Top Bari Nature Walks

Instead of sorting through countless towns, beaches, and cultural attractions on your own, make the most of your time in Puglia with a private tour tailored to your interests and travel style. Visit up to three destinations while enjoying personalized recommendations, local insight, and a flexible itinerary designed around you—all led by a guide who helps you focus on the places that best match your preferences.

Optimize your time in Bari and explore the city's culture and cuisine in a single tour on this biking excursion through the old town. Meet your guide and small group to explore the city's highlights on bike without getting footsore, plus stop to sample gourmet delicacies at a local bakery, brewery, deli, and more. Try specialties from ‘focaccia barese' to 'panzerotti' while learning about the culinary history and traditions of this coastal city.

The sea caves around Polignano a Mare have extraordinary history, from a secret cinema to a sea bathing establishment. Discover them in comfort when you book this stylish cruise, which includes a swim stop and a simple Italian “aperitivo”: a glass of prosecco and some crackers. Capture magical photos of cliffs, islets, and more as you sail. Upgrade to include round-trip transfers from your Polignano a Mare address.

Unlike traditional historical walking tours, this experience focuses on Bari’s darker legends, mysterious events, and local folklore passed down through generations. The evening setting creates a unique atmosphere, where narrow medieval alleys and dimly lit squares become the perfect backdrop for chilling stories. With a small group format, the storytelling becomes immersive and engaging, allowing you to experience the city from an unexpected and captivating perspective.

Discover the best of Puglia with a day tour between the sea and Valle d’Itria, accompanied by an Expert Tour Leader. The experience starts with Polignano a Mare, famous for its spectacular cliffs and the old town overlooking the sea, among white alleys and breathtaking views. Continue towards Ostuni, the picturesque White City, where you can admire the Cathedral, the Scoppa Arch and the characteristic narrow streets surrounded by centuries-old olive groves. Last stop Locorotondo, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, with its well-kept old town, white houses and views of the countryside of the Valle d’Itria. A complete experience between culture, landscapes and authenticity, ideal for an unforgettable day in Puglia.

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.

Stroll through the streets of Bari, down narrow alleyways and off the beaten path without worrying about getting lost on this guided walking tour. Spend a few hours in the company of a guide who will fill you in on southern Italy's culture, traditions, history, and people. Cap off your experience with a taste of homemade Italian gelato.

Taste your way around town with this street food tour of Bari, and learn about the city’s signature treats from an expert guide. Starting with a walk around Bari’s Old Town, the tour introduces you to standout sights such as the Basilica of St. Nicholas and its sacred crypt. Continue to explore the cobblestoned enclave, trying fresh focaccia, salumi, panzerotti, and homemade gelato.

Maximum 10 people per group. Nothing crowds, no rush. Here is the best way to discover not only all the most important monuments of Bari, but also the typical angles and hidden paths. If you have a few hours or days in Bari - it doesn't matter! - this tour is a must. You will have a unique and expert guide for those who want to get the best and the best out of the city. Meeting point in front of the Castle.

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.

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.

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.

1) From the ancient Posta Santa Croce walking along the transhumance routes in Puglia. We will start from Dolmen La Chianca, a prehistoric megalithic tomb from the Bronze Age. Crossing one of the typical blades of this territory we will reach a vast complex of karst origin characterized by the presence of caves where in 1955 a femur belonging to an adult individual of Homo sapiens neandertalensis was found. 2) Along the sea with a fantastic coastline full of sea caves that they were inhabited since the Neolithic, as attested by the materials found by Majellaro and Prelorenzo. We will discover the Caves of Ripalta. Along this stretch of the Via Francigena you can also admire the typical Apulian rural landscape with its dry stone walls, haystacks and small houses. We will continue on a short stretch through a fantastic meadow of spontaneous orchids and we will be able to reach Cala Pantano, a small inlet created by the blades, erosive furrows typical of the Apulian landscape.

Experience a culinary journey through the charming streets of Bari with our exclusive Walking Food Tour, guided by a knowledgeable local. Indulge in a feast for the senses as you delve into the rich food culture of the city, savoring an array of delectable treats such as the iconic focaccia barese, crispy sgagliozze, mouthwatering panzerotto, succulent grilled octopus sandwich, and irresistible gelato. This immersive excursion offers more than just a taste of Bari's culinary delights; it provides an intimate opportunity to uncover hidden local gems, from traditional eateries to bustling markets, where you can interact with friendly vendors and learn about the city's gastronomic traditions firsthand. Join us for a gastronomic adventure like no other, where every bite tells a story and every step reveals the soul of Bari.

We will enter the Mercadante Forest, an area of 1300 hectares in the Alta Murgia National Park between the territories of Cassano delle Murge and Altamura. Walking along paths lined DA Aleppo pines and cypresses, we will reach the bottom of a karst blade in which a monumental centuries-old oak is hidden, after admiring it, we will take a break in the shade of large nuts near the ancient cistern of the Hermitage of St. Anthony, built in the sixteenth century. On the way back, at the end of the excursion, there will be the opportunity to enjoy a delicious yogurt made from goat's milk in a cheese bar dedicated to cheese, immersed in the forest.

Route: Piazza del Ferrarese (fish market, sea view) → Piazza Mercantile (Column of Justice, medieval pillory) → white alleys of Bari Vecchia to Basilica di San Nicola (relics of the real Santa Claus) → Cathedral of San Sabino (summer solstice mystery on the rose window) → walls of Castello Svevo → Strada delle Orecchiette/Arco Basso (nonne hand-making pasta) → crossing Corso Vittorio Emanuele II → Petruzzelli Theatre (pompeian-red facade, story of the fire and rebirth).

You won't have to think about anything for your day of shopping and relaxation. You will comfortably reach Puglia Village-Molfetta by private transfer departing from Bari. Upon your arrival, you will receive your Village Card which will allow you to take advantage of discounts of up to 10% in all shops, and a coupon for a breakfast or aperitif. Multilingual reception and assistance. At the end of this day there will be your private transfer back to Bari.

Discover Altamura through a food tour dedicated to the authentic flavours of Puglia. The experience begins at Caseificio Dicecca, where you will watch artisan cheeses being made and taste local specialities paired with a glass of wine. You will then continue into Altamura’s historic centre for a walk through charming alleys, history and local traditions. Along the way, you will visit the Monastery of Santa Chiara, taste Apulian focaccia at a historic bakery and enjoy the famous “tette delle monache” pastries with Padre Beppe Elixir. The tour continues to the Mercadante Forest, where you will enjoy an outdoor lunch surrounded by nature at Baby Di Cecca. You can choose the option with private transfer from Matera, including pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation, or the local transfer option, designed for guests who are already in Altamura. In this case, the experience includes the transfer from the dairy to Baby Dicecca bar in the Mercadante Forest, with return to Caseificio Dicecca at the end of the tour.

Most people rush through Bari on the way to a ferry. They miss that a disaster in this harbour handed modern medicine its first chemotherapy drug. They fail to learn about how a crew of Bari sailors sailed to Turkey, broke open a tomb, and carried home the bones of the man the world would later call Santa Claus. Their names are still listed in the basilica they built to hold him. This is a self-guided audio tour of Bari. Download it to the app, put in your earphones, and walk. No meeting point, no fixed start time, no group. Nineteen stops through Bari, where you see a carved Turkish head with a decapitation legend, an arch where women were said to leap from roofs as cats, a marble tomb built by a daughter certain her mother was murdered, and the town hall of a mayor who refused to turn away 20,000 refugees. Audio works offline, so pause it, replay it, take your time. Over 25,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and every one comes with a full refund guarantee.