Monopoli City Walk Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The tour begins in Piazza Garibaldi and includes the visit of famous monuments such as the Basilica of the Madonna della Madia, a rupestrian settlement and the castle of Charles V, perched over the sea.
The tour goes on walking along whitewashed medieval alleys, admiring divine baroque decorations and picturesque inlets by the sea. While taking memorable pictures, taste delicious local products.
The tour ends with a stroll along the ancient walls and the breathtaking tiny harbor which has made the town famous all over the world.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Centro Storico di Monopoli
Walking through the archway, which leads off the Banchina Solfatara into Piazza Garibaldi, starts a journey that ventures into the Old town. Something which immediately catches the eye is Palazzo Rendella. Following Via Amalfitana, you pass the Church of St Maria degli Amalfitani, the only religious building in the urban fabric which bears traces of important Romanesque sculpture and architecture. Crossing Vico Gesuti which flanks its namesake building, you come to via Garibaldi the former via dei Mecanti, which terminates in Largo Plebiscito, in front of the church of St. Fracis of Assisi and the former convent annex which is now the seat of the Town Hall. Largo Plebiscito merges with Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, commonly known as "il Borgo" by the local Monopolitans.
Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia
Via Cattedrale leads to the charming Baroque setting in which the Cathedral dedicated to Madonna della Madia, the Saint protector of Monopoli stands out. The icon of Madonna della Madia landed to the seaport miraculously at the sunrise of December the 16th in 117. The poignant event of landing is commemorated every year in the same day with a huge community involvement. The Feast Day is commemorated with solemn celebrations on August the 15th with illuminations and fireworks. The original building built up in 1107 above a previous Romanesque church was completed ten years later with wooden timbers - still preserved- of the raft that carried on the precious icon of the town.
What‘s Included
Tour Guide
Entrance fees
Options
Private Monopoli Guided Tour
Monopoli Guided Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Monopoli City Walk Tour
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
All great
M2232IXmariajoser,,May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very well organized tour of Bari, with water for the road and appetizer midway. Alessio a wonderful guide
Bari with Chiara
cl udiap583,,May 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chiara is a super guide! She knows a lot about Bary and gave us precious information. We walked through the old city with her and discovered the history of the city. It was very nice!
Interesting and fun
Angelica D,,Dec 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great city tour! Barbara is nice, professional and competent .. told us historical anecdotes .. and recent. A taste of Apulian focaccia! two hours .. fly .. everything at the top !!
Essential visit
ivanc951,,Sep 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful town in the Plugia region, full of corners that will surprise you. Don't forget to walk through its streets, they are full of beautiful places. During this time, don't forget sunscreen or a thin jacket, the weather is very changeable. Visit the church, it's free.
Fine but not much to do
Ed V,,Jul 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We did tours like this all over Puglia, and this was the one we probably could have skipped. Just go enjoy a walk around the old part of town.
Great ✨
Mathea A,,Sep 24, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgable and interesting tour guide 😊 everyone was friendly and I got to see all of Monopoli, they went above and beyond!
Cute but ....
V7296IGmariod,,Aug 15, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00City on the sea a bit chaotic for parking the beautiful old town but perhaps offers little to the tourist to improve definitely.
Recommended
christinewY9060IY,,Jul 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Valeria our guide was very knowledgeable and also very kind!!! We felt her hospitality as we discovered the rich history of the town. Super smile and great connection. 😃🙌🏻 We had a great time!
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