Bari

Basilica di San Nicola & Crypta: Guided Tour

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Tour a 12th-century pilgrimage site – yule never guess who's buried here!

Live guide

English, French, + 1 languages

Duration

1 hours and 15 minutes

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Entrance to the Basilica di San Nicola and its crypt
One-hour guided tour in your chosen language (English, Italian or French)

The Basilica di San Nicola is the most popular landmark in Bari, Puglia. This atmospheric Romanesque basilica dominates the Piazza San Nicola, with its square features and pearly white walls.

On this guided tour, you'll explore the 12th-century basilica and its crypt with a learned host, who'll detail the history and architectural secrets of the site. You can also see the final resting place of jolly old St. Nick, whose remains are housed in a special altar surrounded by ornate columns.

Old stone buildings with various antennas and a church tower in the background. A few people are seen near the entrance.
A statue holding a staff stands before a large, historic stone building under a cloudy sky.
A large, ornate altar inside a cathedral with tall arched ceilings, stone walls, and flower arrangements at the base.
Ceiling of a historic building with intricate gold decorations and religious paintings, surrounded by arched stone walls.
Hanging ornate lamps above icons of saints on a shelf, with an old paper bag on the left and a framed saint image on the right.
Aerial view of a coastal city with densely packed buildings, a prominent church, a waterfront, and a cloudy sky.
Old stone buildings with various antennas and a church tower in the background. A few people are seen near the entrance.
A statue holding a staff stands before a large, historic stone building under a cloudy sky.
A large, ornate altar inside a cathedral with tall arched ceilings, stone walls, and flower arrangements at the base.
Ceiling of a historic building with intricate gold decorations and religious paintings, surrounded by arched stone walls.
Hanging ornate lamps above icons of saints on a shelf, with an old paper bag on the left and a framed saint image on the right.
Aerial view of a coastal city with densely packed buildings, a prominent church, a waterfront, and a cloudy sky.

Where it is

Basilica di San Nicola, Largo Abate Elia, 13

Activity provider: Baritours

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