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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Bari
- 3 hours
- City Highlight Tours
- Bari
Choose one of 3 locals available
Experience hosted by Adriano, Poliana & one other local
- Private Tour
- Carbon Neutral
- Destination
- Bari, Italy
- Category
- City Highlight Tours
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Transport mode
- Walking tour
- Available languages
- English, Italiano, Português, Español
- Included
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- Private Guide
- 1 Local Snack or Drink
- All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
- Excluded
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- Entrance to attractions
6 reasons to book this tour
- Explore the best of the city in only 3 hours
- Spot classics like Basilica Cattedrale Metropolitana Primaziale San Sabino & Basilica of San Nicola
- Discover hidden gems away from the tourist paths
- Experience the city from a local’s perspective
- Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
- Privately guided by a local expert
What you can expect
Bari, is a magical place! And with the local host of your choice, you are going to experience it all. So get ready; culture, history, and local lifestyle await!
Dive into the origin of Bari as you see the city’s main landmarks like Basilica Cattedrale Metropolitana Primaziale San Sabino, Basilica of San Nicola, and Castello Normanno-Svevo. And how about the hidden gems? Oh, you’re in for a surprise! Every host has its own story to tell, so pick your favorite, and you’ll discover the city through their eyes. Experience their Bari to the max based on their passions and expertise. They’ll make sure you have fun enjoying a unique and local perspective of Bari.
Want to take a break? Leave it up to your host! This is the perfect opportunity to visit that special eatery where only the locals come and your chance to enjoy a local treat hand-picked by your host. Feel free to ask your host more about their life in their city or get recommendations about the top things to do in Bari. Remember, the locals know best.
The best part of any city tour is definitely the unique stories. Everybody has a story to tell, especially your host. Each one of the local hosts has a different background ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share their knowledge with you and exchange ideas and perspectives! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Bari, your Bari!
Choose your local
Get to know these 3 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
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Adriano
Bike and food lover
5.053 reviewsEnglish・Español・Italiano -
Poliana
Ambassadors of Real Puglia + Local Food and Wine Lovers
4.97 reviewsEnglish・Italiano・Português -
Vito
The Tourist Advisor
5.04 reviewsEnglish・Italiano・Português
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
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Meeting point
Meet at Piazza Liberta at the statue of the horse - Bari to start your journey
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Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
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City Highlights
See from Basilica Cattedrale Metropolitana Primaziale San Sabino, Basilica of San Nicola, Castello Normanno-Svevo, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Bari so unique -
Hidden Gems
Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience -
Magical Storytelling
Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know! -
Special Treat
Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions -
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
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Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
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Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
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Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Armando
(About local )
9 October 2024
We recently had an exceptional tour of Bari with Adriano. We strongly recommend Adriano. His knowledge of the city of Bari and its history it’s magnificent. The tour included the French quarter Lungomare and Bari Vecchia and Adriano made the tour enjoyable, informative and historically informative.
When in Bari Adriano is your tour guide. 10 on 10
Armando and Suzanne Great tour of Bari
Monica🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
5 October 2024
Bruno showed us the best of Bari on our walking tour. Explained the history of Bari and traditions and culture of Pulgia. We ate, drank walked and talked. Stopped for photos, and met some locals. Lots of fun! Great Day with Bruno
Richard🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
5 October 2024
Adriano was very punctual, personable and informative. He greeted us with a warm smile and welcome to the city of Bari. As we wandered through the French district to the seaside to the old city he presented a view of Bari present and past.
Adriana provided many useful tips as far as restaurants, ATMs, and just good general and cultural information
We finished the tour with a very nice local tasting menu and beverage
Our overall experience with Adriano was delightful, and we would highly recommend him in the future From the present to the past in Bari
kathygramp🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
14 September 2024
Excellent morning with Bruno. Great way to appreciate Bari history and architecture as well as some nice food experience. Great conversation. Highly recommend Great way to appreciate Bari
David🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
4 September 2024
Juliette
(About local )
28 May 2024
the tour was totally perfect. really interesting and informative. Adriano is such a great guide and really lovely.lovely tour with Adriano
Karim🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
25 April 2024
My wife and I had a hidden gems of Bari tour with Adriano. Well worth it . Adriano is very knowledgeable and gave us great history and background of the region and sites . He takes it at your pace .
