do: focaccia, bread with octopus or salami and cheeses(it depens on the daily availability), fried food such as panzerotti or sgagliozze, glass of wine and home-made ice cream
Live a flavour experience among culture, arts, food and folklore


Duration: 3 hours.

Explore Bari and discover picturesque and hidden places with an expert guide.
Meet food & wine producers and discover the southern italian culinary culture.
Taste local delicacies and typical products along the route, as locals do.
Live a flavour experience among culture, arts, food and folklore.
Duration: 2 hours.

Enjoy an exciting easy ride around Bari old town on a Segway.
Get a deep insight into the authentic life in the city with a local guide.
Lose yourself in the real southern italian atmosphere between culture & folklore.

Duration: 1 to 3 hours.

Join a guided walking tour of Bari Vecchia and uncover the hidden treasures of the San Nicola District. This medieval neighborhood, set on a peninsula, features 29 historic churches and countless stories waiting to be discovered.

Starting at Piazza Ferrarese, we’ll explore the vibrant Piazza Mercantile and visit the Basilica of San Nicola, a revered pilgrimage site and a symbol of unity among Christian faiths.

Discover the Catedral of San Sabino and the imposing Svevo Castle. Step into the Marnarid shop, a living relic from 1866, to experience Bari’s culinary heritage.

On Arco Basso Street, meet the women crafting fresh orecchiette pasta by hand—a tradition so iconic it’s celebrated by global brands like Dolce & Gabbana.

End your tour with Bari’s famous focaccia or artisanal gelato, a delicious conclusion to an unforgettable experience.
Duration: 2 hours.

Explore Bari and discover picturesque and hidden corners with an expert guide.
Ride with a bike along authentic alleys of the Old Town meeting native people and their traditions.
Lose yourself in the real southern italian atmosphere between culture & folklore.
Duration: 2 hours.

I make your tour unique by customizing it according to your preferences. I am a CERTIFIED tour guide in Puglia and Basilicata, a III level Sommelier AIS (Italian Sommelier Association) and food and wine tasting critic and I will personally accompany you to discover every single product, their combinations and their uniqueness.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Experience Bari like a local and stroll in the "via delle Orecchiette" where the sweet old women delight tourists with the preparation of one of the symbols of gastronomic Puglia.

Visit the ancient oven located in a 13th-century Byzantine chapel, and taste the best focaccia in the city.

The tour also includes a visit to a local deli, where guests have the opportunity to sample an array of typical cured meats and cheeses, paired with a glass of local wine, offering a delightful culinary experience.

As the tour winds its way through the charming alleys of the city, participants are treated to tastings of sgagliozze and fried panzerotti, two popular examples of Bari's vibrant street food scene. These savory treats reflect the culinary essence of the region.

To conclude the gastronomic journey on a sweet note, the tour includes a stop at an artisanal ice cream shop, allowing participants to indulge in the luscious flavors of Apulian ice cream.
Duration: 2 hours.

Use clues at each attraction to find your next destination and challenge yourself to use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to complete the game. Uncover local information and facts about the city as you explore. Discover hidden gems and narrow streets.

Without a schedule and at your own pace, pause anytime and continue later or even another day.

Work as a team or compete with each other. A unique team-building activity perfect for couples, families, companies, students and groups of friends.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Bari, you've come to the right place!

With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace.

You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Bari!

But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Explore Bari and its more suggestive and authentic places with an expert guide.
Learn how to make pasta with a local lady in a typical house of the old town.
Taste your own home-made pasta with a glass of red wine in a family atmosphere.
Live a unique experience to enjoy the real southern italian home-stay.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

• Explore Bari for 1.30 hour comfortably seated on our modern and eco-friendly rickshaw-bike
• Join a tour and discover picturesque and hidden corners with an expert local guide
• Enjoy home made ice cream tasting
• Immerse yourself in the real southern italian atmosphere, arts and culture
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

It is not the usual tour but a riot of emotions. Those who wish can participate in the maneuvers on board and in driving the sailboat.
If the sea permits it, we play wonderful games by being towed with a rope by the boat pushed by the wind.
The Apulian snack offered by the commander was excellent.
We like to give advice to our guests on how to spend their holidays in Puglia well. If there is wind we will definitely go sailing, if there is no wind we will be able to swim peacefully in the blue waters of the Adriatic Sea.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Capital of Puglia, Bari boasts the presence of the Basilica of San Nicola, an important example of Apulian Romanesque architecture. This church is included amongst the most important places of worship in the world, where Catholic and Orthodox worship blend together. You will visit the old town (including the fish market, both Ferrarese and Mercantile squares, the Ancient wall "la Muraglia", the Basilica of Saint Nicholaus, the Cathedral, the Norman-Swabian Castle and walk down the alleys up to the "pasta" street").

