Private Tour of Taranto aboard an Ape Calessino
by Taranto in Calessino
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Taranto is a port city in southern Italy known for its historic sites and coastal views. This private tour covers the main attractions of the old town and Umbertino neighborhood in about 50 minutes aboard an Ape Calessino, a small three-wheeled vehicle. The tour includes private transport with a driver-guide who provides audio commentary throughout. The route passes by the Castello Aragonese, where visitors learn about the castle’s history and have the chance to see its exterior since a full visit would take about an hour. Along the promenade, the guide describes the Monumento al Marinaio d'Italia without stopping. Near the Rotonda del Lungomare, there is a short stop to discuss the Government Palace and Central Post Office, notable examples of fascist-era architecture. In Piazza Ebalia, the guide explains the Fountain of the Compass Rose and the Bank of Italy building. The tour continues past the National Archaeological Museum of Taranto (MarTa), with commentary on its features. Crossing the swing bridge (Ponte Girevole), the guide talks about the canal and its late 19th-century modifications. At the Vasto descent, the group stops briefly to admire the Mar Piccolo bay, including views of the military Arsenal, Punta Penna Pizzone bridge, and mussel farming areas. After passing through the marina streets, the tour pauses in Piazza Fontana to describe an 18th-century clock tower and a restored fountain. The route climbs the San Domenico slope to visit the 14th-century San Domenico Maggiore Church, linked to the local Easter procession. A short walk along Via Duomo leads to the Cathedral of San Cataldo, the oldest cathedral in Puglia, dedicated to the city’s patron saint of Irish origin. The tour ends at the Temple of Poseidon, a 6th-century BC Doric temple and the only remaining site from the Magna Graecia period, located in Piazza Municipio where the tour began.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Castello Aragonese
The guide provides a description of the castle and its history. Visitors will admire the castle from the outside since fully visiting it takes about an hour.
Monumento al Marinaio d'Italia
The tour passes along the promenade where the guide describes the monument without stopping.
Palazzo del Governo
Near Rotonda del Lungomare, the tour stops briefly to talk about fascist-period buildings including the Government Palace and Central Post Office.
3 min
Piazza Ebalia
A short stop to describe the Fountain of the Compass Rose and the Bank of Italy building.
3 min
Museo Nazionale Archeologico
The tour passes by the National Archaeological Museum of Taranto (MarTa) with commentary on its distinctive features.
Ponte Girevole
Crossing the swing bridge, the guide explains the navigable canal and the modifications made at the end of the 1800s.
Mar Piccolo Viewpoint
At the end of the Vasto descent, the tour stops for about five minutes to observe the Mar Piccolo bay, noting the military Arsenal, Punta Penna Pizzone bridge, freshwater springs called 'Citri', and areas used for fishing and mussel farming.
5 min
Piazza Fontana
After crossing the marina streets, the tour pauses here for about three minutes to describe an 18th-century clock tower and a fountain restored in the 1980s by Carrino.
3 min
San Domenico Maggiore Church
The group ascends the San Domenico slope to visit this 14th-century church, connected to the local Easter procession known as the 'sacred mysteries'. The stop lasts about seven minutes.
7 min
Cattedrale Duomo di San Cataldo
The tour walks along Via Duomo to visit this cathedral, the oldest in Puglia, dedicated to San Cataldo, the city’s patron saint and bishop. This stop lasts about ten minutes.
10 min
Tempio di Poseidon
The tour finishes at this 6th-century BC Doric temple in Piazza Municipio. It is the only remaining structure from the Magna Graecia era in Taranto and marks the tour’s starting point.
5 min
Meeting point
Between the Aragonese Castle and the swing bridge
End point
Between the Aragonese Castle and the swing bridge
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Private Tour of Taranto aboard an Ape Calessino
by Taranto in Calessino
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€50Overview
Taranto is a port city in southern Italy known for its historic sites and coastal views. This private tour covers the main attractions of the old town and Umbertino neighborhood in about 50 minutes aboard an Ape Calessino, a small three-wheeled vehicle. The tour includes private transport with a driver-guide who provides audio commentary throughout. The route passes by the Castello Aragonese, where visitors learn about the castle’s history and have the chance to see its exterior since a full visit would take about an hour. Along the promenade, the guide describes the Monumento al Marinaio d'Italia without stopping. Near the Rotonda del Lungomare, there is a short stop to discuss the Government Palace and Central Post Office, notable examples of fascist-era architecture. In Piazza Ebalia, the guide explains the Fountain of the Compass Rose and the Bank of Italy building. The tour continues past the National Archaeological Museum of Taranto (MarTa), with commentary on its features. Crossing the swing bridge (Ponte Girevole), the guide talks about the canal and its late 19th-century modifications. At the Vasto descent, the group stops briefly to admire the Mar Piccolo bay, including views of the military Arsenal, Punta Penna Pizzone bridge, and mussel farming areas. After passing through the marina streets, the tour pauses in Piazza Fontana to describe an 18th-century clock tower and a restored fountain. The route climbs the San Domenico slope to visit the 14th-century San Domenico Maggiore Church, linked to the local Easter procession. A short walk along Via Duomo leads to the Cathedral of San Cataldo, the oldest cathedral in Puglia, dedicated to the city’s patron saint of Irish origin. The tour ends at the Temple of Poseidon, a 6th-century BC Doric temple and the only remaining site from the Magna Graecia period, located in Piazza Municipio where the tour began.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Castello Aragonese
The guide provides a description of the castle and its history. Visitors will admire the castle from the outside since fully visiting it takes about an hour.
Monumento al Marinaio d'Italia
The tour passes along the promenade where the guide describes the monument without stopping.
Palazzo del Governo
Near Rotonda del Lungomare, the tour stops briefly to talk about fascist-period buildings including the Government Palace and Central Post Office.
3 min
Piazza Ebalia
A short stop to describe the Fountain of the Compass Rose and the Bank of Italy building.
3 min
Museo Nazionale Archeologico
The tour passes by the National Archaeological Museum of Taranto (MarTa) with commentary on its distinctive features.
Ponte Girevole
Crossing the swing bridge, the guide explains the navigable canal and the modifications made at the end of the 1800s.
Mar Piccolo Viewpoint
At the end of the Vasto descent, the tour stops for about five minutes to observe the Mar Piccolo bay, noting the military Arsenal, Punta Penna Pizzone bridge, freshwater springs called 'Citri', and areas used for fishing and mussel farming.
5 min
Piazza Fontana
After crossing the marina streets, the tour pauses here for about three minutes to describe an 18th-century clock tower and a fountain restored in the 1980s by Carrino.
3 min
San Domenico Maggiore Church
The group ascends the San Domenico slope to visit this 14th-century church, connected to the local Easter procession known as the 'sacred mysteries'. The stop lasts about seven minutes.
7 min
Cattedrale Duomo di San Cataldo
The tour walks along Via Duomo to visit this cathedral, the oldest in Puglia, dedicated to San Cataldo, the city’s patron saint and bishop. This stop lasts about ten minutes.
10 min
Tempio di Poseidon
The tour finishes at this 6th-century BC Doric temple in Piazza Municipio. It is the only remaining structure from the Magna Graecia era in Taranto and marks the tour’s starting point.
5 min
Meeting point
Between the Aragonese Castle and the swing bridge
End point
Between the Aragonese Castle and the swing bridge
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.