Top Puglia Bus Tours - page 3

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.

Explore beyond Bari with a private half-day tour to the enchanting town of Matera in Basilicata. Get picked up at your hotel or the address of your choice in Bari and set out on a sightseeing excursion to the village of Matera, known for its striking cave dwellings. Join your guide for a walking tour focused on the history, culture, and food of Matera.

Start with a pick-up directly from your hotel or Accommodation in Brindisi, Ostuni or Lecce. Travel comfortably in an 8-seater minivan through the picturesque Apulian countryside to Alberobello, a UNESCO site. Explore the trulli freely with a professional audio guide, designed to offer you an immersive and immersive experience. You don't need the internet and you can leave your phone off, listening to curiosities, stories and anecdotes exclusive to the places, discovering Puglia at your own pace. Stop, listen whenever you want and take photos without rushing. Continue towards Locorotondo, a hilltop village with a circular old town, and then to Ostuni, the “White City”, among alleys, squares and craft shops, always following the contents of the audio guide. End the tour with the return to your Accommodation, bringing with you unforgettable memories and the unique experience of Puglia lived at your own pace, with comfortable transport and independent visit.

Discovering the beauty of Puglia or visiting the ancient city of Matera has never been easier. You will have the opportunity to travel comfortably in small groups, or privately, with a certified tour leader and expert of the territory at your side. You will be able to immediately immerse yourself in the reality of the places you are going to visit, significantly shortening the time of traveling. Here are some examples of tours with the approximate kilometers to cover: 1) Bari - Polignano - Alberobello - Matera - Bari (200 km) 2) Bari - Alberobello - Locorotondo - Ostuni - Bari (190 km) 3) Bari - Alberobello - Monopoli - Polignano - Bari (170 km) 4) Bari - Altamura - Gravina - Matera - Bari (150 km) 5) Bari - Giovinazzo - Castel del Monte - Trani - Bari (150 km) Private tours, visits to wineries, dairy farms and olive oil mills available on request.

Self-guided excursion with the use of a GPS with preloaded track, ideal for couples and families and groups of friends who want to have a unique experience together riding high-level bikes, which make this ride on the cycle path pleasant and unforgettable the Apulian aqueduct and the countryside of Locorotondo, Cisternino, Ostuni and Ceglie Messapica. The final wine tasting in the Locorotondo Old Town brings an unforgettable day to a close.

See two of Salento’s coastal gems without having to follow a tour group on this self-guided tour of Castro and Otranto. Get picked up in Lecce and driven to Castro, where you spend the morning swimming, exploring on foot, or boating on your own before lunch at a local restaurant (own expense). Then, your driver takes you along coastal roads to Otranto, which you explore independently during the afternoon.

There’s never been a better time to visit Matera, named the 2019 European Capital of Culture—and this tour makes the sightseeing logistics simple. Meet your guide in Bari and journey via comfortable minivan. Upon your arrival, you’ll visit Matera’s famous sassi (historical cave dwellings); discover centuries-old, rock-hewn churches; sample traditional local snacks, including bread, pastries, and wine; and drop by an artisanal ceramics workshop.

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.

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.

Discover Apulian culinary tradition with an authentic experience in the charming town of Polignano a Mare, located a short distance from Bari. During this experience, you can choose between two exclusive ways to discover the local cuisine: a practical Apulian cooking class or a guided street food tour through the historic streets of Polignano. The specific activity will be selected by Pugliamare based on availability. Those attending the cooking class will discover the secrets of traditional recipes, including the preparation of orecchiette. Guided by local chefs, you will discover the stories, techniques and cultural richness of Apulian cuisine. After the lesson, participants will enjoy the dishes they have prepared together. Alternatively, the street food tour offers a tasty journey to discover local specialties, allowing you to taste some of Puglia's most beloved delicacies. The tour includes a convenient pick-up service from Bari.

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.

Take a break from the beaches and discover Salento’s food and wine, instead. With a private guide, you’ll visit two award-winning Salento wine estates where varietals using the primitivo and malvasia grapes, among others, are produced. As you sip, you’ll learn about viticulture in the region, and enjoy a light lunch either at the winery or nearby. Choose to add on a third winery or a swim stop at Porto Cesareo on your way back to Lecce.

Skip the stress of the bus and train and instead visit the delightful conical “trulli” in Alberobello with this tour via minivan from Bari. Explore the UNESCO-listed old town with a guide to learn about its unique history and architecture, taking in two historic districts and trullo Church of St. Anthony. Time-saving transportation means you’ll have time on your own to explore, shop, and dine before returning to Bari.

From the UNESCO-listed Castel del Monte to a number of medieval–era fortresses, Puglia offers an array of destination-worthy castles. Get out of Bari, and enjoy a direct passport to the sights, on this full-day tour. After pickup at your accommodation, you’ll visit the distinctive Castel del Monte before continuing to Bari Castle and the Trani Cathedral.

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.

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Immerse yourself in the beauty and flavors of Puglia with this unforgettable experience! Explore the charming whitewashed alleys of Locorotondo, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages, and be captivated by its breathtaking views over the Valle d'Itria. Then, step into the fairytale world of Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll discover the fascinating history behind its iconic trulli houses. After soaking in the region’s unique charm, indulge in a wine tasting at a local winery, where you’ll savor exquisite Apulian wines paired with traditional delicacies. This immersive tour is the perfect way to discover the culture, history, and flavors of Puglia in one unforgettable journey.

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

Our tours are unique because in addition to discovering the wonders of Puglia, they give you the chance to experience all the experiences that characterize the places you visit, try the most authentic flavors.

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.

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.

Let yourself be fascinated by the pearls of Puglia. This tour will take you through breathtaking landscapes, rich in history and culture, giving you an authentic taste of the beauty of the region. The first stop is Polignano a Mare, a beautiful pearl overlooking the Adriatic Sea. With its sheer cliffs, sea caves and picturesque old town, Polignano is a postcard place capable of captivating every visitor. Here you will take part in an activity selected by the tour operator based on availability, which can be a boat tour, a street food tour or a tour in a calessino/tuk tuk, to experience the destination in an original and engaging way. Afterwards, the tour continues towards Alberobello, famous all over the world for its unique trulli, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will be accompanied by a Tour Guide who will tell you anecdotes, history and curiosities of this extraordinary place.

Visit La Valle d’Itria on a day trip from Lecce to discover the highlights of one of Puglia’s most enchanting regions. After a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed village of Alberobello to see its cone-roofed trulli houses, you’ll visit the family-run La Cantina restaurant for a 4-course lunch. With your appetite sated, you’ll finally head to the seaside at Polignano a Mare where sweeping coastal vistas await.

Explore Puglia's gems—including Lecce and Gallipoli—on this full-day tour with wine tastings. See ancient architecture in Lecce and visit Gallipoli's Old Town, built on an island now connected to the mainland by a bridge. Taste wines such as Primitivo, Negromaro, Sussumaniello, Aglianico and Bombino Bianco at vineyard stop.