In a nutshell A tour exploring Bari and discovering its hidden treasures, passing from the old historic centre to the modern part of the city, visiting the main monuments along the way and ending with a pleasant panoramic tour along the famous seafront promenade.

Main stops

The historic centre of Bari: Basilica of Saint Nicholas and Church of Saint Gregory
Norman-Swabian Castle (external visit)
The New City

The programme

This tour takes us to the beautiful historical centre of Bari to visit its 'treasures'. We start with the Basilica of Saint Nicholas * built in the Apulian Romanesque style during the Norman domination * where the relics of the famous patron saint of the city are preserved, followed by a tour of the exterior of the Church of Saint Gregory. Built during the10th and 11th centuries, its interior is divided into three naves which lead to three apses.
The tour proceeds with a visit of the exterior of the famous Castello Normanno-Svevo (Norman-Swabian Castle), a defensive bulwark of the old town that has come to symbolise the whole city. Built by the Normans in the 12th century, it was destroyed in 1156 and rebuilt at the behest of Frederick II between 1233 and 1240. The manor is one of the most interesting fortifications in the region, above all because of its strategic location. The castle, which is a fascinating example of a medieval construction, has numerous extensions that were built in successive periods. Today it hosts occasional events and temporary exhibitions.
After a pleasant tasting of typical products, we move to the città nuova (the new city). We then procced with a panoramic tour along the seafront promenade, Bari's pride and joy, which features numerous imposing buildings from the 1930s.

Good to know

The “Adagio Tour” was born from the collaboration between Costa Crociere Foundation and AISM, with the aim of offering land experiences at a “slower” pace and itineraries with fewer architectural barriers, designed for people with accessibility needs.
The “Adagio Tour” version of this excursion is available on all ships.
The places available for the 'Adagio Tour' version are limited.
If you use a wheelchair, the reservation of the 'Adagio Tour' must necessarily be made through your cruise representative or through the contact channels of the Customer Center.
The visit to the old city involves walking for approximately 2 hours.
Dress code that is appropriate for the places of worship to be visited is recommended.
This excursion is not recommended for guests with mobility problems.