Top Puglia City Tours

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.

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.

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.

Have fun aboard our motorized gozzo, we will leave from the port of Monopoli sailing in the direction of the splendid caves of Polignano a Mare. An exciting tour for small groups of different nationalities and cultures, who will share on board the wonderful view of Polignano a Mare, a city nestled on the rock that hides its enchanting sea caves rich in history that we will discover together during the boat tour. We will visit the renowned Grotta Palazzese, Lama Monachile, famous natural inlet, the Isola dell'Eremita, spiritual and legendary place, nest for the splendid specimen, the Corsican seagull; the Lovers' Cave, the Ardito Cave and many others. During the tour, we will stop to take a swim in the blue and crystalline waters of Polignano a Mare and we will toast in company with a flute of Prosecco, accompanied by taralli, focaccia from Bari and olives, well-known products of the Apulian gastronomic tradition.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Visit the most beautiful places in Polignano with us! We will make you discover breathtaking landscapes in the unique atmosphere of Puglia! The scents of the sea in the streets of the town, the chatter of the alleys and the intense colors of sky and sea that meet! We are waiting for you to give you a unique emotion between anecdotes, history and legend!

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.

Get to know the beautiful city of Bari through the eyes of a local by going on this customized private tour. It’s a great way to tick off all the spots you want to see in the city, while letting someone else take care of the navigating. Either come with requests of places you’d like to see, or let your guide make suggestions and plan the day for you.

This tour takes you to know the two most famous Unesco sites of Puglia and Basilicata. You don't have to worry about anything other than bringing your camera. We pick you up and take you back to your Hotel! The driver will be waiting for you while you take the guided tours of the two Unesco sites in the company of trusted professional guides. Everything is in a private formula so you will have the full attention of the guides, and the driver will be at your disposal.

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.

One of the jewels of Puglia, Lecce is rich in history and world-class sights—and a private walking tour is the perfect way to get up close and personal and immerse yourself in the city’s atmosphere. Admire the ruins of the city’s Roman–era amphitheater, see the baroque splendors of the Piazza del Duomo, take in the Basilica di Santa Croce, and learn more from your guide.

There’s never been a better time to visit Matera, named the 2019 European Capital of Culture—and this tour makes the sightseeing logistics simple. Meet your guide in Bari and journey via comfortable minivan. Upon your arrival, you’ll visit Matera’s famous sassi (historical cave dwellings); discover centuries-old, rock-hewn churches; sample traditional local snacks, including bread, pastries, and wine; and drop by an artisanal ceramics workshop.

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.