An afternoon of discovery, featuring ancient stones, sacred art, and age-old stories.
Join a guided tour In the heart of Conversano's historic centre: a fascinating journey through the city's iconic sites, designed to reveal its cultural, artistic, and architectural richness.

Visit Programme

Discover the history and charm of Conversano accompanied by an expert guide.

The tour will begin with a brief account of Conversano's past, to allow for a better understanding of the context within which the monuments we'll visit are set.

Romanesque Cathedral
The first stop on the journey is the splendid cathedral, built between the 11th and 13th centuries: a masterpiece of sacred art that houses Baroque altars, ancient frescoes, and centuries of religious history.

Stroll through the medieval village
A walking tour through cobbled alleyways, picturesque squares, noble palaces, and hidden corners, enriched with anecdotes and curiosities about daily life in times gone by.

Monastery of Saint Benedict
A place full of spirituality and mystery, famous for the presence of mitred abbesses. We will visit the Romanesque cloister, the church, and the crypt with its medieval frescoes.

Aragonese Castle
The final stop, the symbol of the city's secular power: the residence of the Acquaviva d’Aragona family, the castle tells stories of feudalism and architectural transformations.

Conclusion and greetings
The tour will conclude with a Q&A session with the guide in the Monastery cloister or near the Info Point, with the opportunity to receive information materials about the city.

 

Where

📍 Meeting placeTourist Information Point – Historic Centre of Conversano

Useful tips for visitors

Comfortable clothing
The tour takes place entirely on foot along the streets of the historic centre, which are partly cobbled: we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the season.

In case of bad weather
The tour will still take place in light rain. In the event of particularly adverse weather conditions, any changes will be communicated via email or telephone.

Also suitable for children
The route is also suitable for families with children, but in some sections it may not be perfectly suitable for pushchairs or prams due to the presence of steps or uneven paving.

Why you can't miss

Discover the history and charm of Conversano accompanied by an expert guide. Each stop has been carefully selected to offer you a complete and authentic vision of the city: from the majesty of the Cathedral to the mystery of the Monastery of San Benedetto, up to the evocative power of the Aragonese Castle.

You will hear fascinating stories, curious anecdotes and details that escape a casual glance. Every stone will have something to tell you; after all, this is not a simple stroll, but a true journey back in time through art, history and age-old traditions.

Whether you come alone, as a couple, with friends or as a family, this visit will captivate you and leave you with something special.

An unmissable opportunity to discover Conversano as you've never seen it before. We're waiting for you!

ℹ️ Information and Bookings

📞 +39 080 4956517 – also on Whatsapp
iat@comune.conversano.ba.it
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🎟️ Limited places – Booking essential