Top Puglia Mountain Bike Tours

A tour that can be easily done with the use of our pedal assisted bikes that will allow everyone to appreciate the beauties of the Valle d’Itria and the historic centers of Cisternino and Locorotondo, counted among the most beautiful villages in Italy. An authentic experience for everyone in contact with the nature of Puglia. It starts from Martina Franca and through panoramic paved roads with little traffic you reach the Ciclovia of the Pugliese Aqueduct at the Ashram Bole Baba. After a few kilometers of unpaved road we head towards Cisternino, a brief stop in the historic center, after which we head towards Locorotondo along the cycle route. Stop at a farm with a wide tasting of typical products. Return to the Puglia ebike site. The real and unique Puglia starts here.

Explore the scenic villages of Puglia—the heel of Italy’s boot—by E-Bike. Enjoy the ease of pedaling on Italian roads through picturesque countryside and by rugged coastlines, and feel the wind in your hair as you ride through the Itria Valley. Visit Alberobello, Locorotondo, Cisternino, and Martina Franca, and ride over their cobbled streets like a local, taking in the scenery and seeing the sites.

Along country roads, among trulli, farmhouses and dry stone walls, I will show you the places I love and experience every day by pedaling together for 20 km (about 12 miles). We start from Alberobello, the capital of the trulli, towards Locorotondo, the most evocative village in the Valle d'Itria: where a tasty stop at a traditional local bakery awaits us. We will taste the typical Apulian focaccia freshly baked by Giovanni, accompanied by a glass of wine. Afterwards, before returning to Alberobello, we will stop at the pastry shop of Signora Maria to taste the almond sweets of our tradition. On the way back we will consume seasonal fruits, picking them directly from the trees (cherries, figs, fioroni, pears, blackberries, mulberries). It won't be a tourist experience, not a classic e-bike tour but a little adventure: local life, away from crowded places. *Minimum height required for participants 163 cm (5'4 ft)

Explore Puglia’s capital on this 2-hour bike tour that takes you through Bari’s maze-like old town and lesser-known neighborhoods outside the city center. Cover much more distance than walking to see highlights such as the San Sabino Cathedral, the Basilica di San Nicola, and the local fish market while your guide shares insight into the city’s heritage. Take in beautiful seaside views and stop for a tasting of delicious handmade ice cream.

Polignano a Mare is famous for its picturesque sea caves that pierce the coastal cliffs. With this boat tour, admire dramatic grottoes and caverns that are only accessible by sea. Cruise by more than a dozen caves, pausing to snap photos and admire the unique coastal formations. Enjoy a brief stop to swim and a prosecco toast on board.

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.

Discover a side of Puglia that few other visitors get to see—and enjoy an active and immersive sightseeing experience—on this private, half-day hiking tour. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, meet your guide in central Otranto, and wear comfortable hiking gear. On your coastal trek, you’ll discover natural landmarks like the Grotta della Monaca and Cave of the Hermit. Then, go for a cooling swim in the Bay of the Turks.

Discover the pleasure of preparing and savoring fresh pasta as it is done in Salento, with the guidance of a passionate local chef Enjoy the fruits of your labor with your chef in a convivial dinner. Get the recipes and continue your cooking adventure back at home!

Bicycle tours are a great way to get out of plodding buses and go places they can’t reach. This bicycle tour near Ostuni has the added benefit of taking you to visit olive fields, mills, and farms while you learn about local olive oil history. Along the way, you also get a chance to bike through coastal dunes and wetlands. You can ask your guide to organize an olive oil tasting at tour’s end.

Exploring Alberobello's hundreds of traditional "trulli" on foot can be tiring and time-consuming. See the old town in an hour without getting footsore with this tour by Segway, e-bike, tuk-tuk, or golf cart. Zip through two historical districts with a guide to admire these fairytale-like dwellings and learn about their history and architecture, stopping to take in a “trullo” church and visit the interiors of an authentic “trullo” home.

Experience a pleasant multilingual tour on foot, by bicycle or in the comfort of our modern and ecological rickshaws with an expert guide. The tour begins by visiting the main attractions, crossing the characteristic streets of the historic center, we will discover the immense Piazza del Duomo, one of the most beautiful in Italy. The tour continues to discover the monumental entrance to the city, Porta Napoli, to continue with the fascinating Basilica of Santa Croce, which reveals the artistic development of the Lecce Baroque. The tour ends by pedaling in Piazza Sant'Oronzo where, among historic buildings and churches, we will discover the Roman vestiges of the Roman amphitheater. Between history and culture, the discovery of typical flavors, a tasting of the excellences among those available according to season, is inevitable.

