Bari Street Food Walking tour: Group or Private tour
Description
Experience Bari like a local and stroll in the "via delle Orecchiette" where the sweet old women delight tourists with the preparation of one of the symbols of gastronomic Puglia. Visit the ancient oven located in a 13th-century Byzantine chapel, and taste the best focaccia in the city. The tour also includes a visit to a local deli, where guests have the opportunity to sample an array of typical cured meats and cheeses, paired with a glass of local wine, offering a delightful culinary experience. As the tour winds its way through the charming alleys of the city, participants are treated to tastings of sgagliozze and fried panzerotti, two popular examples of Bari's vibrant street food scene. These savory treats reflect the culinary essence of the region. To conclude the gastronomic journey on a sweet note, the tour includes a stop at an artisanal ice cream shop, allowing participants to indulge in the luscious flavors of Apulian ice cream.
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Itinerary
Our tour starts from Piazza del Ferrarese, at the beginning of the historic center. Your guide will be waiting for you near the entrance door of the Spazio Murat - exhibition space. Let the tour begin!
During this stage of the tour we will visit the famous Basilica of San Nicola and taste the typical Bari focaccia in one of the oldest bakeries in the city. Focaccia from Bari is a typical Apulian dish, to be enjoyed hot and savored in every piece. The classic version is with cherry tomatoes and olives!
Walking through the alleys of the city center, we pass the majestic Bari Cathedral. We will then continue to a local deli, where you can taste a selection of typical cold cuts and cheeses, accompanied by a glass of local wine.
Delicious and crispy slices of fried polenta, sgagliozze are the typical street food to eat walking through the alleys of Bari, along with fried popizze (leavened dough pancakes), a "must" for Bari cuisine. Right after, we will taste the typical Bari panzerotto.
If you want to get to know the real Bari you cannot miss a visit to Via dell'Arco Basso, better known as Via delle Orecchiette.
Our tour ends with an excellent and fresh ice cream to be enjoyed in the warm streets of the city.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
The walking tour of Old Town Bari was very informative and interesting. Our tour guide Barbara was extremely knowledgeable. She was kind, answered questions, inquired about the tourists' backgrounds, etc. I truly learned valuable information about Bari specifically and Puglia in general. I have been sharing the information I learned with family, friends and colleagues since I returned to America. I continued on with Barbara after the historical tour of Old Town, with the food tour, which was very delicious and filling!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It’s wonderful that you’re still sharing what you learned about Bari and Puglia back home in America. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Wonderful walking tour with Dorothea. We were a little late but all went well. Dorothea’s knowledge of the food and Bari itself was fantastic. We were caught in a thunderstorm however we continued on.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour. Even the thunderstorm couldn’t stop the experience 😊 Hope to see you again soon!
From the moment the tour began in the winding streets of Bari, you’re drawn into a side of the city that most visitors would struggle to discover alone. Led by Barbara a knowledgeable local guide, the experience feels less like a structured tour and more like being shown around by a friend who knows all the best hidden spots. Thank you so much from your Aussie group.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a real pleasure having your Aussie group with us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future!
Lovely walking tour with Eugenio. He definitely had a wealth of knowledge about the town and the history and all the church’s and buildings. Food was nice. Unfortunately the focaccia place was closed but otherwise all other places planned were open.
Thank you so much for your review! We're happy you enjoyed the tour with Eugenio and his passion for Bari's history. We're truly sorry the focacceria is closed: unfortunately, during the low season, some businesses may have reduced hours or decide to close on less crowded days, and this was one of those cases. We understand the disappointment—especially when it comes to focaccia barese! We hope to have you back with us soon for another tasting... with all the stops open!
Our food walking tour of Bari was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Italy! From the moment we met our guide Alessio, we knew we were in for something special. He was warm, knowledgeable, and full of local charm. Alessio didn’t just show us the city—he made us feel the heart and soul of Bari. We wandered through charming old streets, met local artisans, and tasted an incredible variety of authentic foods—from freshly made orecchiette pasta to focaccia that was out of this world. Every stop felt carefully chosen, and Alessio’s passion for his hometown and its culinary traditions made each bite even more meaningful. Beyond the delicious food, Alessio gave us a wonderful sense of the history, culture, and daily life of Bari. His storytelling, humor, and genuine hospitality made us feel like we were exploring the city with a good friend. If you’re visiting Bari, this tour is an absolute must. Alessio is a fantastic guide who will leave you with a full stomach and an even fuller heart. Highly recommended!
Dear Customer, Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the professionalism of our guide. We hope to welcome you again in the future to experience more of what we have to offer.
Informative, casual, friendly experience with lovely guide. Tour was not in same order advertised, but it did not take away from the experience or charming old town experience. A great way to learn about the city of Bari from a local!
Dear Carla, thank you for taking the time to share your review! We hope to see you again on your next trip to Bari. Kind regards
HIGHLY recommend taking this tour! We were on the fence about doing the tour initially, but so glad we did as we could not have eaten like this alone! Definitely go hungry as the tour gets you a TON of food. Also another perk of the tour is you get to skip the line at popular spots :) I recommend the tour to anyone who wants to get to know the pulse of the city better and try excellent street food.
Enza was a delightful and knowledgeable tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed her , however, we were very disappointed in the food portion of the tour. I have taken several of these tours in various cities in Europe, and we have sampled different regional tidbits of food that were all very different. In this tour, we had a piece of delicious focaccia, a piece of calzone and some gelato. All very good, but not the type of tour we expected. I would suggest more variety in this tour
Very informative and the food tasting was delicious the guideways lovely and knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone
Although we were staying in the old town it was difficult to find our way around. The tour helped immensely
