Things to do in Monopoli, Puglia: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Monopoli, the Apulian unique city, has a Medieval historical centre where many historical and artistic monuments are set. You will have the opportunity to learn about the art, the history, the culture and the traditions of this enchanting town, among narrow streets and small squares

Inclusions: guided tour

Exclusions: Private transportation

The tour, departing from Via Porto, in the historic center of Monopoli, is a journey through time among fortified farmhouses, ancient hypogeum oil mills, frescoed rock churches and ancient olive trees. An emotional journey that will make you discover authentic places of this foreshortening in Puglia, along country roads and ancient sheep tracks. The bike tour includes several stages, including a cave church with frescoes from the Middle Ages, a 13th century underground oil mill and a farm surrounded by over two thousand millennial olive trees. A relaxing cycle ride through nature, in the shade of centuries-old olive and carob trees, almond trees, figs and prickly pears, along secondary roads and old beaten earth paths lined with dry stone walls. These are authentic places, private properties where it would not be possible to enter independently, but which it is possible to discover and admire in the company of our expert tourist guides. Difficulty: low Distance: about 20 km Minimum age: 12 years

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Each participant will have bottles of water, During the tour we offer typical Apulian snacks, At the end of the tour, at our store in the historic center of Monopoli with a view of the Old Port, a tasting of typical Apulian products: extra virgin olive oil, patè and excellent wine!

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The old town is a typical Apulian gem replete with quaint narrow streets, pretty squares and a picturesque harbor near Bari Highlights: Discover a perfect combination of old world charm and great beach, Monopoli is a photographic dream Walking to the cathedral, old castle and picturesque harbour

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions

guided tour in Monopoli with a local tour guide that will lead you to discover the beauty of the city, its traditions, its legends and its gastronomy.

Inclusions: tour guide

Exclusions: Tasting

This private tour will allow you to visit the most attractive places in Puglia and Matera. It includes transfers on board a comfortable minivan with a local driver, guided tours with certified guides, selected hotels in the city center and unique local experiences

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Private transportation, Guides:Lecce,Otranto,Ostuni,Martina Franca,Alberobello,Polignano,Trani,Matera,Bari, Castel del Monte, 1 cooking class, 1 wine tour, 1 extra virgin olive oil tasting, 2 nights accomodation in the city center in Lecce, 2 nights accomodation in the city center in Monopoli, 1 night accomodation in hotel in the city center Trani, 1 night accomodation in the city center in Bari, Tickets Castel del Monte, Matera, Lecce

Exclusions: City taxes where necessary (€1,50/€2,00 per person per night)

This tour is ideal for those traveling alone or in couple and wants to visit the most beautiful places in Puglia with a low budget, using trains and other ecological means such as bicycles

Inclusions: 2 nights in Lecce (B&B Valigia or similar accomodation in the city center), 1 night in Monopoli BB 20 archi (or similar accomodation in the city center), 3 nights at Casa dei Venti B&B (or similar accomodation in the city center), Walking tour Lecce, Transfer in minivan from Monopoli to Alberobello and back, Walking tour Alberobello (UNESCO SITE), Street food tour in Bari by bike or rickshaw, Rickshaw tour in Trani, Transfer in minivan from Trani to Castel del Monte and back, Walking tour Castel del Monte (UNESCO SITE), Transfer in minivan from Bari to Matera and back, Walking tour Matera (UNESCO SITE)

Exclusions: City taxes where necessary (€1,50/2,00 per person per night in Alberobello and Lecce), Train tickets, Tickets for monuments where necessary, lunches and dinners

if you are in Alberobello and you also want to visit the coast with fishing ports and small beaches, this tour includes a visit to Alberobello and an excursion to Monopoli and Polignano a Mare with guides and transfers included.

Inclusions: 1 guided tour Polignano a mare and Monopoli, 1 guided tour Alberobello, Transfer in minivan from Alberobello to Polignano a mare and Monopoli

Exclusions: meals, accommodation

Start from the splendid city of Matera to reach two beautiful places close to the sea: Bari and Monopoli. During this splendid tour you will be able to admire the peculiarities of both cities rich in history and culture.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Tickets, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drink, Mance, Wine tasting

A 7 days private tour through the most beautiful destinations of Puglia and Basilicata, visiting Bari, Alberobello, Matera, Ostuni, Locorotondo, Polignano a mare, Gallipoli, Otranto, Lecce

Inclusions: 6 breakfasts, 6 nights in 4 star hotels in the city center (2 nights Bari, 2 nights Monopoli, 2 nights Lecce), Tickets: rupestrian churches in Matera, Guides Bari - Matera - Polignano - Alberobello - Ostuni - Locorotondo- Lecce - Otranto - Gallipoli, Minivan with driver from 2nd to 5th day

Exclusions: Arrival / departure transfers, lunches and dinners, pre or post tour (ask for a quote)

A 5 days private tour through the most beautiful destinations of Puglia and Basilicata, visiting Bari, Alberobello, Matera, Locorotondo, Ostuni, Polignano

Inclusions: 4 nights in 4 star hotels in the city center (2 nights Bari, 2 nights Monopoli), 4 breakfast, Minivan with driver from 2nd to 4th day, Local guides in Bari - Matera - Polignano - Alberobello - Ostuni - Locorotondo, Tickets: rupestrian churches in Matera

Exclusions: Arrival / departure transfers, lunches and dinners, pre or post tour (ask for a quote)