Guided Tour of Altamura

Discover a gem in the heart of the Altopiano delle Murge with this guided tour of Altamura. We'll walk around its historical centre and try its famous local bread.

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at the Piazza Duomo. Here, we'll begin the guided tour of Altamura to explore this town in depth in the Murge plateau.

Firstly, we'll observe the facade of Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, built in the Romanesque-Gothic style, and its two bell towers. We'll then walk towards Pontrelli Quarry, known as Dinosaur Quarry, where footprints of over 200 species were found.

We'll continue our journey into the past by reaching the historical centre. Together, we'll visit the house of musician Saverio Mercadante and the San Nicola dei Greci Church. Additionally, we'll discuss the history of Altamura, inhabited since ancient times, including the remains of Ciccillo, who lived over 150,000 years ago.

To end this tour, we'll visit a typical bakery to taste some authentic Altamura bread, renowned worldwide. Its distinctive flavour will be a delight for your taste buds!

Finally, after 2 hours, we'll conclude at the initial starting point.