Walking tour Castel del Monte Unesco site
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $40 / person
- Location
- Bari, Italy
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- TURISTI IN PUGLIA INCOMING
- Meeting point
- SHARED (TG5, Mon 11:00): Ristorante Taverna Sforza; arrive 10:45 (car parking EUR5/car). CAT L'Imperatore shuttle: arrive 10:30. PRIVATE (TG4): CAT Park Giovanni Basile, S.S. 170 dir A km 0.600, Andria.
Description
⇒ CASTEL DEL MONTE GUIDED TOUR IN BRIEF: The visit is divided into two parts. The external part, to better describe the shape of the monument and the surrounding landscape, and the internal part. Here you will be able to wander between the 2 floors, the 16 rooms, the octagonal courtyard, the octagonal towers and the spiral staircase.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 3:30 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 26+)
- $40
- Youth (ages 18–25)
- $29
- Infant (ages 0–17)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 3:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:59 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Castel del Monte
⇒ THE GUIDED TOUR OF CASTEL DEL MONTE IS FOR people who love culture and art who want to discover the most important and representative monuments of Puglia and, at the same time, want to know fascinating stories that hide secrets and curiosities. ⇒ CASTEL DEL MONTE GUIDED TOUR IN BRIEF: The visit is divided into two parts. The external part, to better describe the shape of the monument and the surrounding landscape, and the internal part. Here you will be able to wander between the 2 floors, the 16 rooms, the octagonal courtyard, the octagonal towers and the spiral staircase. YOU CAN OPT FOR A SHARED TOUR OR A PRIVATE TOUR ⇒ SHARED TOUR PRICE: €35 Adult rate; Free for under 18s EVERY MONDAY ⇒ PRIVATE TOUR PRICE: €250 group rate languages English, Spanish, Italian ⇒ WHAT'S INCLUDED: In the shared tour, the ticket entrance is included. While in the private tour the ticket is excluded.
What's included
Included
entrance tickets included only in the shared tour on monday
tour guide
Not included
entrance ticket excluded for the private tour (€12 pp to be paid on spot)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
5 reviews
How it compares in Bari
- Starting price $40 is 46% below the typical $74 for tours of similar length in Bari
Excurgo comparison of 594 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- SHARED TOUR: Monday 11:00-12:30, with a licensed guide in Italian, English and Spanish. Entrance ticket included. Booking confirmed immediately. Meet at Ristorante Taverna Sforza, Castel del Monte, at 11:00.
- SHARED TOUR: Taverna Sforza car parking is EUR5 per car, subject to spaces. Arrive by 10:45. At the no-entry sign, tell staff you are a customer of Ristorante Taverna Sforza to reach its parking area.
- SHARED TOUR: CAT L'Imperatore parking: EUR5/car, EUR10/minivan, EUR15/minibus, EUR25/bus. CAT is required for minivans, minibuses and buses. Shuttle: EUR2/person. Arrive at CAT at least 30 minutes early, by 10:30. Parking, shuttle and transport are excluded.
- SHARED TOUR difficulty: Easy/Moderate. No lift: a spiral staircase of 44 steps leads upstairs. If you prefer not to climb, follow the explanation downstairs and wait while the group visits upstairs. Tell us about mobility needs when booking.
- SHARED TOUR: Wear comfortable closed shoes and season-appropriate clothes. Bring water, sun protection or rainwear as appropriate. The visit takes place in rain; changes or cancellation only for particularly adverse weather or official alerts preventing a safe visit.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Walking tour Castel del Monte Unesco site take?
Walking tour Castel del Monte Unesco site lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Walking tour Castel del Monte Unesco site cost?
Prices start at $40 per person for this Bari experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Walking tour Castel del Monte Unesco site run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 3:30 PM.
Can I cancel Walking tour Castel del Monte Unesco site for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is SHARED (TG5, Mon 11:00): Ristorante Taverna Sforza; arrive 10:45 (car parking EUR5/car). CAT L'Imperatore shuttle: arrive 10:30. PRIVATE (TG4): CAT Park Giovanni Basile, S.S. 170 dir A km 0.600, Andria. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Walking tour Castel del Monte Unesco site offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
SHARED TOUR difficulty: Easy/Moderate. No lift: a spiral staircase of 44 steps leads upstairs. If you prefer not to climb, follow the explanation downstairs and wait while the group visits upstairs. Tell us about mobility needs when booking.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Walking tour Castel del Monte Unesco site worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by TURISTI IN PUGLIA INCOMING.
Reviews(5)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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