- Palazzo Simi - Centro Operativo per l’Archeologia - A refined 16th-century house designed in a palace style, featuring a central courtyard, ground-floor service rooms, and a noble floor accessible by a staircase.
- Il Succorpo della Cattedrale di Bari - An archaeological site where, in 1960, a mosaic floor with a fascinating early Christian inscription (5th-6th century) was discovered.
- Museo Archeologico di Santa Scolastica - The medieval Benedictine monastery of Santa Scolastica, along with its sixteenth-century bastion, now hosts the renewed Archaeological Museum of the Metropolitan City of Bari. It welcomes visitors at the northern end of the extensive museum known for its rich architectural, archaeological, artistic, and historical significance, which is the Old Town.
- Basilica San Nicola - A Pontifical Basilica built in the Apulian Romanesque style.
- Castello Normanno Svevo - A grand fortress from the 12th century, now a museum. Situated on the edge of the historic center near the port and the Cathedral, its imposing structure is one of the city’s most significant and renowned landmarks.
- Admission ticket for 2 museum areas
- Archaeological guide
Discover the hidden city of Bari with a knowledgeable archaeologist, exploring treasures from Roman, early Christian, and Byzantine eras.
The tour kicks off at Ferrarese Square, near the archaeological Via Traiana, a remnant of the ancient Roman road constructed in the early 2nd century A.D., and continues to the Santa Scolastica Archaeological Museum.
Next, visit the Cathedral of Saint Sabinus, a stunning example of Romanesque Apulian architecture, which conceals an intriguing archaeological path in its underground sites known as Succorpo.
The tour concludes at the grand and solemn Basilica of Saint Nicholas, a symbol of the convergence of East and West, housing the relics of the Saint.
Depending on the museum’s opening hours and availability, two of the following archaeological sites will be included in the tour: Palazzo Simi, Swabian Castle, Basilica of Saint Nicholas with its precious Crypt, Cathedral Succorpo, and Saint Scolastica Museum.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