Adriano is a wonderful person and made it a very enjoyable tour . He even arranged for ride from airport when we flew in . He continued to provide advise and tips on rest of our tour around southern Italy and great resource for anything else we needed . He didn’t need to this extra but that is the type of person he is . Would highly recommend both the tour and Adriano . Thankyou v much Adriano .
Great tour and great guide
Andrew🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 January 2024
Vito took us through the maze of streets and alleys in the historic center and helped us see how life unfolded in these neighborhoods (and is unfolding) through the centuries. He offered great historic context and anecdotes, and patiently answered our questions with thoughtful and detailed information. Vito was a great guide for a tour we could never have accomplished on our own and learned as much. What an informative walk!
Victoria🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 January 2025
We had a wonderful and thoroughly enjoyable tour in Bari with Adriano.
He is very passionate and knowledgeable about his home town. We were totally engaged during the whole tour as he brought to life not only the history and architecture of Bari but brought to life what it was like to live in Bari in the past and today. This was an excellent tour of Bari. I highly recommend Adriano to anyone who wants to learn about Bari.
Fantastic tour in Bari
Lukas🇮🇹 Italy
(About local )
12 January 2025
Wir haben im Jänner mit Adriano die 3stündige 🚲 Radtour gebucht und uns dabei sehr, sehr wohl gefühlt. Adriano ist ein sehr angenehmer, kompetenter und informierter junger Mann, der sehr viel über Bari und seine Menschen weiß. Die Tour mit dem Rad ermöglicht es einen ausgezeichneten Überblick über die Stadt und deren Besonderheiten zu bekommen. Eine sehr tolle und empfehlenswerte Erfahrung für jeden Bari Besucher. Bari mit dem Fahrrad und Adriano
Laurie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 December 2024
We ended up going on tour with Bruno! He what’s aped me a few days before our trip to introduce himself. Bruno also asked us if we wanted to change the date because of the weather conditions! That worked out great! Bruno was easy to understand and took us to interesting places to try the local fare and taught us about the city! We ended up walking about 3.5 miles while eating everything from focaccia to gelato! We truly enjoyed the afternoon with Bruno and would highly recommend the tour! Yummy tastes of Bari!
Niels
(About local )
15 November 2024
Wij hadden twee superleuke uren met Adriano. Adriano is goed geïnformeerd, makkelijk in de omgang, hij reageert supersnel en hij was bereid vele extra stappen voor ons te zetten! Geweldig!Fantastische rondleiding
Maureen 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 November 2024
Adriano clearly loves his city & knows it very well. He took us around like only a local can & illuminated the places we were seeing with a lot of history. We would have missed so much if we hadn’t spent a few hours with him. After the tour, he messaged us with even more information. He’s a great guide; kind, entertaining & enthusiastic. Also, able to answer all of our questions. Choose him - you won’t be disappointed! Great day with Adriano in Bari
Robert🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 October 2024
My wife and another couple we met on our ship, toured with Adriano 10/21/24.
Adriano met us, at an easy place for us to find, in the city. From the time he introduced himself to the group, until he said goodbye, Adriano was passionate about his city.
We walked and it seemed like on every block he met someone he knew and gave them a very impassioned Ciao.
He spoke very clearly and ‘never missed a beat about every part of the city.
My group felt like a local for two straight hours. Adriano even made sure to call a taxi for us and when the taxi arrived, he doubled back name sure we were to be on our way back rob the ship with no stress.
A Wonderful Day With Adriano
Justyna🇵🇱 Poland
(About local )
21 October 2024
We spent an excelent time with Adriano having a 2 hours tour around Bari. Adriano has a great knowledge on Bari and his tour was very insightful and informative.
We were also provided with tips regarding restaurants and visiting nearby places.
