All Puglia Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

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Boat tour from Monopoli to the caves of Polignano a Mare

No trip to southern Italy would be complete without tasting mozzarella and watching the process that creates this, burrata and stracciatella. Enjoy an authentic Apulian experience by visiting this fortified farmhouse to meet the animals, learn about the production and of course taste a wealth of excellent local products. Upgrade for the intimate experience of a private tour, available in a wide range of time slots.

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Mozzarella Experience - Cheese Tasting Tour at Masseria Fragnite

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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If your time in Italy is limited but you want to check off Alberobello and Matera in a day, then this is the tour for you. With hassle-free round-trip transportation from Bari included, as well as digital maps and audio guides, you don’t need to worry about logistics. Also, upgraded packages are available with guided tours, tickets, and tastings—so you can choose the perfect package to suit your preferences.

Alberobello and Matera Bus Tour, from Bari

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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3 Hour Group Tour by Boat to the Caves of Santa Maria di Leuca

3 hoursFree Cancellation

If you’ve only got limited time to discover the highlights of Puglia, then this tour is an ideal choice. Save yourself from the hassle of organizing car hire and go on this pre-planned adventure instead. Along the way, tick off Puglian gems such as Alberobello and Monopoli—without the stress of following a big tour group around, as you have the freedom for independent adventures once you arrive at each stop.

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Alberobello, Monopoli & Polignano da Bari – Puglia experienc

Alberobello, Monopoli & Polignano da Bari – Puglia experienc

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

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Excursions to the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca

Discover the hard-to-reach caves of Santa Maria di Leuca on this boat tour, with everything arranged for you. Meet your group at the tourist port, then relax on board as your skipper-guide takes you along the Ionian and Adriatic coasts to hidden spots best reached by sea. Along the way, enjoy wine, snacks, and refreshing water on board. Choose the evening tour for sunset views and a swim at golden hour.

Excursions to the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

The Polignano Caves shouldn’t be missed when in the area, but these famous limestone grottoes can’t be accessed by the road—only by sea. On this small-group sailing tour from Monopoli, take in the grottoes, sea cliffs, and other natural formations inaccessible by car, while a skipper keeps everything running smoothly. A traditional Apulian aperitivo is included, plus snorkeling equipment.

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Boat tour from Monopoli to the Polignano caves with aperitif

Boat tour from Monopoli to the Polignano caves with aperitif

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover Alberobello and Polignano a Mare on a day trip from Bari that will allow you to visit two of Puglia's most popular destinations in a single day. You will reach Alberobello by air-conditioned bus and have free time to walk among the famous trulli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visit the craft shops and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the village. You will then continue towards Polignano a Mare, famous for its historic center, the cliffs overlooking the sea and its breathtaking views, where you can explore the village in complete freedom. You can choose between the experience independently, with printed information material available in multiple languages, or with a guided tour of Alberobello in Italian or English. On some dates, the itinerary may also include a short stop in Monopoli, consistent with the organization of the day. The stop is an additional opportunity and is not provided on all tours.

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From Bari Excursion to Alberobello and Polignano a Mare

From Bari Excursion to Alberobello and Polignano a Mare

7 hoursFree Cancellation

The coastline of Polignano a Mare is dotted with picturesque grottoes and coves, only accessible by sea. With this small-group boat tour, you'll be able to cruise right up to the coast and dive into the turquoise waters of the Adriatic to swim or snorkel. Learn about this area's history and traditions from your skipper, snap pictures of the Grotta Azzurra and Grotta Piana, and relax over drinks on board.

Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

This tour is designed for those who want to discover the most iconic places of Salento in a single day, without worrying about travel. You will travel in a small group with a maximum of 8 participants, living a more relaxed and authentic experience than large organized tours. The departure takes place from the historic center of Lecce, in front of the Basilica of Santa Croce, with the possibility of agreeing on an alternative meeting point within the city. In each destination you will have about 1 hour and 30 minutes of free time to explore Otranto, Castro, Santa Maria di Leuca and Gallipoli at your own pace. For those who want to further enrich the day, it is possible to add a boat tour to the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca with supplement and subject to availability.

