Location: Province of Taranto
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Things to do in Province of Taranto, Puglia: The Best Private Tours
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.
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1. MarTa Archaeological Museum Taranto tour: very impressive great gold artifacts
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4.2 based on 6 reviews
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.
2. Private tour Grottaglie, wonderful stop if you love ceramics
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.
3. Taranto walking tour: the town of the two seas
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.
4. Road Trip in Bari & Matera
Set off on an adventure through Puglia with a self-drive holiday. Planning a road trip in Italy can be a little daunting and that’s where AuthenticPugliaTours comes in. If you’re looking for a vacation company that can provide you with a legitimate, interesting and utterly authentic trip to Puglia, then look no further. AuthenticPugliaTours is devoted to ensuring customers get to witness this region in all its glory - hidden gems, day trips and amazing wine included! Premium rental car hire, accommodation, sightseeing and travel documents are all provided with your self-drive holiday in Puglia – so your only job is to enjoy the open roads and spontaneous adventure you find along the way!
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Use of bicycle, Private transportation, Car rental, Overnights in traditional accommodations, Guided tours
Exclusions: Parking Fees, Municipality taxes (from 0,5 EUR to 2 EUR/person/night) to pay directly to accommodations, Gasoline
5. 7 DAYS PRIVATE TOUR PUGLIA & MATERA (hotel + transfers + guides + food & wine)
This private tour will allow you to visit the most attractive places in Puglia and Matera. It includes transfers on board a comfortable minivan with a local driver, guided tours with certified guides, selected hotels in the city center and unique local experiences
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Private transportation, Guides:Lecce,Otranto,Ostuni,Martina Franca,Alberobello,Polignano,Trani,Matera,Bari, Castel del Monte, 1 cooking class, 1 wine tour, 1 extra virgin olive oil tasting, 2 nights accomodation in the city center in Lecce, 2 nights accomodation in the city center in Monopoli, 1 night accomodation in hotel in the city center Trani, 1 night accomodation in the city center in Bari, Tickets Castel del Monte, Matera, Lecce
Exclusions: City taxes where necessary (€1,50/€2,00 per person per night)
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
6. 2 days mini tour from Alberobello visiting Ostuni, Martina Franca & Locorotondo
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
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
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
Exclusions:
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
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. Tour Electric Bike With Lunch at the Farm
The tour takes place in the wonderful paths of the Itria Valley between Locorotondo Alberobello and Martina Franca, we will visit wonderful places surrounded by the ancient trulli of the Itria valley, having the pleasure of riding professional bicycles with pedal assistance. We will start from Martina Franca and through ancient roads very suggestive we will arrive in Locorotondo where we will visit its famous historical center and take pictures together, our tour will continue to make a stop at the famous Alberobello through hidden and non-trafficked paths. In Alberobello we will take a break of 30 minutes, we will have a coffee and We will visit the famous church of Sant'Antonio and the Monte district. After the visit of Alberobello we will head to an ancient Apulian farmhouse located in Locorotondo where the final lunch is scheduled.
Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Bicycle with pedal assistance, Lunch
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Francesco R
Highly recommend Martino’s cycling tour. Fabulous and unique experience riding through some beautiful countryside. Martino had good local knowledge of the region. Very friendly and kind.The E-bikes were excellent- easy to ride and suit all levels of cycling experience. We had a few short rides in traffic, but my husband and I felt completely safe following Martino’s directions. Thanks for a fabulous cycling experience.
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