Let yourself be guided by an expert local guide through the charming alleys and squares of the historic center of Monopoli. Discover stories and secrets hidden in churches, noble palaces and monuments of this ancient village which still retains its authentic charm. Starting from Piazza Garibaldi we will go up the ancient Via dei Mercanti to stop in some churches with unmistakable Baroque decorations. Among all, the cathedral dedicated to the Madonna della Madia, the Byzantine icon that came from the sea, which you will see reproduced in numerous votive aedicules among arches and alleys. And again the churches of San Francesco d'Assisi adjacent to the town hall, San Domenico with its fascinat...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
The tour ends with a tasting of typical Apulian products: sensorial analysis of different extra virgin olive oils, pates, pickles, jams, excellent wine and more
any entrance tickets to monuments and exhibitions
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
An expert local guide will be waiting for you in Piazza Garibaldi, in the historic center of Monopoli, near the fountain that you will find in the centre.
Return
Apulia - The window on the sea
The tour ends with a tasting of typical Apulian products
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Half-Day Guided Tour of Monopoli for Small Groups
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Let yourself be guided by an expert local guide through the charming alleys and squares of the historic center of Monopoli. Discover stories and secrets hidden in churches, noble palaces and monuments of this ancient village which still retains its authentic charm. Starting from Piazza Garibaldi we will go up the ancient Via dei Mercanti to stop in some churches with unmistakable Baroque decorations. Among all, the cathedral dedicated to the Madonna della Madia, the Byzantine icon that came from the sea, which you will see reproduced in numerous votive aedicules among arches and alleys. And again the churches of San Francesco d'Assisi adjacent to the town hall, San Domenico with its fascinat...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
The tour ends with a tasting of typical Apulian products: sensorial analysis of different extra virgin olive oils, pates, pickles, jams, excellent wine and more
any entrance tickets to monuments and exhibitions
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
An expert local guide will be waiting for you in Piazza Garibaldi, in the historic center of Monopoli, near the fountain that you will find in the centre.
Return
Apulia - The window on the sea
The tour ends with a tasting of typical Apulian products
Itinerary
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Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia
The baroque cathedral of the Madonna della Madia, built on the remains of the Romanesque building, will amaze you with its polychrome marble and the unique charm of the Byzantine icon that arrived on a raft on the night of 16 December 1117
10 minutes
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Castello di Carlo V
The sixteenth-century manor built by Emperor Charles V is today an important cultural container, home to exhibitions, conferences and weddings. It will only be visited externally to discover its origin and transformation over the centuries.
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Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi
One of the places of worship still in use in the historic center of Monopoli is the baroque church of San Francesco d'Assisi with the adjacent convent, now home to the town hall
