Private Tour of Taranto aboard an Ape Calessino

Private Tour of Taranto aboard an Ape Calessino

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About This Tour in Taranto

In just an hour you can visit the most interesting places in the old town and in the Umbertino village. Our slogan is "the best way to visit the city of two seas". In fact, it often happens that you are just passing through our capital, you stop only for a few hours, a fleeting meal and you are disappointed to have noticed a beautiful city but that for reasons of time we did not linger as it would have deserved because the territory is quite extensive, what better opportunity then to speed up everything by spending a pleasant hour letting yourself be guided aboard a nice Calessino bee? Seeing is believing.

Why Visit Taranto?

Taranto, Italy offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Taranto provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Taranto

You can reach Taranto, Italy by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Taranto easily accessible by rail as well.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Audio guides
  • Driver-Guide

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Since it takes about an hour to visit the castle, a description

Between the Aragonese Castle and the swing bridge

End Point

Between the Aragonese Castle and the swing bridge

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Since it takes about an hour to visit...

Since it takes about an hour to visit the castle, a description will be provided with the possibility of admiring it from the outside.

Along the promenade, the monument will be described without particular stops

Along the promenade, the monument will be described without particular stops.

Once near the Rotonda del Lungomare we will... 3 minutes

Once near the Rotonda del Lungomare we will stop for a few minutes to describe the palaces of the fascist period including the Government Palace and the Central Post Office.

Once in Piazza Ebalia we will describe the... 3 minutes

Once in Piazza Ebalia we will describe the fountain of the Compass Rose and the building of the Bank of Italy.

Returning to the old city we will pass,...

Returning to the old city we will pass, describing its peculiarities, in front of the National Archaeological Museum of MarTa.

Returning to the old city we will pass...

Returning to the old city we will pass again on the swing bridge describing it together with the navigable canal and all the various transformations that took place at the end of the 1800s.

At the end of the descent of the... 5 minutes

At the end of the descent of the Vasto we stop to admire the Mar Piccolo, describing the whole scenario that we find in front of us, starting from the right from the military Arsenal, the Punta Penna Pizzone bridge, second breast of the Mar Piccolo and first breast, the springs of fresh water "Citri", fishing and mussel cultivation.

After having crossed the streets of the marina,... 3 minutes

After having crossed the streets of the marina, via Garibaldi and Via Cariati, we arrive in piazza Fontana we will make a brief stop to describe the fountain restored in the 1980s by Carrino and the eighteenth-century clock tower.

Going up the San Domenico slope, we arrive... 7 minutes

Going up the San Domenico slope, we arrive in the church of 1300 which gives way to the procession of the sacred mysteries that precede Easter, an event deeply felt by the people of Taranto.

After visiting the church of San Domenico we... 10 minutes

After visiting the church of San Domenico we walk along via Duomo until we stop again to visit the oldest cathedral in Puglia, San Cataldo of Irish origins who in addition to being the patron saint of the city was also bishop of the city of Taranto.

We have reached the end of the tour,... 5 minutes

We have reached the end of the tour, but not without having visited the Doric temple dating back to the sixth century BC. the only testimony of the Magna Graecia era. We are in piazza municipio right in front of the point from which our Falanto tour started.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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