Travel Guide for
Puglia

Bari’s Ultimate Street Food Tour - Small Group by Do Eat Better

Discover Bari through its flavors on our Food Tour, a journey through the historic streets of the old town. Taste the dishes locals love, from fresh seafood and traditional Apulian specialties to excellent regional wines. Each stop is carefully chosen to introduce you to authentic Apulian culinary traditions, showcase the best local eateries, and create an unforgettable food experience. Your guide is a passionate local foodie, a friendly expert who shares insider tips, explains each dish, and tells the history and stories behind every bite. Do Eat Better Experience tours combine high-quality gastronomy with an immersive cultural walk, offering a true taste of everyday life in Bari. To ensure a personal, authentic experience, we welcome only small groups, giving every guest full attention. Please note: the tour runs in English and Italian; other languages available upon request.

Private guided tour of Otranto - Puglia

Private guided tour of the beautiful village of Otranto with an expert guide who will accompany you to discover the most fascinating places and the history of this important town of Salento

Highlights of Puglia: Bari, Alberobello and the charming villages

Visit and experience Puglia with a real local! From the sea to the countryside...we'll visit the main sights of the area, including Bari, the capital of the region. It will amaze you with its modern and lively downtown, full of shops and attractions and its picturesque old town, a maze of alleys: Arco Basso the famous "orecchiette's street" where women still make typical pasta (orecchiette) as it once was. then Alberobello, the main sight of the area and unesco Wrold Heritage. Alberobello is a place unique in the world, known for its "Trulli" houses where you'll feel like in a fairy tale. Last but not least, Polignano a Mare and its wonderful "terraces" overhanging on the sea, as well as its sea caves. Driving through a scenic road…passing along miles of ancient, wonderful olive trees and great views of the sea from the hills.

Polignano, Alberobello & Locorotondo : Day Trip w/ Coach, from Bari

Starting from Bari, this day trip will take you to discover three of the most fascinating villages of Puglia: Polignano a Mare, Alberobello and Locorotondo, among breathtaking views, authentic traditions and timeless atmospheres. In Polignano a Mare you can walk through the narrow streets of the old town, admire iconic views such as Lama Monachile and taste local specialties. In Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will freely explore the famous trulli, historic districts and craft shops. In Locorotondo, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, you will discover the historic center, the white houses and the circular streets, with beautiful views of the Itria Valley. The return to Bari closes a day full of culture, beauty and unforgettable views. NO.B. The Guide is not included; you will be provided with on-board material with useful information and advice to visit the villages independently.

Kayak and canoe tour to Roca Vecchia and La Grotta della Poesia

Marine kayak excursion in the beautiful waters of Roca Vecchia. We will pay in this beautiful stretch of the Adriatic coast and discover its most particular characteristics, its geological origins but also the charm of its ancient history.

Bari By Night City Centre and Seafront Walking Tour

Take a walk through the picturesque city of Bari after dark during this 2-hour night tour. Meet your guide in piazza del Ferrarese to begin this enchanting evening tour of the City. A night tour is especially nice in summer, to take advantage of cooler evening temperatures. See some of the city's most famous monuments illuminated, including The Basilica of San Nicola, the Cathedral of San Sabino, the pictoresque alleys of old town with its shops of crafts and street food. Low your pace to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a night walking to discover the town from the old centre to the modern area with the most famous streets of shopping, like Corso Cavour and Via Sparano. Ask your guide suggestions about the best places for food and fashion shopping.

Alberobello and Matera Bus Tour, from Bari

In this tour we will visit the wonderful town of Alberobello (also known as the city of trulli) and Matera Alberobello was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996 because it is an exceptional example of building construction with prehistoric techniques that have survived intact and are still functioning in the modern world. A "Trullo" is in fact a small limestone house, made with dry stone walls, roughly worked limestone blocks collected from nearby fields and topped with a conical roof. Souvenir shops, B&Bs, bars and restaurants will brighten up your stay in Alberobello. Matera is the city of the Sassi, the original urban nucleus, developed from natural caves dug into the rock and subsequently modeled into increasingly complex structures within two large natural amphitheatres that are the Sasso Caveoso and the Sasso Barisano.

