People of Bari unusual guided tour with pasta making at Grandma house

I cannot express how much George made our time in Bari so perfect. He is personable, easy to understand and so much fun to tour with. His understanding of the local community and all the tasting opportunities was exactly what we were hoping to experience. His interaction with locals and our inclusion made the tour even more fun. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bari.

We had the best afternoon with Giorgio! His love of the culture, history and people of Bari was something very special! We walked the streets of the old town and felt like we were going back in time. Giorgio was very informative and so happy to share his city with us. We made orecchiette pasta with a local momma which was priceless! Giorgio shared local delicacies with us as well. He even walked us to the train at the end of our tour! Grazie Giorgio for a great day in Bari!

This tour of Bari was so fun, and was the highlight of our whole trip. Our guide, Giorgio was extremely knowledgeable and funny. He took us to some great spots to try local foods and we had a great time making pasta with his family. We would highly recommend any tour with him you are considering.

Giorgio was a great guide who gave us a very good overview of Bari and especially the old section. Highly recommend as a way to learn more about the history and culture of Bari.

Amazing experience! Our guide was awesome and complete immersion into the culture of Bari and the Puglia region. Highly recommend this tour to experience the people, sights, and food. Fun and light hearted, this isn’t your typical tour. We felt like old friends and met all the locals. Such a wonderful time!

Giorgio, un grande bravissimo! We spent a good half of the day -longer than we thought- walking through Bari. It was just an exceptional experience. People, situations and locations were all great. Never a dull moment. A very colorful program indeed. Giorgio is an outstanding guide, also in international comparison - and we tour a lot worldwide with TBL. Go on, and we'll like to see you again.

Georgio was passionate about his beautiful city of Bari! We did not make pasta but we visited with the ladies who do. Amazing tour of lotsa food and drink stops throughout Bari. Perfect orientation to the city; now our favorite!

I took a group of foreign students to Bari for a study vacation and I chose Giorgio to give them an authentic experience of Bari life style and people in the old city: the tour was perfect.

Here what my students say:

Marylin

The Intensive Language Program in Italian prepared by Simona DiPunzio in the city of Bari used a guide who was very informative, pleasant, and entertaining, Giorgio. During our stroll within the confines of ‘Bari Vecchia”, Giorgio presented a personal view of the area, rich in its unique history. At every turn that we made, at every stop within the cobblestone streets flanked by ancient apartments, there was a personal account of the richness of the zone, now only accessed by foot, that once was a community closed, yet warm and welcoming. ‘Bari Vecchia’ is the heart of ‘baresità’, and is now protected by the city’s law.

Giorgio’s presentations of culture e ‘baresità’ were well prepared, full of interesting information, and presented with enthusiasm and clarity of Bari, a port city important in the history of Southern Italy, and the city’s patron saint San Nicola.

I must say that our teacher and organizer of this exceptional experience, had chosen well with the acquisition of Giorgio as our guide within ‘Bari Vecchia’ where our group also had the fun experience of preparing ‘le orecchiette’, a special pasta unique to the city of Bari. It was a unforgettable and enchanting experience!

I would recommend Giorgio as a guide at the highest level possible.

Pam

Thanks Giorgio for the wonderfully enjoyable tour of Bari. Your interest, pride and enthusiasm for the wonderful city shows in your captivating stories & extensive background knowledge. Giorgio made the old town of Bari come to life. The whole group was enthralled. Giorgio was interested in the questions we were asking and also engaged with the group. Highly recommend this tour!

Thank you so much for an amazing tour in Bari. We were immersed in the native atmosphere and the food was SO GOOD! Highly recommend.

We had an excellent walking tour, mainly of the Old Town. Our guide, Adriano, was knowledgeable without overwhelming us. He showed us the majestic and the everyday sights, and some wonderful food along the way. With one family member in a wheelchair, Adriano designed the tour to be accessible and comfortable. He did show us a bit of the New Town, pointing out the contrasts. A great way to spend 3 hours. We will engage Adriano when we return.