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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.

The Best Way to Discover Bari: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a refreshing gelato at Piazza del Ferrarese or a stroll along the historic fort of Sant’Antonio and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Giardini di Piazza Umberto I, Teatro Petruzzelli, Teatro Margherita, Piazza del Ferrarese, Il Fortino di Sant’Antonio, Piazza Mercantile, San Nicola, Basilica San Sabino, Castello svevo, and Large Albicocca.

Live an authentic experience aboard a Vespa, discovering the Apulian coast. The 3-hour tour starts from Polignano a Mare and winds along scenic roads between sea and countryside. First stop The Chapter, in Losciale, where you can cool off with a dip in the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic and enjoy a moment of relaxation overlooking the sea. Continue to Torre Canne, a renowned seaside resort, for a tasty break in the name of local flavors: here you will taste the famous sandwich with octopus, accompanied by a cool drink. The last stop is Monopoli, a charming seaside town, where a pleasant walk in the old town awaits you among stone alleys, churches overlooking the sea and the ancient port. The tour ends returning to Polignano a Mare, with unforgettable views and the authentic taste of Puglia in your eyes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes and solve a mysterious case during the Sherlock Holmes City Game - a self-guided adventure full of puzzles, plot twists, and hidden clues. This City Game is all about story-driven gameplay and immersive mystery solving, it pulls you into a captivating story that you solve together, making it a unique way to connect, play, and create memories with your group. Perfect for friends, families, colleagues or solo players who enjoy a challenge and love detective games. Whether you play solo or in teams, it's a flexible and fun experience that turns the city into your crime-solving playground. After booking, check your email for clear instructions, download the Loquiz app, and dive straight into your detective mission.

It is an “Easy Trip”: a comfortable and stress-free travel experience, avoiding the need to use public transport such as trains. The customer prefers to travel relaxed, quiet, air-conditioned, enjoying the view. The service is carefully designed to ensure maximum comfort: customers are greeted with cordiality before boarding the bus. After requesting the ticket for the tour, a brochure is delivered with all the information about the attractions that can be visited in Alberobello and Matera. The trip is relaxing and direct, without intermediate stops, to minimize stress. Once at their destination, customers can explore Alberobello for 3 hours and Matera for 4 hours. Many appreciate the absence of a Guide, as they prefer to visit the cities on their own.

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.

The tour departs from Bari to discover the wonders of the Apulian coast. First stop Polignano a Mare, a jewel nestled between spectacular cliffs overlooking the Adriatic, where we stop for a panoramic stop between crystal clear sea and iconic views. We continue along the coast to the Abbey of San Vito, a charming historic complex overlooking the sea. Then we cross the suggestive Costa Ripagnola, a stretch of still uncontaminated coastline, dotted with solitary trulli, dry stone walls and natural landscapes of rare beauty. We reach Conversano for a tasty break in a historic bakery, where we taste the traditional Apulian focaccia. The journey continues towards Monopoli, a charming seaside town. Here, a walk through the picturesque old town awaits, through stone alleys, baroque churches and the ancient port, the authentic heart of maritime life. Departure from Polignano at 3:00 p.m. and return to Bari at 4:00 p.m., unless unforeseen.

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.

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.

The historic town of Trani and UNESCO-listed Castel del Monte are two of the most alluring sights in Puglia, but visiting them both in one day by train or bus can be frustrating. With this driving tour, enjoy convenient pickup at the location of your choice and hassle-free transportation via air-conditioned private minivan. Explore the seaside town and castle at your own pace, with time to shop, dine, and take photos.

This experience consists of a tour that will allow us to explore unique scenarios not usable by other means of locomotion, and to create a combination of leisure, sport and cultural enrichment. After a quick briefing we leave, by E Bike, from the headquarters of Bicicletteria Urbana. We will make a visit to the historic center of the City of Art of Conversano with its wonderful monuments: the castle, the cathedral, the characteristic alleys, the wonderful cloisters. We will then continue for a pleasant cycle walk through the local countryside dotted with dry stone walls immersed in the local vegetation, with cherry trees, olive trees and Mediterranean scrub. Along the way we will taste seasonal fruit. Before returning a refreshing stop for a pleasant tasting of an excellent homemade ice cream. Maximum availability for groups

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.