It's possible to personalize this tour by sending us a request or choosing a different meeting point in Bari.
Duration: 2 hours.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.
Duration: 2 to 6 hours.

Are you ready for a fantastic trip in Puglia? Join this amazing tour which includes 3 nights of accommodation, (one of our typical B&Bs in Bari), transportation, a cooking class, and tour guide services. Visit all the best places in Puglia and discover the traditional culinary art of this wonderful region. Hotel will be assigned after the booking.

departure time each day 9,30 am ending 4 pm about

NOTE: first day tour pick up customers from their established point (hotel, accomodation, airports etc./ first day tour time of departing TOUR can be customized by the customers)
Duration: 4 days.

Bari is famous for its Street food variety: from "Panzerotti"-fried dough stuffed with tomato and mozzarella or other various combinations, to the iconic soft focaccia. Taste a variety of appetizing snacks while the guide leads you to the discovery of the city! You will be introduced to the traditional cuisine of the Puglia region and discover incredible and mouth-watering hidden gems! Meanwhile, take a leisurely walk through Bari and spot its main landmarks with the help of a professional local guide. You will marvel at the fascinating historical center of Bari and see important churches, squares and much more!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Unmissable private tour experiencing the culinary and gastronomic traditions of Bari.

With a private guide you will explore the labyrinthine old town between must-see attractions and scenes which evoke the southern Italy of popular imagination.

If you visit Bari you can't miss having the delicious focaccia barese. We will give you suggestions, tips and tricks to make and eat the tastiest focaccia barese as well as locals do.

Have you ever heard of Panzerotto? A half-moon shape filled with tomato and mozzarella. You will love it.

Some tastings such as crunchy polenta flakes called Sgagliozze.

And then its Majesty the Ice Cream to cool ourselves off.

This tour will be the best souvenir you cannot miss in Bari!
We’re about to reveal to you the magic world of street food in Puglia!
Duration: 3 hours.

During the BARI WALKING TOUR you will visit the main atractions of the old town like the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, the Fresh Pasta street, the Cathedral, the norman Castle, the narrow streets, the fish market and the warm local people.

You will be in contact with the authentic southern italian life style and people!
Duration: 3 hours.

Let yourself be inspired by Puglia, history, scenery an incredible food, an authentic lively region with its vibrant life and traditions that gives it an all-over-the-moment charm to be discovered and lived. Breathtaking views, blue sea, characteristic smells, wild and uncontaminated nature. Cuisine plays an important role throughout Puglia, here you can find the genuine and delicious olive oil. This escorted-tour brings you to visit charming villages and sleep inside a real trullo, the town of Alberobello and Matera both belong to the UNESCO heritage. These enchanting landscapes are waiting for you not to miss this chance!
Duration: 6 days.

Discover Bari and its various faces
Ride through the shopping district
Cycle on the longest waterfront in Europe
See where the fishermen arrive with their catch of the day
Lose yourself in the narrow streets of Barivecchia
Duration: 2 hours.

Explore Bari comfortably seated on our modern and eco-friendly rickshaw-bike and discover picturesque and hidden corners with an expert guide.
Discover traces of the past of monuments, churches and nobile buildings.
Visit museums and undergroung channels to find out the millenary history of Bari
Live a unique experience among culture, arts, history and folklore.
Duration: 2 hours.

Explore historical attractions in the Old Town of Bari. Visit the Basilica San Nicola amongst other attractions such as the Bari Cathedral and the Castello Normanno-Svevo. You will also stroll on one of the most famous streets in Bari where you will find fresh homemade pasta. Finally head towards the Palazzo Mincuzzi before reaching the Bari promenade where you will enjoy seaside views and have a chance to see a small stone lighthouse dating back to the 19th century.

Duration: 2 hours.

The experience allows you to admire the city of Bari from the sea, sailing a few hundred meters from the coast and the places of greatest interest. It will also be possible to learn the rudiments of navigation by directly trying to steer the boat or by carrying out the simplest maneuvers such as tacking, gybing or anchoring in a bay sheltered from the wind. Depending on the departure time, lunch or dinner is provided with typical products (focaccia, taralli, olives, local wine or beer). Respecting the safety conditions and if the weather permits it, it will be possible to swim offshore in the open sea. With a little luck you will be able to see small pods of dolphins playing with the boat.

The possibility of being able to enjoy the experience strictly depends on the weather conditions.
Duration: 4 hours.