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Salento Tour from Lecce Otranto Castro Leuca and Gallipoli

Salento Tour from Lecce Otranto Castro Leuca and Gallipoli

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore the beauty of Alberobello and Matera on your own, with comfortable transport transfers from Monopoli (7:30). Admire the cave dwellings of Matera, famous for its picturesque Sassi districts and the trulli of Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meet your driver in Monopoli and relax en route to Matera. Enjoy the freedom to explore the city and immerse yourself in its history, culture and breathtaking landscapes. After Matera, continue towards Alberobello to discover its iconic Trulli. Admire the unique architecture of these structures and delve into the history of the place. After your day of exploration, meet your driver for the return to Monopoli. THE TOUR INCLUDES ONLY THE TRANSFER AND IS NOT GUIDED.

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From Monopoli : Visit Matera and Alberobello independently

From Monopoli : Visit Matera and Alberobello independently

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Bari Walking City Tour

With their dramatic limestone grottoes and spectacular blue and turquoise waters, the Pogliano Caves are one of the Adriatic Coast’s biggest attention grabbers—but they’re only accessible by boat, so land travelers often miss out on this unique natural attraction. Visit them with ease, along with a selection of other local attractions, on this small-group sailing excursion by gozzo fishing boat, which includes a traditional Apulian aperitivo.

Monopoli Shared tour by Gozzo boat to the Polignano caves

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Bari’s Ultimate Street Food Tour - Small Group by Do Eat Better

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3 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the authentic beauty of Puglia on a guided day trip from Monopoli to three charming towns in the Itria Valley: Ostuni, Cisternino, and Locorotondo. Start in Ostuni, the famous “White City,” and walk with your guide through whitewashed alleys, arches, stairways, scenic viewpoints, and the historic centre near the Cathedral. Continue to Cisternino, a peaceful hilltop village known for its narrow lanes, traditional houses, small squares, and beautiful views over the countryside. Your final stop is Locorotondo, one of Puglia’s most picturesque villages, loved for its circular old town, elegant white streets, and flower-filled balconies. After a short guided introduction, enjoy free time to explore, take photos, browse local shops, or relax in the village atmosphere. A perfect experience for travelers who want to discover authentic Puglia, beautiful landscapes, and unforgettable villages in one day.

Ostuni, Cisternino & Locorotondo Small-Group Tour from Monopoli

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Get ready to live an authentic experience in the heart of Bari, in a secret place that holds the true spirit of Apulian cuisine. In the company of a local guide, you will put your hands in the dough to prepare two symbols of tradition: the focaccia from Bari, queen of street food, soft and crisp with juicy cherry tomatoes, which even beat the Genoese focaccia in a last-ditch challenge, and the handmade orecchiette, prepared according to the ancient Bari technique, celebrated by the New York Times as a heritage to be protected. After the lesson, we will sit at the table to enjoy together the fruit of our work, accompanied by a good local wine and stories that smell of tradition. An intimate, engaging and genuine experience, designed for those who want to discover the true soul of Bari through its cuisine.

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Bari Cooking Class : Traditional Focaccia & Orecchiette

Bari Cooking Class : Traditional Focaccia & Orecchiette

Discover the Itria Valley on an extraordinary day, with a Guide born and raised in Alberobello who opens the doors of your home. WHAT YOU WILL SEE First stop: Alberobello (UNESCO) with English-language Local Tourist Guide: Not a simple visit: you will enter a real inhabited trullo, welcomed by the friendly and cheerful neighbors of your local Guide. Authentic stories, hidden corners and traditions lived every day. Live show of mozzarella (when available), prepared in front of you. Audio guide in 6 languages. Second stage: Locorotondo, white and romantic among vineyards. Third stop: Ostuni, the White City with sea view. BEGINNING AND END Pickup in Lecce or Brindisi. Return in the afternoon. CHOOSE - Guide only - Guide + Generous brunch with local products and drinks included - Guide + Full lunch: starter, fresh handmade pasta and dessert.

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Enter a Trullo, in the center of Alberobello

Tour : Alberobello, Ostuni, Locorotondo : Local Guide & Lunch

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Group tour in English max 15 people, book your seat! (for information or to request a private tour, write me a message before booking via whatsapp/iMessage : + 393287568899) instagram : discovering_lecce Welcome! We will take a tour of 2 through the streets and alleys of the old town, classical buildings, squares of extraordinary beauty, Baroque churches and monuments of Roman times...! Art, history, traditions... but also good food! it will be a pleasure to offer you our delicious 'coffee Leccese' on ice with almond extract and typical appetizers. Lecce will surprise you and this tour will be memorable!

