Old Town Bari

Bari

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

Popular places to visit

Basilica of San Nicola featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and a church or cathedral

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 featuring 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 featuring heritage elements and chateau or palace

Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle

Learn about the local history of Bari with a stop at Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle
Teatro Margherita

Teatro Margherita

Get tickets for a show at Teatro Margherita, a storied theater in Bari. While you're here, you can savor 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 showing 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

Things to do

Bari Walking Street Food Tour

Bari: Walking Street Food Tour

P3,486
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Bari: Walking Street Food Tour
Bari: Must-see Attractions Private Walking Tour

Bari Must-see Attractions Walking Tour

P1,648
per adult
Bari Must-see Attractions Walking Tour
Visit Alberobello & Matera in 1 day! - Private tour from Bari

Visit Alberobello & Matera: Private or semi-private tour from Bari

P10,459
per adult
Visit Alberobello & Matera: Private or semi-private tour from Bari
Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour

Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour

P3,803
per adult
Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour
Tour of Bari

Bari Vecchia Walking Tour: A Journey Through History, Faith, and Flavor

P2,218
per adult
Bari Vecchia Walking Tour: A Journey Through History, Faith, and Flavor
Bari: St. Nicholas Basilica and Crypt Guided Tour

Bari: St. Nicholas Basilica and Crypt Guided Tour

P1,902
per adult
Bari: St. Nicholas Basilica and Crypt Guided Tour
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Top hotels in Old Town Bari

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! (410 reviews)
"The location and staff were such a find for us"

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2025

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Palazzo Calò
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 Jun 1, 2025

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Torre Tresca 2
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! (32 reviews)
A little gem not to be missed!
"We really enjoyed our stay. It's in a fantastic location in the old town and Francesco was such a good host and looked after us extremely well. The room was a little bit basic but we had everything we needed. The were quite a few stairs up to the room, which didn't bother us but might need to be ..."

Reviewed on May 10, 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! (38 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 May 29, 2025

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Affittacamere San Nicola d'amare
Old Town Vibe
Old Town Vibe
Largo Albicocca 10, Bari, BA
Stay at this guesthouse in Bari. Enjoy free WiFi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bari Harbor and Historic Civic Museum are located nearby.
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Old Town Vibe
Bari LandLord 71
Bari LandLord 71
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 71, Bari, BA
Stay at this guesthouse in Bari. Enjoy free WiFi, rainfall showerheads, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bari Harbor and Historic Civic Museum are located ...
6.8/10 (12 reviews)
"Comfortable garrett like space On the fifth floor though so will never bring 17kg of luggage with me again"

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024

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Bari LandLord 71
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Bari

Bari Harbor featuring a bay or harbor

Bari City Centre

Discover Bari City Centre, memorable for its historic 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
Swabian Castle, Bari, Apulia, Italy. The campanile of the Cathedral can be seen on the right.
Photo by Tango7174 (CC BY-SA)

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

While Madonnella isn't home to many top sights, Bari Harbor and Corso Cavour are some notable places to visit nearby.

Madonnella
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Municipio 2

Historic sites, gardens, and bars are some highlights of Municipio 2. Make a stop by Trullo Antichi Sapori or Criminal Court of Bari while you're exploring.

Municipio 2
Bari -Porto- 2017
Photo by Ra Boe / Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Municipio 3

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

Municipio 3
Basilica of San Nicola showing religious aspects, a church or cathedral and interior views

Municipio 1

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

Municipio 1

Old Town Bari