What to do and see in Martina Franca, Puglia: The Best Tours

June 17, 2021 Phylicia Berquist

Martina Franca, or only Martina, is a town and municipality in the province of Taranto, Apulia, southern Italy. It is the second most populated town of the province after Taranto, and has a population (2016) of 49,086. Since 1975, the town has hosted the annual summer opera festival, the Festival della Valle d'Itria.
Restaurants in Martina Franca

1. Discovering the Itria Valley

Piazza XX Settembre, 74015 Martina Franca TA, Italy visitAlberobello
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The discovery of these three wonderful places, different but united by the same valley. The valley could represent a separate city that absorbs all 3 cultures.

Inclusions: guided tour service in Alberobello

Exclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

2. Cheese factory tour with Apulian delicacies tasting

​MASSERIA LE PIANELLE Martina Franca (TA), Via Massafra, zona E 268, 74015 Martina Franca TA, Italy Terrachevive.com: food and wine tours off the beaten track in Puglia!
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The experience "Cheese factory tour with Apulian delicacies tasting" is hosted in an ancient farm built in the 1800s and surrounded by a regional nature reserve. In this natural oasis located in Valle d’Itria, in the very heart of Puglia, you will learn how high quality local products are grown and processed: the farm is in fact specialised in the production of fresh and seasoned cheese, of local cold cuts such as the renowned Capocollo from Martina Franca and in the wheat cultivation. You will have the opportunity to visit a cheese factory during working hours to watch the entire production process of milk products. The tour ends with a rich tasting of cheese and cold cuts produced in the farm and served with bakery products and Apulian wine: local delicacies that you can taste in a dedicated inner room or outside, if it is warm. You will be surrounded by a rural atmosphere that only in Puglia is to be found.

Inclusions: Guided tour of the ancient masseria (farmhouse), Tasting of traditional Apulian products made in the farm , A glass of Apulian wine per person, Water

Exclusions: Private pick-up and drop-off service, Other beverages

3. Wine Experience: vineyard, wines and food

Trulli il Castagno, Strada Noci, 315 Bis, 74015 Martina Franca TA, Italy Trulli il Castagno
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Take part in this experience and discover our farmhouse and our winery. We will start by visiting our Moscato di Trani vineyard a few steps from the property. We will present the peculiar characteristics and history of Apulian viticulture in the Itria Valley. At the end we will taste 4 of our wines and we will tell you their story and how they were born: - "Terra Viva", still red wine of Nero di Troia, IGP Puglia 13% vol .; - "Pietra Viva", still white wine from Verdeca, IGP Valle d'Itria 12% vol .; - "1 ° Luglio", still rosé wine from Nero di Troia grapes, IGP Puglia 12.5% vol .; - "Pietro 60", still dry white wine from Moscato di Trani grapes, IGP Puglia 12.5% vol. We will accompany everything with a taste of our products homemade. We are waiting for you in our farmhouse, we are waiting for you at Trulli il Castagno!

Inclusions: Tasting of 4 wines of our vinery, Each wine will be tasted with a different food home made prepared and typical of Puglia. We will taste not only the best of our wines but also the better of Puglian food.

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4. Bike Tour in Itria Valley

GIULIANI BIKE STORE, Via Alberobello, 1Q, 74015 Martina Franca TA, Italy Puglia in Tour
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A unique experience to live by bicycle. Thanks to the slow times you will be able to observe, listen, smell, savor, talk to people. An adventure to be lived out of the noise of modernity.

Inclusions: Typical food and wine tasting (Cantine Pastini), E-bike rental, Transport of the products purchased during the cycle tour to the agreed place of arrival

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5. Martina Franca: a gem among Baroque and Rococo style with bocconotti tasting

Piazza XX Settembre, 74015 Martina Franca TA, Italy Le Terre Di Federico

Explore Martina Franca with a licensed guide, in the center of the Itria Valley Highlights: Discover the many palaces in the Baroque and Rococo style Visit a real jewel in a rich landscape of trulli Tasting of typical sweet Bocconotti

Inclusions: Local guide, Food tasting

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By RomeAddict

Better condition ruins, smaller, more accessible, great glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous ancient Roman's. Poppaea was Nero's wife. Ruins are about 90% wheelchair accessible.

