Old Town Bari Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Piazza del Ferrarese showing heritage architecture
Basilica of San Nicola showing religious aspects, a church or cathedral and interior views
Piazza del Ferrarese
Basilica of San Nicola featuring religious elements, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Basilica of San Nicola featuring interior views and art

Popular places to visit

Basilica of San Nicola showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture

Basilica of San Nicola

Hear the tales of thievery in the origin of the Santa Claus story and delve into this church’s crypt to see the saint’s stolen relics.

Basilica of San Nicola
Bari Cathedral showing heritage architecture

Bari Cathedral

Peruse the museum and delve into the crypt beneath this cathedral to find a fascinating archeological site with Roman and medieval treasures.

Bari Cathedral
Bari showing a castle and heritage elements

Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle

Learn about the local history of Bari when you take a trip to Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle
Teatro Margherita

Teatro Margherita

Enjoy a performance at Teatro Margherita, a popular theatre in Bari. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Teatro Margherita
Piazza del Ferrarese

Piazza del Ferrarese

Relish the wonderful view of the colorful docked boats from this port-side plaza lined by palm trees and medieval structures.

Piazza del Ferrarese
Norman Castle featuring heritage architecture

Swabian Castle of Bari

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Swabian Castle of Bari during your trip to Bari. Take some time to visit the cathedral in this walkable area.

Swabian Castle of Bari

Activities

Bari by boat: admire the city from the sea with Aperitivo

Bari by boat: admire the city from the sea with Aperitivo

AU$80
per adult
Bari by boat: admire the city from the sea with Aperitivo
Bari: Guided Walking Tour

Bari: Guided Walking Tour

AU$48
per adult
Bari: Guided Walking Tour
❝We are a passionate group of licensed tour guides whose mission is to design urban itineraries around the city of Bari❞ Fabrizio - Guide

Bari Vecchia Group Tour in Italian

AU$32
per adult
Bari Vecchia Group Tour in Italian
Bari: City Bike Rental

Bari: City Bike Rental

AU$36
per adult
Bari: City Bike Rental
Bari Boat Tour for Small Groups

Bari Boat Tour for Small Groups

AU$80
per adult
Bari Boat Tour for Small Groups
Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour

Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour

AU$105
per adult
Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Old Town Bari Hotel Deals

Palazzo Calò

Palazzo Calò

4 out of 5
Strada Lamberti 8, Bari, BA
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bari. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (433 reviews)
Great location to discover Bari!
"The location is absolutely the best to be in Bari Vecchio. Close to everything that you want to see. Our room was in Palazzo Maurelli, a building right next to Palazzo Calò. Spacious, bright and antique but with all the modern comforts. Breakfast was good and service was great."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

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Palazzo Calò
Torre Tresca B&B

Torre Tresca B&B

Via Ruggero il Normanno 22, Bari, BA
Stay at this B&B in Bari. Enjoy free WiFi, minibars, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bari Harbor and Chiesa di San Marco dei Veneziani are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (80 reviews)
"Ideal location in vecchia Bari. Close to San Nicola and Castello Svevo. 20 minute walk to train station and very close to the sea. Tiny, quirky, but just what I needed. Wifi was inconsistent and couldn't get hot water. Could have called to ask but chose to manage without it. Overall, great little ..."

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

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Torre Tresca B&B
Torre Tresca 2

Torre Tresca 2

Str. Annunziata 4, Bari, BA
Stay at this guesthouse in Bari. Enjoy free WiFi, rainfall showerheads, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bari Harbor and Chiesa di Santa Scolastica ...
9/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2025

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Torre Tresca 2
Saint Michel Room by Wonderful Italy

Saint Michel Room by Wonderful Italy

Strada S. Benedetto 14, Bari, BA
Stay at this apartment in Bari. Enjoy free WiFi, rainfall showerheads, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Bari Harbor and Piazza del Ferrarese ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2025

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Saint Michel Room by Wonderful Italy
Il Trespolo degli Angeli

Il Trespolo degli Angeli

Via Piazzetta 62 Marinai, 15, Bari, BA
Stay at this B&B in Bari. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 beach bars. Popular attractions Bari Harbor and Basilica of San Nicola are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"The old and authentic area with narrow "streets" (walkways) and the neighborhood feeling was part of the charm of this area of Bari. It was just what we wanted. And, the 3-story small accommodation was "authentic" and delightful, with a spectacular rooftop breakfast area looking over the other similar ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

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Il Trespolo degli Angeli
Affittacamere San Nicola d'amare

Affittacamere San Nicola d'amare

Str. Vanese, N.5, Bari, BA
Stay at this B&B in Bari. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Bari Harbor and Chiesa di Santa Scolastica are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)
"Very characterful property in the old town. We had the ground floor economy room, which was fairly small but was quiet and cool with the shutters. Excellent value for money and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

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Affittacamere San Nicola d'amare
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Bari

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Bari City Centre

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

Discover Bari City Centre, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Bari City Centre include Bari Harbor and Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Quintino Sella Station.

Bari City Centre
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Murat

If you're spending some time in Murat, Corso Cavour and Piazza Aldo Moro are top sights worth seeing.

Murat
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Madonnella

When in Madonnella, you can plan a visit to Bari Harbor and Corso Cavour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Madonnella
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Municipio 2

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Historical sites, gardens and bars are just a few things travellers enjoy about Municipio 2. Check out Trullo Antichi Sapori or Criminal Court of Bari while you're exploring the area.

Municipio 2
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Municipio 3

Travellers like the beaches in Municipio 3, and Bari Harbor is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Municipio 3
Basilica of San Nicola which includes heritage architecture, interior views and religious elements

Municipio 1

5/5(1 area review)

Historical sites and waterfront views are highlights of Municipio 1. Make a stop by Bari Harbor or PalaFlorio while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Quintino Sella Station to get around town.

Municipio 1

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