Bari Underground with archaeologist
Explore the secret city of Bari with an expert archaeologist among hidden treasures from Roman, early Christian and Byzantine times.
Tour begins next to the archaeological Via Traiana in Ferrarese Square, a short section of the ancient Roman road built by Romans in the early II century A.D. until you reach Santa Scolastica Archaeological Museum.
Tour goes on to the Cathedral of Saint Sabinus, a precious example of Romanesque Apulian style, which hides a whorty archaeological itinerary in the underground sites named Succorpo.
Tour ends at the imposing and solemn Basilica of Saint Nicholas, symbol of the union between East and West, which hosts the relics of the Saint.
According to the museum' opening hours and availability, two of the following archaeological sites will be visited during the tour: Palazzo Simi, Swabian Castle, Basilica of Saint Nicholas with its precious Crypt, Cathedral Succorpo, Saint Scolastica Museum.
Options
Bari Underground with archaeologist
What's included in Bari Underground with archaeologist
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Palazzo Simi - Centro Operativo per l’Archeologia
An elegant 16th-century 'palace-style' house with a central courtyard, service rooms on the ground floor, and a noble floor accessible via a staircase.
Il Succorpo della Cattedrale di Bari
An archaeological site that, in 1960, unearthed a mosaic floor with an intriguing inscription from the early Christian era (5th-6th century).
Museo Archeologico di Santa Scolastica
The medieval Benedictine monastery of Santa Scolastica, with its attached sixteenth-century bastion, now serves as the renewed headquarters of the Archaeological Museum of the Metropolitan City of Bari, welcoming visitors at the northern end of the widespread museum known for its density and variety of architectural, archaeological, artistic, and historical values, which is the Old Town.
Inclusions
- Admission ticket for 2 museum areas
- Archaeological guide
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- VELO SERVICE STORE Bike Rental & Guided Tour
