Top Activities on the Ground in Bari

Choose the Boat Tour of the Caves of Polignano a Mare and be enchanted by the cliffs overlooking the sea and the crystal clear waters! During the excursion you will visit all the caves of Polignano, including the famous Grotta Palazzese and Grotta delle Rondinelle, along the coast to Cala Port’alga and Grotta degli Innamorati, passing through the Scoglio dell’Eremita. The tour includes an aperitif on board based on taralli and prosecco and offers the opportunity to stop for a dip in the bluest waters of the Polygnane coast. The departure is from the Port of San Vito, just 10 minutes by car from the center of Polignano; an optional transfer service is also available. With Pugliamare, the experience becomes a perfect combination of sea, relaxation and taste, for an unforgettable day between nature and Apulian flavors.

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.

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.

The Best Way to Discover Bari: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a refreshing gelato at Piazza del Ferrarese or a stroll along the historic fort of Sant’Antonio and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Audio & Text: Listen to our audio guide or read the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Giardini di Piazza Umberto I, Teatro Petruzzelli, Teatro Margherita, Piazza del Ferrarese, Il Fortino di Sant’Antonio, Piazza Mercantile, San Nicola, Basilica San Sabino, Castello svevo, and Large Albicocca.

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.

This tour is a full immersion into the unspoiled nature of one of the most beautiful natural areas of Puglia. Thanks to the bicycle you can reach places of great environmental interest, inaccessible to cars. The professional guides, who lead the groups, know how to involve you with the "tale of nature", revealing the secrets hidden in every corner of this incredible treasure box of biodiversity.

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.

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.

Get on the saddle and let yourself be guided along the most suggestive streets of south-east Bari, among trulli, centuries-old olive groves and white cities that smell of sea and freshly baked focaccia. The Vespa Tour from Polignano a Mare is a full-day experience to discover three authentic Apulian pearls: Polignano, Conversano and Monopoli. It starts from Polignano a Mare, famous for its breathtaking cliffs and crystal clear waters. After a stop outside the Abbey of San Vito, the route continues along the picturesque Costa Ripagnola, among isolated trulli and unspoilt rural landscapes. The second stop is Conversano, an elegant medieval village. Here you will visit the Aragonese Castle and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, with a break in a historic bakery to taste the warm Apulian focaccia. The tour ends in Monopoli, with a walk in the old town, through stone alleys, baroque churches and the characteristic ancient port. A journey through freedom, culture and authentic flavours.

Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day—and see some of southern Italy's greatest treasures—on this tour of Puglia and Basilicata. First, with just a small group for company, explore Matera, including the Sassi area, a complex of dramatic cave dwellings carved into the mountainside. Nearby, rock churches house 13th-century frescoes. Then it’s on to Alberobello to see the Trulli, an awe-inspiring collection of conical limestone dwellings.

The tour departs from Bari to discover the wonders of the Apulian coast. First stop Polignano a Mare, a jewel nestled between spectacular cliffs overlooking the Adriatic, where we stop for a panoramic stop between crystal clear sea and iconic views. We continue along the coast to the Abbey of San Vito, a charming historic complex overlooking the sea. Then we cross the suggestive Costa Ripagnola, a stretch of still uncontaminated coastline, dotted with solitary trulli, dry stone walls and natural landscapes of rare beauty. We reach Conversano for a tasty break in a historic bakery, where we taste the traditional Apulian focaccia. The journey continues towards Monopoli, a charming seaside town. Here, a walk through the picturesque old town awaits, through stone alleys, baroque churches and the ancient port, the authentic heart of maritime life. Departure from Polignano at 3:00 p.m. and return to Bari at 4:00 p.m., unless unforeseen.

A complete way to discover the Itria Valley by e-bike, linking three iconic villages: Cisternino, Martina Franca, and Locorotondo. Cycle along quiet country roads lined with dry-stone walls, trulli, vineyards, olive groves, and masserie, with panoramic stops and time for photos. Start in Cisternino among limewashed lanes and romantic corners, continue to Martina Franca to enjoy the Baroque elegance of its squares, gateways, and churches, then reach Locorotondo to wander among the cummerse houses and scenic viewpoints. A local escort manages the route, stops, and full assistance throughout the ride, keeping the pace relaxed and worry-free. Join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or use an e-bike available on site with payment made locally (see Inclusions/Exclusions). A gelato stop is planned: paid locally.

With its old town of more than 1,000 whitewashed “trulli”—traditional round dwellings topped with conical slate roofs—Alberobello is one of the most alluring destinations in Puglia. Skip the hassle of organizing transportation and instead visit this remarkable town as well as Locorotondo with hassle-free round-trip transportation from Bari, including hotel pickup from JR Hotels Oriente Bari.

With this short walk, equipped with binoculars, we will discover the rich local fauna of the Ariscianne-Boccadoro wetland, a green oasis for many species of permanent and migratory birds, but also for amphibians, reptiles and mammals. In a place where the reeds dominate, among which, fresh water meets salt water. We will move around the nineteenth-century tank of Boccadoro, built to collect resurgence water and which was supposed to serve as a basin to serve drinking water to the city of Trani (BT). Then on the dirt roads, flanked by tamarisks, which cross the marshes and cultivated fields of Ariscianne where the ancient Aveldìus once flowed here, depicted in the "segmentum VI" of the Tabula Peutingeriana; an ancient river that originated from the Murge, lapped the village of Andria to the west and must have flowed into a sort of small port between Turenum (Trani) and Bardulí (Barletta). Today its bed is traced by the Ciappetta-Cammaggio and Ariscianne canals.

