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Trani: Walking Tour with Olive Oil Tasting

1. Trani: Walking Tour with Olive Oil Tasting

Situated in a geographical strategic position, Trani has always been a cultural and economic center of Apulia, and it is for such prestige that Trani has been called "Apulia's Pearl". After meeting the guide at the meeting point, you'll take a stroll in the historical center. This quarter has been made precious by artistic buildings belonging to every age and every style, bestowed with winding roads according to typical medieval urban planning. You'll be surprised at every corner with a small church or the remains of a synagogue. After visiting the cathedral and the Swabian castle the guide will leave you near the harbor, a gorgeous and exciting place where you can find several cafes and shops.

Trani: Private Walking Tour

2. Trani: Private Walking Tour

Join this guided tour of the beautiful town of Trani, often called the pearl of the Adriatic sea and a city known for its 19th century architecture and medieval art. The tour begins with a visit to the Swabian-Angevin-Aragonese castle built by Frederick II of Swabia on the Adriatic Sea. From the castle, the tour continues to the magnificent Cathedral of Trani, one of the most beautiful and evocative Romanesque-style cathedrals in Apulia, which stands towering over the sea. After enjoying the beauty of the cathedral, visit the medieval Jewish quarter, built in all-white stone, as well as two synagogues along the way: the Scola Nova and the Scola Grande. The tour ends with a leisurely walk along the tourist port in old town.

Bari: Customizable Day Trip in a Fiat 500L

3. Bari: Customizable Day Trip in a Fiat 500L

On board a splendid Fiat 500L, at the slow pace of the roads of the South, we will travel to get to know places otherwise difficult to reach independently. You will get to know ancient towns, seaside resorts and historical sites of Puglia and Basilicata. Our trips will turn into an opportunity to learn the local culture in a friendly and informal environment. We will travel backroads to destinations that will enlight the day with the beauty that nature and human work will offer along the way. You will have a friend at your side who will immediately immerse you in the customs and traditions of the territories you are going to visit. You can select amongst various itineraries: Alberobello: we will stop in Polignano, famous for its cliffs home of the Diving World Championship on the Adriatic coast, and explore the Itria Valley in depth driving across the backroads filled with ancient monumental olive trees. Matera: on the way to this amazing town we will stop in Gravina in Puglia and Altamura, homelands of some of the most delicious food in the region. Castel del Monte: stops in Ruvo di Puglia and Trani, with their wonderful cathedrals, through suggestive rocky and coastal scenery. Itineraries and distances in kms: 1) Bari - Alberobello - Matera - Bari (190 km) 2) Bari – Alberobello – Locorotondo – Cisternino – Ostuni – Bari (190 km) 3) Bari - Polignano - Alberobello - Locorotondo - Cisternino - Monopoli - Bari (170 km) 4) Bari - Altamura - Gravina - Matera - Bari (150 km) 5) Bari - Castel del Monte - Trani - Bari (150 km)

Private Trani Walking Tour with Moscato Wine Tasting

4. Private Trani Walking Tour with Moscato Wine Tasting

Discover the beautiful medieval town of Trani, a city of art, known for its medieval monuments and its 19th-century buildings. Discover the old town, starting with a visit to the medieval castle built by Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen in 1233 on the Adriatic Sea. The tour continues with a visit to the magnificent Cathedral of Trani, the most beautiful cathedral in the Romanesque style of Puglia, built in honor of St. Nicholas the Pilgrim, the patron saint of the city. After seeing the beauty of the cathedral, the tour continues in the medieval Jewish quarter, built entirely of white stone, and you will visit the outside two synagogues along the way - Scolanova and Scola Grande.  The tour ends with Moscato wine tasting and a lovely walk along the yacht harbor.

Trani: 2-Hour Guided City Tour

5. Trani: 2-Hour Guided City Tour

Your visit to the maritime city of Trani will begin in with the harbor, one of the main symbols of the city. The harbor's strategic location made it ideal for trades, and sequentially enriched the city substantially, particularly during the time of Frederick II.  Afterwards, you will visit the fort and public garden, before making your way to the magnificent Romanesque cathedral which is the main place of worship in the city. Finally, you will visit the Swabian Castle (ticket to be purchased on-site) which was built in 1233 under Frederick II of Swabia. It's been modified several times throughout the centuries, and you'll be able to learn about its fascinating history as you tour it.

