Half-Day Guided Tour of Monopoli for Small Groups

Italy
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  • Price from
    €35
  • Duration
    2 h
  • Group size
    Up to 12 travellers
  • Guide languages
    English, Italian

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    Overview

    Let yourself be guided by an expert local guide through the charming alleys and squares of the historic center of Monopoli. Discover stories and secrets hidden in churches, noble palaces and monuments of this ancient village which still retains its authentic charm. Starting from Piazza Garibaldi we will go up the ancient Via dei Mercanti to stop in some churches with unmistakable Baroque decorations. Among all, the cathedral dedicated to the Madonna della Madia, the Byzantine icon that came from the sea, which you will see reproduced in numerous votive aedicules among arches and alleys. And again the churches of San Francesco d'Assisi adjacent to the town hall, San Domenico with its fascinating rose window, Santa Maria del Suffragio with its skeletons. From Portavecchia beach we will follow the sixteenth-century city walls to reach the Carlo V castle and the old port with its fishing boats. And finally a tasting of typical Apulian products!

    The tour is also suitable for families with children!

    What's included

    • The tour ends with a tasting of typical Apulian products: sensorial analysis of different extra virgin olive oils, pates, pickles, jams, excellent wine and more

    Not included

    • any entrance tickets to monuments and exhibitions

    What you will do

    • Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia

      The baroque cathedral of the Madonna della Madia, built on the remains of the Romanesque building, will amaze you with its polychrome marble and the unique charm of the Byzantine icon that arrived on a raft on the night of 16 December 1117

      10 min

    • The sixteenth-century manor built by Emperor Charles V is today an important cultural container, home to exhibitions, conferences and weddings. It will only be visited externally to discover its origin and transformation over the centuries.

      Pass by, no stop

    • One of the places of worship still in use in the historic center of Monopoli is the baroque church of San Francesco d'Assisi with the adjacent convent, now home to the town hall

      5 min

    Meeting point

    An expert local guide will be waiting for you in Piazza Garibaldi, in the historic center of Monopoli, near the fountain that you will find in the centre.

    End point: The tour ends with a tasting of typical Apulian products

    Important information

    • 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
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.