Once you are in Bari, we strongly recommend Adriano, you won't regret it.Best guide in Bari
Matthew🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 October 2024
Adriano was an amazing tour guide providing us an introduction to the beautiful old city of Bari. Fantastic Introduction to Bari
Trevor🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
19 October 2024
We had the very fortunate pleasure of having Adriano guide our party of 4 around Bari. His joy and passion of living in this amazing city certainly shone through in the way he explained the history and food of this wonderful city. His contribution to our holiday in Italy and in particular Bari cannot be overstated!
Thanks Adriano, we had a wonderful experience with you!A real Gem!
Bryn
(About local )
30 September 2024
We booked a tour for a group of 9 with Adriano and had one of the best tour experiences I've ever had in all my travels. The walk and explanations were delightful and vivid, Adriano clearly has forged strong relationships with folks all over the city, and the food was absolutely unparalleled. There were several items that Adriano selected to sample that I never would have ever discovered or tried in my life if it weren't for his knowledge, recommendations, and love for the city and food of Bari. I don't think I'd ever have a comparable experience to the day we had with Adriano. Couldn't possibly recommend any more!
La experiencia fue INCREÍBLE. Reservamos un recorrido con Adriano y tuvimos la mejor experiencia de viaje de mi vida. El camino y las explicaciones fueron encantadoro/a y vívido/a. Adriano ha creado relaciones fuertes con los habitantes y el comer fue incomparable. Había varios elementos que Adriano ha seleccionado que yo nunca lo hubiera intentado si no fuera por su conocimiento, recomendaciones y amor por la ciudad y el comer de Bari. ¡La experience fue incomparable y no puedo recomendarla más!Completely unmissable; unforgettable
Marieke🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
23 September 2024
Visiting the city only for a brief moment, it was great to do this city tour with Adriano. He is a friendly and very knowledgeable tour guide that speaks well English. Adriano pointed out stuff I wouldn’t have seen myself. He gave lots of tips for authentic restaurants and cafés. I can highly recommend taking a tour with Adriano. Great tour witg Adriano
sofia🇲🇽 Mexico
(About local )
12 September 2024
100% Recomendado, Adriano es un excelente guía, muy amable y nos enseñó los mejores lugares de Bari. Definitivamente volvería a tener otro tour con él, si están en Bari no pierdan la oportunidad de tener un recorrido por la ciudad con él!
El mejor guía de Bari!
Geoff🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
7 September 2024
Adriano was a very charming and knowledgeable guide. He tailored our tour to minimise the time spent at churches, our interests are more history and local social/cultural life. We saw a lot of the old town and it was fascinating. We would highly recommend this walk as a way to get your bearings in this interesting cityA great introduction to Bari
Cathy🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
6 September 2024
Adriano was an outstanding guide! We had a private bike tour of Bari and he tailored it perfectly. Preparing in advance stops involving our favourites like cheeses, cold meats, focaccia and the best octopus and gelatos we’ve ever tasted! As well as local delicacies we’d not heard of! The bikes he provided were first class and the passion he has for his home town is infectious. We saw hidden gems of Bari we would never have experienced on our own. It was magical! Adriano’s English was exceptional and he even helped us out with questions we sent him in the days after our tour! Thank you Adriano! Highlight of our trip!
Mark🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 August 2024
Perfect starter tour of Bara ad our guide was a native. Highly recommended! Great Tour
Thanos🇮🇹 Italy
(About local )
29 July 2024
The walking tour with Adriano was just simply excellent and very helpful. Adriano helped me find my bearings around the city and he provided me with just enough historical facts, cultural tips and suggestions for me to embrace the city of Bari and wanting to explore it even more, which I did in the days ahead. A clear THUMBS-UP for Adriano.