You will discover Bari and its identity, in the alleys animated by the simple and genuine life of its inhabitants. You will eat local specialties like sgagliozze (sliced, fried polenta). You will discover hidden corners and details that you could not see on your own, but which will make you appreciate the city and its history even more. Between a story and a look upwards, you will stop to delight the palate with local specialties, such as a piece of tomato focaccia accompanied by a cold beer, that cannot be missing! We won't spoil each tasting, but save room and keep space for a surprising dessert!

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Although I am a tour guide, I like to consider myself rather a local cousin! during this tour you will have the opportunity to meet the local people, walk off the beaten path, discover the uniqueness of the old city of Bari and learn how to make the typical pasta of the region: "orecchiette". It will not be a school that will teach you how to do it, but a real grandmother who will open the door of her house and her heart to you!
Duration: 3 hours.

New in town?
Let's have some fun and feel home.
We start with a nice waking guided tour to visite Bari and at the end of the tour we all go for a lunch in a typical home of the old town where a lady that makes outdoor pasta Will offer US a typical menu with local recepies.The menu can vary based on what Is fresh that day and includes a full corse ,water and wine.
Please pay attention : and extra fee to be payed on spot of 30 euros per pers.
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Example
: " parmigiana"
" riso, patate e cozze"
( Rise, patotes and mussels)
" Orechette Al sugo"
( typical pasta of Bari and tomate souce)

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Embark on a guided tour of Bari's top sights, including the Basilica of San Nicola, the Norman-Swabian Castle, and the charming lanes of the old town. Explore the famous "pasta street" where local women handcraft "orecchiette" pasta. Along the way, indulge in a variety of street foods such as "focaccia", "popizze", and "sgagliozze".
Get to know Bari through the eyes of a knowledgeable local Guide
See the main tourist sights you want to see as well as discovering areas, venues
Private and customizable walking tour
Benefit from your guide’s familiarity with the area that interests you
Get lots of valuable advice from your guide about other things to do in the city
Duration: 2 hours.

The city fortifications are the protagonists of this itinerary. From the implantation of the megalithic walls at the Bastion of Santa Scolastica, to the demolition of the city defenses by Murat who started the chessboard work of the new city. Bari, its defenses, its history.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Take a walk through the picturesque city of Bari after dark during this 2-hour night tour.

Meet your guide in piazza del Ferrarese to begin this enchanting evening tour of the City. A night tour is especially nice in summer, to take advantage of cooler evening temperatures. See some of the city's most famous monuments illuminated, including The Basilica of San Nicola, the Cathedral of San Sabino, the pictoresque alleys of old town with its shops of crafts and street food.

Low your pace to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a night walking to discover the town from the old centre to the modern area with the most famous streets of shopping, like Corso Cavour and Via Sparano. Ask your guide suggestions about the best places for food and fashion shopping.
Duration: 2 hours.

This is not just a visit; it's an immersive journey through food, history, legends, and traditions that have shaped a vibrant culture of the Bari. Join Yurii on a marvelous walking tour exploring narrow streets, bustling squares, and hidden gems of Bari. Your stomach will thank you for savoring traditional apulian food such as "sgagliozze", "focaccia", "panzerotto". Each bite is a testament to the rich culinary heritage of this amazing coastal city.

What else should I say? Just book it now and enjoy this BELLA DOLCE VITA 🙂
Duration: 3 hours.

Discover the highlights of Bari without the hassle of navigating maps and guidebooks on a private tour with a knowledgeable guide. Embark on a guided tour of Bari's top sights, including the Basilica of San Nicola, the Norman-Swabian Castle, and the charming lanes of the old town. Explore the famous "pasta street" where local women handcraft "orecchiette" pasta. Along the way, indulge in a variety of street foods such as "focaccia", "popizze", and "sgagliozze".
Duration: 2 hours.

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.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

With its beautiful old town, vibrant traditional harbour and Italy’s best beaches nearby, the port city of Bari is well worth a visit. Add a booming local food scene and you won't want to leave.

Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this amazing city.

To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.

You will learn about the growth of this city as a significant trading port, the tragedy of mustard gas cover-up, its different rulers and nobles, as well as other interesting figures such as the legendary Spartacus and Bari's world-renowned patron saint, St. Nicholas.

The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed.

Please note that this tour is only available in English.


Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

You’re looking for a fun way to explore the city at your own pace? Then, this city-exploration game is made for you! You’ll entertain all your group with interesting questions, while still teaching them fun facts about the city.

With this self-guided tour, you will be guided through the 9 following locations: Lungomare, Teatro Petruzzelli, Palazzo Mincuzzi, Palazzo del Governo, Castle, Cathedral, Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Piazza Mercantile, and Fort of Saint Anthony.

Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city-explorer, needs your help… Help him solve quizzes to gather as many points as possible.

This activity is ideal for families or travelers who want to explore on their own.

Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to your self-guided tour and your city exploration activity.

So, are you ready to explore Bari?
Duration: 1 to 2 hours.

The Bari tour is personalized. The customer can decide whether to take a tour with external or internal visits to the monuments. Usually the guide recommends the places not to be missed and ensures that the customer can have a 360 degree view of the city, in the sense that, even at the end of the tour, the customer can always contact the guide again in case he needs further information, for example if you need a restaurant, rather than having directions on other neighboring cities to visit.
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes.

Between one monument and another, stop to discover the varied local cuisine. Taste delicious Apulian focaccia at a bakery and learn how it is prepared. Get to know the different types of cheeses while sipping a typical drink.
Try working and producing mozzarella by hand yourself and be amazed by its flavour. Surprise yourself at the rural beauties of the famous city of Matera, known throughout the world thanks to its Sassi, now a UNESCO heritage site.
Conclude the tour with a relaxing stroll and some great shopping.
Duration: 2 hours.

Embark on a fascinating two-hour walking tour of Bari’s highlights. Explore the vibrant Ex Mercato del pesce and immerse yourself in the bustling Piazza Mercantile. Witness the magnificent Basilica San Nicola and the awe-inspiring Basilica Cattedrale Metropolitana Primaziale San Sabino. Discover the hidden gem of Chiesa di San Marco dei Veneziani and explore the medieval Castello Svevo di Bari. Pass through the ancient Arco Basso and stroll along the lively Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. Finally, enjoy the breathtaking views at Lungomare Araldo di Crollalanza. Experience the rich history and charm of Bari. Become familiar with its history, culture and development throughout history while enjoying unique sites.
Duration: 2 hours.

PlacenPeople.com, the largest local community of organizers in Puglia, presents this new tour "Hunt for Treasures of Bari".
A new way to get to know the city: a journey organized in stages, in each of which you can discover a cultural treasure, solving an enigma with the help of the Organizers, and starting with some clues that will be found along the way.
You will discover while having fun the cultural treasures of Bari.
A "Dan Brown" style adventure, in which the entire path was conceived by PlacenPeople with the collaboration of famous scholars of the history of Puglia, and well-known names, so that everything you will experience is historically founded, and in the end you will know the true soul of this city.
Attention: the service provided via Viator or Tripadvisor consists of the search for an organizer available on PlacenPeople.com. Once this research has been carried out, the service is concluded, and does not include physical participation in the tour, for which a specific reservation is required.

Duration: 2 hours.

We will start our day by exploring the beautiful city of Bari. Wander through the narrow streets of its old town and discover its charming markets, the impressive Basilica of Saint Nicholas, and the imposing Swabian Castle. Our guide will take you to the most emblematic places while immersing you in the history and culture of this coastal city.

After enjoying the best of Bari, we will head to Matera, a journey that will take you through stunning Italian landscapes.

Once in Matera, marvel at the ancient houses carved into the rock, the fascinating alleyways, and the panoramic views of the Sassi, a labyrinth of ancient caves dating back to the Stone Age. Our guide will lead you through this impressive site while sharing the stories and legends that surround it.

After a day filled with discoveries, we will return to Bari, where we will drop you off at the cruise terminal or your hotel, with unforgettable memories of your adventure in Apulia and Basilicata.
Duration: 8 hours.

This wonderful 2-day tour offers you a complete immersion in one of the most well-preserved Italian towns, Bari. The old town showcases a vast array of well-preserved traditions, folklore, and, of course, the wonders of the Italian Mediterranean lifestyle. Over the course of 2 days, we will explore the entire town on foot, as well as by car or bus. Accommodation for 2 nights is included in a wonderful historical small apartment with all the comforts.
Duration: 2 days.

The guided tour in the historic center of Bari includes a visit to important places in the historic centre.
During the walk you will discover the culture of Bari, its history, its folklore, its dear relics. We will talk about the Bari cuisine, its typical dishes, traditions and curiosities. You will get to know the historical figures who have changed the history of Bari. You will know the narrow streets that the inhabitants will surely know but travelers hardly know.
The guided tour is carried out by a licensed tour guide with 10 years of experience. I am Belarusian. I have lived in Italy for 20 years. In 2016 I wrote and published the book «Tourist guide on Bari». In my spare time I paint pictures in a workshop of master Francesco Cacace.
I planned the routes considering the curiosities and interests of the travellers. You will feel both the historical, cultural, but also traditions and folklore of the place.
At the end of the visit you will have learned the life of Bari in all its facets.
Duration: 2 hours.