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Optimize your time in Bari and explore the city's culture and cuisine in a single tour on this biking excursion through the old town. Meet your guide and small group to explore the city's highlights on bike without getting footsore, plus stop to sample gourmet delicacies at a local bakery, brewery, deli, and more. Try specialties from ‘focaccia barese' to 'panzerotti' while learning about the culinary history and traditions of this coastal city.

Castel del Monte is one of the most famous landmarks in all of Italy, but its origins and architecture are shrouded in mystery and legend. Delve into this fascinating history with this guided tour of Frederick II of Swabia’s enigmatic castle to take in the exterior and interior in less than two hours. Enjoy the personal attention of a private guide, with plenty of time to ask questions as you explore.

Experience Alberobello beyond typical sightseeing with a private guided tour that brings the traditional trulli village to life. Enjoy a relaxed pace with personalized attention, avoiding crowded tourist spots, and benefitting from local expertise you won’t get on self-guided trips. As you wander charming streets and explore artisan shops, this immersive journey offers a deeper connection to Apulian culture—ensuring memorable moments in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It’s easy to get lost exploring Bari’s maze-like old town and lesser-known neighborhoods if you visit independently. Cover much more distance than walking and stay on track on a bike tour, and listen to your guide’s insight into the city’s heritage. Take in beautiful seaside views and stop for a tasting of delicious handmade ice cream.

Sitting on the coastline of Puglia, Polignano a Mare offers scenic views of the Adriatic Sea, but to enjoy views of the town itself, you have to head onto the water. This small-group cruise delivers—and without the expense of a private charter. Board a stylish motorboat and sail by the town's house-topped cliffs, explore sea grottoes, snap photos, take a dip, and hear stories from your skipper-guide.

With its jumble of ancient rupestrian homes and churches, Matera is one of the most unique towns in Italy. Avoid the hassle of coordinating train and bus schedules with this driving tour from Bari. Visit the town’s highlights with a guide to learn about the history of the “Sassi di Matera” and see how the town’s residents once lived at the Casa Grotta Museum.

Pair a walking tour of Bari with a cooking class on this two-in-one, small-group tour. With a guide, you’ll make your way around the enticing Old Town lanes, discovering landmarks such as the Basilica of St. Nicholas and hearing the city’s history. After a visit to the city’s waterfront, you’ll visit the home of a Bari resident to make fresh pasta and enjoy it alongside local wine.

This experience is much more than just a visit: an expert will transport you back in time, telling you the fascinating historical backgrounds related to this family of oil producers. Next, it will offer you an exciting lesson on the different types of extra virgin olive oil and the secrets to recognize its properties. You will listen to the unique characteristics of each Perniola extra virgin olive oil, letting yourself be captivated by the scents and flavors that intertwine in a real sensory riot. NB: Communicate any allergies and/or food intolerances in advance. The visit could be provided in two languages (Italian/English) due to the presence of visitors of different nationalities.

This small-group adventure is the perfect way to check off some of the highlights of Puglia, without doing any research. After meeting in Bari, head off on an adventure that showcases the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Sassi of Matera, as well as filming locations from James Bond “No Time to Die”—such as Ponte Acquedotto. During the trip, enjoy free time for independent exploring, and benefit from the inclusion of onboard Wi-Fi.

Taste your way around town with this street food tour of Bari, and learn about the city’s signature treats from an expert guide. Starting with a walk around Bari’s Old Town, the tour introduces you to standout sights such as the Basilica of St. Nicholas and its sacred crypt. Continue to explore the cobblestoned enclave, trying fresh focaccia, salumi, panzerotti, and homemade gelato.

Discover the historic streets of Bari Old Town on this walking tour and find hidden gems that aren’t in any guide book or on any travel blogger’s radar. Find secret back streets where old ladies still hand roll intricate pasta shapes in the open air, and follow your guide through authentic neighborhoods in total safety. See grand buildings and stroll alongside the coast, and enjoy the atmosphere of this unique city.

Get ready for a unique and unforgettable experience with your tour to Alberobello, the magical town of trulli and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just a five-minute walk from the drop-off point takes you into the historic center, where your self-guided visit begins. You’ll receive a digital brochure including: • a suggested itinerary, • key points of interest, • interactive maps, • and an audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German. Enjoy about 3 hours to explore, take photos, visit iconic trulli, and discover local gems. The tour ends around 3:30 PM in Bari—perfect for those wanting to explore without losing the whole day. In just 5 hours, you’ll make the most of Alberobello and still have time to relax or plan your next adventure. Book now for a comfortable, safe, and fascinating journey—a short trip full of lasting memories!

1. 100% Private & Flexible Timing Only your group on board. Stop for photos when you want, play your music, and time the Lovers’ Cave at 1 PM to catch the heart of light. No crowded boats, no rush. Your Freeride skipper adapts the tour to you. 2. Iconic Spots You Can’t See from Land Sail under Domenico Modugno’s statue with ‘Volare’ playing. See the Red Bull Cliff Diving terrace and Grotta Palazzese restaurant from the sea. Swim in hidden coves chosen by your local skipper based on sea conditions. Views that land tours miss. 3. Authentic Apulian Aperitif On Board Relax with chilled prosecco, taralli, focaccia & local bites while floating in turquoise water. Easy swim ladder, freshwater shower, and Bluetooth music included. End with a full panoramic view of Polignano – the perfect farewell toast.

