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Group tour in English max 15 people, book your seat! to request a personalized tour write me a message before booking: mobile (via WhatsApp/iMessage): + 393287568899 instagram : discovering_lecce Welcome! We will take a tour of 2 through the streets and alleys of the old town, classical buildings, squares of extraordinary beauty, Baroque churches and monuments of Roman times...! Art, history, traditions... but also good food! it will be a pleasure to offer you our delicious 'coffee Leccese' on ice with almond extract and typical appetizers. Lecce will surprise you and this tour will be memorable!

Lecce is famous for its baroque architecture and authentic cuisine. With this cooking class in the heart of the city’s old town, experience the best of both. Meet your hosts at an “osteria” set on one of the most charming lanes in the historic center and discover the secrets to rolling and shaping fresh “orecchiette” pasta, a traditional specialty from Puglia. Then relax over a guided wine tasting paired with regional delicacies.

If your time in Italy is limited but you want to check off Alberobello and Matera in a day, then this is the tour for you. With hassle-free round-trip transportation from Bari included, as well as digital maps and audio guides, you don’t need to worry about logistics. Also, upgraded packages are available with guided tours, tickets, and tastings—so you can choose the perfect package to suit your preferences.

Two exciting and fun hours sailing to discover the coast and the caves of POLIGNANO listening to music and stories. Concluding pampered by our staff with a swim and a great drink.

Known as the “Capital of Trulli”, Alberobello is one of the most picturesque villages in the Mediterranean. Thanks to its unique architecture and historical value, it has been included among the “most beautiful villages in Italy” and since 1996 it has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Do not miss the opportunity to live a unique experience: our walking tour will take you into the heart of this charming village, among the famous streets dotted with trulli. You will discover the fascinating architecture and history that make Alberobello so special, visit the Trullo Sovrano, the highest in the area, and have the opportunity to taste local delicacies in typical shops. Accompanied by an expert Guide, you will explore hidden corners and hear fascinating tales, for a complete immersion in the magic of Puglia. Book now and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

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.

This tour is private only, which allows you to visit and fully enjoy two UNESCO sites at once at a decent price.

Alberobello’s UNESCO-listed “trullo” dwellings are among the most unique sights in Puglia, and the Trullo Sovrano is the town’s crown jewel. With this advance ticket, visit the only trullo built on two levels and experience what is was like to live here as you take in the re-created period living area, kitchen, and bedroom. Stand beneath the conical roof that reaches 45 feet (14 meters) and admire the charming architecture.

Make the most of your cruise stop in Bari with a full-day shore excursion to three of Southern Italy’s highlights. Explore Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its ancient cave dwellings, the Sassi, and winding stone streets full of history, charm, and hidden corners to discover. Visit Alberobello, known for its iconic trulli houses with conical roofs, creating a magical, fairy-tale atmosphere perfect for photos and leisurely strolls. Finish in Polignano a Mare, a stunning coastal town perched on cliffs above the Adriatic Sea, offering breathtaking panoramic views, turquoise waters, and a picturesque old town full of local life. Enjoy free time to explore, take photos, taste regional delicacies, and soak in the authentic culture, flavors, and atmosphere. This tour combines history, culture, scenic beauty, and unforgettable experiences with comfortable transportation, making it ideal for cruise passengers seeking a memorable, worry-free day in Puglia and Basilicata.

Do not miss the opportunity to live a truly unique experience, designed to let you discover the best of Puglia and the timeless magic of Matera in one unforgettable day. This tour is not only a simple move between different destinations, but a complete journey made of emotions, spectacular views, moments of sharing and memories that you will carry with you forever. From authentic landscapes to the most iconic cities, each stop is designed to surprise you and make you experience something special, accompanied by an engaging atmosphere between music, relaxation and fun. Whether you Trips alone, as a couple or with friends, this is the perfect opportunity to discover extraordinary places without worries, with an organization with attention to every detail. Places are limited and demands are increasing: book your place now and get ready to live a day you will never forget!

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 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.

Immerse yourself in a hands-on cooking class in Lecce. Learn to make orecchiette and maccheroni al ferretto, enjoy fresh sauces, local wines, and traditional Salento specialties in a cozy family setting. The small-group lesson of no more than seven people means you'll get plenty of attention from your teacher, plus, you'll leave with recipes to take home with you.

Experience an authentic hands-on Italian cooking class in Bari during this small-group experience. Learn how to make pasta from start to finish using the proper ingredients and techniques. Then create a delicious pasta dish with help from your host and sit down to a Puglian feast featuring local wine, antipasti, handmade pasta dishes, and desserts.

