On Sunday 28 September 2025, our hosts and the ‘Velo Service” travel agency are offering for free to all the participants of the European Jazz Conference two fascinating options for experiencing a taste of Bari and its surroundings. The two cultural tours are by reservation only and will be booked until they reach their maximum capacity.
Option #1: Walking tour of the old town and Bari city centre
Explore the historic heart of Bari with a guided walking tour through its charming streets and landmarks.
The tour explores Bari’s historic old town, visiting key landmarks such as the Basilica of Saint Nicholas with its Crypt, the Cathedral of Saint Sabinus, and the exterior of the Swabian Castle. Walking through charming narrow streets, visitors experience authentic local life- handmade pasta, children playing, and the aroma of home-cooked meals. The tour ends in the vibrant squares near the French district, famous for its opera houses, elegant shops, waterfront, and lively fish market, capped off with a tasting of a local delicacy.
• 10:30 – Meeting point at Largo Eroi del Mare, Bari
• 10:30 – 12:30 – Guided walking tour of Bari city center
Date: 28/09/2025
Language: English
Duration: 2 hours
Max. participants: 75
Meeting point: Largo Eroi del Mare, Bari
Option #2: Walking tour of Alberobello - transfer from/to Bari by coach
Discover the magic of Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique “trulli” houses.
The tour begins with a stroll through the iconic trulli houses of Alberobello, including a visit to the interior of the renowned Sant’Antonio Church. It continues to the historic Rione Monti district, where you will have free time to explore charming artisan shops, souvenir boutiques, and trulli restaurants. The tour concludes at the Santa Lucia Belvedere, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the town and its distinctive trulli rooftops - an ideal spot for unforgettable photos.
• 10:00 – Departure from Bari (Largo Eroi del Mare) by private coach
• 11:15 – 13:00 – Guided walking tour of Alberobello
• 13:00 – 15:00 – Free time for lunch and personal exploration
• 15:30 – Departure from Alberobello
• 17:00 – Arrival in Bari
Date: 28/09/2025
Language: English
Duration: 7 hours
Max. participants: 50
Meeting point: Largo Eroi del Mare, Bari
