Free Walking Tour Monopoli

Monopoli has been highlighted by the Financial Times as a must see destination, and this Free Walking Tour is your perfect chance to understand why. As you explore the charming historic center, you will uncover a city shaped by centuries of culture, maritime traditions, and unforgettable stories. Your guide will lead you through narrow merchant streets, past ancient walls, and along the scenic waterfront, revealing how different civilizations influenced local art, architecture, and daily life. With every stop, Monopoli opens its doors to a rich past that still lives vibrantly in its present atmosphere.

During the tour, you will admire important landmarks such as Via dei Mercanti, the Old Harbor, the Castle, and Molo Margherita with its open air artillery museum. You will continue to Cala Portavecchia, the small church of Santa Maria del Suffragio also known as Purgatorio, the Lungomare Santa Maria, and the impressive Cathedral Maria Santissima della Madia. The route also includes the Church of San Domenico and the rupestrian sanctuary of Madonna del Soccorso. Surrounded by sea views, historic monuments, and authentic local charm, you will experience the true essence of Monopoli in just an hour and a half.