This walking tour is absolutely amazing, like taking a stroll through a whimsical postcard come to life, where every trullo is more magical than the last! The streets are lined with little stone houses that look like they were plucked straight out of a child’s imagination, each one with a pointy hat (aka roof) that could rival any wizard’s. You’ll be so enchanted by the charm of Alberobello that you might start wondering if the town is secretly a giant set for a fairy tale—or if you’ve accidentally slipped into a land where even the houses know how to rock a good cone-shaped hat!

Enjoy this family-friendly tour of the capital of the Apulia region that will be an exciting experience that both adults and children will love! Our guide specialized in tours for families, will put the children at the center, sparking their curiosity with quizzes, interactive games, and tailored learning materials. This journey blends fun and education for the entire family. Explore the old town (Bari Vecchia) and its highlights, enjoy a leisurely walk along the city walls, and catch a glimpse of the Basilica of San Nicola. Discover how Bari is closely linked to the legend of Santa Claus as we delve into the rich history and secrets of this incredible city!

Come and visit the medieval underground oil mill, you will discover how olive oil was extracted in the past. The Savoy Hypogeum, located in Pezze di Greco (Fasano), is an ancient underground oil mill, already used in the Middle Ages. Today, thanks to the restoration and recovery of the equipment, it has been transformed into the Historical-Ethnographic Museum dedicated to the production of olive oil. Inside this space carved into the rock, you can admire processing tools such as presses and mills, cisterns and apotropaic masks, witnessing over a millennium of history of olive growing and the culture of the territory.

If you are looking for any tour, this is not for you. If you really want to experience Puglia... You've come to the right place. This tour is designed to offer you much more than just a trip between Alberobello, and Polignano: it is a complete experience, organized in detail to make you enjoy every moment without stress. You will travel aboard a modern and comfortable bus, with a staff always present and attentive, ready to assist you and make the day fluid, pleasant and perfectly organized. But what really makes the difference is the experience on board: music, entertainment and an engaging atmosphere that turn every move into a moment to live, not just a wait. No waste of time, no confusion, no thought – just the pleasure of discovering extraordinary places with the freedom to experience them at your own pace. Moreover, for those who want to make the experience even more special, it is possible to add an exclusive tuk tuk upgrade in Polignano

Discover the fascinating history of Grottaglie, Puglia's ceramic capital, on a guided tour of a historic mansion recently opened to the public. The Owner's welcome, custodian of authentic works of art, will take you back in time, between floors from the era of Magna Graecia and Roman mosaics. Visit the remains of a medieval rock church and discover the signs of the Templar crosses, before diving into the lush nineteenth-century garden, enriched by tales of everyday life in Puglia in the 1800s. - Guided tour of the historic Dimora di Grottaglie, with exclusive access - Discover floors and mosaics of the ancient era - Visit a medieval rock church and the signs of the Templar crosses - Explore a nineteenth-century garden with stories about Apulian culture

Begin your journey with a warm welcome and an introduction to the history of this hidden underground mill, once used to produce precious lamp oil in the Middle Ages. Walk through atmospheric rock-carved rooms, where fossils, old lamps, and original tools tell the story of Apulia’s olive oil tradition. With the help of an expert guide, discover how olive oil production evolved from its medieval uses to today’s celebrated extra virgin olive oil. See authentic stone millstones, presses, and ancient machinery that reveal the artistry of traditional techniques. The experience culminates in a guided tasting. Sample three local extra virgin olive oils paired with crunchy frise bread, fresh mozzarella, the renowned capocollo from Martina Franca, and a glass of local wine. A delicious way to savor the authentic flavors of Puglia before optionally purchasing artisanal oils to take home.

The Bari tour is personalized. The customer can decide whether to take a tour with external or internal visits to the monuments. Usually the guide recommends the places not to be missed and ensures that the customer can have a 360 degree view of the city, in the sense that, even at the end of the tour, the customer can always contact the guide again in case he needs further information, for example if you need a restaurant, rather than having directions on other neighboring cities to visit.

16 audio guides to discover the most suggestive places of Laterza. Explore Laterza with the iTourist app, which Guides you through this fascinating city with your smartphone. Discover the Palazzo Marchesale, home of MuMa – Museo della Maiolica, and admire the spectacular views of the Gravina di Laterza, one of the most impressive canyons in Europe. Stroll through the narrow streets of the old town and visit the Sanctuary of Mater Domini for an experience that combines art, nature and ceramic tradition. An accessible tour for all ages, ideal for those looking for a personal and flexible adventure.