What to do and see in Ostuni, Puglia: The Best Bus Tours

May 8, 2022 Rebbecca Marino

Ostuni (Greek: Astynéon) is a city and comune, located about 8 km from the coast, in the province of Brindisi, region of Apulia, Italy). The town has a population of about 32,000 during the winter, but can swell to 100,000 inhabitants during summer. It is among the main towns attracting tourists in Apulia. It also has a British and German immigrant community. Ostuni also has an industrial zone; the region is producer of high quality olive oil and wine.
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1. Ostuni Half day Tour with OLIVE OIL tasting

Acampora Travel
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Explore the charming "white town" Ostuni perched atop a hill overlooking the coastal plane with seemingly endless olive groves. Learn how to distinguish high quality olive oil extra virgin from lower quality products in a organic olive oil mill.

Inclusions: Transfer in air-conditioned vehicles from hotel to destination and back,, Local Guide, Olive oil Tasting

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and beverages

Reviewed By HelentheHappyFoodie

Our travel agent in the UK used Acampora for local arrangements on the ground for a private trip. They were superb - very reliable, knowledgeable guides, really helpful and went the extra mile to accommodate what we were interested in seeing/learning about, as well as to find great views and lunch places. Always on time and very professional. We were 2 people in a Mercedes people carrier and travelled on a day trip from Positano to Amalfi/Ravello/Scala, on another day Pompeii (4 hours with a guide!), and on our final day Herculaneum. We also spent a day without a car in Naples, at the Archaeological Museum (3 hours with a guide). The transfer from Naples to Positano was in the same Mercedes. Many thanks to Ugo the guide, Leonardo the driver, and also Giulia the guide!

2. Day Tour of Ostuni, Martina Franca, Alberobello from Bari

Vito Maurogiovanni Tour Guide
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start 9,30am every day! you will visit some of the best places in Italy! 3 cities full in history! rich in italian pugliese architectural OLD style..Trulli..Cummerse etc. roads rich in olive trees (sometime 2000 years old!!) and more and more to see! WELCOME to faboulous Puglia or Apulia!!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, tour guide services and assistance, tickets, tasting food and wines

Exclusions: lunch in typical restaurant on demand on payment

Reviewed By 851maddalenal

Oh it was a beautiful day and we visited the area with Vito Maurogiovanni and his beautiful family and friends!!, hope back soon as possible.

3. Discover Apulia: The Heel of Italy

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This tour offers you the possibility to visit in 8 days the cities of Andria, Trani and Barletta, with guided excursions. You can do local experience tours and know the typical tradition in the field of food and drink, like mozzarella cheese and olive farm tour; this package also offers the opportunity to experience Puglia folk dances course in the name of its traditions and culture. In addition, it is possibile to enjoy the view of the city from the sea, making a boat guided tour from the port of Trani, with an extension of the visit to other cities like Barletta or Molfetta.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Accomodation in Masseria, Private english speaking local guide during all full/half day tours

Exclusions: All lunch and dinners, Hotel city tax to be paid direclty on the spot, All the other voices mantioned above

Reviewed By olimpiaGen

since i’m one of the most disorganized and chaotic people alive, i put my trip in their hands. they took care of every single detail for us discovering the best local places possible across italy. if anyone needs tips and organizing, i would definitely recommend you contact “Rome & Italy”. you won’t regret it. looking forward to our next trip to Italy... hopefully Sicily

4. DISCOVERY OF PUGLIA Small Group Tour: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Corso Cavour, 32, 70121 Bari BA, Italy GoinItaly
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Operated By GoinItaly For those who want to travel through history, GoinItaly's eight-day small group tour of Puglia offers a wide range of places that testify to the ancient origins of this land: from prehistory to Magna Graecia, from the Imperial Age to the Renaissance, and the Baroque splendor of Lecce. Puglia is full of surprises and delights: fabulous food, historic towns, beautiful beaches, and gracious residents. Highlights: - Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Alberobello, Castel del Monte, and Matera. - Savor the flavors of Puglian cuisine and wine. - Admire the beautiful Baroque architecture of Lecce. - Spend two nights in a traditional “trullo” in Alberobello. - Tour Otranto, the “heel” of Italy, and visit a cathedral renowned for its collection of mosaic scenes.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation, Experienced GoinItaly Driver/Tour Leader, Local Guides in Alberobello, Lecce, Otranto, Galatina, and Castel del Monte, Wine, Cheese, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil tastings, Entrance Fees to Included Attractions

