Top Puglia Half-day Tours - page 4

Bicycle tours are a great way to get out of plodding buses and go places they can’t reach. This bicycle tour near Ostuni has the added benefit of taking you to visit olive fields, mills, and farms while you learn about local olive oil history. Along the way, you also get a chance to bike through coastal dunes and wetlands. You can ask your guide to organize an olive oil tasting at tour’s end.

Explore the Valle d’Itria countryside and unique "trulli" dwellings of Alberobello on two wheels with this small-group e-bike excursion from Martina Franca. Pedal through the vineyards and olive groves that cover the valley to reach the hill town of Alberobello, then take a break to explore the “trulli” neighborhoods. Finally, relax at a nearby historic wine estate to sample local red and white wines.

Don’t just see the best of Bari—head off the tourist trail and discover how locals really live on this immersive, personalized tour. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, meet your guide in the heart of the city, and set off on foot. You’ll discover the Old Town and highlights like its Basilica di San Nicola—and you’ll also talk with locals, watch pasta-making in action, tour local food markets, and much more.

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”. Discover three sides of Monopoli on a guided e-bike tour: old town, coast and countryside. You’ll ride among ancient olive trees and rural roads, then enjoy a relaxed walk through the heart of the town, among narrow lanes and typical views. The route continues to a hidden place: a rocky village set inside an erosive ravine, where you’ll hear stories and legends connected to the area. Finally, you’ll ride along the seafront to admire small coves and inlets along Monopoli’s coastline. A local escort manages the itinerary, stops and full assistance throughout the ride. For the visit to the rocky village, it is recommended to cover ankles and calves, as there may be high grass.

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.

Explore the history-rich streets of Bari with your own group and guide on a private tour of the city. You’ll make your way through the narrow alleys and lanes of the Old Town to visit landmarks such as the Basilica of St. Nicholas and the grand Bari Cathedral. Listen to stories about Puglia as you stroll, and savor samples of the local food around the city including panzerotti and focaccia barese.

The route is out of the conventional tourist itineraries, winding through the countryside of Trani and Bisceglie among olive trees and fruit trees. The riders will be able to discover isolated monuments of great historical and cultural interest. Trust us: cycling, into the sunset, to the Cathedral of Trani is a great experience! Trust us!

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.

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.

There are important Hellenic archaeological sites scattered around Metaponto—they’re difficult to reach without local know-how. With this private tour, you can relax and let your guide take care of reaching four sites in the area: Start at the National Archeological Museum of Metaponto and continue to the Archeological Park of Apollonio Licio, the Tavole Palatine temple remains, and the archeological site of Pantanello.

Take a tour of the famous 'trulli' houses in Alberobello during this 3-hour tour from Bari. Learn about these unique structures, on UNESCO's World Heritage List, including the reasons for the cone-shaped buildings. Visit inside a 'trullo' to see what the inside looks like, and see a church inside one as well. Sample local sweets and liqueur.

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.

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.

Make the most of your time in Bari with this walking tour that combines sightseeing with a deep dive into the city’s street-food traditions. Follow your guide through the squares and lanes of Bari Vecchia, stopping to sample a variety of treats from “panzerotti” to “sgagliozze”. Pass through the vibrant Piazza Mercantile and admire highlights like the Basilica of San Nicola and the Cathedral of San Sabino during your gastro-walk.

Lecce is best known for its sumptuous baroque architecture, but the city has an equally rich cuisine worth exploring. Discover both its cultural treasures and gastronomic delights with this tour that combines a guided walk past the Basilica of Santa Croce, the cathedral, and other highlights of the historic center with stops to sample traditional specialties like savory “rustico” and “frisella” pastries, and the sweet custard-filled “pasticciotto”.

A unique opportunity to visit the beautiful trulli area by e-bike and to taste the best wine production with a guided tour in the most prestigious winery of the Itria Valley

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 Apulian aperitivo at the mill is paid on site (€10). Unless you communicate otherwise when booking, e-bikes and the aperitivo will be considered reserved for all participants. For children’s e-bikes, child tandems and child seats, please check “Included/Excluded”. Start from the fairytale setting of Alberobello and ride into the countryside on a relaxed e-bike route. Quiet lanes lead you among dry-stone walls, vineyards and trulli-dotted landscapes, with time for photos and panoramic stops. Along the way, you’ll visit a donkey farm to meet these animals up close, then reach a family-run artisan mill to discover the process from grain to flour. At the mill, you can enjoy focaccia, friselle, taralli and a glass of wine. Return to Alberobello through countryside views and panoramic viewpoints.

