The 10 Best Bari Tuk Tuk Tours

1.Old Town Guided Eco-Friendly Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 355 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $81 per person Our pick

Ride through Bari Vecchia in a modern bike-rickshaw with a multilingual guide such as Simone, Giada, or Vincenzo. You’ll see the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Saint Sabinus Cathedral, Swabian Castle, pasta-making lanes, and the seafront, with a local tasting along the way. The 90-minute small-group tour carries up to three adults or two adults and one child per rickshaw.

“Fantastic tour with Simona. We had to try the Rickshaw and it didn't disappoint. Simona made exploring Bari so interesting and difused our fear of the old town labrynths. We later repeated many visited areas at our own pace. She was funny, very informed and very accommodating with our questions. We would book her again and highly recommend the tour.”

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2.Bari Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62 per person Top rated

Ride through Bari with a multilingual local guide such as Giancarlo, Anna, Simone, or Federica. Visit Saint Nicholas Basilica, Bari Cathedral, the castle, waterfront squares, and the orecchiette lanes, then finish with homemade gelato or focaccia. The 90-minute route suits anyone who wants an easy city overview with little walking.

“Iris was very knowledgeable of both the old and new town. The ride was perfect to see the layout of the city.”

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3.Rickshaw Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 129 reviews · from $96 per person

Explore Bari’s old town by eco-friendly rickshaw with a multilingual guide, stopping for focaccia barese, octopus bread, fried street food, and handmade gelato. You’ll see the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Bari Cathedral, Swabian Castle, and the seafront. Guides may include Federico, Rosa, Carmela, or Anna. Small groups are limited to nine.

“We had an excellant guide, forgot his name - studying languages at Bari University”

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4.Bari Street Food Tour by Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90 per person

Spend two hours exploring Bari with an English-speaking local guide, riding an eco-friendly rickshaw through the old town and stopping for street food, focaccia, handmade pasta, local delicacies, and traditional Italian ice cream. Guides may include Giancarlo, Aldo, Anna, Cecilia, or Simona, but assignments vary.

“Had a great time. Met new people. Would definitely recommend. Vincenzo, Federica, and the whole staff were wonderful. The eats were delightful as well.”

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5.Polignano a Mare: Vintage Private Tour in TukTuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $42 per person Best value

Ride a private tuk-tuk around Polignano a Mare with guides such as Piero, Dionisio, Domenico, or Joseph. In about an hour, you’ll see San Vito Abbey, Cala Sala, Grotta Azzurra, Domenico Modugno’s statue, the old town, and Arco Marchesale, with local stories along the way.

“Add this tour to your vacation plan. It was simple to arrange and a lot of fun as first timers to this area and riding in a TukTuk. Piero was a great representative of this beautiful place, he was knowledgeable and took great care of us. You will get to see and learn more about this gorgeous place called Polignano a Mare. You will want to come back!”

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6.Bari Pasta Experience by Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $61 per person

Spend about two hours touring Bari by rickshaw with a local guide such as Aldo, Anna, Federico, or Emanuele. Visit the Basilica of St. Nicholas, castle, cathedral, and old-town squares, then learn to make orecchiette with a local woman and enjoy pasta, lunch, and gelato. The private tour suits families and small groups.

“We had the best time on this tour with Anna. We went all over the old town of Bari and she was very informative and fun! The pasta making in a locals home was absolutely amazing. It was great getting to see first hand how they make pasta. My teenagers loved it and it tasted delicious! The end was great with gelato. Anna was a great guide!”

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7.Bari Rickshaw Tour with Museum Visits

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90 per person

Ride through Bari’s narrow Old Town streets with a multilingual guide, stopping at Saint Nicholas Basilica, its crypt, Palazzo Simi, San Sabino Cathedral, the Civic Museum, and the Norman-Swabian Castle. Two museum entries are included when available, along with homemade ice cream. Guides may include Chiara, Carmela, Vlad, or Francesco.

“Francesco, highly educated tour guide, the BEST, gave us a comprehensive tour of old Bari. Very passionate about his city, I don't blame him it is beautiful and filled with beautiful friendly people, I could go on and on, but I will stop by just saying you will not be sorry taking this tour. He even brought us to meet his boss Pacco at the office, had a great chat took pictures etc. Francesco is a very passionate young man , took us to listen to an older gentleman who sings and plays tamberine, I have been around so I know he was giving the oldman a break with a…”

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8.Polignano Coast with Private Tuk Tuk Tour and View of the Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $78 per tuk tuk · seats 2

Ride through Polignano a Mare in a private tuk-tuk for up to two people. Achille or one of his brothers shows you local viewpoints, a fishermen’s cove, a secretive islet, sea caves, and the old village above the water. Pickup and drop-off are offered, with several start times available.

“Achilles exudes a love for life and pure joy that is contagious! You can feel his passion for his city. A tour with him, or one of his brothers, gives you a perspective beyond the tourist areas and an understanding of the connection the people of the region have with the ocean. You get to see the local side of Politagno a Mare. We are thrilled we took this tour.”

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9.Bari Tuk Tuk tour along the coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $54 per person

Ride a private tuk tuk along Bari’s Adriatic waterfront with a licensed driver, multilingual audio guide, map, and water. You’ll pass Pane e Pomodoro Beach, Teatro Margherita, Teatro Petruzzelli, the Murat district, Fiera del Levante, and San Cataldo Lighthouse. Guides such as Giancarlo, Christian, and Simone have led recent tours.

“Giancarlo is very good tour guide with sense of humour. He explained us the story of various areas of Bari and the places that residents of Bari relax and cheal. Grazie Giancarlo! Arrivederci!”

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10.Bari Rickshaw Tour with Pasta Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $96 per person

Explore Bari’s old town by modern rickshaw with a live guide, passing the Basilica of St. Nicholas, main squares, Swabian Castle, and Cathedral of St. Sabino. Then join Nonna Maria in her home to shape orecchiette, taste it with fresh tomato sauce, and sip Primitivo wine. Guides speak five languages, and groups are limited to nine.

“Our guide Charlotte was perfect. Water was offered to participants because it was very hot. We were mostly in the shade during the tour. We made and tasted pasta at a resident's house in the historic center. Brilliant.”

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