Step into one of Italy's greatest ancient treasuries — MarTa holds the world's finest collection of Magna Graecia gold jewellery and the iconic Sarcophagus of the Athlete. A private expert guide unlocks stories no audio guide can tell.
What to expect
Your guide meets you at the museum's grand entrance and leads you past breathtaking Hellenistic gold torques, diadems and earrings that rival anything in Athens or Naples. You'll linger over the 4th-century BC Sarcophagus of the Athlete — painted with startling vividness — and explore the vast numismatic and ceramic collections at your own pace. The museum's cool, serene interiors make it a perfect morning escape, and your guide tailors the narrative to your interests, whether art, mythology or military history.
Good to know
Museum is a 10-minute walk or short taxi from the cruise pier. Book the private guide well in advance via Guides of Italia (guidesofitalia.com). Allow 2–2.5 hours. Check all-aboard time: most Taranto calls allow a comfortable morning visit with time to spare.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Taranto — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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- Alberobello Trulli & Itria Valley: Private Full-Day Immersion
- Castello Aragonese Taranto: Private Expert-Led History Tour
- Ostuni 'The White City' & Masseria Lunch: Private Apulian Day
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- Taranto Old City & Cathedral of San Cataldo: Private Walking Tour