Sietse🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
13 July 2024
Adriano kent de stad als zijn broekzak. Heeft ons als stel geweldig begeleid op een tour vol met proeven, ruiken, ervaren en genieten. Hij weet de juiste adressen te vinden en is bovendien een hartstikke leuke familieman en geeft je een goed beeld/ inzicht in hoe de locals leven.Fantastische gids. Echt heerlijk en lekker
Peter🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
18 June 2024
We had a very nice tour with Adriano. As we are both learning Italian, we had booked a tour in Italian. Adriano introduced us to Bari Vecchia, but also to the culinary aspects of the local cuisine. It was a wonderful walk through the old town and I would recommend it at any timeAbsolutly worth it.
Gina🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
30 May 2024
This tour was a perfect way to see old town Bari. Adriano gave us four amazing stops and we left very full and happy! It was a good mix of eating, walking and learning about the culture in that neighborhood. My family really enjoyed our experience! Adriano knows the good spots! Great food, great tour!
Stephen🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 May 2024
We have done many food tours around the world, but none have been better than Adriano’s tour in Bari. We sampled a wide variety of delicious foods from the region while touring the city. Adriano is a wonderful, warm and engaging guide. If you want to eat delicious food and see the city of Bari, then do not miss this tour!Fantastic Food Tour with Adriano!
Janelle🇺🇲 United States Minor Outlying Islands
(About local )
23 May 2024
What a great guide! I was traveling solo for this adventure and he was instantly easy to talk to. He was very friendly and personable with the vendors and local people of the town of Bari. Adriano gave a very smooth and welcoming feeling, as if we were walking amongst friends and family, while explaining the intricacies of how the city came to be. He explained the culture and customs of the locals (I would definitely missed out on) without a true local explaining or pointing out some of the smaller details that would have gone unnoticed. From superstitions to architecture and the social inner workings of the town, I feel now that I am closer to truly understanding the beauty behind this amazing place! Thank you Adriano! Adriano was a pleasure!
Samira🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 May 2024
We enjoyed our food tour with Adriano. He is a very knowledgeable and passionate guide. His food recommendation for the local food was excellent. He took his time to explain everything about the food and local attractions.Bari Food Tour
Daren
(About local )
12 May 2024
Awesome tour of the OT with Adriano. Really passionate about his city, culture and heritage. So knowledgeable!
Friendly, helpful, nothing too much trouble even questions after the tour!
I absolutely recommend you use this guy.
Grazie Brilliant Bari Old Town tour
Scott🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
7 May 2024
We were so happy with Adriano on our first tour, that we went back for a second !
As good as the first, and I am sure we will be back for a 3rd when next in Italy.
Arrivederci AdrianoFabulous your guide
Scott🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
7 May 2024
Adriano was a truly wonderful guide.
Super knowledgeable of all things Costa Di Bari and a 100% authentic local.
Take your tour early in your stay as Adriano will give you great tips for the remainder.
Grazie mille Adriano !Authentic travel at its best
Ratna
(About local )
22 April 2024
My son and I learnt a lot about the city of Bari thanks to Adriano. He showed us not only the history and the culture of the city and the people but also the places where to get the best, authentic food in Bari.
We would definitely recommend him as your guide in Bari. Great! 👍
Carla🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
16 April 2024
We had a lovely tour with Adriano around Bari. Before the tour we were able to give him preferences of what we liked and he included it in the stops we made. Next to amazing local food during five different stops, he told us a lot about the history of the city and life of the locals. In addition he gave us tips for the rest of our trip even for other cities around Bari. During the entire tour you could feel his passion for good food and for his home town Bari. Thank you for a wonderful day Adriano! Perfect blend of food & culture
Roy🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
14 April 2024
Adriano is a very enthusiastic and detailed guide. He knows a lot about Bari and the locals and knows how to share it with you (us!)
We had nice suggestions for great food and drinks, outside the touristic area.Great way and experience to start our trip
David🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
2 April 2024
Our introduction to Bari old town with Adriano was everything we could have asked for. He took us though the narrow streets, avoiding the crowds, to see and learn about the history, development and people of the city. This gave us a list of places to return to later to explore in depth
His hints on what to see, where to eat and which foods to try was greatly appreciated.
Adriano is a personable and knowledgeable guide who we would thoroughly recommend Intro to Bari.
