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Taranto Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

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Overview

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!

What's Included

  • Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
  • Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
  • Audio-guide in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, De, Fr)
  • Headphones not included. You'll use your smarpthone and eventually your headphone!
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Cavour
10, 74123 Taranto TA, Italy

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End point

Via Duomo
33, 74123 Taranto TA, Italy

We'll finish our exploration out from this church!

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Museo Nazionale Archeologico (pass by)

The National Archaeological Museum of Taranto is one of the most prestigious in Italy. Founded in 1887, it was created following the urbanization of the area east of the Taranto Navigable Canal, which led to the construction of the Borgo Umbertino.
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Monumento al Marinaio d'Italia

Inaugurated in 1974 and created by the artist Vittorio Di Cobertaldo, the Monument to the Sailor of Taranto is one of the most emblematic points of the City of the Two Seas. Let's discover the story of this monument!
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castello Aragonese

The Aragonese Castle of Taranto, also known as Castel Sant’Angelo, is a fortification located at the end of the island that houses the ancient village of the city. The structure, with its quadrangular plan and the large central courtyard, overlooks the sea.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colonne del Tempio Dorico (VI sec. a.C.)

The columns you see behind the fence in Piazza Castello, in the Old City, are the only remaining trace of the Doric temple of Poseidon. Let's discover their story!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Di Citta' (pass by)

Built between 1864 and 1869, the current Palazzo di Città, seat of the Municipality of Taranto, represents a significant example of Umbertine eclecticism, a style found in many institutional buildings of the Borgo.
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Museo Ipogeo Spartano di Taranto

The Spartan Museum of Taranto, housed in the Bellacicco Hypogeum (previously the Hypogeum of Palazzo de Beaumont Bonelli), documents the entire history of Taranto, from the Spartan era (8th century BC) to the 17th century, the date of construction of the noble palace above.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cattedrale Duomo di San Cataldo

The church of San Cataldo, also commonly known as the Cathedral of Taranto, is located in the historic center of the city.Formerly dedicated to Mary Magdalene and later to San Cataldo, the Holy Bishop and patron saint of the city, Taranto Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in Puglia.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chiostro di San Domenico

The Church of San Domenico, also known as San Pietro Imperiale, is one of the architectural wonders of the historic center of Taranto, located in the historic Old Town. Built in a Romanesque-Gothic style, the church was completed in 1360.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
  • You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taranto Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
  • Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
  • Audio-guide in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, De, Fr)
  • Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
  • Headphones not included. You'll use your smarpthone and eventually your headphone!

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
  • You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones
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