Top Puglia City Tours - page 2

Embark on the ultimate adventure from Bari to explore three beautiful towns in just one day : Alberobello, Monopoli and Polignano a Mare. First stop : Alberobello Our journey starts with a walking tour of the most popular Unesco site in the region. The Capital city of the “Trulli” will amaze you with its ancient stone houses, narrow streets and conical roofs decorated with magical symbols. Second stop : Monopolies Then a transfer will take you to Monopoli, where you will stroll through the old town and enjoy the view of the sandy beaches and the picturesque fishing port. Third stop : Polignano a mare Finally, you will reach the famous Polignano a Mare, where you will admire the sea caves and natural inlets carved into the rock by the beautiful terraces. Then experience the Italian lifestyle by having lunch or dinner in one of the most popular bars on Polignano's central square.

We set sail from the Santa Maria di Leuca port to reach and admire our caves characterized by their "crystalline" water. Adriatic side itinerary: After a brief stop in Grotta Cazzafri, at the foot of Punta Meliso, we continue towards Grotta Terradico, Verduselle, Grotta del Soffio and Grotta della Vora. To be able to admire the beauty of these coves up close, we will make a small stop for a swim under the cliff and to enter the caves. Ionian side itinerary: The first cave you meet on the western side, close to Punta Ristola is the Grotta Porcinara, immediately followed by the Grotta del Diavolo, the Grotta del Fiume, the Grotta delle Tre Porte, the Caverna dei Giganti, Grotta della Stalla and the majestic Dragon cave. Here too a stop is planned to immerse yourself in the crystal clear water. This excursion includes a visit to only one side, at the discretion of the skipper.

The day begins with a Street Food Tour in the historic center of Polignano a Mare. An experience that allows you to taste 4 local specialties, including the famous specialty coffee of Polignano. At the end of the walk, you will board a Calessino Bee (Tuk-Tuk) for a panoramic tour among coves, beaches, cliffs overlooking the sea and ancient Saracen towers. Crossing the village you will reach the picturesque Abbey of San Vito, the starting point of an exciting boat tour to discover the sea caves. Sailing along the coast you can admire the Palazzese Cave, the Swallows Cave, the Lovers Cave, the Ardito Cave and other spectacular views. The experience ends with the chance to dive into the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic, for a truly unforgettable ending.

Alberobello and Matera are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and shouldn’t be missed when visiting southern Italy—but with limited public transportation options, getting to either town can be a logistical ordeal. Ideal for cruise ship travelers, this private full-day tour covers both destinations by chauffeured vehicle, with a guide to explain the history of the region’s unique cave houses and “trulli.”

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.

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.

One of the jewels of Puglia, Lecce is rich in history and world-class sights—and a private walking tour is the perfect way to get up close and personal and immerse yourself in the city’s atmosphere. Admire the ruins of the city’s Roman–era amphitheater, see the baroque splendors of the Piazza del Duomo, take in the Basilica di Santa Croce, and learn more from your guide.

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.

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.

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.

Take home unforgettable memories from two of Puglia's most iconic and beloved UNESCO sites. From Matera to Alberobello in a day trip comfortably in a bus. Tour begins welcoming you on board a bus driving to Matera where you will meet an expert local guide. A walking tour of the famous Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stroll through the labyrinthine streets of houses carved into the rock. Tour goes on enjoying some free time to savor the local cuisine and the relaxed pace of the city before leaving to Alberobello. During a guided walking tour through Aia Piccola and Rione Monti you will admire the characteristic trulli houses. Be enchanted by the beauty and uniqueness of these world-renowned structures.

Tour & Transfer Unique, customizable and exclusive service for private transfers of travelers, optimizing the days in Puglia of arrival and departure or for travel between different places of stay adding value with Tour in the sites in addition to the need for a point-to-point transfer along the way.

You can join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or reserve an e-bike ready on site for €45, payable locally. For children’s e-bikes, child tandems and child seats, please check the “Ticket includes” section. Discover Ostuni and the countryside of the Coastal Dunes Regional Natural Park on an e-bike tour among centuries-old olive trees, dry-stone walls and Mediterranean scrub. You’ll ride at a comfortable pace along rural roads and easy paths, with stops for photos and short local insights. The experience includes a visit to the Montalbano Dolmen, around 4,000 years old, and a short panoramic walk along the Via Francigena, among olive groves and dry-stone walls. To finish on a special note, you’ll visit a traditional olive oil mill to discover the key steps of extra virgin olive oil production, from harvesting and pressing to storage. The tour ends with a guided tasting of extra virgin olive oil produced on site, with practical tips to recognize its aromas and main characteristics.

You can join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or reserve an e-bike ready on site for €45, payable locally. For children’s e-bikes, child tandems and child seats, please check “Included/Excluded”. Start in scenic Alberobello, surrounded by its iconic trulli, with an e-bike ride through viewpoints and the main squares of the historic center, crossing Rione Monti and Rione Aia Piccola. Then leave the village behind and ride into the Itria Valley countryside on an easy route, along quiet lanes among vineyards, ancient olive trees and an oak wood, with panoramic stops for photos and local stories. A local escort manages the itinerary, stops and assistance during the ride, keeping a relaxed and pleasant pace. The special moment is a visit to a donkey farm, for an authentic encounter in nature, also suitable for families. After the visit, you’ll ride back to Alberobello with time to enjoy the village atmosphere again.

