Things to Do in Taranto

Immerse in the authentic atmosphere of the Mediterranean countryside, learn to recognise the different varieties of citrus and olive trees and enjoy a traditional aperitif.

Cruise along the Ionian coast on board Sunny Daniele, a historic sailing boat. Discover bays with clear waters, stops for swimming, and the pleasure of experiencing the sea at your own pace.

We'll show you how to make the perfect pasta: no machine, just your hands, with simple ingredients and lots of love. You will learn to create the perfect dough that gives life to a unique fresh pasta. If you have the curiosity and desire to discover a typical food of the Apulian gastronomic tradition, this is the right experience for you. Learn while having fun, and bring Puglia to the table!

Experience an unforgettable dolphin watching boat tour in Taranto and swim in the Ionian Sea.

A private boat experience in Taranto dedicated to dolphin and cetacean watching, to experience the sea in an exciting and authentic way.

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Taranto, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Taranto! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!

Discover the treasures of Magna Graecia at MArTA. Explore ancient artifacts, goldsmith masterpieces, and the rich history of Taranto.

Explore the 3 districts of Matera: Civita’ and the most fascinating part of the old town, named “Sassi”: Sassi Barisano and Caveoso. The guide will pick you up and bring you to Matera where you will start the guided walking tour. Stop 1 - MATERA - 2 hours. The stones of Matera is a real cultural landscape, capable of perpetuating from the most distant prehistoric past to the modern times.During the walking tour which lasts approx. 2 hours, our professional guides will show you the Sassi and take you to visite inside of a cave house to see the tools, the furniture, the lifestyle of the people that lived in THE SASSI OF MATERA , will take you back in time. transfer - 1 hour Stop 2 Alberobello 90 minutes The first trulli showed up in the prehistoric age being part of an ancient settlement in the Itria Valley.Still, the oldest trulli we know today are in Alberobello, dating back to the 14th Century. A visite inside of a trullo will show you the magic of this place.

Get ready to sail the waters of Taranto, among unspoiled islands, majestic castles and picturesque bridges, and experience the sea like never before.

A day full of emotions! The visit of the Sassi of Matera will be a unique experience! You will have the opportunity to travel back to the past to the Prehistoric era. Our team is waiting for you!

Prepare to discover the secrets of Taranto among the sea, historic bridges, and hidden corners that few know about.

The coast of Castellaneta Marina is home to large beaches of soft sand which are bathed by a crystal clear sea which has received the Blue Flag title.

Set sail from the MarinaYacht port and enjoy a personalized boat tour with a skipper. See the Ponte Girevole, Mar Piccolo, Litoranea Salentina, and Cheradi Islands.

Taranto is the gateway to the Maldives of Italy and its beautiful coastlines, and boasts not centuries, but millennia of history and culture. On this self-guided walking tour, you‘ll find out how this jewel of southern Italy has been shaped by the sea, and retains a deep connection to this day. The tour starts at Ponte di Pietra bridge, overlooking the open Ionian Sea. You‘ll head to Taranto‘s historical center which many cultures have called home, where I‘ll show you the imposing city gate, the ancient gate of Naples, Porta Napoli. You‘ll then cross Ponte di Porta Napoli, a stone bridge over two seas, and wind your way through the city‘s medieval road

Boat Experience with Skipper Along the Coast of Taranto and Cheradi Islands

What is a hot air balloon flight? It is something halfway between the speed of the wind and the lightness of the air. Each experience is unique and different from the others: it allows you to enjoy the beauty of the territory that surrounds you at 360 °, touch the highest peaks until you descend, almost to caress the velvety wheat fields.

Set sail from the MarinaYacht port and enjoy a personalized boat tour with a skipper. See the Ponte Girevole, Mar Piccolo, Litoranea Salentina, and Cheradi Islands.

Discover Puglia and Basilicata on an unforgettable tour, visiting Matera, the famous "City of the Stones" and Alberobello, the "capital of the Trulli". This full-day tour offers an authentic experience of culture, traditions and flavours, with expert local guides to accompany you on this journey. Comfortable transfers and free time to explore the quaint villages enrich this adventure in southern Italy.

Experience the Island of San Pietro, one of the pearls of the Cheradi Archipelago, on an organized excursion. Enjoy a day at leisure at the beach with admission to the lido, sun loungers, and umbrella included.

Enjoy a guided tour of Gravina in Puglia, a spectacular location overlooking the beautiful Alta Murgia National Park. Begin your adventure in the heart of the historic center, Piazza Benedetto XIII, home to the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, one of the most important examples of Romanesque architecture in the area. Its simple yet elegant façade leads into a spacious and bright interior, with finely decorated altars and valuable sacred artworks that tell the long religious history of the city. Next reach the famous Viaduct Bridge, one of the most iconic landmarks of Gravina in Puglia. Built at the end of the 17th century and rebuilt by the Orsini family, it is an impressive structure made up of 25 arches, forming a striking sequence suspended over the ravine and creating one of the most recognizable features of the town’s landscape. During the walking tour, you will explore the locations where the James Bond 007 film “No Time to Die,” starring Daniel Craig, was filmed

A flexible and customizable boat excursion to discover Taranto from the sea: relaxation, swimming stops, unique views and, on request, sport fishing.

