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.

However, my top recommendation for things to do in Bari is to simply lose yourself in the streets of Bari Vecchia, the charming old town on a peninsula extending into the sea. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).