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+34 648 000 033- Price from€35
- Duration2 h
- Group sizeUp to 12 travellers
- Guide languagesEnglish, 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
- Castello di Carlo V
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
- Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi
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
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.