Start your tour with a visit to the majestic Cathedral of the Assumption, an architectural masterpiece commissioned by Alfredo D'Altavilla, a symbol of the city. Admire its facade and learn about the history of this sacred place. Next, head to the "Coca-Cola" Museum, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore the history of this famous brand through a rich collection of exhibited objects. With free entry, you can immerse yourself in this fascinating evolution. Continue your journey towards the lively Benedetto XIII and Notar Domenico squares, discovering the surroundings and visiting the Church of Purgatory, famous for its artworks and captivating architecture. Enjoy a relaxing walk through the tranquility of the Finia Library and the charm of the Four Fountains. Keep exploring the picturesque medieval neighborhoods, breathing in the history that fills every alley. Next, head to the Calata di San Michele, in the Rione Fondo Vico, and discover the cave church of San Michele delle Grotte, currently under restoration but still captivating. End your tour with a pleasant walk to the Viaduct Aqueduct Madonna della Stella, a picturesque corner of the historic center.

Experience the sea of Taranto as a protagonist with a sport fishing experience that includes jigging, trolling, spinning, and vertical fishing, accompanied by expert skippers and immersed in a setting rich in biodiversity.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Discover some of Taranto's oldest and most historic attractions thanks to guided tours. We start from the Chiesa of San Domenico and conclude the activity with a view of the Aragonese Castle

Tour & Transfer Unique, customizable and exclusive service for private transfers of travelers, optimizing the days in Puglia of arrival and departure or for travel between different places of stay adding value with Tour in the sites in addition to the need for a point-to-point transfer along the way.

Set sail on a boat tour from Taranto. Cruise along the Ionian coast, swim in clear waters, and enjoy a light aperitif with local specialties and sparkling white wine.

Interactive pasta making course, you will learn from a real local how to bring with you one of the symbolic dishes of the Apulian tradition. The menu includes a vegetarian base and will be entirely made with fresh ingredients. Please notify us in advance of any dietary restrictions.

Step inside this ancient residence, recently opened to the public, just a short distance from Taranto. Among artifacts from ancient Greece, Templar crosses and Apulian terracotta jars dating back to the 1800s

In just an hour you can visit the most interesting places in the old town and in the Umbertino village. Our slogan is "the best way to visit the city of two seas". In fact, it often happens that you are just passing through our capital, you stop only for a few hours, a fleeting meal and you are disappointed to have noticed a beautiful city but that for reasons of time we did not linger as it would have deserved because the territory is quite extensive, what better opportunity then to speed up everything by spending a pleasant hour letting yourself be guided aboard a nice Calessino bee? Seeing is believing.

Just a 30-minute drive south of Taranto, learn to craft traditional handmade pasta called “orecchiette” with a local chef, then cook and enjoy the freshly prepared dish in a historic estate.

We'll spend 8 hours aboard our Gozzo Sorrentino boat exploring the Taranto coast. Departing at 10:00 a.m., we'll visit various spots on the Mar Piccolo and Mar Grande, stopping several times to take a dip and relax. The excursion will last 8 hours and will accommodate a maximum of 10 people on board. We'll depart from the Sant'Eligio pier located in Taranto's old town, pass by the swing bridge and the Aragonese castle for the obligatory photos, enter the Mar Piccolo and reach the stone bridge, and then head out towards the Mar Grande, heading towards San Vito for our first swim. After some time there, we'll reach the Salento coast, where we'll stop to dive into the crystal-clear waters of the various beaches of Marina di Leporano (Blue Flag 2023). It's possible to anchor for a relaxing and safe swim, accompanied by an excellent Prosecco. Return to the dock at 6:00 p.m. Sunset Tour 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Sunset Swim at the Cheradi Islands

Imagine setting sail on an elegant yacht, with a light breeze and crystal-clear sea. A dip and a moment of relaxation on the way to the Cheradi Islands. And that's just the beginning.

It rises in the Murge plateau between the Itria Valley and the gates of Salento, it has origins of the sixteenth century. Its business has four generations that for decades has preserved the traditional spirit of the Apulian farms. The protagonists of this zootechnical reality are the cows. Every day they are milked and their high quality milk, used in the company's dairy, becomes the main source from which it all begins. The commitment of expert hands in the production of latex and cheeses at km0, guarantees our customers freshness and goodness.

Discover the most authentic side of Puglia on a relaxing tour through rural roads, olive groves, and landscapes far from mass tourism, easily reachable by train from Bari.

In a single tour you will be able to discover the wonderful Valle d'Itria, with its characteristic trulli, the countryside that surrounds them and splendid examples of Martinese Baroque.

