The entrance is free, it is at fixed times, it is a navy museum and the tour is guided by a navy guide. I recommend that you make a reservation so that you don't have emotions, we didn't know and we didn't, but we were still allowed access, I think it's related to the number of visitors at that time. The guide's explanations are interesting and complete, in Italian anyway, but you can still take pictures of the castle, the interior models, the surroundings and enjoy the sunset if you are at the right time.

Magnificent museum with a wealth of findings from local excavations (particularly from the Greek necropolis of Taras) as well as a very informative exposition about the early mycenian and greek settlements in the area, the Roman annexation of Taras, reaching up to the medieval era. The findings are presented in two floors. One should follow the map provided by the friendly employees at the entrance to see the exposition in chronological order. The absolute highlights here are the extensive and very well-preserved pottery collection, the tomb of the pentathlon athlete, as well as the intricate handcrafted jewelry that has been unearthed. Other interesting findings include some Roman era mosaics and written laws, as well as large coin hoards from various eras. Additionally, the museum currently holds a temporary exhibition about Penelope and the Odyssey in a broader historical and art context. About the museum itself, it is wheelchair accessible and the ticket for one adult costs 10 Euros (in my opinion, well worth the price). Descriptions are available in Italian and English, and there is the option of an audio tour. There are clean bathrooms on every floor. For a complete visit of all exhibits, estimate 2-3 hours in total. All in all, a must-see in Taranto for history and archeology enthusiasts as well as for anyone seeking to understand the many-layered history of this ancient city! Grazie mille!

My sister who works as a marine biologist has been recommending me to take part in this small journey for the past two years. It was incredible to discover how many beautiful creatures we can find in their amazing habitat, and the work that the guys are doing is essential in order to study the dolphins, to preserve their territory and to guarantee them a safe future. I was born in Taranto and I rarely come back to visit, but after this experience I understood that my land has a lot more to offer than I could imagine. I hope to come back to visit soon. A massive thanks to Monica and Alessandro, I really appreciated the way you treated all guests, and I'm also thankful for having seen you keeping the sea clean from potential dangers like plastic and fishing nets.

Looking nice just windy now .

I travelled from England to visit this museum. Sadly, my flight got delayed, and my train was also delayed. It meant I got there 2 hours late and missed the entry time. It's only open for a short time once a week. I understand why, but it was very frustrating. One day, one day.

Greatly detailed inside and outside there are great restaurants outside where you can sit outside and look at the grand buildings

Very reverent to the faith & a wonderful hisory of the grest Saint😇😇🙏🙏🙏

Gorgeous area with a lot of history. The ceramics are authentic and hand-made. A nice evening.

Wevordered this tour before coming to Manduria, confirmation for museum tour and vine tasting came by email really fast. The museum is very interesting and our guide Katja was a superb conosseur of Primitivo and excellent story teller! The vine tasting included 4 different vines and yummy snacks! We were offered a 10% discount for the vine. Both the tour and the tasting are great and for the small fee of 16 eur per person - it is great value for money! Absolutely recommend!