Top Puglia Car Tours

Tour by car and walk in the beautiful historic center of Monopoli, Polignano and Alberobello (the trulli). With the precious advice of the driver Gianluca, you can experience the places mentioned above as if you were a local!

Independent travelers will enjoy this 3-stop tour in Puglia, which provides transportation from Lecce but allows you to explore on your own. There's no need to rent a car; just sit back and enjoy the scenery on the way to Ostuni, Alberobello, and Polignano a Mare. Explore each town on your own, with some tips from your guide if you wish.

Embark on the ultimate adventure from Bari to explore three beautiful towns in just one day: Ostuni, Locorotondo, and Polignano a Mare. Leave behind the crowded tour buses and enjoy a more serene experience with only your private driver for company. In addition to the free time to explore each location at your leisure, the tour also offers guided walking tours along the way too.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Experience Bari’s authentic culinary scene with this insider’s food tour in the city’s old town. Comb the Quartiere Umbertino neighborhood for traditional delicacies, stopping at an old-school wine bar to sample regional wines and cheeses. Then dive into two bustling markets to taste specialties like raw fresh fish and focaccia before relaxing over a four-course meal at a local home.

Experience an authentic hands-on pasta making class in Bari on this 3-hour tour. Learn how to make traditional Italian pasta from start to finish using the proper Italian ingredients and techniques. Then create a delicious pasta dish with help from your host and sit down to the fruits of your labor with a bottle of local wine.

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.

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.

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 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.

Make the most of your time in Bari with this walking tour that combines sightseeing with a deep dive into the city’s street-food traditions. Follow your guide through the squares and lanes of Bari Vecchia, stopping to sample a variety of treats from “panzerotti” to “sgagliozze”. Pass through the vibrant Piazza Mercantile and admire highlights like the Basilica of San Nicola and the Cathedral of San Sabino during your gastro-walk.

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.

09.00 Pick-up from Bari °1-hour drive° First stop: Alberobello (2 hours) Stroll among the traditional Trulli houses, narrow streets and ancient church of St. Anthony with a private walking tour and stop in a real trullo to taste the typical 'rosolio' home-made rose liquor paired with small tastings of food. °1-hour drive° Second stop: Matera (2.5-hours) There's never been a better time to visit Matera, named the 2019 European Capital of Culture. Upon your arrival, you'll visit Matera's famous Sassi (historical cave dwellings), enjoy the majestic view from the main square of the Sasso Caveoso, enter a real cave house and discover centuries-old rock-hewn churches. At the end of the tour, you will have 1 hour of free time to have lunch on your own or to drop by an artisanal ceramics workshop. °1-hour drive° 5.00pm Drop-off in Bari

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.

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.

From Brindisi we will reach Alberobello, the city of trulli, and then move, after the tour, to Locorotondo and finally to Ostuni, the white city. An expert guide will accompany you through alleys, squares, palaces and fantastic views, optimizing the routes and telling you the story of these magical places. At the end of the visit, you will have the opportunity to walk around the shops independently or perhaps stop at a bar for a snack or an excellent coffee.

Visit the top towns in the Valle d’Itria plus sample the valley’s premier wines in a single day with this all-inclusive tour. Taste wines at both a 16th-century “masseria” estate and a contemporary cellar, then explore the old town of Locorotondo and relax over lunch. Afterwards, marvel at Alberobello’s UNESCO-listed “trulli” dwellings with a guided tour and cap off the day by sipping traditional "rosoli" liqueur on a panoramic terrace.

Getting around Puglia can be a challenge, with little public transport and confusing rural roads. With this tour, save time and skip the hassle of driving with full-day transport to Lecce and Gallipoli. Enjoy free time to take in Lecce’s famous baroque churches and palaces then stroll through the charming fishing village of Gallipoli to browse the shops and enjoy the sea views.

Our trip will take us in the amazing Otranto seacoast surrounded by lovely Mediterranean scrublands. I'll drive you to Otranto, one of the most beautiful coastal villages in Salento, where you can have an independent tour enjoying the ancient city. After that we transfer to the Bauxite Lake and to Palascia Lighthouse with their breathtaking views. In Torre Sant'Andrea and Torre dell'Orso you could find out the clearest water you've ever seen in Puglia. For last you'll visit one of the 10 most beautiful natural pools in the world. Your visit time will be very flexible and you can also get a swim in your chosen place, so carry your swim gear.