Top Puglia Culture

We will take a 2-hour tour through the streets and alleys of the historic center, among classic buildings, squares of extraordinary beauty, baroque churches and monuments from the Roman era...! Art, history, traditions... but also good food! it will be a pleasure to offer you our delicious 'caffè leccese' on ice with almond milk and typical appetizers. Lecce will surprise you and this tour will be memorable! contact me if you are a group of 7 or more or for private tour requests

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!

Stroll through the streets of Bari, down narrow alleyways and off the beaten path without worrying about getting lost on this guided walking tour. Spend a few hours in the company of a guide who will fill you in on southern Italy's culture, traditions, history, and people. Toast your experience with a taste of homemade Italian gelato.

This tour takes you to discover the two most famous UNESCO sites in Puglia and Basilicata. You don't have to worry about anything other than bringing your camera. We will pick you up and take you back to your hotel! The driver will wait for you while you take 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In just an hour you can visit the most interesting places in the old town and in the Umbertino village. Our slogan is "the best way to visit the city of two seas". In fact, it often happens that you are just passing through our capital, you stop only for a few hours, a fleeting meal and you are disappointed to have noticed a beautiful city but that for reasons of time we did not linger as it would have deserved because the territory is quite extensive, what better opportunity then to speed up everything by spending a pleasant hour letting yourself be guided aboard a nice Calessino bee? Seeing is believing.

A tour with a local guide in Polignano a Mare, the jewel on the sea that gave birth to “Mr. Volare” the famous Domenico Modugno. During the tour, you will be able to breathe the Mediterranean soul through the typical alleys of the historic center, look out from the majestic terraces overlooking the sea and photograph the beautiful views of the historic center, such as the painted phrases and the characteristic corners, the Mother Church and the Piazza Of The Clock. The tour will be accompanied by a series of tastings of typical local products, which have made Polignano and Puglia famous all over the world: • Special coffee - a variant of coffee known all over the world and created by the genius of Mario Campanella; • The typical Apulian Focaccia; • The traditional "Panzerotto" with mozzarella and tomato sauce - but also available in many variations; • A glass of a local wine, accompanied by Burrata and Capocollo di Martina Franca (Slow Food Presidium since 2000), enjoyed overlooking the sea.

Scegliamo insieme 3 di questi luoghi di Puglia (nel raggio di 100 km/within 70 miles) per un tour suggestivo e personalizzato! Sarò il vostro Tour-Angel che vi guiderà in giro per la Puglia attraverso i luoghi più belli e suggestivi di questa affascinante Regione.Tour personalizzati o a tema per farvi vivere emozioni che solo questa terra potrà donarvi. Il contatto con la natura, mare cristallino, borghi caratteristici che conservano intatti la loro storia antica e le tradizioni locali. La gastronomia più salutare e gustosa di tutto il sud italia, con i prodotti del mare e della terra. Il calare della sera dona a questi luoghi una magia unica che si riflette nei suoi numerosi castelli, nelle sue torri di avvistamento sul mare, nei locali della movida giovanile, nella pietra di antiche cattedrali romaniche e nella sua gente sempre allegra accogliente. Contattatemi e la vostra vacanza in Puglia sarà indimenticabile e se lo vorrete. Vi farò sentire dei veri pugliesi!! Vi aspetto da me!

We will go around the old town of Lecce for about 2hrs. I'll show you the most important Baroque and Roman monuments and I'll take you to discover some hidden corners of the town. I'll tell you about its history and its traditions! Lecce will surprise you! Contact me if: - you are a group of 6 or more people - there are children with you Other things to note: - this experience requires a minimum of 2 travelers - use sunscreen, the sun could be very strong in the summertime - Instagram page: sb_sarabianchi

Alberobello, the famous capital of the trulli in Puglia, recognized as Unesco World Heritage as extraordinary example of drystone building. This private guided tour allows you to discover the origins and the evolution of Alberobello and its trulli. It's the ideal guided tour for those who are not in a rush. You could take our time to experience a complete tour of the town, accompanied by a tour guide only for you. A real treat to finish off is the tasting of the extra-virgin olive oil locally produced, the sweet and salty taralli and liquers...

The UNESCO-listed town of Alberobello is famous for its unique “trulli” dwellings, fairytale-like round stone huts topped with conical roofs that are only found in this area of Puglia. Explore the largest concentration of “trulli” with this guided tour through Alberobello’s Rione Monti historic district, home to more than 1,000 of these picturesque buildings. Learn about their history and construction, stopping to visit the Trullo Sovrano and the Church of Sant’Antonio.

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.

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.

This tour will give you the opportunity to visit 4 of the most picturesque towns in Salento: Galatina, Otranto, Santa Maria di Leuca and Gallipoli. A scenic route from the Adriatic to the Ionian Sea, between rocky coasts, small bays and white Caribbean-style beaches.

Walking along narrow streets and small squares, you will have the possibility to learn about art and history of Monopoli, getting in touch with culture and tradition of this enchanting Apulian destination, overlooking the Adriatic Sea. It's the ideal tour for people who want to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of this seaside city, embellished with interesting historical and artistic monuments, accompanied by a native tour guide, born and raised in Monopoli. A tasty treat is reserved for you in the end: a slice of focaccia barese or a panzerotto.

The tour begins with a visit to the underground Jewish Museum where you will discover the fascinating Jewish and medieval history of the city. Here you will visit an underground room with the tanks that were used for the purification of the body. You will continue the tour by visiting the Church of Santa Croce, a jewel of Lecce Baroque. You will explore the nearby Piazza Sant'Oronzo, the former market square with the Old Town Hall, the Roman Column and the remains of a Roman amphitheater. Walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, you will discover splendid Baroque palaces and the Church of Sant'Irene. Finally, you will visit Piazza Duomo, one of the most renowned squares in the region which houses the archbishop's residence, the seminary, the bell tower and the cathedral.