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In this tour, you will visit Martina Franca a charming Apulian village located in the Itria valley. You will be enchanted by the beauty of the churches of the historic stately buildings and the characteristic historic center where every corner offers an unmissable glimpse Explore Alberobello, a fairy tale village, an enchanted place where it seems you are walking among gnome houses, but it's actually a real village where the inhabitants live all year round in little circular buildings with conical stone roofs and mysterious symbols drawn on them. Its historic center is one of the most famous UNESCO sites in the region. Alberobello is the most important stage of your journey in Puglia! After arriving in Locorotondo, a few minutes' drive from Alberobello, This little, white city is perched on a hill overlooking the Itria Valley, dotted with trulli and vineyards, and it's famous for the production of a local white wine DOC.

We are a real community of friends. We organize tours in all the main cities of Puglia, departing from different locations. The guides are very well prepared, and there is not only culture in our tours: the relationship that is created between organizers and guests is authentic and the friendships that arise ensure that wonderful memories remain at the end of the holiday. Also in Puglia we are hundreds and the organization has been tested by a community of guides and organizers: departure, a visit in the morning, free lunch, visit in the afternoon, and return. PlacenPeople is the smartest way to visit Puglia and see its most beautiful logos: beware of imitations!

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.

On this full-day, private tour, discover three of southern Puglia’s key attractions when you visit Galatina, Gallipoli, and a popular local winery. Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus transit via air-conditioned vehicle, make getting around simple—however, this self-guided tour also gives you the freedom to design your own itinerary at each destination. Explore Galatina’s baroque architecture, enjoy a lunch and wine tasting (own expense), and visit the beach in Gallipoli.

Visit La Valle d’Itria on a day trip from Lecce to discover the highlights of one of Puglia’s most enchanting regions. After a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed village of Alberobello to see its cone-roofed trulli houses, you’ll visit the family-run La Cantina restaurant for a 4-course lunch. With your appetite sated, you’ll finally head to the seaside at Polignano a Mare where sweeping coastal vistas await.

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.

Trulli di Alberobello, Sassi di Matera, Castel del Monte. Travel with a friend who is an expert in the area, to help you immerse yourself in the places you are going to visit. Significantly shorten the time otherwise necessary. Tour can be modified according to the group preferences. Here are some examples of popular itineraries: 1) Bari - Polignano - Alberobello - Matera - Bari (190 km) 2) Bari – Alberobello - Locorotondo - Ostuni – Bari (190 km) 3) Bari - Alberobello - Locorotondo - Monopoli - Bari (170 km) 4) Bari - Altamura - Gravina - Matera - Bari (150 km) 5) Bari - Ruvo - Castel del Monte - Trani - Bari (150 km)

Make authentic Italian pizza like a true *pizzaiolo* with the help of an Italian home chef. Join an Italian home cook in their own kitchen, and learn their tricks and tips to make great pizza base, sauce and toppings—every time. Then, once you’ve baked your perfect pizza, make a traditional tiramisu to enjoy for afters—the ideal way to finish your class.

In a single tour you will be able to discover the wonderful Valle d'Itria, with its characteristic trulli, the countryside that surrounds them and splendid examples of Martinese Baroque.

Explore the history-rich streets of Bari with your own group and guide on a private tour of the city. You’ll make your way through the narrow alleys and lanes of the Old Town to visit landmarks such as the Swabian Castle, the Basilica of St. Nicholas, the fish market, and the grand Bari Cathedral. Listen to stories about Puglia as you stroll, and savor samples of the local food around the city.

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.

Puglia has long been known for its excellent wines, but it can be a challenge to reach the region’s rural wineries. With this wine tour, set off directly from Bari to visit a cellar less than an hour from Bari. Stroll through the vineyards surrounded by olive groves and orchards and sample four wines—including a white, red, rosè, and dessert wine—paired with Puglian specialties like focaccia, cold cuts, cheeses, and olive oil bruschetta.

