Top Puglia Historical Tours

Enjoy the perfect fusion of food and history with this guided walking tour in Lecce. As you stroll through the old town and see stunning baroque architecture—such as the Basilica of Santa Croce—the guide provides entertaining background information to help you learn about the city. Best of all—street food snacks are included—so you expand your knowledge of the local food scene too.

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

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.

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

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 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!

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 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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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...

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.

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.

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.

Explore the dramatic rocky cliffs and caves along Puglia's Ionian coast by sea with this exclusive minicruise. Set off from Torre Vado and skirt the shoreline to Punta Ristola and Punta Meliso, enjoying insights from the crew about the area's history and lore along the way. Stop to swim in the Grotta del Soffio and relax on board with an aperitif featuring local specialties and drinks.

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.

The Panoramic Tour of Brindisi in Golf Cart offers an original and exclusive way to explore the area. Golf carts were born in America and their use in the tourism sector has significantly expanded the level of comfort for tourists and explorers all over the world. Comfortably seated aboard our electric vehicles, we will travel on an exclusive panoramic itinerary of the city among the history, beauty and culture of the area. The tour includes a visit to the fascinating tourist port and the exploration of the historic center of the Ancient City. Private service, also suitable for families with children, elderly people and people with mobility difficulties.

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.

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.