Donna🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
2 April 2024
This was a super interesting tour and we learned so much about Bari and went into parts we would have never found on our own!! Bari is a warm, vibrant city with so much unique culture!!
Loved seeing the pasta nonnas!!
Thank you Adriano- you are a great guide and so kind!!!Love Adriano’s Passion anout Bari!!
Nicole
(About local )
19 March 2024
Andriano was AMAZING!! He was so knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot about Bari, it’s history, it’s people and it’s food! He took us to local places to buy fruit, vegetables, candy and panini. We couldn’t be happier! Absolutely not to be missed! The best tour and tour guide!
Kerry
(About local )
16 February 2024
Adriano made our time in Bari incredible! Showing us around on bikes, he took us to places that traditional tours wouldn't cover. He was very personable, answering every question. The best cycle trip and the best local host! Thanks so much AdrianoAmazing Tour!
Megan
(About local )
21 January 2024
My partner and I loved our walking tour with Adriano. It was a lovely way to spend the morning exploring the city highlights. Adriano was full of interesting knowledge about the city, had great recommendations and was lovely to converse with. A highlight to our city stay!Terrific walking tour with Adriano
Ellen🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
20 January 2024
Adriano was fantastic! Knowledgeable and informative about everything Bari, food and culture. He helped my mum find an Optometrist to fix her glasses (translating for us as well) which was very much appreciated.
The tour itself was perfect. We explored all over new and old towns of Bari and enjoyed so much food and wine. It was such a good lunch that we ended up walking back to our first stop to enjoy it again for dinner despite being incredibly full. Would recommend this tour with Adriano to anyone!Above and beyond
Ben
(About local )
21 November 2023
I had a great time on this tour with Adriano. It's a fantastic introduction not only to the area, but also to Italian food and culture as a whole. Exploring the market stalls and interacting with the locals was a highlight for me. Highly recommended Memorable Market Exploration
Gary
(About local )
30 October 2023
We had an amazing cycling experience with Adriano! He's knowledgeable, friendly, and led an excellent tour. The bikes were of great quality , and the equipment was perfectly fitted. We loved exploring the historic centers of Monopoli and Polignano by bike, and the gelato was superb. Highly recommended for an off-the-beaten-path adventure! Fabulous tour
Marcel
(About local )
27 October 2023
Wonderful bike tour with Adriano! I learned so much about this city and it was incredibly fun. The tour offers a great view of the city's main attractions and provides lots of information on what to do in Bari during your stay. I highly recommend everyone to try this bike tour!Bari Bike Adventure!
Carmen🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
13 October 2023
Antonio was supernice and the perfect host!
We had a wonderful experience!Great Experience!
Sofia 🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
30 September 2023
Our vert good experience with Adriano started even from the planning phase of our tour! He promised to help us tailor the tour according to our group's requirements and he delivered excellently! Moreover, upon our request, he suggested an amazing pizzeria to finish our tour at, and even helped us in making a reservation! The tour itself was very informative, as it included information on the history of Bari as well as on the way of life in Bari, and lots of tips from a local's perspective! Everyone in the group had only good things to say, as Adriano made sure to give a taste of everyone's liking in our tour! Big thanks Adriano, you made us see Bari from a a lovely perspective!One size fits all
Lyndall🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
16 September 2023
Bruno took us on a walking tour of Bari. He explained a lot of the history of the areas we visited, sharing his knowledge with enthusiasm and humour. We had a great time and enjoyed Bruno’s company. Thank you for lending him out Poliana! Bruno loves being a guide.
Paula
(About local )
11 September 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Bruno. He is knowledgeable, friendly, flexible, and a delight to tour with.Bruno is great
Danny🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
6 September 2023
We were a group of 8 friends. Most had not done a food and history tour prior. A few have done several around the globe. Adriano and the Bari experience were up there in the top tours we had previously experienced. Our friends are also now hooked.
The Bari tour gave us an incredible sense of an amazing city. Adriano was able to mix the perfect blend of his personal life in Bari along with centuries or history to help us feel like a local.
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