Private Tour of Taranto aboard an Ape Calessino
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Since it takes about an hour to visit the castle, a description will be provided with the possibility of admiring it from the outside.
Along the promenade, the monument will be described without particular stops.
Once near the Rotonda del Lungomare we will stop for a few minutes to describe the palaces of the fascist period including the Government Palace and the Central Post Office.
Once in Piazza Ebalia we will describe the fountain of the Compass Rose and the building of the Bank of Italy.
Returning to the old city we will pass, describing its peculiarities, in front of the National Archaeological Museum of MarTa.
Returning to the old city we will pass again on the swing bridge describing it together with the navigable canal and all the various transformations that took place at the end of the 1800s.
At the end of the descent of the Vasto we stop to admire the Mar Piccolo, describing the whole scenario that we find in front of us, starting from the right from the military Arsenal, the Punta Penna Pizzone bridge, second breast of the Mar Piccolo and first breast, the springs of fresh water "Citri", fishing and mussel cultivation.
After having crossed the streets of the marina, via Garibaldi and Via Cariati, we arrive in piazza Fontana we will make a brief stop to describe the fountain restored in the 1980s by Carrino and the eighteenth-century clock tower.
Going up the San Domenico slope, we arrive in the church of 1300 which gives way to the procession of the sacred mysteries that precede Easter, an event deeply felt by the people of Taranto.
After visiting the church of San Domenico we walk along via Duomo until we stop again to visit the oldest cathedral in Puglia, San Cataldo of Irish origins who in addition to being the patron saint of the city was also bishop of the city of Taranto.
We have reached the end of the tour, but not without having visited the Doric temple dating back to the sixth century BC. the only testimony of the Magna Graecia era. We are in piazza municipio right in front of the point from which our Falanto tour started.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(252)
We took the complete sightseeing tour of Taranto by tuk-tuk and we were thrilled with it. It is an original way to visit the city without getting tired, passing comfortably between the historic center, Mar Piccolo, and Mar Grande. Our guide, Vittoria, was the real added value of the experience: very knowledgeable about the history and curiosities of the area, she explains everything with clarity and contagious enthusiasm. Besides being competent, she is also very nice, which made the tour even more pleasant. Experience recommended to everyone, both to those visiting Taranto for the first time and to those who already know it but want to see it from a new point of view. We will definitely return and ask for Vittoria as our guide again!
Grazie mille to Mattia for the wonderful tour of the old and new neighborhood of Taranto, a beautiful city, Mattia is a very good person and professional, he knows his city perfectly well and thanks to Antonio because thanks to him we have discovered the Taranto tuk-tuk !!! See you soon and I will tell my friends about you ⭐️
We were undecided whether to get off the cruise ship or not. We didn't think Taranto was interesting. Thanks to this tour and the special guidance of Antonio, we managed to change our minds and appreciate and learn about truly unique places and traditions. Long live Taranto! Highly recommended
We booked a last minute tour of Taranto. Matteo was great!! Very knowledgeable and was able to give the tour in English. You can see his pride in his town.
Luca enthused about his city, abgood guide and a tuk tuk is a great way to see and feel a city. We had limited time but after this tour we filled our day at the castle, National archaeological museum and the Jonian Dolphin Conservation. All are top and worth your time
Excellent experience. Very knowledgeable guide. Comfortable ride. We would recommend this experience .
A fun and educational way to learn about Taranto! Luca is an excellent guide who knows hs stuff, and we had a great and funny experience, during the 50min tour. Me and my girlfriend, we tried the Tuk-tuk for the first time and we would definately try it again! We had a great time, we learned a lot for the place and took a lot of pictures. We absolutely recommend it for everybody, and it's a great value-for-money tour!
Before continuing to Salento, we chose to dedicate a morning to discovering Taranto with a tuk-tuk tour. It was a pleasant and original experience that allowed us to visit the city in a comfortable and relaxed way. A special thanks to Antonio, who with expertise and availability accompanied us along the way, sharing interesting curiosities and information about the history and beauty of Taranto. An experience I recommend to anyone who wants to know the city from a different perspective.
Highly recommended. The ape calessino is the ideal means to get around the city; Luca, very prepared, explained to us the history and curiosities of Taranto. We also took a boat tour with Giovanni, visiting the city from the sea. He also showed us the farms of the beloved Taranto mussels, and we spotted a sea turtle! Thank you for this wonderful day.
experience to be tried. A thank you to the guide Massimo, a great professional with unique kindness. Thank you!