E-bike tour in Ostuni, the olive trees and the rock village

Discover Ostuni and its countryside on an easy, engaging guided e-bike tour through nature, local traditions, and rural landscapes. You’ll ride across a plain of monumental olive trees—among the oldest in Puglia—while hearing curiosities about olive cultivation and how this land has shaped everyday life for centuries. The tour includes guidance and full assistance: a local escort manages the route, stops, and support along the ride, keeping the pace relaxed and enjoyable. Join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or use an e-bike provided on site with payment made locally (see Inclusions/Exclusions). Along the way, you’ll visit an ancient rock village, exploring cave-like settlements, and enjoy a short walk to fully appreciate the site and the views. On the way back, you’ll enter Ostuni and ride through the white streets and town walls of the “White City.” The tour includes a 300 m section of uneven road.

Bari Rickshaw Tour

• Explore Bari for 1.30 hour comfortably seated on our modern and eco-friendly rickshaw-bike • Join a tour and discover picturesque and hidden corners with an expert local guide • Enjoy home made ice cream tasting • Immerse yourself in the real southern italian atmosphere, arts and culture

TRANI and Castel Del Monte UNESCO from your accomodation

welcome to this AMAZING tour, rich in landscapes and big MONUMENTS! pick up from your accomodaton and transport with private car or van to TRANI visit (amazing small town on the adriathic cosatline of Puglia!) transportation to the UNESCO castel del Monte full visit of the last FREDERICIAN castle !!!!

Martina Franca 2-hour tour: a gem among Baroque and Rococo style

Explore Martina Franca with a licensed guide, in the centre of the Itria Valley Highlights: Discover the many palaces in the Baroque and Rococo style Explore the white city among alleys and churches. Visit a real jewel in a rich landscape of trulli. 

Monte Sant Angelo tour: an amazing spiritual Sanctuary of Archangel St. Michael

The guided tour of Monte Sant'Angelo will concentrate mainly in the historic center, the castle and the sanctuary of Saint Michael the Archangel, which in 2011 became a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the Longobardian routes in Puglia. The visit starts from the castle, originally a Byzantine castle built before the year 1000, was later flanked by a tower, the so-called Tower of the Giants, characterized by a height of 18 meters and a wall thickness of 3 meters and expanded by the Normans, Swabians and Aragonese. After the castle you will come to the outside of the sanctuary of Saint Michael where you will admire the imposing octagonal tower built by Charles I of Anjou on the model of Castel del Monte. The visit will continue inside the cave where the Saint Michael the Archangel is venerated from the fifth century. The tour ends with a visit to the museum and to the lapidarium inside the basilica.

Lecce : E-Bike tour at sunset with typical aperitif

An evocative e-bike journey starts in the heart of Lecce, taking you through peaceful olive groves and quiet country roads to the Adriatic coast. The first stop is the picturesque fishing village of San Cataldo, where the sea breeze makes the ride even more pleasant. You then continue to the historic village of Acaya, exploring its medieval walls and timeless streets. At sunset, you arrive at Masseria Vittoria to enjoy a delicious aperitif at sunset with local cheeses, cold cuts, fresh vegetables and Cabin bread, all accompanied by regional wines. This experience encompasses the vibrant colors and authentic flavors of Puglia, offering a perfect end to your day. The tour can also be carried out with departure at dawn to enjoy the coolest hours of the day and a typical Salento Brunch.

Cooking class, dinner and wine tasting near Lecce

Join Enza and her family in their charming Villa in Corigliano d’Otranto, a picturesque village just 15 minutes from Lecce. Discover the joy of a traditional Apulian cooking class, learning how to make orecchiette and macaroni by hand using local ingredients and authentic family recipes. This immersive Puglia cooking experience takes place in a welcoming countryside home where simplicity meets tradition. Together, we’ll prepare classic regional dishes using seasonal produce, handmade pasta, extra virgin olive oil, and vegetables grown in our garden. You’ll enjoy a delicious variety of Apulian dishes, from orecchiette with tomato and basil to maccheroni with seafood or chickpea cream and walnut crumble, all paired with excellent local wines. We’ll finish with a homemade limoncello, a sweet jam tart, and a touch of traditional Italian music, the perfect ending to an unforgettable Lecce cooking class that captures the true flavors and warm spirit of southern Italy.