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 even try its famous local bread!

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at the Piazza Duomo. Here, we'll begin a guided tour of Altamura that will allow us to explore this town 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, also known as Dinosaur Quarry, where footprints of over 200 species were found.

Next, we'll reach the historical centre. We will visit the house of musician Saverio Mercadante and the San Nicola dei Greci Church, located on the city’s main street. Additionally, the tour will cover the history of Altamura, including the remains of Ciccillo, who lived over 150000 years ago.

To conclude, we'll visit a typical bakery to taste authentic Altamura bread, renowned worldwide. Its unique flavour will enhance your experience.

After 2 hours, we'll return to the initial starting point to conclude the tour.