If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Taranto, you've come to the right place!
With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Taranto!
But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!
What's included
Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
Audio-guide in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, De, Fr)
Headphones not included. You'll use your smarpthone and eventually your headphone!
What to expect
Museo Nazionale Archeologico
Pass by
The National Archaeological Museum of Taranto is one of the most prestigious in Italy. Founded in 1887, it was created following the urbanization of the area east of the Taranto Navigable Canal, which led to the construction of the Borgo Umbertino.
Monumento al Marinaio d'Italia
20m
Inaugurated in 1974 and created by the artist Vittorio Di Cobertaldo, the Monument to the Sailor of Taranto is one of the most emblematic points of the City of the Two Seas. Let's discover the story of this monument!
Castello Aragonese
30m
The Aragonese Castle of Taranto, also known as Castel Sant’Angelo, is a fortification located at the end of the island that houses the ancient village of the city. The structure, with its quadrangular plan and the large central courtyard, overlooks the sea.
10m
The columns you see behind the fence in Piazza Castello, in the Old City, are the only remaining trace of the Doric temple of Poseidon. Let's discover their story!
Pass by
Built between 1864 and 1869, the current Palazzo di Città, seat of the Municipality of Taranto, represents a significant example of Umbertine eclecticism, a style found in many institutional buildings of the Borgo.
Museo Ipogeo Spartano di Taranto
30m
The Spartan Museum of Taranto, housed in the Bellacicco Hypogeum (previously the Hypogeum of Palazzo de Beaumont Bonelli), documents the entire history of Taranto, from the Spartan era (8th century BC) to the 17th century, the date of construction of the noble palace above.
Cattedrale Duomo di San Cataldo
30m
The church of San Cataldo, also commonly known as the Cathedral of Taranto, is located in the historic center of the city.
Formerly dedicated to Mary Magdalene and later to San Cataldo, the Holy Bishop and patron saint of the city, Taranto Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in Puglia.
25m
The Church of San Domenico, also known as San Pietro Imperiale, is one of the architectural wonders of the historic center of Taranto, located in the historic Old Town. Built in a Romanesque-Gothic style, the church was completed in 1360.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We are going to start from this place! It's up to you if you want to visit or not the museum (ticket not included). However, you can access to the guide even before getting to the starting point!
End point
We'll finish our exploration out from this church!
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
