Top Puglia Private Sightseeing Tours - page 3

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.

The town of Alberobello is home to one of the most important monuments of southern Italy. This city of has earned UNESCO World Heritage status thanks to its traditional triangular trulli houses, narrow streets, and ancient church of St. Anthony. This walking tour leads you through the town’s major sites with the help of a local guide.

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.

Explore Barletta, one of Puglia’s loveliest, yet little-known, cities on a tour with a private guide. You’ll discover the history behind its monuments, and learn about its culture with stories of Barletta traditions and dialect. The walking tour is bookable for private groups of two or more people, for a fun and educational experience that helps you get more out of your time in the city.

Embark on the ultimate adventure from Bari to explore three beautiful towns in just one day: Ostuni, Locorotondo, and Polignano a Mare. Leave behind the crowded tour buses and enjoy a more serene experience with only your private driver for company. In addition to the free time to explore each location at your leisure, the tour also offers guided walking tours along the way too.

Set sail for the extraordinary waters of Salento. An exclusive four-hour excursion departing from Santa Maria di Leuca, reserved for only six guests aboard the Rand Mana 23, designed to ensure maximum comfort and absolute relaxation. A personalized experience among hidden caves, private coves and the spectacular sunset at the point where the Adriatic Sea meets the Ionian Sea. Snacks and craft spirits: not just a cruise, but a real journey of taste in the middle of the sea. What makes this experience unique: Private excursion for up to six guests: the boat is yours. If you book two, there will be only two on board, no strangers, no compromises. Signature snacks and drinks included for an exclusive tasting experience. Explore hidden coves and caves with the Guide of a local skipper Expert in the area. Ideal for special occasions, private events or romantic sunsets to remember.

Explore Gallipoli’s old town on this private 2-hour guided walking tour. Step into the town’s charm, history, and allure while leaving time to revisit favorite spots or discover hidden gems on your own. See medieval walls, a traditional fishing port, intricate baroque churches, a Renaissance-era Greek fountain, and a striking castle that seems to float on the sea.

Alberobello is famous for its distinctive cone-shaped “trulli” buildings and this tour is the perfect shortcut to help you discover its highlights. Walk around the town with a private guide to lead the way, so you don’t get lost, and learn where to find the most beautiful views of the local Apulian architecture. To round off the tour, you can expand your knowledge of local produce, as a tasting session is also included.

Skip the crowds and discover the timeless charm of Trani on this private walking tour for three. With its azure seas and white-washed buildings, your guide will take you around the Italian town at a pace that works for you. Visit the Romanesque Cathedral (own expense) and spend time strolling around the seafood stalls, tucking into fresh fish dishes as you overlook the harbor.

Vieste is one of the most charming coastal destinations on Puglia’s Gargano Peninsula. Explore the town’s main sights and discover its authentic side with this guided tour through the old town. Stroll through picturesque lanes lined with whitewashed houses, take in the 11th-century cathedral, and admire the Swabian castle as you learn about local history and lore from your guide. End with vistas of the towering Pizzomunno sea stack just off the coastline.

We will accompany you to discover hidden coves, sheer cliffs, pristine beaches and Saracen towers, symbolic places of this land where the waves seem to get lost between sky and sea, and the wind opens its eyes to the infinite horizon. The colors and scents are unique, the authentic ones of the Mediterranean, capable of leaving an indelible memory. The tour is available in private formula: the price is per calessino, with a maximum capacity of 2 people, for an intimate and exclusive experience.

Combine history and food on this two-part adventure that takes you into a local’s home. First, take a rickshaw tour of Bari with a local guide. Visit theaters, Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Swabian Castle, and other notable landmarks. Then join a local to make homemade orecchiette in her home. The tour concludes with a tasting of homemade gelato.

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.

Bari is is a city filled with old and new: historic bastions, holy relics and cathedrals are mixing with the large boulevards and crazy nightlife. Although its rivalry with Lecce is infamous, and the city has its undisputed points: the cultural cocktail of nations and races, the lively and young atmosphere, the incredible food scene and a vibe like no other. Come and join our private walking tour and experience first hand the best this city has to offer: Basilica di San Nicola with the holy remains of St. Nicholas (also known as SantaKlaus); Svevo Castello and its Norman towers from the 12th century; Piazza Mercantile and its infamous Colonna della Giustizia, the place where debtors used to be tied and whipped in public; and many more. You will learn about: The history of the city The Byzantines, the Normans and their ancestry The legend of St Nicholas The rivalry between Lecce and Bari The daily life in the city The development of Svevo Castle The public punishments of Medieval Ages

This private boat tour gives you and your party the chance to discover the Taranto coast in style, ditching the hustle and bustle in favour of a skipper who’s at your service. See castles and pristine beaches from a vantage point most tourists don’t get, and end your day with a relaxing swim and a refreshing glass of prosecco.

Puglia's coastal walks tend to deliver scenery alone, but this one along the Le Matinelle path near Trani also checks off several points of natural and historical interest. Hike along a cliffside trail that passes sandstone walls where bee-eaters (a colorful species of bird) nest in late spring, pause in the Le Conche pine forest to spot dinosaur footprints, and end at Torre Olivieri, a 16th-century watchtower above the Adriatic.

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.

Private guided tour of the beautiful village of Otranto with an expert guide who will accompany you to discover the most fascinating places and the history of this important town of Salento

Make the most of your time in Salento with this walking tour that takes in Gallipoli’s top sights in less than two hours. Skip the hassle of a map and guidebook and join your guide for a stroll through the old town to admire the Greek fountain dating from the 3rd century BC, ornate Baroque churches, and medieval city walls as you learn about the town’s captivating history.

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.

Guided tour of the UNESCO site Alberobello in the company of a local tourist guide who will lead you to the discovery of the city of trulli and to taste the typical products in a local shop

Departure of the tour from Monopoli and sailing to the beautiful caves of Polignano a Mare. An exciting private tour on a functional and welcoming boat that will be at your complete disposal with all the amenities on board, including the freshwater shower, the large sundeck at the bow and the awning to ensure shelter from the sun. We will visit the renowned Palazzese Cave, inside which is the exclusive restaurant; Lama Monachile, famous natural cove, pebble beach from which every year the world champions of Red Bull Cliff Diving dive; the Hermit Island; the Lovers Cave, the Ardito Cave and many others. During the tour, you will be offered the opportunity to swim in the blue and crystal clear waters of Polignano a Mare and toast with a fresh bottle of Prosecco that will be accompanied by taralli, focaccia from Bari and fresh fruit, well-known products of the Apulian gastronomic tradition.

Self-guide excursion with GPS, departure from Locorotondo towards Alberobello to immerse yourself in its white alleys and trulli that make it a unique place in the world. Crossing the "Canale di Pirro" valley surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, you will go up towards Selva di Fasano / Monopoli to enjoy one of the most beautiful views in the area overlooking the "Costa dei Trulli" in front of the "Church of San Michele Arcangelo in Frangesto. "where you can take fantastic photos before going to the" Masseria "where you can taste a Focaccia and mozzarella or caciocavallo. Return to the office through the countryside.

Explore the charming village of Cisternino with a private guide during this walking tour. See a traditional Puglian village including its historic landmarks such as the Church of San Nicola and a Norman tower dating back to the 11th century. Admire views over the Itria Valley and get lost in the narrow alleys of the old town. Get individual advice for where to eat and drink in Cisternino from your private guide.