One Perfect Day in Bari: The Gateway to Puglia, Bari, Italy

Bari Vecchia, Bari’s historic centre, sits on the beautiful Adriatic coast in southern Italy. It’s a lovely old town with its labyrinth of narrow, winding streets, impressive churches, and incredibly delicious street food.

Whether you’re planning a short city break, using the city as a base to explore the other enchanting towns of Puglia, or embarking on a two-week, car-free adventure like I was, Bari promises an unforgettable experience.

The city is a common entry point to the Italian region of Puglia (Apulia) with train, flight, and ferry connections to the rest of the country and beyond. 

I spent two nights in Bari, which gave me one full day to explore. I wish I had allowed myself more time. 

As I arrived late in the afternoon in Bari, I decided to do this street food walking tour. It was such a great way to learn a little about the city’s history and discover some of Bari’s amazing food. I have never eaten so much food on a food tour. It was fabulous. I highly recommend it, but I can’t believe I woke up starving the next morning.  ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).