Top Puglia Bus Tours - page 3

Make the most of your vacation by ticking off three Puglian towns in one day. Traveling in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, join a group of like-minded tourists to sightsee around Alberobello, Locorotondo, and Martina Franca. See everything from traditional Trulli houses to age-old dwellings steeped in history. Plus, listen to your guide’s engaging commentary as you learn facts guidebooks might miss

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.

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.

In this tour you will visit Matera, the Rupestrian city, an incredible and unique place on the Murgia Hills. It's old town carved in a deep ravine, is the first UNESCO site of the southern Italy where people lived in houses- cave from the Prehistoric Age to 1952, in two amazing districts called Sassi. Instead, Altamura is situated in a dominating position on the Murgia Hills, in a National park. It has an old town very interesting with a big cathedral of the medieval period. Known for the typical local bread, defined the best in Italy and with high quality mark DOP, Altamura has a lot of stone ovens where we can taste the typical dishes of the wheat city!

Alberobello and Matera are two of the most unforgettable towns in southern Italy, but visiting both in one day by public transportation is almost impossible. With this tour, see these UNESCO-listed treasures with time-saving private transportation by minivan directly from Bari. Enjoy a walking tour of the “trulli” dwellings in Alberobello before moving on the Sassi di Matera and its unique cave dwellings.

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.

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.

This tour will give you the opportunity to visit three significant villages in Puglia on a comfortable minivan with air conditioning and a professional driver who will give you information about the history of the towns and the places to visit. At the end of the tour you can choose whether to return to Brindisi or Lecce.

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.

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.

Independent travelers will enjoy this small-group, 3-stop tour in Puglia, which provides transportation from Lecce but allows you to explore on your own. There's no need to rent a car; just sit back and enjoy the scenery on the way to Ostuni, Alberobello, and Polignano a Mare. Explore each town on your own, with some tips from your guide if you wish.

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.

Experience Alberobello beyond typical sightseeing with a private guided tour that brings the traditional trulli village to life. Enjoy a relaxed pace with personalized attention, avoiding crowded tourist spots, and benefitting from local expertise you won’t get on self-guided trips. As you wander charming streets and explore artisan shops, this immersive journey offers a deeper connection to Apulian culture—ensuring memorable moments in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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.

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.

Visit Puglia’s seaside towns of Otranto and Castro on a day trip from Lecce. Making it easy to explore the two coastal stunners, the trip packs in lunch at Castro’s La Pizzica trattoria, transport direct from your hotel, and ample free time in each town. You’ll learn about the region from a guide as you travel, and hear about local landmarks such as the Cathedral of Otranto and the Castle of Castro Marim.

The Grotte di Castellana is a subterranean cave system hidden deep within the countryside outside Bari. On this adventurous half-day tour, reach Castellana with ease by minivan from Bari and delve deep underground to see the best of the cave system with your guide. Marvel at mighty stalactites and stalagmites, and learn the history of the caves—with round-trip travel from your Bari accommodation included.

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.

Discover Puglia’s charm on a trani, wine, and Castel Del Monte tour from Bari or Ostuni. This full-day adventure combines a visit to the picturesque port town of Trani, a tour of the historic Castel Del Monte, and an expert-led wine tasting at the renowned Tormaresca winery. For an extra treat, you can also enjoy a gourmet lunch at a local restaurant.

The guides will pick you up from the port of Bari, the airport, or any hotel in Bari or its surroundings and bring you to Alberobello The trulli are an important example of rural architecture that still survives today. The panoramic view on Rione Aia Piccola with its infinite expanse of conical roofs is enchanting. Don't miss the opportunity to experience an authentic Alberobello experience & to discover these unique Apulian ancient constructions. TARALLI, LIQUORS AND EXTRAVERGINE OLIVES OIL TASTING IN A TYPICAL AND ORIGINAL TRULLO DATING BACK TO 1700 A.D.

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 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.

Get the most out of limited time in Italy by choosing a tour that checks off three beautiful Italian cities in a day. With included hotel pickup, head to Bari, where a guide shows you the most important local highlights. Then continue to Alberobello, with a visit to a “trullo” traditional house, followed by the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Matera.