Visit 3 of the most beautiful cities in Puglia in 8 hours, travel included! Alberobello, Locorotondo and Ostuni in a comfortable Minivan with a small group of maximum 8 people. You will discover these fascinating cities in total relaxation, taking your time and taking breaks when you need them. We will accompany you to taste a hearty typical Apulian aperitif right in the heart of the city of trulli, Alberobello! Our guide will take you directly to the heart of the historic center of each city. As a gift for you, Audio Guides on the points of interest of the cities you are going to visit will be useful for orienting yourself independently among the historic churches, museums and panoramic points.

This tour will take you to discover the Ionian Salento coast with its symbolic Gallipoli Town starting from Lecce and crossing the peninsula among typical villages and vineyards also stopping, as an optional choice, in one of the most important Salento winery for a delicious wine tasting experience. There will be no shortage of stops along the amazing coast to fully enjoy the breathtaking views that will show you. The journey will go on to a wonderful beach where you could get a swim and have refreshment before your tour among narrow alleys, shops and sea views of which Gallipoli will surprise you.

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.

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.

Alberobello Alberobello will be your first stop, an enchanting village that will fascinate you with its history and, above all, with its trulli: the typical houses of this place, cylindrical in shape whitewashed with white lime and with a domed roof in black stone, they are the true protagonists and your guide will tell you all about their history and construction techniques as well as telling you about popular and local traditions. During your visit to Alberobello you will also have the opportunity to visit some TRULLI internally and interact with the inhabitants. The "BELEVEDERE" IS AN MUST! panoramic point to admire the area The second stop of the day will be Ostuni and the third Polignano a Mare: once you arrive you will understand why these towns have been included in the list of the "Most beautiful villages in Italy".

Visit Puglia’s seaside towns of Otranto and Castro on a day trip from Lecce. Making it easy to explore the two coastal stunners, the trip packs in lunch at Castro’s La Pizzica trattoria, transport direct from your hotel, and ample free time in each town. You’ll learn about the region from a guide as you travel, and hear about local landmarks such as the Cathedral of Otranto and the Castle of Castro Marim.

On this prívate tour you can visit walking and by car the beaches and the historic center of Polignano a Mare, the trulli of Alberobello, the historic center of Ostuni, the beaches and the historic center of Monopoli. During the tour there will be some wonderful surprises and beautiful views . Enjoy Beppe's tour! A sensational and magic experience ! Possibility to book also the tour to visit Matera and Bari ! ) . Possibility also to customize your own private tour. Possibility to celebrate birthdays, honeymoons, anniversaries and much more. This tour will be organized exclusively for you, your family or your friends without any other unknown people! Enjoy your private tour!

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.

Enjoy this 2h30-street food tasting tour into one of the most enchanting and magic cities of the Southern Italy. Walk into the old town and taste the best local street food. Be impressed by the taste of the "rustico", soft puff pastry disc filled with mozzarella, tomato and bechamel, the flavour of local cheese, the crunchy tarallini, the "pasticciotto" freshly baked: a short pastry stuffed with custard and even more! See the jewels of Baroque architecture like Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza Sant'Oronzo with the "Sedile", the old city Hall. Let yourself be attracted by the soft atmosphere in Piazza Duomo. This tour is the perfect formula to join a visit to the city to tasting of local specialties!

In this tour you will visit Ostuni, the "white pearl of Puglia" a vast valley of millenary olive trees protected by the State. Dazzling the whiteness of the houses and the whitewashed streets, in the evening it turns into a magical village of light with a lively nightlife! After you will move to Cisternino. The whitewashed houses of this neat and charming town perched on a hilltop are surrounded by the green typical vegetation of the Murgia dei trulli, in a very panoramic position overlooking Itria Valley, it's declared one of the 100 most beautiful little town of Italy! Then you will reach Polignano a Mare, spectacular and scenic is the location of the historic center of this town in the south of Bari, perched on a high white cliff overlooking the sea, Polignano a mare offers a maze of alleys that open surprisingly on balconies 30 meters above the sea level. Capital of the Apulian artisan ice cream,

With the help of your native host, you will learn to make pasta from scratch and cook it according to our local recipes. Our host will teach you about the regional traditions, culture and history.