6. Visit of Martina Franca and tasting

Piazza XX Settembre, 74015 Martina Franca TA, Italy Trullallero Trullallà

Martina Franca is the baroque city of the Itria Valley and through the Porta di S. Stefano, we will go for a walk in the historic center where I will show you some baroque palaces like the Ducal Palace. We will visit the Ducal Palace and the Church of S. Martino with its majestic facade. We will also go to one of the historic butchers where you can get to know and finally taste the Capocollo Martinese, a Slow Food Presidium, or a cold cut made from the prized part of the pig. Get ready to discover the typical history and gastronomy of Martina!

Inclusions: The price includes a guided tour and tasting of the capocollo martinese accompanied by a glass of local wine.

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7. Grape harvest festival, food and wine in the trulli

Strada Noci, 315, 74015 Martina Franca TA, Italy Trulli il Castagno

The experience will take place on our farm, Trulli il Castagno. Our agriturismo and vineyards are located In the heart of Valle d'Itria. We are overlooking the valley surrounded by dry stone walls, trulli and oak woods.

Inclusions: We will taste 3 of our wines: Pietro 60, white wine of Moscato grape, 1°luglio, rosè wine of Nero di Troia grape, Terra Viva, red wine of Nero di Troia grape, Pugliese dinner with the family

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Reviewed By remcowarlicht

We booked and paid this trip more than a month in advance however the organiser cancelled it on the morning of the event, leaving us no option to search for alternatives. Very disappointing.

8. Private guided tour of Martina Franca - Puglia

Villa Garibaldi, Corso Italia, ., 74015 Martina Franca TA, Italy Turisti in Puglia - Day Tours

Guided tour of Martina Franca in the company of a private expert tour guide who will lead you to the discovery of the splendid Apulian town, among the alleys to admire the Duomo and Baroque art that decorates private palaces and churches

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Reviewed By Anthony L

The tour was wonderful and we were provided with a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for our stay in Puglia. This was our fist visit and day in Puglia

9. Private guided tour in Martina Franca: the Baroque city of art

Piazza XX Settembre, 39, 74015 Martina Franca TA, Italy Valeria Dicarlo

Martina Franca is a lovely town rich in art and culture, immersed in the beautiful Itria Valley, halfway between the Adriatic Coast and the Ionian Sea. It has an elegant old town centre embellished with many Baroque and Rococo noble palaces and monuments.

Inclusions: guided tour

Exclusions: Private transportation

Reviewed By Curious532068

Valeria provided an excellent tour with a wonderful summary of the history of Monopoli. She had an in depth knowledge of the city and could answer all of our questions. Very pleasant couple of hours that we highly recommend. Bob and Siobhan

10. Tour Electric Bike With Lunch at the Farm

Corso dei Mille, 188, 74015 Martina Franca TA, Italy Martino Chiarelli

The tour takes place in the wonderful paths of the Itria Valley between Locorotondo Alberobello and Martina Franca, we will visit wonderful places surrounded by the ancient trulli of the Itria valley, having the pleasure of riding professional bicycles with pedal assistance.  We will start from Martina Franca and through ancient roads  very suggestive we will arrive in Locorotondo where we will visit its famous historical center and take pictures together, our tour will continue to make a stop at the famous Alberobello through hidden and non-trafficked paths. In Alberobello we will take a break of 30 minutes, we will have a coffee and We will visit the famous church of Sant'Antonio and the Monte district. After the visit of Alberobello we will head to an ancient Apulian farmhouse located in Locorotondo where the final lunch is scheduled.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Bicycle with pedal assistance, Lunch

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Reviewed By Francesco R

Highly recommend Martino’s cycling tour. Fabulous and unique experience riding through some beautiful countryside. Martino had good local knowledge of the region. Very friendly and kind.The E-bikes were excellent- easy to ride and suit all levels of cycling experience. We had a few short rides in traffic, but my husband and I felt completely safe following Martino’s directions. Thanks for a fabulous cycling experience.

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