Altamura Guided Walking Tour
In the heart of the Murgia plateau, Altamura has been inhabited since the dawn of time, as proved by the remains of "Ciccillo", the famous man from Altamura who lived over 150,000 years ago. The city was later re-founded by the Emperor Frederick II of Swabia. He repopulated it by convincing the inhabitants of the nearby countryside to move within the enormous protohistoric walls and built the imposing Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta with its unique two bell towers. Following the example of the French Revolution, Altamura proclaimed the Republic by erecting the Tree of Liberty in the central square in 1799. Later, it was heavily plundered by the Bourbon troops of Cardinal Ruffo.
The town was named "Lioness of Apulia" for the courage shown against the Bourbon kingdom. The city offers many historical and cultural insights, starting from the famous Pontrelli quarry, that follows the traces of dozens of dinosaurs that 80 million years ago walked along the current Murgia plateau.
Experience the ancient history of the city, starting from the Palaeolithic. Discover the rooms of the National Archaeological Museum and get lost in the ancient alleys and cloisters of the medieval village on the way to the majestic Federician Cathedral. Along the way, you'll constantly smell the scent of Altamura’s bread, famous all over the world.
Main features
Additional features
Do this because
- Learn about Altamura's history from your local guide
- Savour famous local bread with an included tasting
- Visit the Matronei Diocesan Museum located inside the Cathedral
Important to know
Knowi advance:
- This is a guided walking tour; the overall minimum number of participants for the tour to run is 2
- It's recommended to wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes, preferably with anti-slip soles
- The tour will still be guaranteed in case of gentle rain
- If the tour is cancelled by the local provider because of bad weather conditions, you'll be offered a reschedule or a refund
Remember to bring:
- Bring some water, a hat and the SPF for the hot days and an umbrella or a raincoat for the cold ones
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Entrance fees
- Guided walking tour
- Food tasting
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
Altieri Viaggi
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