Top Puglia Historical Tours

We will take a 2-hour tour of the streets and alleys of the historic center, among classical buildings, baroque churches and Roman monuments ...! Lecce is a precious gem, with a clear blue sky and golden palaces, it amazes us with the elaborate facades of the buildings and churches in the Baroque style and with the interiors that explode in a symphony of angels, cherubs, saints and flowers! it is a magical place, where time seems to have stopped!

With a private guide, visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day. First, explore Matera, including the Sassi area, a complex of 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 mortarless limestone dwellings, a prehistoric building technique still used in the region.

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.

The historic town of Trani and UNESCO-listed Castel del Monte are two of the most alluring sights in Puglia, but visiting them both in one day by train or bus can be frustrating. With this driving tour, enjoy convenient pickup at the location of your choice and hassle-free transportation via air-conditioned private minivan. Explore the seaside town and castle at your own pace, with time to shop, dine, and take photos.

You'll have the opportunity to get to know a local tour guide and to walk in his company listening to the history and characteristics of Lecce.

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Lecce on a leisurely bike tour. Pedal through the flat, bike-friendly streets and piazzas with a local guide and visit highlights like the Basilica of Santa Croce, Piazza del Duomo, and the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater. Enjoy the fresh air and flexibility of a 2-wheeled tour, and stop often to snap photos, browse local boutiques, and sample regional food and wine.

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.

- Learn how to make orecchiette "pasta fresca" in the heart of Lecce old town with the locals and in a wonderful location over an incredible Baroque view - Enjoy a guided wine experience with local experts and learn the ins and outs of Puglia wine production - make pasta and taste wine with the locals in a wonderful location with a gorgeous view

Get an authentic taste of local culture during this 3-hour cooking class in a private Lecce estate. Join the estate’s owners, both professional sommeliers, to create a meal of Pugliese specialties, and then enjoy your meal with a selection of fine 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.

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.

Visiting the Wine Museum of the Frrud Winery is equivalent to making a journey through time through centuries of history during which wine is the constant element and where the knowledge of the past mixes with the immersive experience in the flavors of the present through the tasting of our wines paired with local cheeses and cured meats. Duration: 60 min Wines for tasting: 3 Typical products: bread, focaccia, cheeses and dairy products

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.

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 narrow alleys that climb up to the summit, the colorful fixtures on the whitewashed walls painted in lime. Take it easy. Our drivers - qualified and highly professional - will show you the history of this magnificent village.

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.

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.

See the highlights of Bari on a rickshaw driven by a local guide. Visit the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Bari Cathedral, Swabian Castle, the Fish Market, and other notable landmarks. Navigate the narrow streets of the old town and discover local history and culture. The tour concludes with a tasting of homemade Italian gelato.

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.

The site on which the Jewish Museum of Lecce stands is the fulcrum of the ancient Jewish quarter, as there was the fifteenth-century synagogue. Today its undergrounds are part of a historical itinerary accessible by the visitor. During the visit we observe the tanks used for ritual ablutions (mikwa’ot), the door jamb space in which a mezuzah was housed and the remains of the ecclesiastical building whose perimeter is substantially the same as the pre-existing synagogue. Available languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish.

During this special tour of the old city of Bari and its people, we will immerse ourselves in the culture and tradition of a welcoming and friendly people, always ready to open the door of their home and share their emotions. You will be in contact with the authentic southern Italian life style and people!

Make the most of your time in Bari, and travel around the city with ease, when you go on an introductory Segway tour. Meet your guide in the Old Town, grab your helmet and Segway, and explore the city’s major highlights, from the Basilica di San Nicola to the Castello Normanno-Svevo. You can also upgrade to couple your Segway tour with a traditional pasta-making class, or go on a street food-themed Segway tour, complete with numerous samples.

During the BARI WALKING TOUR you will visit the main atractions of the old town like the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, the Fresh Pasta street, the Cathedral, the norman Castle, the narrow streets, the fish market and the warm local people. You will be in contact with the authentic southern italian life style and people!

Alberobello, the famous capital of the trulli in Puglia, recognized as Unesco World Heritage as extraordinary example of drystone building. This private guided tour gives you the opportunity to discover the origins of Alberobello and its trulli. You will experience Apulian traditions and learn about how people used to live in the past.

We will take a 2-hour tour of the streets and alleys of the historic center, among classical buildings, baroque churches and Roman monuments ...! Lecce is a precious gem, with a clear blue sky and golden palaces, it amazes us with the elaborate facades of the buildings and churches in the Baroque style and with the interiors that explode in a symphony of angels, cherubs, saints and flowers! it is a magical place, where time seems to have stopped!