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.

Discover authentic Puglia riding a Vespa, among breathtaking views, historic villages and traditional flavors. The tour starts from Polignano a Mare, with a picturesque coastal road between sheer cliffs and crystal clear sea. The first stop is Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where a local Guide will accompany you through the trulli telling their history and curiosities. Here you can taste the typical Pasqualino Sandwich, symbol of local cuisine. Continue towards Locorotondo, a postcard white village, for a tasting of typical Apulian products. Then, in the Fasano Forest, enjoy a break surrounded by nature with spectacular views. The tour ends with the return to Polignano a Mare, bringing with you the memory of a unique experience between culture, sea and authentic flavors of Puglia. For those who select the option departing from Bari : return to Bari is scheduled at around 6 pm : 30/7 pm : 00, unless unforeseen.

With its old town of more than 1,000 whitewashed “trulli”—traditional round dwellings topped with conical slate roofs—Alberobello is one of the most alluring destinations in Puglia. Skip the hassle of organizing transportation and instead visit this remarkable town as well as Locorotondo with hassle-free round-trip transportation from Bari, including hotel pickup from JR Hotels Oriente Bari.

You can join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or reserve an e-bike ready on site for €45, payable locally. Winery and olive oil mill visits, plus an aperitif/tasting with local products and three glasses of wine, are optional and paid on site (€13). Unless you communicate otherwise when booking, e-bikes and the tasting will be considered reserved for all participants. For children’s e-bikes, child tandems and child seats, please check “Included/Excluded”. Start from Cisternino, a romantic hilltop village counted among Italy’s most beautiful towns, and after a short ride through its lanes, enter the Itria Valley countryside among dry-stone walls, vineyards and olive groves. A local escort manages the route, stops and assistance, keeping a relaxed pace. The route leads to a special place where a winery and olive oil mill coexist: you’ll discover how grapes become wine and how olives become extra virgin olive oil. Return to Cisternino among flavors, landscapes and traditions.

Ride through the quiet countryside of Gioia del Colle, far from city traffic, among olive groves, vineyards, pastures and dry-stone walls. The experience combines a relaxed e-bike tour with a visit to a local dairy, where you meet the cheesemaker and taste freshly made mozzarella and local cheeses. Small groups make the ride personal, easy-going and genuinely connected to rural Puglia. The experience is reserved exclusively for your group, allowing for a relaxed pace and personal attention throughout the tour.

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 Bari from two unforgettable perspectives: the open feel of the seafront and the authentic maze of Bari Vecchia. This relaxed e-bike tour takes you through the city’s most iconic areas, mixing sea views, everyday local life and hidden corners. You’ll ride along the waterfront and through the shopping district, with a stop near Teatro Petruzzelli. You’ll then reach the fishermen’s area, where the catch of the day arrives and is sold. Finally, you’ll enter the heart of Bari Vecchia, among narrow lanes, arches, small squares and courtyards, experiencing the city’s most authentic atmosphere. You’ll also see the typical scene of orecchiette pasta being made in the street. A local escort manages the route, stops and full assistance throughout the ride.

Imagine getting on a bike, the Apulian sun gently warming your skin, and in front of you the breathtaking show of Polignano a Mare opens: a bike tour here is an adventure to live with all your senses. Ride through the ancient alleys of the old town, where poems written on the walls accompany you like whispers of the past. Every curve gives you glimpses of the Adriatic Sea, where the cliffs plunge into the turquoise water. You cross Largo Ardito with the wind in your face, then stop to take a picture with the statue of Domenico Modugno. But the tour continues: you leave the town behind and venture through fields of centuries-old olive trees, dry stone walls and the scent of Mediterranean scrub. You stop at Port'alga, where fishermen fix their nets under the sun and the sea tells ancient stories. A bike tour in Polignano is not just sport, it is poetry in motion, a journey through nature, history and culture, which leaves you with a light heart and eyes full of beauty.