10 Walking Tours in Province of Taranto That You Shouldn't Miss

April 5, 2022 Myesha Cogley

The province of Taranto (Italian: provincia di Taranto), previously known as the province of the Ionian, is a province in the Apulia region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Taranto. It has an area of 2,437 square kilometres (941 sq mi), and a total population of 578,465 (2001). There are 29 comuni (singular: comune) in the province, all of which are listed at comunes of the Province of Taranto. The coat of arms of the province contains a scorpion, which Pyrrhus is thought to have seen when looking down at Taranto.
Restaurants in Province of Taranto

1. Cheese factory tour with Apulian delicacies tasting

​MASSERIA LE PIANELLE Martina Franca (TA), Via Massafra, zona E 268, 74015 Martina Franca TA, Italy Terrachevive.com: food and wine tours off the beaten track in Puglia!
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The experience "Cheese factory tour with Apulian delicacies tasting" is hosted in an ancient farm built in the 1800s and surrounded by a regional nature reserve. In this natural oasis located in Valle d’Itria, in the very heart of Puglia, you will learn how high quality local products are grown and processed: the farm is in fact specialised in the production of fresh and seasoned cheese, of local cold cuts such as the renowned Capocollo from Martina Franca and in the wheat cultivation. You will have the opportunity to visit a cheese factory during working hours to watch the entire production process of milk products. The tour ends with a rich tasting of cheese and cold cuts produced in the farm and served with bakery products and Apulian wine: local delicacies that you can taste in a dedicated inner room or outside, if it is warm. You will be surrounded by a rural atmosphere that only in Puglia is to be found.

Inclusions: Guided tour of the ancient masseria (farmhouse), Tasting of traditional Apulian products made in the farm , A glass of Apulian wine per person, Water

Exclusions: Private pick-up and drop-off service, Other beverages

2. MarTa Archaeological Museum Taranto tour: very impressive great gold artifacts

National Archaeological Museum of Taranto-Marta, Via Cavour, 10, 74123 Taranto TA, Italy Le Terre Di Federico
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Have you already seen the Archaeological Museum of Naples and think you have seen everything? Nothing more wrong. The archaeological museum MarTa of Taranto will amaze you and leave you breathless by the beauty of the precious artifacts displayed in a large exhibition dedicated to the Apulian Greece-Roman artefacts arranged according to the type of materials: marble sculptures, monumental tombs, soft stone sculptures , pottery of the necropolis, goldsmiths. The guided tour will take you to visit the rooms dedicated to marble sculptures, another room with sculptures, mosaics and epigraphs from public and private buildings. Following will visit the rooms dedicated to the pottery from the necropolis. The diamond point of the museum are the so-called Ori of Taranto (Golds of Taranto) which, in reality, are almost all of Canosa di Puglia town. The tour ends with a visit to the mosaics of the baths and villas of the Roman patricians, terracotta tools and the numismatic collection.

Inclusions: Licensed guide

Exclusions: Entrance ticket

Reviewed By RomeAddict

Better condition ruins, smaller, more accessible, great glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous ancient Roman's. Poppaea was Nero's wife. Ruins are about 90% wheelchair accessible.

3. Private tour Grottaglie, wonderful stop if you love ceramics

Le Terre Di Federico

Walking tour in Grottaglie, historical center, museum and ceramics district Highlights: Discover the castle and the Museum of ceramics Stroll through the historic center with churches and palaces Explore the ceramics district with the many artisan shops

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By RomeAddict

Better condition ruins, smaller, more accessible, great glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous ancient Roman's. Poppaea was Nero's wife. Ruins are about 90% wheelchair accessible.

4. Taranto walking tour: the town of the two seas

Piazza Castello, 74123 Taranto TA, Italy Le Terre Di Federico

The guided tour starts from Piazza Castello square, the center of the major monuments of interest. Here we will visit the ruins of the Doric Temple of Poseidon dating back to the 6th century. B.C. with two Doric columns that bear witness to the ancient Magno-Greek temple. The tour continues with the visit of the Aragonese castle inside which there is the Navy: the first tower was built by the Byzantines in the eleventh century and over the centuries was expanded to the current conformation. Very close to the castle you will visit and travel the revolving bridge, symbol of Taranto, connecting the island of Borgo Antico with the peninsula of Borgo Nuovo. About 90 meters long, it was inaugurated in 1887 and overlooks a large navigable canal that unites the two seas: the Mar Grande with the Mar Piccolo. The tour concludes with a visit to the Cathedral of San Cataldo, built by the Byzantines in the second half of the tenth century, although remodeled with a Baroque façade in the mid-1700s.