Bisceglie: Private Tour with Typical Sospiro Sweet Tasting

6. Bisceglie: Private Tour with Typical Sospiro Sweet Tasting

Bisceglie is a pretty little town 35 kilometers north of Bari, close to Trani and Barletta. The guided route will begin from the historic center, rich in churches and palaces of the 16th and 17th centuries.  During the tour, you will visit the Saint Peter Apostle of 1073 A.D. in Romanesque Apulian style with relics inside of the Saints Martyrs Mauro, Sergio and Pantaleone. The tour will continue in the historical center with the visit of some of the most important noble palaces such as Frisari Palace and Tupputi Palace and the Church of Sant'Adoeno, also of Romanesque style and built in the same year as the cathedral. Taste the typical sweet Sospiro biscegliese. According to a local legend, on the occasion of the wedding of Lucrezia Borgia, Countess of Bisceglie with Alfonso of Aragon, the clerics of the Monastery of St. Louis prepared these sweets, which proclaim the weddings of the two nobles. It is a light sponge cake made with egg and flour flavored with lemon zest. Its interior is stuffed with a cream with milk and vanilla, all covered with a thin sugar icing. The tour will end at the 27 meter high tower and the ruins of the Swabian Angevin Castle.

Bisceglie: 2-Hour Private Tour

7. Bisceglie: 2-Hour Private Tour

During this 2-hour private tour, explore the pretty town of Bisceglie with your guide. Starting from the historic center, you will visit Saint Peter Apostle of 1073 A.D. in Romanesque Apulian style with relics inside of the Saint martyrs Mauro, Sergio and Pantaleone. The tour will continue in the historical center with a visit of some of the most important noble palaces such as Frisari Palace and Tupputi Palace and the Church of Sant'Adoeno, also of Romanesque style and built in the same year as the cathedral.  The tour will end at the 27 meter high tower and the ruins of the Swabian Angevin Castle

Barletta-Andria-Trani: oil mill tour and oil tasting

8. Barletta-Andria-Trani: oil mill tour and oil tasting

- Immerse yourself with a walk among the Barletta’s country side olive trees, located in the heart of the Apulia region. - First the host will talk and explain the amazing nature of those ancient olive trees, and how they proceed to the harvest time. - Then you will take a guided tour in the innovative Vallarella Oil Mill built in 2020, with its unique Industry 4.0, discover all the different stages from the production, through extraction and bottling. - Discover the meaning of real cold extraction oil and become an oil miller/master maker for a day, give voice to your senses (sight, smell and taste) by following directions that the host will advise you to proceed to tasting. - Taste 2 types of award-winning extra virgin olive oils and a balsamic vinegar accompanied by bruschettas, taralli, local olives and 1 glass of wine of our production in our special tasting room.

Castel del Monte Tour with transfer from Trani

9. Castel del Monte Tour with transfer from Trani

After pick-up from the Trani Central Station, head to Castel del Monte, the most visited monument in Puglia on a private tour. The castle was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The Castel del Monte was built in 1240 by Federico II and sits atop a prominent hill in Alta Murgia National Park. The castle has a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape stretching all the way to the sea. Marvel at the castle's unique octagonal shape with eight towers and eight sides. A licensed tour guide will show you the castle and tell you about its incredible history. Learn about Federico II's fascinating life and his extravagant personality. Discover hidden aspects of life in the Italian Middle Ages and the many mysteries that remain about the Castel del Monte.

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Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 29 reviews

We had a most interesting tour with Anna Lisa. She has a wealth of knowledge about Trani and Puglia. She looked after us very well and was completely dedicated to us throughout the tour. I would have said she was excellent. I have given the overall tour a Good grade based on it predominantly spent looking at buildings from the outside, I would have enjoyed seeing some from the inside.

The city, which is well worth seeing, was impressively presented to us by its eventful history. Up-to-date tips were not missing either. We already knew Alessandra from a tour in the "Castel del Monte" and also when visiting the sights in Trani she proved to be a very competent and entertaining guide who was committed to the task.

The tour was an excellent introduction to the town of Trani, its history and culture. Our guide was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable - we will definitely book another tour when we're next in the area!

Extremely interesting visit, prepared and helpful guide.