Street Food By Bike

Street Food by Bike, rated 4.8 across 196 traveller reviews.

Overview

This three-hour ride pairs a loop of Bari's old town with a string of food stops, run by Velo Service from Via Vallisa. Much of the time is spent on the bike, rolling between landmarks while a local guide explains their history, and the tastings of local products and wine are part of the tour. Travellers consistently mention the guides as knowledgeable and engaging, and several single out the food stops as a highlight.

The ride calls at the Basilica San Nicola, the Cattedrale di San Sabino, Piazza Mercantile, the Castello Normanno Svevo and Piazza del Ferrarese, with a short stop at each. Tastings cover focaccia barese, panzerotti and other local products, and wine is included. The tour suits travellers who want to cover ground quickly, and one reviewer said biking allowed them to see a lot of Bari in a short amount of time. Groups can run as large as thirty. Helmets are listed as included, though one reviewer said none were handed out on their ride.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Velo ServiceCheck in at Via Vallisa 81 to collect your bike and helmet. The tour starts and finishes here.
2. Basilica San NicolaA 10-minute stop at the basilica. Admission is free.
3. Cattedrale di San SabinoA 10-minute stop at the cathedral, with admission ticket included.
4. Piazza MercantileA brief 5-minute pause in the square. No ticket required.
5. Castello Normanno SvevoA 10-minute stop outside the Swabian castle. Admission is not included, so entry would be at your own cost.
6. Piazza del FerrareseA 5-minute stop in the piazza, free to wander. Tastings of local products and wine are part of the tour as a whole.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points recur across traveller reviews and tour details, and they shape how this tour feels.

• Bike confidence. You need to ride well, especially in tight spots. One reviewer mentioned traffic and narrow old-town alleys, and another noted the pace stays fairly slow. Most travellers can participate.
• Sightseeing first. Reviewers describe riding between landmarks with stops where the guide explains the history, with food tastings part of the tour as well.
• Weather. The operator reserves the right to change the tour in case of adverse weather conditions. Riders should check conditions on the day and plan accordingly.
• Group size. The cap is 30 travellers, and the operator warns the tour may run bilingually depending on the group. It may also change if the minimum number of participants is not reached.
• What is included. The price covers the bike, helmet, guide, tastings of local products, wine tasting, plus wifi and storage. Hotel and port pickup and drop-off are not included, so plan to make your own way to Via Vallisa.
• Getting there early. The meeting point is Velo Service at Via Vallisa 81, and the ride ends back at the same spot. Cruise passengers must supply ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time when booking.

Common issues. The tour may be subject to change if the minimum number of participants is not reached, and it may run in two languages depending on the group. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it is advised against for anyone with serious heart problems. Helmets are listed as included, though one reviewer reported none were given.

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