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks are not included when not stated., Gratuities

Reviewed By Marigold101

We have just completed our 8-day tour of Puglia with GoinItaly, guided by wonderful Gaetano Barrone. We were given the very best of service by a capable, knowledgeable and attentive tour leader. Gaetano goes out of his way to meet the needs of guests and takes genuine delight in sharing the country he knows so well. Highlights of the tour include great accommodation including a stay in a traditional Trollope in Alberobello. The tour included amazing food and wine experiences as well as visits to many wonderful churches, castles and beautiful Southern Italian towns. Highly recommend this company if you are planning to visit southern Italy.

5. - 4 Days in Puglia from Alberobello and Matera to Ostuni and Lecce -

Tours of Puglia
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We offer tailored daily excursions and multi-day tours for our guests. They are all private exclusive itineraries and can be accompanied with luxury car, minivan or bus (according to the number of people in your party). Each vehicle is provided with Free On-Board Wifi. Each tour can be accompanied by an English speaking guide and a private driver (2 different persons).

Inclusions: Private tour guide, Transport , Accommodation

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By chooms

We set up a 4 day tour during our visit to Puglia recently. Months ahead I contacted Tours of Puglia to help us get the most of our visit. Francesca asked us what we wanted to see instead of telling us “this is the Tours we have”. Our main goal was to visit our ancestral home of Alberobello. I also asked her recommendations, which she gladly provided. She set up a full 4 days of touring which included 2 night stays in Alberobello (Trullo houses) and Lecce. We visited all of the main sites of Puglia like Locorotondo, Matera , Ostuni, etc....she included an incredible meal each day, including a meal at a Masseria....our guides, Vincenzo and Flo were beyond incredible....they were like walking historic encyclopedias. Vincenzo was instrumental is us locating the street in Alberobello where our grandmother was born. They, and our drivers, went out of their way to insure we missed nothing. We were just 4, so everything could be personalized. Everything went as planned and we could not have asked for for more....we cannot recommend Tours of Puglia mort highly...

6. Private Half-Day Wine Tour from Ostuni with Lunch

Apulian Experince
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The winery visit is a sensory experience and a chance to learn about the precious grape varieties that are used to make the amazing wines of the Valle D’Itria. You’ll see the 16th century Masseria and Trulli as well as the ultra-modern winery where you can understand the processes from harvesting to production right through to bottling and dispatch. There will be a tasting of threedifferent wines with savoury snacks. A quick visit of Locorotondo , the “the medieval round town” , then a tasty light lunch including typical food from the Farm and “Locorotondo DOC” local wine . Then, on to Alberobello. A Unesco World Heritage site since 1996, the historic centre is made up oftwo distinct regions. We’ll visit an ancient Trullo and meet a genuine local Trullo Master who willdescribe the construction techniques of the Trulli. At the end of the tour a tasting of typical “rosoli” can be sampled on a stunning panoramic terrace up amongst the cones and pinnacles of the surrounding Trulli.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages

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7. Full day tour in Valle d'Itria: Alberobello and Polignano a Mare

My Tour in Italy
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Discover the nicest “Borghi in Puglia”. The first stop is Polignano a Mare, a small jewel on the rocks. After a path along green valleys and olive groves, the next stop is Alberobello, UNESCO heritage for its typical buildings, trulli. Then Locorotondo, one of the nicest ancient villages in Italy, with its flowered balconies and white houses. Finally the last stop is Ostuni, the white town known for the colour of its houses and for its shops and alleys. Full day tour on a 9 seats comfortable van, with conditioning air system and professional drivers who share all their love for the territory.

Inclusions: Minivan with Expert Driver , Free time in Alberobello, Free time in Polignano a Mare, Free time in Locorotondo, Free time in Ostuni

Exclusions: Tour Guide, Lunch

Reviewed By Oversunsetplain

I couldn’t put correct date on this review - I did this tour with my two children in August 2019 and originally posted it then. I have had a message to say that I had posted it under the wrong company (one with a very similar name). I would like to re-post the review as we had such a brilliant day with our guide and would like to recommend the tour company to others whenever this type of activity goes ahead again! Our guide Ms Ivanova was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour took in many places around the city and we also visited the Uffizi in the afternoon. I was with my children aged 6 and 9 and both really enjoyed this day. They felt included and learned a lot. The guide met us at the times planned and gave plenty of opportunities for questions and were able to answer any queries. Everything was organised well and went smoothly. We were unable to book a tour inside the Duomo but actually this one which took us all the way around the outside and to other fascinating parts of the city was perfect for my family.

