Top Activities on the Ground in Puglia

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Immersed in the Alta Murgia National Park, walking here one has the sensation of being in a large open space in which one can wander with one's gaze towards infinite horizons characterized by the pungent smells of mint and wild thyme in the intense green of the wheat fields or rocky pastures among the evident yellow of the ferula, meeting orchids and birds of prey. In this land, emperors, peasants, shepherds, woodsmen, together with the climate, have made the landscape and its culture unique. On the way we will meet stupendous farmhouses, we will cross oak woods, along the ancient sheep tracks of transhumance we will discover jazzi and post offices, we will travel along panoramic mule tracks and among the wheat fields we will admire large haystacks and ancient cisterns. On the hills, flocks of sheep will blend in with the characteristic sharp rocks that give this area its name. We will reach the octagonal stone crown isolated on a hill at 540 meters above sea level. from where a vast panorama is dominated.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.