Shore Excursions in Bari

We asked Adriano for a custom tour of local neighborhoods instead of the typical tourist spots and he delivered a very special half-day walking tour. We started at the open air market where locals buy vegetables, seafood, and more. We walked by the train station, parks, university and theaters. He explained the historic evolution of the different areas of the city and highlighted different building styles. The best part was all of the local places that we visited where he knew the owners who welcomed us warmly as he explained how the family that owned the bakery actually drove McDonald's out of the countyside. We ate warm focaccia like locals on the go, toured a 100-year-old wine shop where they hid in the cellar during the war, and even visited the local shoemaker. He showed us the spot where he meets friends to listen to music, read a book or enjoy a beer. It was 100% unique and exactly what we hoped it would be.

When my husband and I decided on going to Italy, we planned the places we wanted to visit. He then sent me on the quest to find the tours and places to stay. I found With Locals and the tours offered. We could have chosen a number of guides, however, Adriano's eyes smiled with the rest of his face. His welcoming bio told us all we needed to know. When we met him in person, he knew the answers to the questions a religion teacher would ask! He showed us the back allies of the city and introduced us to the food. He even was kind enough to change the meeting place to where we were staying since it was close to the start of where we were most interested in on the tour! St. Nicholas' shrine!! He never rushed us, took time with showing us his city.

Our tour with Adriano, in Bari was absolutely wonderful! He was incredibly kind and helpful, taking us beyond the usual tourist spots and showing us some truly hidden gems of the city. His passion for Bari was evident, and he made the experience so engaging. The highlight for us was definitely when he introduced us to delicious local Italian food – it was such a treat and a fantastic way to immerse ourselves in the culture. We highly recommend this tour guide for anyone wanting an authentic and memorable experience in Bari!

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