The tour starts from the heart of the historic center of Monopoli, riding a mountain bike, up to the plain of centuries-old olive trees, where it will be possible to admire wonderful olive trees and discover the secrets of the production of extra virgin olive oil. It will be a journey through time, crossing fortified farms, an ancient underground oil mill with a real oil museum, as well as rock churches with medieval frescoes. An emotional journey that will allow you to discover authentic places in this corner of Puglia, along country roads and ancient sheep tracks. A relaxing ride in nature, in the shade of centuries-old olive trees, carob trees, almond trees, figs and prickly pears, along secondary roads and old dirt paths lined with dry stone walls. The tour ends with the tasting of typical Apulian products and analysis sensory experience of different types of Apulian extra virgin olive oil.

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 GIANT 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.

Explore the Valle d’Itria countryside and unique "trulli" dwellings of Alberobello on two wheels with this small-group e-bike excursion from Martina Franca. Pedal through the vineyards and olive groves that cover the valley to reach the hill town of Alberobello, then take a break to explore the “trulli” neighborhoods. Finally, relax at a nearby historic wine estate to sample local red and white wines.

For those who do not have much time but still do not want to miss the opportunity to ride an ebike we offer this smart tour starting from Puglia Martina Franca, arriving in Locorotondo through the typical country roads of the Itria Valley and after a quick passage in the historic center of return to Martina Franca.

Pedal through Bari on a bike tour, then finish in the home of a local signora, cooking a pasta dish typical of the Puglia region. The experience starts with a ride through the city’s handsome Old Town to discover landmarks as the Basilica of St. Nicholas and striking Bari Cathedral. Follow your guide through the modern French side of the city, then call in at a local home to make orecchiette pasta pomodoro by hand. A glass of the intense primitivo local wine is included as you eat.

Gallipoli and its surrounding coastal landscapes boast beautiful Ionian Sea views, and a rich history of conquering and settlement dating back to the Middle Ages. On this full-day bike tour, spin through the Porto Selvaggio Natural Park with your guide to lead the way. Reach far-flung historic sites including Alezio, Galatone, and Sannicola with ease, and enjoy free time for a swim at your leisure.

Explore the Itria Valley and its rolling countryside by E-Bike, and get the feeling of the Tour d’Italia without all the hard work and hill climbing. See ancient roads once marched on by Romans, and explore regions where historic conical-roofed homes still dot the landscape. Head to Locorotondo, known as one of Italy’s most beautiful places to visit, and learn about the history and culture of Apulia from your guide.

Visit Lecce on foot, by bicycle or in the comfort of our modern and ecological rickshaws. Join a private tour and discover the most beautiful places with an expert guide. Choose between a morning, afternoon or evening departure and set off to discover the spirit of fascinating Lecce. Admire historic attractions, including the Roman amphitheater in Piazza Sant'Oronzo and the ornate Basilica of Santa Croce, as well as Piazza Duomo. You will get to know the authentic local culture and traditions and taste mouth-watering foods, such as ice cream or bruschetta, and a glass of wine. Enjoy a flexible itinerary and the individual attention of your guide.

Starting out from Montalbano we’ll cycle on secondary roads with law traffic to reach three different kinds of masserias, each one with different architecture, type, traditional activities and current economic vocation. Tour continuos slowly on small roads lined by stone with drystone walls, rarely visited cattle track and unique landscapes. At the end of the tour we'll go in an olive oil plant to enjoy an olive oil tasting accompain on vegetable products and traditional snack.

We will experience a Mountain Bike adventure in the Otranto-Leuca Regional Natural Park. You will have the best MTBs and equipment for this type of outdoor activity at your disposal. You will be guided by expert and specialized environmental and hiking guides. You will always be supported by our staff for any technical problem on your bikes. You will experience a guided MTB adventure in full autonomy, tailored to your level and abilities. We will explore a Natural Park full of equipped cycling and hiking trails , completely immersed in a natural landscape of incomparable naturalistic value. You will pedal along panoramic rocky paths overlooking the sea, we will descend pleasant slopes until we touch the sea, we will have fun jumping on the red earth dunes in the suggestive Bauxite Quarry, we will pedal through history going back down the Idro Valley, we will travel along the ancient stretch of the Via Francigena which will take us to Otranto where we will visit the ancient village.

Enjoy an up-close experience of Puglia’s picturesque countryside on this languidly paced, full-day bike tour. Meet your guide, set off from Lecce, and continue onwards to Acaya, where you’ll see its historical castle and stop for light refreshments. Then, head to the Adriatic coastline and go for a refreshing swim before visiting Le Cesine Nature Reserve: the region’s last-remaining wetland habitat. Finally, bike back to Lecce along scenic country lanes.

Ride through the countryside of Alberobello. Cross the Selva Forest. Get to know a family of molinarians. Discover how wheat becomes flour. Taste homemade Apulian focaccia.