You can join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or reserve an e-bike ready on site for €45, payable locally. Unless you communicate otherwise when booking, an e-bike will be considered reserved for all participants. For children’s e-bikes, child tandems and child seats, please check “Included/Excluded”. Enjoy an easy e-bike loop through the Itria Valley, linking the whitewashed charm of Locorotondo with the Baroque elegance of Martina Franca. You’ll ride along quiet country roads among dry-stone walls, trulli, vineyards and masserie, with panoramic stops for photos. The tour starts near Locorotondo station, among ancient lanes and typical cummerse houses, before heading into the countryside. In Martina Franca, you’ll admire Baroque palaces, churches and the elegant atmosphere of the old town. A gelato stop is planned: gelato is optional and paid locally. Return to Locorotondo along scenic backroads, with assistance throughout the ride.

You can join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or reserve an e-bike ready on site for €45, payable locally. Winery and olive oil mill visits, plus an aperitif/tasting with local products and three glasses of wine, are optional and paid on site (€13). Unless you communicate otherwise when booking, e-bikes and the tasting will be considered reserved for all participants. For children’s e-bikes, child tandems and child seats, please check “Included/Excluded”. Start from Cisternino, a romantic hilltop village counted among Italy’s most beautiful towns, and after a short ride through its lanes, enter the Itria Valley countryside among dry-stone walls, vineyards and olive groves. A local escort manages the route, stops and assistance, keeping a relaxed pace. The route leads to a special place where a winery and olive oil mill coexist: you’ll discover how grapes become wine and how olives become extra virgin olive oil. Return to Cisternino among flavors, landscapes and traditions.

You can join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or reserve an e-bike ready on site for €45, payable locally. Unless you communicate otherwise when booking, an e-bike will be considered reserved for all participants. For children’s e-bikes, child tandems and child seats, please check “Included/Excluded”. Explore Polignano a Mare and its coastline on a relaxed e-bike ride, between postcard views and authentic local corners. Start among the narrow streets of the historic center, with stops at balconies overlooking the sea and cliffs shaped by wind and waves. Along the route, you’ll see a small offshore islet, discover a hidden marina with moored boats and cycle along the coast to the fishing village of San Vito. A stop at a gelato shop is planned: you can choose the famous caffè speciale or a gelato, purchased directly on site. Start and return at the station car park of Polignano a Mare.

You’re looking for a fun way to explore the city at your own pace? Then, this city-exploration game is made for you! You’ll entertain all your group with interesting questions, while still teaching them fun facts about the city. With this self-guided tour, you will be guided through the 9 following locations: Lungomare, Teatro Petruzzelli, Palazzo Mincuzzi, Palazzo del Governo, Castle, Cathedral, Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Piazza Mercantile, and Fort of Saint Anthony. Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city-explorer, needs your help… Help him solve quizzes to gather as many points as possible. This activity is ideal for families or travelers who want to explore on their own. Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to your self-guided tour and your city exploration activity. So, are you ready to explore Bari?

You can join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or reserve an e-bike ready on site for €45, payable locally. The local products tasting is optional and paid on site (€14). Unless you communicate otherwise when booking, e-bikes and the tasting will be considered reserved for all participants. For children’s e-bikes, child tandems and child seats, please check “Included/Excluded”. Ride from Ostuni into its countryside on an easy e-bike route through centuries-old olive groves and authentic rural landscapes. You’ll discover curiosities about olive trees and the key steps behind extra virgin olive oil, from tree care to pressing. A local escort manages the route, stops and assistance, keeping a relaxed pace. You’ll stop at a countryside home surrounded by olive trees, where you can enjoy local products. The experience also includes a scenic 2 km hill walk. On the way back, you’ll pass through the historic center of the “White City”. Comfortable closed-toe shoes are recommended.

The sea caves around Polignano a Mare have extraordinary history, from a secret cinema to a sea bathing establishment. Discover them in comfort when you book this stylish cruise, which includes a swim stop and a simple Italian “aperitivo”: a glass of prosecco and some crackers. Capture magical photos of cliffs, islets, and more as you sail. Upgrade to include round-trip transfers from your Polignano a Mare address.

Discover Ostuni and its countryside on an easy, engaging guided e-bike tour through nature, local traditions, and rural landscapes. You’ll ride across a plain of monumental olive trees—among the oldest in Puglia—while hearing curiosities about olive cultivation and how this land has shaped everyday life for centuries. The tour includes guidance and full assistance: a local escort manages the route, stops, and support along the ride, keeping the pace relaxed and enjoyable. Join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or use an e-bike provided on site with payment made locally (see Inclusions/Exclusions). Along the way, you’ll visit an ancient rock village, exploring cave-like settlements, and enjoy a short walk to fully appreciate the site and the views. On the way back, you’ll enter Ostuni and ride through the white streets and town walls of the “White City.” The tour includes a 300 m section of uneven road.

One of Puglia’s loveliest coastal cities, Otranto also boasts a wealth of history and landmarks alongside its seaside views. On this private walking tour, you’ll have the chance to get up close and personal with its key attractions. Discover the 11th-century Otranto Cathedral, renowned for its mosaic floor and rose window, the Byzantine Church of St. Peter, and the Aragonese Castle of Otranto, and admire views of the old town.

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.