Top Puglia Shore Excursions

With a private guide, visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day. First, explore Matera, including the Sassi area, a complex of 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 mortarless limestone dwellings, a prehistoric building technique still used in the region.

Taste your way around town with this street food tour of Bari, and learn about the city’s signature treats from a private 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 burrata cheese, focaccia, salumi, panzerotti, and home-made gelato. Finally, you’ll finish with a visit to the city’s French neighborhood where a large fish market is held.

Discover Puglia’s diverse landscapes and rich heritage on this 4-day sightseeing and cooking experience. Stay overnight in a charming bed-and-breakfast in seaside Bari, venturing out each day with a professional guide to explore regional highlights like the distinctive Trulli architecture of Alberobello, Gargano National Park, the UNESCO-listed Shrine of Saint Michael and the mountain villages of Monti Dauni. Cap off the tour with a cooking class at the private home of a chef, where you’ll learn to prepare classic Puglian dishes using fresh local ingredients.

ready for visit some important and beautiful cities of Puglia?  start at 9,30 am from your accomodation, we will move to visit Bari (visit of Saint nicholas church included the Crypt unesco, narrow streets, and beautiful sceneries!) and some of the most important spots of (Bari vecchia)!! transport to the TRULLI capital Alberobello (visit includes inside a cone shape house typical of Puglia (trullo), history of the trulli, folks etc. history and folks also about people and lifestyle! transport to Matera !! visit of the historical center of the city listed UNESCO (SASSI Di Matera) !! (capital of european culture for 2019) itinerary: first stop (balcony of Matera on the top for to pick the best pictures! then continue to entry into the SASSI ..exploring of this very ancient town 25.000 years old! itinerary for walking! back to accomodation; Enjoy!!

Discover the highlights of Puglia on a private full-day tour from Bari. After a walking history tour of Bari’s old town, head inland to the medieval village of Aberobello, known for its distinctive prehistoric-style Trulli dwellings. Visit the ancient cave city at the Sassi of Matera, where homes and churches are carved directly to the rock in a complex stone labyrinth, and admire the World Heritage-listed Castel del Monte tucked into the Puglian hills. Throughout the day, enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide who can customize the tour based on your interests.

A quick visit designed for those who, despite not having much time available, want to visit the most important monuments of Brindisi.

Ostuni, Martina Franca, and Alberobello are three gems of Puglia’s Itria Valley, but visiting these towns in one day by bus or train is almost impossible. With this driving tour, skip the hassle and delays of public transportation and instead relax on board a private minivan to each town. Take in the famed “trulli” in Alberobello, sweeping views from Martina Franca, and the historic cathedral in Ostuni before the return drive.

The paths are immersed in the Alta Murgia National Park, walking you have the feeling of being in a large open space in which to wander with your 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 between the evident yellow of the ferula, meeting orchids and cricket hawks. In this land, emperors, farmers, shepherds, lumberjacks, together with the climate, have made the landscape and its culture unique. On the way you will meet beautiful farms, you will cross oak forests, along the ancient sheep tracks of transhumance you will discover jazzi and post offices, you will walk along panoramic mule tracks and among the wheat fields you will admire ancient straw hay and fish. On the hills, flocks of sheep will mingle with the characteristic sharp rocks that give this territory its name (murex = murice> murgia).

Puglia is rich in UNESCO-listed cultural sights, delightful seaside towns, and excellent food and wine—but the logistics of organizing a multi-day trip can be daunting. With this tour, see the highlights of the region in just a few days without the hassle of arranging accommodations or transportation. Take in the historic towns of Otranto and Matera, the Castel del Monte castle, the fishing villages of Polignano al Mare and Monopoli, and more.

From the UNESCO-listed Castel del Monte to a number of medieval–era fortresses, Puglia offers an array of destination-worthy castles. Get out of Bari, and enjoy a direct passport to the sights, on this full-day tour. After pickup at your accommodation, you’ll visit the distinctive Castel del Monte before continuing up the coast to Bitonto, Bisceglie, Trani, and Barletta.

Ape-Tours offer a fun way to explore the territory aboard the legendary Italian Tuk Tuks. Icon of Italian style, the Api Calessino will lead us on a traditional vintage journey through the history of Brindisi. We will walk along the charming promenade of the internal tourist port and we will reach the historic center of the Ancient City, which, among narrow streets, lanes and monumental beauties, will lead us towards a historic panoramic journey of the city. The tour will continue with reaching the characteristic Alfonsino Castle of Brindisi which will lead us inside, to embark on a fascinating journey of knowledge and exploration of Italian history, beauty and culture. At the end of the tour, aperitifs and tastings of typical local products are available at affiliated facilities (on request extra).

The hill town of Alberobello and seaside Polignano a Mare a two of Puglia’s most charming destinations. Explore both in a single day with this tour that takes you from the inland hills to the coastline. Join your guide for a walking tour through Alberobello to learn about its unique “trulli” dwellings, then head to Polignano to explore at your own pace and enjoy a coffee tasting at a landmark local café.