Inclusions: Licensed guide

Exclusions: Private transportation

Reviewed By RomeAddict

Better condition ruins, smaller, more accessible, great glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous ancient Roman's. Poppaea was Nero's wife. Ruins are about 90% wheelchair accessible.

5. Visit of Martina Franca and tasting

Piazza XX Settembre, 74015 Martina Franca TA, Italy Trullallero Trullallà

Martina Franca is the baroque city of the Itria Valley and through the Porta di S. Stefano, we will go for a walk in the historic center where I will show you some baroque palaces like the Ducal Palace. We will visit the Ducal Palace and the Church of S. Martino with its majestic facade. We will also go to one of the historic butchers where you can get to know and finally taste the Capocollo Martinese, a Slow Food Presidium, or a cold cut made from the prized part of the pig. Get ready to discover the typical history and gastronomy of Martina!

Inclusions: The price includes a guided tour and tasting of the capocollo martinese accompanied by a glass of local wine.

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6. 2 days mini tour from Alberobello visiting Ostuni, Martina Franca & Locorotondo

Ristorante e Pizzeria "Terminal", Via Indipendenza, numero 4, 70011 Alberobello BA, Italy Turisti in Puglia - Day Tours

If you are in Alberobello and you want to visit the most suggestive places of the itria valley, this is the tour for you. In two days you will visit Alberobello, Ostuni, Locorotondo and Martina Franca with guides and transfers included.

Inclusions: 1 guided tour Alberobello, Transfer in minivan from Alberobello to Martina franca, Locorotondo and Ostuni and back, 1 guided tour Ostuni, Martina Franca and Locorotondo

Exclusions: meals, accommodation

Reviewed By Anthony L

The tour was wonderful and we were provided with a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for our stay in Puglia. This was our fist visit and day in Puglia

7. The Madonnas in the Mottola painted caves

Cafènzo, Viale Jonio, 8, 74017 Mottola TA, Italy Maria Grottola

The rock churches of this tour never appear in the official guides that advertise Mottola and for this reason they are absolutely unknown to visitors. However, these rock churches are really very interesting for their architecture and their frescoes. Furthermore, in these small country churches it is still possible to breathe an atmosphere of intense sacredness and genuine popular religiosity.

Inclusions: Guided tour of the Mottola caves

Exclusions: food, drinks, transport, tips

8. Private guided tour of Martina Franca - Puglia

Villa Garibaldi, Corso Italia, ., 74015 Martina Franca TA, Italy Turisti in Puglia - Day Tours

Guided tour of Martina Franca in the company of a private expert tour guide who will lead you to the discovery of the splendid Apulian town, among the alleys to admire the Duomo and Baroque art that decorates private palaces and churches

Inclusions: tourist guide

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Reviewed By Anthony L

The tour was wonderful and we were provided with a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for our stay in Puglia. This was our fist visit and day in Puglia

9. Private guided tour in Martina Franca: the Baroque city of art

Piazza XX Settembre, 39, 74015 Martina Franca TA, Italy Valeria Dicarlo

Martina Franca is a lovely town rich in art and culture, immersed in the beautiful Itria Valley, halfway between the Adriatic Coast and the Ionian Sea. It has an elegant old town centre embellished with many Baroque and Rococo noble palaces and monuments.

Inclusions: guided tour

Exclusions: Private transportation

Reviewed By Curious532068

Valeria provided an excellent tour with a wonderful summary of the history of Monopoli. She had an in depth knowledge of the city and could answer all of our questions. Very pleasant couple of hours that we highly recommend. Bob and Siobhan

10. Experience Puglia 1 week Tour

Experience Puglia

A holiday that enables you to savour the flavours, scents and sites of this wonderful area of Italy at it's best. I like giving my guests the best possible feel for Puglia where they can be in touch with the real Apulian life, meeting locals, admiring hidden corners and eating in selected restaurants where it's difficult to find many tourists with a guidebook in their hands. One doesn't feel like a tourist who is tramping around a pre-set journey. I'll take care of everything, including your accommodation, airport collection and I'll be more than pleased to lead you through a fantastic itinerary of discovery of the beautiful places, landscapes and extraordinary gourmet food of Puglia. Small group tour not larger than 6 people.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast

Exclusions: Dinners and beverages not stated on the itinerary. Other expenses of a personal nature.

Reviewed By Culture682471

Traveling with Angelo is like traveling with family. You never feel like a tourist. Additionally, he takes you to the best restaurants and wonderful tours. You can see that he is happy when his guests are enjoying themselves. It is not just a business for Angelo. He CARES!.

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