Discovering Lecce

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.

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Orecchiette Cooking Class and Wine in Lecce

Make exploring beyond Lecce city limits easy—and discover many of Puglia's top towns and attractions in just one day—on this small-group tour of the Salento region. Visit Galatina, known for its churches and frescoes; coastal Otranto, which boasts ancient heritage; Santa Maria di Leuca, with cliffs overlooking the Adriatic Sea; and Gallipoli, whose Old Town is located on a coastal island.

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Tour to 4 Towns of Salento: Otranto, Leuca, Gallipoli, Galatina

Tour to 4 Towns of Salento: Otranto, Leuca, Gallipoli, Galatina

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Sailing along the beautiful Polignano a Mare Coast is an unmissable experience. On board a comfortable boat, you will explore natural wonders such as arches and caves, accessible only by sea. Experienced crew will share fascinating stories about the sights while enjoying a typical Italian aperitif with Apulian prosecco and tarallini. You will have the opportunity to take a dip in the crystal clear waters and capture special moments with panoramic photos of Polignano a Mare. - Discover the Polignano a Mare Coast from a boat with photo stops - See hidden caves and natural arches along the way - Enjoy a typical aperitif with prosecco and Apulian tarallini - Possibility to swim in the crystal clear waters during the tour

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Boat Tour of the Polignano a Mare Coast with Aperitif

Boat Tour of the Polignano a Mare Coast with Aperitif

Masseria Seppunisi Tour - Mozzarella and Burrata experience

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2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

The UNESCO-listed town of Alberobello is famous for its unique “trulli” dwellings, fairytale-like round stone huts topped with conical roofs that are only found in this area of Puglia. Explore the largest concentration of “trulli” with this guided tour through Alberobello’s Rione Monti historic district, home to more than 1,000 of these picturesque buildings. Learn about their history and construction, stopping to visit the Trullo Sovrano and the Church of Sant’Antonio.

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Visita guidata dei Trulli di Alberobello

Visita guidata dei Trulli di Alberobello

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Alberobello and Matera Bus Tour, from Bari

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Adrienne_B, Aug 2026

Fantastic

Brilliant company tour was great very well organised, was on time sold water on the bus would highly recommend. We are 2 woman 60s and definitely helped us see places that otherwise we would not seen as we don't drive and train and public bus was too hard fot us to navigate

Monopoli Shared tour by Gozzo boat to the Polignano caves

Chloe_I, Aug 2026

Grazie Blue Wave 🙂

Had a fantastic time with Francesco! We loved the experience, from the group and the playlist to the Prosecco & foccacia, everything was lovely! It was one of the best things ever swimming in the sunset waters, in front of Polignano a Mare, just unforgettable ❤️

Bari’s Ultimate Street Food Tour - Small Group by Do Eat Better

Amy_Z, Aug 2026

Awesome!

Amazing!!!! Tour guide Nicholas was funny, intelligent and factual about Bari as he grew up there. He only took us to family owned places that have been around for generations! The food was excellent and the tour made accommodations for a few in my family, including myself, that were vegan. That was very appreciated! The panzerotti and gelato are not to be missed. All of Nicholas's stories about childhood and each part of Bari were SO interesting. Take this tour! You will not regret it!

Polignano a Mare: Boat Tour of the Caves - Small Group

Amy_Z, Aug 2026

Fun!

Great tour!!!!! Saw Polignano a Mare from the sea! So cool! Francesco, the captain and, Noella, the guide, took us to all the insteresting sights. We saw a ton of cool caves, the restaurant in the cliff, and saw Lama Monachile from the sea, which is such an interesting POV. Then we swam! Such a fun tour!

Apulian Cooking Class with Aperitif and Wine in Polignano a Mare

Ellyn_L, Aug 2026

We had a wonderful time...

We had a wonderful time learning to make pasta that is traditional to the region. The chef was kind and helpful. He took his time to explain and make sure everyone understood the next steps. My 6 year old was able to keep up and very much enjoyed. I would definitely do this again and can't wait to make the pasta at home!