With the Marine Tour you will get to know the history of the ancient Roman settlement of Petrolla. We will walk along the old agricultural roads that connected the city with the coast. During the experience there is also a stop for bathing.

A tour designed to allow you to visit in complete tranquility some of the most important monuments of the city of Brindisi (difficult to reach by public transport): the Alfonsino Castle, the church of Santa Maria del Casale, the Monument to the Italian Sailor.

Maurizio and Nadia, in the company of their 2 Labradors, are waiting for you in their home to cook Apulian specialties, enjoying a selection of excellent wines. You will taste lunch or dinner together, following the traditions of Salento cuisine, spending 4 hours between preparation and tales of the territory.

With its jumble of ancient rupestrian homes and churches, Matera is one of the most unique towns in Italy. Avoid the hassle of coordinating train and bus schedules with this driving tour from Bari. Visit the town’s highlights with a guide to learn about the history of the “Sassi di Matera” and see how the town’s residents once lived at the Casa Grotta Museum.

The Panoramic Golf Cart Tour offers a new way to explore the area, in close relationship with the environment. Golf Carts were born in America and their use in the tourism sector has considerably expanded the level of comfort and exclusivity for tourists and explorers all over the world. Comfortably seated, aboard our electric vehicles, we will travel an exclusive historical itinerary of the Ancient City between history, beauty and culture of the territory. The tour also includes the tour of the fascinating tourist port of Brindisi and the subsequent achievement of the characteristic Alfonsino Castle on the sea, inside which exciting guided tours will be carried out. At the end of the tour, aperitifs and tastings of typical local products are available at affiliated facilities (on request extra). Extra-comfort service also suitable for the elderly and people with mobility difficulties.

Visit and experience Puglia with a real local! From the sea to the countryside...we'll visit the main sights of the area, including Bari, the capital of the region. It will amaze you with its modern and lively downtown, full of shops and attractions and its picturesque old town, a maze of alleys: Arco Basso the famous "orecchiette's street" where women still make typical pasta (orecchiette) as it once was. then Alberobello, the main sight of the area and unesco Wrold Heritage. Alberobello is a place unique in the world, known for its "Trulli" houses where you'll feel like in a fairy tale. Last but not least, Polignano a Mare and its wonderful "terraces" overhanging on the sea, as well as its sea caves. Driving through a scenic road…passing along miles of ancient, wonderful olive trees and great views of the sea from the hills.

Delve into the world of Puglian wine with this cellar tour and tasting lunch in the countryside near Bari. Visit a traditional winery outside the town of Gioia del Colle, where you'll bike through the vineyards to admire the views and learn about the area's DOC production. Admire the unique aging room set in a natural cave and relax over a tasting lunch featuring five wines paired with local specialties.

Skip the hassle of a map and guidebook and see the top sights in Bari in just a few hours with this guided tour. Admire highlights like the Basilica of San Nicola, Norman-Swabian Castle, and narrow lanes of the old town, including the famed “pasta street” where local women handcraft “orecchiette” pasta outside. Stop along the way to sample a number of classic street foods, including "focaccia", "popizze", and "sgagliozze".

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 live an authentic experience in Alberobello, discover the unique Apulian ancient constructions, and learn something new about the Italian traditions with a friendly multilingual local guide. At the end of the tour, you will taste one of the best ice cream of the region in a renowned gelateria.

CASTELLANA CAVES - 1st Stop - shared / group tour The Grotte of Castellana is one of the most important attractions of Puglia and a natural heritage site of inestimable value to Italy. The tour winds along a distance of 1 km (1 hour itinerary), a unique guided tour of the caves to more than 60 meters deep in an amazing scenery at a constant temperature of around 16 ° -18 °. (Long itinerary - 3 km upon request). POLIGNANO A MARE - 2nd Stop - free time The old town is perched on a rocky headland overlooking the sea and thanks to the beautiful terraces it’s possible to admire sea caves and natural creeks carved into the rock by waves over time. The old town hides an amazing Cathedral and narrow alleys that always lead to the sea. The taste of the famous “special coffee”, the exclusive invention of a well-known pastry chef, deserves a stop.

We offer tailored daily excursions and multi-day tours for our guests. They are all private exclusive itineraries and can be accompanied with luxury car, minivan or bus (according to the number of people in your party). Each vehicle is provided with Free On-Board Wifi. Each tour can be accompanied by an English speaking guide and a private driver (2 different persons).

The "Sassi". . . a breathtaking experience! Welcome to Matera (Unesco World Heritage) the European capital of the culture 2019. Matera and its districts of ancient cave dwellings, "Sassi", were declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1993 and are now considered one of the main italian attraction. People have been settling here for a long time: Matera is often cited as one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world.