Immersed in the Alta Murgia National Park, walking here one has the sensation of being in a large open space in which one can wander with one's gaze towards infinite horizons characterized by the pungent smells of mint and wild thyme in the intense green of the wheat fields or rocky pastures among the evident yellow of the ferula, meeting orchids and birds of prey. In this land, emperors, peasants, shepherds, woodsmen, together with the climate, have made the landscape and its culture unique. On the way we will meet stupendous farmhouses, we will cross oak woods, along the ancient sheep tracks of transhumance we will discover jazzi and post offices, we will travel along panoramic mule tracks and among the wheat fields we will admire large haystacks and ancient cisterns. On the hills, flocks of sheep will blend in with the characteristic sharp rocks that give this area its name. We will reach the octagonal stone crown isolated on a hill at 540 meters above sea level. from where a vast panorama is dominated.

It is an “Easy Trip”: a comfortable and stress-free travel experience, avoiding the need to use public transport such as trains. The customer prefers to travel relaxed, quiet, air-conditioned, enjoying the view. The service is carefully designed to ensure maximum comfort: customers are greeted with cordiality before boarding the bus. After requesting the ticket for the tour, a brochure is delivered with all the information about the attractions that can be visited in Alberobello and Matera. The trip is relaxing and direct, without intermediate stops, to minimize stress. Once at their destination, customers can explore Alberobello for 3 hours and Matera for 4 hours. Many appreciate the absence of a Guide, as they prefer to visit the cities on their own.

Discover authentic Puglia riding a Vespa, among breathtaking views, historic villages and traditional flavors. The tour starts from Polignano a Mare, with a picturesque coastal road between sheer cliffs and crystal clear sea. The first stop is Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where a local Guide will accompany you through the trulli telling their history and curiosities. Here you can taste the typical Pasqualino Sandwich, symbol of local cuisine. Continue towards Locorotondo, a postcard white village, for a tasting of typical Apulian products. Then, in the Fasano Forest, enjoy a break surrounded by nature with spectacular views. The tour ends with the return to Polignano a Mare, bringing with you the memory of a unique experience between culture, sea and authentic flavors of Puglia. For those who select the option departing from Bari : return to Bari is scheduled at around 6 pm : 30/7 pm : 00, unless unforeseen.

A short spring hike to discover the wild orchids present in the Alta Murgia National Park. We will cross the green rocky pastures of the Murge karst plateau to identify and observe the beauty of the blooms of these plants belonging to the category of protected species according to CITES - Washington Convention. We will explain the peculiarities that make unique these herbaceous plants known for their floral camouflage to attract pollinating insects for breeding. In fact, in this pseudo-Mediterranean steppe at hilly altitude, from March to June there are blooms of various species that go to color the undulating expanses of this vast and imposing limestone block.

Scenic guided e-bike loop from Cisternino to Martina Franca through the Valle d’Itria, cycling quiet country roads lined with dry-stone walls, trulli, vineyards, wheat fields, pastures, and olive groves. A local escort manages the route, stops, and full assistance, so you can ride at a relaxed pace with panoramic photo breaks. In Martina Franca, stroll the elegant Baroque old town and see the Basilica of San Martino, the Ducal Palace, the Acquedotto Pugliese fountain, and Piazza Maria Immacolata. Enjoy an optional artisanal gelato stop (gelato paid locally at the shop) before riding back to Cisternino. Join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or use an e-bike available on site with payment made locally (see Inclusions/Exclusions).

Discover Matera’s beauty in a way most visitors miss—at sunset, when the city’s ancient stones glow in the evening light. This private tour offers a more peaceful experience away from daytime crowds and in cooler temperatures, with a guide revealing insider stories and hidden spots. Perfect for those seeking a deeper connection with Matera’s culture.

Explore Polignano a Mare and its coastline on a relaxed e-bike ride that blends postcard views with authentic local corners. Start through the narrow streets of the historic center, then stop to admire the sea-facing balconies and dramatic cliffs shaped by wind and waves. The tour includes guidance and full assistance: a local escort manages the route, stops, and support along the ride, keeping the pace easy and enjoyable. Join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or use an e-bike available on site with payment made locally (see “Not included” for prices). Along the way you’ll spot a small offshore islet, discover a hidden marina with boats moored in calm waters, and enjoy scenic coastal cycling to the fishing village of San Vito. A stop at a gelato shop is planned, where you can choose the famous caffè speciale or gelato, purchased directly at the shop (not included). Start and finish at the train station parking area in Polignano a Mare.

A scenic ebike loop that links two of the Itria Valley’s most charming villages, Cisternino and Locorotondo, with relaxed countryside cycling among trulli, vineyards, and olive groves. A local escort manages the route, stops, and full assistance throughout the ride. Join with your own ebike at no extra cost, or use an ebike provided on site with payment made locally (see Inclusions/Exclusions for prices). In Locorotondo you can stop for an artisanal gelato, purchased locally at the shop. Small group shared tour, not private.

Imagine getting on a bike, the Apulian sun gently warming your skin, and in front of you the breathtaking show of Polignano a Mare opens: a bike tour here is an adventure to live with all your senses. Ride through the ancient alleys of the old town, where poems written on the walls accompany you like whispers of the past. Every curve gives you glimpses of the Adriatic Sea, where the cliffs plunge into the turquoise water. You cross Largo Ardito with the wind in your face, then stop to take a picture with the statue of Domenico Modugno. But the tour continues: you leave the town behind and venture through fields of centuries-old olive trees, dry stone walls and the scent of Mediterranean scrub. You stop at Port'alga, where fishermen fix their nets under the sun and the sea tells ancient stories. A bike tour in Polignano is not just sport, it is poetry in motion, a journey through nature, history and culture, which leaves you with a light heart and eyes full of beauty.