8. 5 Days Self Drive Tour Unesco Wonders Puglia & Matera - (hotel + Guides)

Palace Hotel Bari, Via Francesco Lombardi, 13, 70122 Bari BA, Italy Turisti in Puglia - Day Tours
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The best way to visit in only 5 days the top attractions of Puglia and Basilicata such as Bari, Alberobello, Matera, Lecce, Ostuni, Trani and Castel del Monte. This tour is in sharing in a small group of max 8 people.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 1 extra virgin olive oil tasting with local products, Street food tastings in Bari, Hotel accomodation 4 nights 4 star hotel from Saturday to Wednesday, Local guides in Bari, Castel del Monte, Trani, Matera, Alberobello, Ostuni, lecce

Exclusions: Transfers to reach the places at the scheduled time, City hotel taxes where necessary; tickets for monuments (optional), lunches and dinners

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. Full-Day Tour: Discover the Valle d'Itria(Trulli land) from BARI

Vito Maurogiovanni Tour Guide

Enjoy the best of central Puglia on this full-day tour around the Valle d'Itria. From the countryside to the coastline of Puglia, Ostuni, Torre Guaceto etc. you'll see all the best Puglia has to offer with an expert local guide. pick up from your accomodation in OSTUNI or ALBEROBELLO etc. 10am

Inclusions: National Park fees, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By 851maddalenal

Oh it was a beautiful day and we visited the area with Vito Maurogiovanni and his beautiful family and friends!!, hope back soon as possible.

10. 5-day Puglia, Benevento, and Matera Tour from Rome

iH Hotels Roma Cicerone, Via Cicerone, 55/c, 00193 Roma RM, Italy Europeando Europa

A wonderful 5-day experience to discover Apulia, Benevento and Matera. 2 nights in Lecce. Visit of the city, excursion to Polignano, Gallipoli, Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca. Visit of Alberobello and Ostuni. 1 night in Bari. Visit of the city, excursion to  Castel del Monte. 1 night in Matera with a visit. Stop in Benevento, nice town of the Roman age in the region Campania on the way back to Rome. Departures on 2021, May 17th and October 11th and 2022, May 6th and October 10th are also available with tour director in Portuguese.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 nights accommodation, Food tasting (wine and olive oil), Local guide, Tour escort/host, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, City taxes at the hotel, Hotel pick up and drop off, Porterage

Reviewed By LadyRJ2019

As a family of three, we were excited to go on the 7 day northern lakes and Dolomites tour - especially as it would be very difficult to visit these areas by ourselves (visiting from Australia and not confident driving/getting around to these areas). The tour started well, we were the only English speakers but we had been assured our guide would provide fluent English commentary. Perhaps we expected too much but there was very little information provided about where we were or where we were travelling through. In fact, the first three days we received very limited information in total while the Spanish speakers were provided with much more. We visited some stunning places but too much of the tour focused on lunch breaks and eating rather than seeing the sights. Halfway through the tour more English speakers joined the group bit we still had to seek information rather than being provided with it on some occasions. The bus was too big for navigating city streets and mountain switchbacks - the driver often had to reverse and try multiple times to get around corners and switchbacks. I felt very sorry for him - he did a marvelous job but it would have been so much easier for him and much more enjoyable for us if we weren't concerned about falling off the side of a mountain. The company can't seem to decide whether they are catering to small groups or large and this has a huge impact on the enjoyment of the tour. In Trento we were advised that we would have several hours and could visit the castle. After paying for admission and entering we were then advised that because it was raining some people didn't want to stay so we were cutting the visit short - this should never happen! We then had to get back on the bus only to stop at a truck stop for lunch (instead of staying in lovely Trento). There wasn't really any point to having the guide as he did not provide much "guiding" only very limited information and directions to places he thought we should go and eat. We would have done as well with just the driver. If you can navigate your way around the northern lakes and Dolomites by yourself then I recommend you do that. Otherwise, perhaps a different company would provide a better tour.

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