Discover the highlights of Bari without the hassle of navigating maps and guidebooks on a private tour with a knowledgeable guide. Embark on a guided tour of Bari's top sights, including the Basilica of San Nicola, the Norman-Swabian Castle, and the charming lanes of the old town. Explore the famous "pasta street" where local women handcraft "orecchiette" pasta. Along the way, indulge in a variety of street foods such as "focaccia", "popizze", and "sgagliozze".

Discover Matera on a seamless day trip from Bari, designed for travelers who value comfort, depth, and expert guidance. With private round-trip transfer, you’ll avoid logistics and focus on experience. Upon arrival, join a guided walking tour through the UNESCO-listed Sassi, where rock-hewn homes, ancient churches, and panoramic viewpoints reveal one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Your licensed local guide brings context to Matera’s transformation from cave settlement to cultural icon, sharing stories of daily life, architecture, and resilience. The pace is balanced, the route optimized, and time is dedicated to the most emblematic areas—Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano—plus scenic overlooks for unforgettable photos. Ideal for first-time visitors seeking a comprehensive yet relaxed introduction, this day trip delivers Matera’s essence in one well-organized experience.

Getting around Puglia can be a challenge, with little public transport and confusing rural roads. With this small-group tour, save time and skip the hassle of driving with full-day transport to Lecce and Gallipoli. Enjoy free time to take in Lecce’s famous baroque churches and palaces, then stroll through the charming fishing village of Gallipoli to browse the shops and enjoy the sea views.

This tour helps you save time and tick off two UNESCO World Heritage sites in a day—the Sassi of Matera and the Trulli of Alberobello in Apulia. With transportation included from Bari, there’s no need to figure out local public bus timetable. During the tour, enjoy the perk of having a guide to accompany you and show you around, with plenty of great photo opportunities to enjoy.

This tour takes you to discover two of the most famous UNESCO sites in Puglia and Basilicata. The only thing you will have to worry about is taking your camera with you: we will take care of the rest. During the guided tours, you will be accompanied by professional and reliable guides, while our driver will be waiting for you comfortably at the end of each experience. For private tours, we guarantee a complete service: we will pick you up and take you directly back to your hotel, for a worry-free experience, full of comfort and discovery.

The logistics of getting between Puglia’s top sights can be tricky, and slow trains and confusing roads can eat hours out of your days. Optimize your time and cover several A-list destinations, plus enjoy a cooking class on this 4-day sightseeing tour. Stay overnight in a charming bed-and-breakfast in seaside Bari, venturing out each day with a professional guide to explore such regional highlights as Alberobello, the Gargano National Park, the UNESCO-listed Shrine of Saint Michael, and Matera or the Monti Dauni peaks. Cap off the tour with a home cooking class, where you’ll learn to prepare classic Puglian dishes using fresh local ingredients.

In this tour you will visit Matera, the Rupestrian city, an incredible and unique place on the Murgia Hills. It's old town carved in a deep ravine, is the first UNESCO site of the southern Italy where people lived in houses- cave from the Prehistoric Age to 1952, in two amazing districts called Sassi. Instead, Altamura is situated in a dominating position on the Murgia Hills, in a National park. It has an old town very interesting with a big cathedral of the medieval period. Known for the typical local bread, defined the best in Italy and with high quality mark DOP, Altamura has a lot of stone ovens where we can taste the typical dishes of the wheat city!

Combine history and food on this two-part adventure that takes you into a local’s home. First, take a rickshaw tour of Bari with a local guide. Visit theaters, Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Swabian Castle, and other notable landmarks. Then join a local to make homemade orecchiette in her home. The tour concludes with a tasting of homemade gelato.

Alberobello and Matera are two of the most unforgettable towns in southern Italy, but visiting both in one day by public transportation is almost impossible. With this tour, see these UNESCO-listed treasures with time-saving private transportation by minivan directly from Bari. Enjoy a walking tour of the “trulli” dwellings in Alberobello before moving on the Sassi di Matera and its unique cave dwellings.

The historic town of Trani and UNESCO-listed Castel del Monte are two of the most alluring sights in Puglia, but visiting them both in one day by train or bus can be frustrating. With this driving tour, enjoy convenient pickup at the location of your choice and hassle-free transportation via air-conditioned private minivan. Explore the seaside town and castle at your own pace, with time to shop, dine, and take photos.

The “trulli” town of Alberobello is one of the highlights of Puglia, but the historic center can be overrun during midday. With this tour, enjoy an afternoon walking tour when most of the crowds have left and meet a local couple in their traditional whitewashed “trullo” home. End your visit with a tasting of Puglian wines and delicacies at a nearby shop also set in one of these captivating conical dwellings.