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 dairy visit with cheese tasting is optional and paid on site (€10). Unless you communicate otherwise when booking, e-bikes and the dairy visit/tasting will be considered reserved for all participants. For children’s e-bikes, child tandems and child seats, please check “Included/Excluded”. Discover Martina Franca and Locorotondo on an easy e-bike tour through the Itria Valley, among dry-stone walls, vineyards, trulli and masserie, with panoramic stops and time for photos. A local escort manages the route, stops and full assistance, keeping a relaxed pace. Locorotondo welcomes you with whitewashed lanes, flowered balconies and romantic corners, before returning to Martina Franca through some of the valley’s most iconic landscapes. At the dairy farm, you’ll see mozzarella production, the cave where caciocavalli mature, and how stracciatella and burrata are made.

The Apulian Coast is known for its dramatic scenery, from turquoise waters and limestone cliffs to little coastal villages—but the best vantage points can’t be reached by land. Enjoy front-row views along the Adriatic and Ionian seas on this half-day cruise, which includes two swimming stops and covers highlights such as the Grotta del Soffio sea cave and the soaring cliffs of Falesia delle Mannute.

A complete way to discover the Itria Valley by e-bike, linking three iconic villages: Locorotondo, Cisternino, and Martina Franca. Cycle along quiet country roads lined with dry-stone walls, trulli, vineyards, wheat fields, olive groves, and masserie, with panoramic stops and time for photos. In Locorotondo, wander among the lime-whitewashed lanes and typical cummerse houses. In Cisternino, enjoy the romantic old town and a scenic viewpoint over the valley. In Martina Franca, experience the elegant Baroque atmosphere of its squares, gateways, and churches. 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.

Set off to discover Fasano and its wonders with an exclusive e-bike tour. A unique experience awaits you, pedaling through the thousand-year history, uncontaminated nature and authentic flavors of Puglia. On board the e-bikes you can easily pedal through: - Rock churches and hidden caves: a fascinating journey into the heart of rock civilization, starting from the Lama d'Antico Park. - Monumental olive trees: majestic witnesses of centuries of history, surrounded by dry stone walls and fortified farmhouses. - Archaeological ruins of Egnazia: admire the imposing Roman archaeological site, with a breathtaking view that extends to the sea. Every ride will be an opportunity to discover local anecdotes and connect with the most authentic soul of Puglia. And that's not all! Before returning, a moment of pure relaxation awaits you at the Archeolido, where you can refresh yourself with a delicious aperitif overlooking the sea.

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 cheese tasting with a glass of wine is optional and paid on site. For children’s e-bikes, child tandems and child seats, please check the “Included/Excluded” section. Martina Franca is one of Puglia’s gems, known for its Baroque elegance and historic old-town lanes. The tour begins with an e-bike ride through the center, passing its main squares and landmarks such as the Ducal Palace and the Basilica of San Martino. Just outside the town, the countryside opens up among vineyards, wheat fields, dry-stone walls, trulli and centuries-old olive trees: the perfect setting for an easy, relaxing ride. A local escort manages the route, stops and assistance throughout the experience. Along country roads, you’ll reach a breeding farm with two native species: the Murgese horse and the Apulian black pig. Then you’ll visit a farm with cows and a dairy, where you can choose the optional cheese tasting.

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.

The Porto Selvaggio kayak tour is our most popular tourn, suitable for those who have never been kayaking. During the tour we will show you hidden caves and ravines, all waiting to be explored! We will kayak along the rocky coast overlooking the sea where the Tower of S. Maria dell'Alto stands. We will take advantage of the unique perspective from the sea and the proximity to the coast that only a kayak can offer to visit one of the most beautiful stretches of sea in the Ionian Salento! Along this stretch of coast is the stunning Grotta Verde. If the sea conditions allows it, we will also be able to enter it! Once we arrive at the bay of Porto Selvaggio, we will disembark with the kayaks on a rocky beach. At this point there will be the ritual of the kayak baptism, which consists of a full immersion in the icy waters of the spring. This will be followed by a walk in the pine forest and finally we will dive from the cliff to swim into the Gaia Cave. N.B. The experience is not suitable for people weighing more than 100kg