Gravina in Puglia walking tour: Viaduct Bridge & cathedral

Walk beneath a 25-arch viaduct suspended over a ravine, then through centuries of stone streets.

A private walking tour of Gravina in Puglia led by a licensed guide in English or Italian, covering the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the iconic Viaduct Bridge built in the 17th century and rebuilt by the Orsini family, and the narrow streets of the historic center overlooking the ravine and Alta Murgia National Park. The tour lasts two hours and includes the locations where the James Bond film "No Time to Die" was shot.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Gravina in Puglia highlights

• Visit Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
• Walk through historic center streets
• See Viaduct Bridge and views
• Discover James Bond filming locations

The experience

The Viaduct Bridge is the centerpiece: 25 arches spanning dramatically across the ravine, built at the end of the 17th century and rebuilt by the Orsini family. It is the most recognizable landmark in Gravina, and the tour walks you directly to it so you can stand in front of the structure and see how it frames the canyon below. The guide points out where scenes from "No Time to Die" were filmed on these same streets, adding a layer of recognition to the narrow passageways and stone architecture.

The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta sits in Piazza Benedetto XIII at the heart of the historic center. It is an important example of Apulian Romanesque architecture, with a simple yet imposing façade and a large rose window. Inside, the spacious interior holds decorated altars and sacred artworks that reflect the city's long religious history. The guide walks you through the cathedral and explains what you are looking at, rather than leaving you to puzzle it out alone.

The walking tour moves through the historic center itself: a maze of narrow streets, stairways, and small squares that overlook the ravine. The stone architecture and views of the surrounding karst landscape are what make the place feel timeless. Two hours is enough to cover the main sights without rushing, and the guide is licensed, so the information is reliable rather than improvised.

What’s included

• Private walking tour with a licensed guide in English or Italian.
• entry to the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.
• close-up views of the 25-arch Viaduct Bridge spanning the ravine.
• exploration of the historic center's narrow streets and panoramic squares.
• locations where "No Time to Die" was filmed.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (6 to 85 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by ITALYGONIA TRAVEL

Is this one for you?The tour is a two-hour walk on uneven stone streets with stairs, so it suits travelers comfortable with steady walking on historic terrain. The pace is guided rather than rushed, and the route stays within the town center without steep climbs, making it accessible for most fitness levels.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What is the Viaduct Bridge in Gravina in Puglia?

The Viaduct Bridge is an iconic 17th-century structure with 25 arches spanning across the ravine below the town. It was rebuilt by the Orsini family in the 18th century and has become famous as a filming location for the James Bond movie "No Time to Die," which highlighted its dramatic appearance and engineering.

Can I see the James Bond filming locations on this tour?

Yes, the walking tour includes the locations where "No Time to Die" was filmed in Gravina in Puglia's streets and around the Viaduct Bridge. The guide will point out these spots as you walk through the historic center.

What is inside the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta?

The cathedral features spacious, bright interiors with decorated altars and valuable sacred artworks that reflect the city's religious history. Its large rose window and simple yet imposing façade are characteristic of Apulian Romanesque architecture.

How long does the walking tour take?

The private walking tour lasts two hours and covers the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the Viaduct Bridge, and the historic center with its narrow streets and panoramic squares overlooking the ravine.

What views will I see during the tour?

The tour includes breathtaking views of the gravina (ravine) and the surrounding Alta Murgia National Park landscape, visible from the historic center's panoramic squares and from the Viaduct Bridge itself.