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Bari Shore Excursion - Caves of Castellana
 



This 2.5 Hour Private Shore Excursion Includes:
  • Pick up from Hotel or Port of Bari
  • Private Vehicle with English Speaking Licensed Guide
  • Included Interior Visits- Castellana Caves
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Tour Number:
IBARI-05


Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
2 People - $760 Per Person
3 People - $576 Per Person
4 People - $446 Per Person
5 People - $364 Per Person
6 People - $334 Per Person
7 People - $292 Per Person
8 People - $330 Per Person



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 

Bari Shore Excursion

We realize that some cruise ships are only in the port of Bari for a few hours so we offer this short but interesting Bari cruise tour to visit the natural Caves of Castellana.

After meeting your guide you immediately depart for the famous caves near the town of Castellana. In past centuries these large underground cavities were used as storage by the local farmers. In more modern times the caves were avoided by people as stories of monsters and ghosts who lived in the caves prevailed. Then in 1938 the scientist Franco Anelli explored the caves and discovered the astonishing depths and dramatic formations that were inside.

The underground complex of caves extends to a length of about 2 miles and to a depth of about 210 feet below the ground level. As you walk deeper and deeper into the system you will be in awe at the pure white formations made by the stalactites and stalagmites.

This is a very popular sight for Italians to visit during the vacation month of August, so popular in fact, that about fifty percent of all the cave's visitors are here in August.

After your visit you return to Bari.

Mobility: NO wheelchairs Guide:

If you cannot find what you are looking for, our Bari tours can also be customized to fit your needs. If you have a larger group, we can offer you a private Bari tour using a mid-size bus or full size coach. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a customized quote.
Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • Drive to Castellana - 45 minutes
  • Cave Tour - 1 Hour
  • Return to Bari - 45 Minutes

Average Rating: Average Rating: 5 of 5 5 of 5 Total Reviews: 6 Write a review »

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5 of 5 Review Location- Bari May 20, 2026
Reviewer: Mativel from Birmingham, Alabama  
Three days of tours in Puglia with wonderful guides, Floriana and two days with Paolo. We visited beautiful towns like Alberobello, Ostuni, Matera, Martina Franca, Altamura, Monopoli, Locorotondo. Our guides were not only very knowledgeable but also very warm and friendly. The weather was unusually rainy and cold for this time of the year but our guides made sure we didn miss anything.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Bari November 1, 2025
Reviewer: Carolyn M from Lake Mary FL  
Thank you so much. We enjoyed the guides you provided for us. We have ALREADY mentioned your company to others. I hope we were gracious enough for your people. We were a bit unsure what to tip and hope the guides were satisfied with what we did give. I really appreciate your attention to detail with our tours and we were extremely happy. Thank you.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Bari October 4, 2025
Reviewer: Eugenia C from Vestavia, AL  
I just want to tell you that the 3 tours in Puglia were great.  The service was wonderful.  The two guides that we had were very nice, explained everything very well and were always eager to please us.  That region is beautiful and my friends and I were very happy with the experience.  I know it rained and was very cold but we cannot control the weather. Also, the vehicles were very good and the drivers also.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Bari September 13, 2025
Reviewer: Mary D from New York, NY  
I want to give you special thanks for everything. The tours were wonderful. They were always there on time, very friendly and caring. I will definitely keep you in mind for my future trips and I will recommend you to people who are already asking me, how we did it.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Bari August 18, 2025
Reviewer: Martha H from Port Charlotte , FL  
The tour guide we had , Pat, was wonderful and we enjoyed the tour very much! Soon I will be reaching out to you regarding our 2026 trip. Thanks, for reaching outto us.

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