Discover the historic attractions of Taranto on a guided walking tour. Explore the ruins of the Doric Temple of Poseidon, visit the Aragonese castle, cross the iconic revolving bridge, and admire the Cathedral of San Cataldo.
Discover the historic attractions of Taranto on a guided walking tour. Explore the ruins of the Doric Temple of Poseidon, visit the Aragonese castle, cross the iconic revolving bridge, and admire the Cathedral of San Cataldo.
- Cattedrale Duomo di San Cataldo - The Cathedral of Saint Cataldo in Taranto is the city’s oldest cathedral. Established by the Byzantines in the 10th century, it features medieval elements alongside a lavish 18th-century Baroque façade.
- Castello Aragonese - The Aragonese Castle is a grand historic fortress. Originally constructed by the…
- Cattedrale Duomo di San Cataldo - The Cathedral of Saint Cataldo in Taranto is the city’s oldest cathedral. Established by the Byzantines in the 10th century, it features medieval elements alongside a lavish 18th-century Baroque façade.
- Castello Aragonese - The Aragonese Castle is a grand historic fortress. Originally constructed by the Byzantines in the 11th century and later expanded by the Aragonese, it overlooks the harbor and boasts impressive towers and bastions (external visit).
- Tempio di Poseidon - The Doric Temple of Poseidon is an ancient temple from Magna Graecia, dating back to the 6th century BC. It is renowned for its two remaining Doric columns that reflect its original magnificence.
- Ponte Girevole - The Swing Bridge is a notable movable bridge, approximately 90 meters in length, opened in 1887. It connects the Borgo Antico island to the Borgo Nuovo peninsula, spanning the navigable channel between the Mar Grande and the Mar Piccolo.

- Private walking tour of Taranto with licensed tour guide
- Visit the Cathedral of Saint Cataldo
- Cross the Swing Bridge that connects the two seas
- Discover the Aragonese Castle (external visit)
- Admire the Doric Temple of Poseidon with its Doric columns
- Private walking tour of Taranto with licensed tour guide
- Visit the Cathedral of Saint Cataldo
- Cross the Swing Bridge that connects the two seas
- Discover the Aragonese Castle (external visit)
- Admire the Doric Temple of Poseidon with its Doric columns
The guided tour begins at Piazza Castello square, a hub for significant monuments. Visitors will explore the ruins of the Doric Temple of Poseidon, which dates back to the 6th century B.C., featuring two Doric columns that testify to the ancient Magno-Greek temple. The tour proceeds to the Aragonese castle, where the Navy is housed; the first tower was…
The guided tour begins at Piazza Castello square, a hub for significant monuments. Visitors will explore the ruins of the Doric Temple of Poseidon, which dates back to the 6th century B.C., featuring two Doric columns that testify to the ancient Magno-Greek temple. The tour proceeds to the Aragonese castle, where the Navy is housed; the first tower was constructed by the Byzantines in the 11th century and has been expanded over the centuries to its current form.
Nearby, participants will visit and cross the revolving bridge, a symbol of Taranto, which links the island of Borgo Antico with the peninsula of Borgo Nuovo. Spanning approximately 90 meters, it was inaugurated in 1887 and overlooks a large navigable canal that connects the two seas: the Mar Grande and the Mar Piccolo.
The tour concludes with a visit to the Cathedral of San Cataldo, originally built by the Byzantines in the latter half of the 10th century, and later remodeled with a Baroque façade in the mid-1700s.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.