Top Activities on the Ground in Puglia - page 3

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.

This interesting and fascinating 3 hours Hike embraces History, local villages, sea and country side surroundings.

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”.

This tour is a full immersion into the unspoiled nature of one of the most beautiful natural areas of Puglia. Thanks to the bicycle you can reach places of great environmental interest, inaccessible to cars. The professional guides, who lead the groups, know how to involve you with the "tale of nature", revealing the secrets hidden in every corner of this incredible treasure box of biodiversity.

Discover Alberobello and the Valle d'Itria through unique outdoor sport experiences. Choose between running, fitwalking, countryside routes, forest trails or outdoor training, always in small groups with a qualified Buddy Coach. ✔ Small groups ✔ Personalised pace ✔ Running or Fitwalking ✔ Carefully selected routes ✔ Suitable for different fitness levels ✔ Sport • Wellness • Nature ✔ Qualified Buddy Coach

Journeying through Capo di Leuca by bicycle allows travelers to go where buses and cars can’t. With this tour, cruise through the charming villages of the region along bike paths and “secondary” streets. Discover hidden gems like the medieval hamlet of Giuliano and the Sanctuary of Leuca Piccola in Barbarano. It’s an easy, roughly 9.3-mile (15 kilometers) bike ride suitable for all fitness levels.

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 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.

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.

With this short walk, equipped with binoculars, we will discover the rich local fauna of the Ariscianne-Boccadoro wetland, a green oasis for many species of permanent and migratory birds, but also for amphibians, reptiles and mammals. In a place where the reeds dominate, among which, fresh water meets salt water. We will move around the nineteenth-century tank of Boccadoro, built to collect resurgence water and which was supposed to serve as a basin to serve drinking water to the city of Trani (BT). Then on the dirt roads, flanked by tamarisks, which cross the marshes and cultivated fields of Ariscianne where the ancient Aveldìus once flowed here, depicted in the "segmentum VI" of the Tabula Peutingeriana; an ancient river that originated from the Murge, lapped the village of Andria to the west and must have flowed into a sort of small port between Turenum (Trani) and Bardulí (Barletta). Today its bed is traced by the Ciappetta-Cammaggio and Ariscianne canals.

Baroque Lecce is one of the most beautiful towns in Puglia, often called the “Florence of the South”. Cover more ground and take in its sumptuous churches and palaces at your own pace with this independent bike rental from the heart of the old town. Pedal through Lecce or strike out further afield to explore the surrounding countryside and coastline on the bike of your choice.

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 the charm of Martina Franca on an easy e-bike tour through the Itria Valley, where Baroque elegance meets postcard countryside. You’ll ride along quiet backroads among dry-stone walls, vineyards, trulli and masserie, with panoramic stops and time for photos. Locorotondo welcomes you with whitewashed lanes, flowered balconies and romantic corners, as one of Italy’s most beautiful villages. A stop at an artisanal gelato shop is planned: gelato is optional and paid locally. A local escort manages the route, stops and assistance. A scenic, authentic small-group experience before returning to Martina Franca.

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 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.

Starting out from Montalbano we’ll cycle on secondary roads with law traffic to reach three different kinds of masserias, each one with different architecture, type, traditional activities and current economic vocation. Tour continuos slowly on small roads lined by stone with drystone walls, rarely visited cattle track and unique landscapes. At the end of the tour we'll go in an olive oil plant to enjoy an olive oil tasting accompain on vegetable products and traditional snack.

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.

Explore the picturesque surroundings of Monopoli with a guide on this biking tour. First, visit Monopoli’s old town and stop by the Monopoli Cathedral (Basilica of the Madonna della Madiaduomo) before heading to the Puglia countryside filled with olive trees and dry stone walls. Travel to the rural church of Spirito Santo, a thousand-year-old church that’s been in use since the 9th century and houses medieval frescoes. The tour ends with an artisanal ice cream tasting.

Immersed in the Alta Murgia National Park, walking here one has the sensation of being in a large open space in which one can wander with one's gaze towards infinite horizons characterized by the pungent smells of mint and wild thyme in the intense green of the wheat fields or rocky pastures among the evident yellow of the ferula, meeting orchids and birds of prey. In this land, emperors, peasants, shepherds, woodsmen, together with the climate, have made the landscape and its culture unique. On the way we will meet stupendous farmhouses, we will cross oak woods, along the ancient sheep tracks of transhumance we will discover jazzi and post offices, we will travel along panoramic mule tracks and among the wheat fields we will admire large haystacks and ancient cisterns. On the hills, flocks of sheep will blend in with the characteristic sharp rocks that give this area its name. We will reach the octagonal stone crown isolated on a hill at 540 meters above sea level. from where a vast panorama is dominated.

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. 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.

Enjoy an up-close experience of Puglia’s picturesque countryside on this languidly paced, full-day bike tour. Meet your guide, set off from Lecce, and continue onwards to Acaya, where you’ll see its historical castle and stop for light refreshments. Then, head to the Adriatic coastline and go for a refreshing swim before visiting Le Cesine Nature Reserve: the region’s last-remaining wetland habitat. Finally, bike back to Lecce along scenic country lanes.

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.

Gallipoli and its surrounding coastal landscapes boast beautiful Ionian Sea views, and a rich history of conquering and settlement dating back to the Middle Ages. On this full-day bike tour, spin through the Porto Selvaggio Natural Park with your guide to lead the way. Reach far-flung historic sites including Alezio, Galatone, and Sannicola with ease, and enjoy free time for a swim at your leisure.