Alberobello, Monopoli & Polignano da Bari – Puglia experienc

Juan_B, Aug 2026

Absolutely Outstanding Experience with Viator & Dreams for Tours! 🌟

It was an amazing experience. We had an amazing experience from start to finish! We completed our booking within 24 hours, but we realized that the original tour schedule would have made it difficult for us to return to our cruise on time. We reached out to Ryan Jan, one of the representatives from Viator, and he was incredibly helpful. Ryan contacted the local agency, Dreams for Tours, directly, and within less than two hours, they reached out to us to help arrange an earlier starting time. They were able to make the change, allowing us to enjoy the tour while still making it back to our cruise on time. That level of customer service was truly appreciated! Once we arrived, the hospitality was fantastic. And a BIG shout-out to Francesco, our tour guide! What an amazing person! He was attentive, respectful, professional, and did a wonderful job explaining the history and culture of Puglia. I honestly cannot say enough great things about him—I would give him 10 out of 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When we returned, we were running a little late, and I asked if he could drop me and my wife off at the cruise terminal. Francesco went above and beyond and personally took us there. Francesco, thank you so much! You gave us the best experience we could have asked for in Puglia. And thank you to Dreams for Tours and Viator for the excellent service and for making everything work so smoothly. Highly recommended! 🇮🇹❤️

Boat tour of the Polignano a Mare caves with aperitif

Melanie_W, Aug 2026

Great tour, saw the...

Great tour, saw the caves, famous beach in Polignano a Mer, anchored and had a lovely swim finishing with prosecco and a snack. Christian was welcoming and funny..he even stopped and let one of the passengers retrieve her sunglasses which she dropped in the cave! Highly recommend for an inexpensive tour!

Boat Tour of the Polignano a Mare Coast with Aperitif

Ellyn_L, Aug 2026

Great Time

We had a wonderful time on the boat trip! Nico was wonderful! Prior to the trip, Nico reached out to me to provide all information I would need to successful locate the tour pick up location. Once on the boat, he was entertaining and super accommodating. He was great with my daughter and even let her "drive" the boat. The views were great, enjoyed swimming a bit (not in the caves), and some good drinks and treats.

Boat tour from Monopoli to the Polignano caves with aperitif

Lauren_S, Aug 2026

Absolute must-do

We had so much fun on this tour! Our party was large enough (planned 6) that we were the only ones on the boat. We were a multigenerational group with two kids ages 6 and 9. Francisca and Domenico were so fun and great with the kids, mindful of their experience - both with the chop and the swimming. The boat was small enough that we could enter the grottos and really explore the coast. They were both very knowledgeable and we learned a lot. Swimming was a highlight, as were the snacks! The focaccia they brought was some of the best I had on the whole trip. Total 5 star experience - we were sad when it ended. If we are back in the area, will absolutely do again.

Boat tour from Monopoli to the caves of Polignano a Mare

Sara_W, Jul 2026

Great start to the morning and Monopli

We really liked the small boat and only a few people, the team (sorry forgot the crews names , apologies) were great. Very much enjoyed the morning boat trip looking at the caves and having a short dip. This trip and other boats obviously very popular but a lovely couple of hours. Highlights seeing the restaurant grotto palazzo from the sea (cheapest way :)) and the cave with the light . Enjoyed looking at the rock formations. The iced tea or prosecco with snacks was appreciated. Thank you . Some of the reviews seem a bit mean spirited - it’s a simple trip well done

Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers

Amy_W, Jun 2026

Excellent boat trip. We...

Excellent boat trip. We really enjoyed the tour along the beautiful coastline and visiting the caves. The guide was very good and gave us lots of information. Would recommend this tour to anyone wishing to visit the caves. The rose prosecco was a lovely end to the trip!

Mozzarella Experience - Cheese Tasting Tour at Masseria Fragnite

Amy_W, Jun 2026

Great visit to a Masseria...

Great visit to a Masseria and to see dairy cheese production. The visit was informative and gave a good understanding into the different stages of the process. To finish we got to try the various cheeses, focaccia, tarelli, with wine and water. There is a so much food so come hungry. We ended up leaving quite a bit!