Discover our aging wines, then enjoy a gourmet basket among olive groves and vineyards. A slow, exclusive, and unforgettable experience in the heart of Puglia. A journey between the winery and the trulli.

An experience to live our traditions and know the origins of our cuisine in the typical Apulia buildings: i trulli surrounded by a peaceful nature. The art of making the orecchiette (our traditional pasta) is part of a ritual made also of soil and wind, a time in the countryside, slowly spent for preparing our lunch collecting wild herbs, fruits, tomatoes, melons and all that our organic garden seasonaly produce.The same slow time lived by our grandmothers to prepare the daily lunch for all the family. At home, a pastry board, the flour and the wind will be the simple ingredients to make our Orecchiette. We will learn to do this particular pasta, its variations and many other secrets will be revealed. We will then partecipate to prepare meat sauce, vegetables and cheese and all necessary for lunch. We will taste all our preparations.

Private Tour from Taranto Cruise Harbor. Explore the history of the cities, choose from the various experiences we offer, and enjoy an exclusive transfer.

Visit an authentic Apulian Masseria and find out how Mozzarella, Burrata, Caciocavallo and many other typical products of southern Italy are made. You will taste both fresh and seasoned cheeses, typical cold cuts and much more... all in complete relaxation. An experience that will make you learn about the history of a small farm and its great craftsmanship! The visit is usually carried out in English, in order to find a common language for our guests, but you can ask for some explanations in French, since our guide speaks French too. As the activity takes place on a farm and partially outdoors, it is advisable to wear closed shoes and suitable clothes for outer temperatures. Pets are welcome, except for the visit inside the mozzarella factory; we inform you that there are some pets on the farm.

Uncover the roots of Magna Grecia on a guided tour of Taranto and Metaponto. Explore the National Archaeological Museum of Taranto and the ancient ruins of Metaponto’s historical sites.

Boat trips, Boat parties, Boat trips, Boat fishing, enchanting places, with the possibility of seeing dolphins. There are no time or time constraints. Guaranteed fun.

Enjoy a walking tour of Grottaglie and admire the characteristic alleys of the historic center, the murals, and the ceramics district with workshops and art galleries.

Step into history as your guide leads you through the National MarTa Archaeological Museum of Taranto, home to extraordinary collections of ancient art. The rooms host monumental tombs, soft stone carvings, necropolis pottery, and dazzling gold artifacts, showcasing the richness of past civilizations. Begin the tour in galleries dedicated to marble sculptures from the Hellenistic period. Continue to sections with sculptures, mosaics, and inscriptions from public & private buildings. Admire the Carparo stone heads of the Roman era. Explore the pottery exhibit, featuring works from the Necropolis—pink clay vases with black figures depicting mythological and athletic scenes. The highlight of the museum is the Ori of Taranto (Golds of Taranto) room, containing Greek-crafted gold objects, including the diadem & silver case of Princess Opaka Sabaleidas from Canosa. Conclude your tour with Roman mosaics, terracotta tools, and the numismatic collection, a true treasure of ancient artistry.

Discover the history of Taranto and the flavors of Manduria on a day trip from Lecce. Visit the National Archaeological Museum of Taranto and enjoy a wine tasting at a traditional Apulian masseria.

Discover the ancient wonders of Metaponto on a private 3-hour walking tour. Led by an expert guide, you'll delve into the rich history of this fascinating area, beginning with the Archaeological Park of Apollo Lycius, where you can explore the remnants of a grand temple dedicated to the god Apollo. Next, marvel at the majestic Tavole Palatine, the awe-inspiring ruins of a Doric temple dedicated to Hera, renowned for its monumental beauty and historical significance. Finally, wander through the Archaeological Site of Pantanello, where the remains of an ancient Greek settlement provide a captivating glimpse into everyday life in the past. This private tour offers an unforgettable journey through Metaponto’s archaeological treasures, revealing the timeless beauty of Magna Graecia.

Experience the charm of the “City of the Two Seas” and the magic of the Ceramics District. With your private chauffeur, you'll explore the best of Apulian culture in total relaxation and comfort.

True authenticity: experience a family-run masseria, far from mass tourism. Meet the master cheesemaker: discover the secrets of Apulian mozzarella from those who make it every day. Immersion in rural life: from the stable to the dairy, follow the entire production process. Unique natural setting: a masseria surrounded by the evocative oak forest. Tradition and innovation: observe artisanal techniques alongside modern technologies. Farm-to-table tasting: enjoy ultra-fresh products made directly at the masseria. Educational and sensory experience: discover the culture, history, and flavors of Apulia. Suitable for everyone: ideal for couples, families, and small groups.

Ride through Primitivo vineyards, visit a family-run winery and discover authentic flavors of rural Puglia. Choose between e-bike rides, wine tasting or a traditional countryside lunch.

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.