Is Bari Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Bari typically offers a friendly and welcoming environment for solo female travelers. The locals are often quite helpful and happy to engage with visitors. Street crime such as pickpocketing may occur, especially in crowded tourist areas, but violent crime is relatively rare. As with anywhere, caution should be taken at night and in less populated areas. A good strategy is to blend in as much as possible, avoid obvious displays of wealth and remain vigilant about your surroundings.

Safety rating

3.8 /5

Based on 10 experiences from female travelers

4.3 /5

Based on our research and crime data

3.4 /5

Based on 7 experiences from local women

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How safe is Bari?

Safety at night:Safe

Bari is generally safe at night, especially in populated and well-lit areas. It's always wise to remain alert and aware of your surroundings, but overall, the city experiences lower levels of street crime compared to other larger Italian cities. However, like everywhere, it's advisable to avoid isolated or poorly lit places after dark.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Bari is generally safe and reliable. The metro, buses and trains are frequently used by locals and tourists alike. You might sometimes encounter crowdedness during peak times, which is usual for any city. But overall, it's a good option for navigating the city, particularly when you're traveling alone.

Street harassment:Low

Bari is generally a safe city for solo female travelers. Instances of street harassment are relatively low compared to some other global cities. As with anywhere, it is still important to maintain alertness, especially at night. Locals are friendly and respectful but remember to assert your boundaries if necessary.

Petty crimes:Moderate

Bari, as part of Italy, tends to be a safe destination. However, as with many popular cities worldwide, petty crimes such as pickpocketing, purse snatching, and car burglary can occur, particularly in crowded places and tourist hot spots. It's a good idea to always be cautious and keep an eye on your belongings, especially in high-traffic areas.

Is Bari worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 10 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

3.8/5

Safety

3.8/5

Food

4.2/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5

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Family travel

I have a family house in Conversano, went to Bari, Polignano al Mare, Monopoli, Matera, Alberobello. Really nice spot to swim in Polignano, Matera was great, loads of films shot there. Downside is it's all gotten really touristy, so busier and more expensive. Amazing gelato at L'Incontro in Conversano. But it is also where the most men have eyed me up, asked me inappropriate things.

Posted: June 2, 2025Experienced: May, 2024

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Couple travel

We booked an Airbnb and got around with e-scouters witch was a great and cheep choice because there was a 1 week unlimited Option :) we got to the beach an the old town witch is very cute quite tourity but romantic and pretty old churches and small streets with cute Stores the local marled ist very Cheap and Most importently the Epple are sooo friendly Loved it :)

Posted: May 13, 2025Experienced: March, 2023

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Solo travel

I just got back from a solo trip to Bari, and I didn't have a single unpleasant experience, everyone was very helpful and friendly. I walked around the city at night too, and I felt very safe.

Posted: November 1, 2024

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Couple travel

I just simply fell in love with this city. Many people don’t stay here long, because they use it as a stop for their trip around Puglia. But let me tell you, I felt so at home. And although Bari is known as a rather dangerous city I never felt unsafe, I often walked home alone in the middle of the night (I stayed in the city center, just fyi)I could probably write a full food guide, but you must try Frulez, and Panzerotti & Focaccia at Magda. And so many cute vintage shops, Piattini D’avanguardia, Eroi, Prinz Zaum etc etc. Also: If you’re there in November/December: Check out the Bari International Gender Film Festival!<3

Posted: July 17, 2024

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Group travel

Our stay in Bari is pretty short as we expect to take the ferry soon to Greece but it was overall a good experience :) The beach was nice, the people were welcoming and the coffee great ! I really appreciated the surroundings also.

Posted: June 10, 2024

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Solo travel

Discovering the area of Puglia was a great experience. Extremely recommended for solo travellers. Food is amazing and people are exceptional. I think my trip was 50% tourist and 50% local. It was one of the best experiences in Italy.

Posted: June 3, 2024

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Is Bari safe for women?

Safety index

3.4 /5

Based on 7 local experiences

Crime index

1.8 /5

Based on 7 local experiences

I often experience catcalling when going out alone or with female friends. Usually doesn’t go more than that. Very late in the night it can be dangerous to be alone, I fear drunk men. But in crowded places it’s usually not a problem. The police is always around on weekends or crowded evenings. Anyway I always feel like not bringing very expensive stuff around if I’m going/ coming back alone from a place to where I live. Often when parking there are annoying people asking for money to ‘control your car’.

Posted: March 1, 2025

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Dea

I would describe bari as a fairly safe city but it depends on where you're walking. Around the center it's pretty safe except for the station and neighboring areas. Clearly the further you move away from the center the more unsafe it becomes

Posted: January 2, 2025

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