What to do and see in Ostuni, Puglia: The Best Multi-day Tours

May 14, 2022 Stefan Strunk

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.
Restaurants in Ostuni

1. Discover Apulia: The Heel of Italy

Rome and Italy - Tourist Services
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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

2. 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.

3. - 4 Days in Puglia from Alberobello and Matera to Ostuni and Lecce -

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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...

4. 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

5. 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.

6. Discovering the best of Puglia in a Small Group 6 Days 5 Nights

Bari, Metropolitan City of Bari, Italy Gray Line - I Love Rome

Let yourself be inspired by Puglia, history, scenery an incredible food, an authentic lively region with its vibrant life and traditions that gives it an all-over-the-moment charm to be discovered and lived. Breathtaking views, blue sea, characteristic smells, wild and uncontaminated nature. Cuisine plays an important role throughout Puglia, here you can find the genuine and delicious olive oil. This escorted-tour brings you to visit charming villages and sleep inside a real trullo, the town of Alberobello and Matera both belong to the UNESCO heritage. These enchanting landscapes are waiting for you not to miss this chance!

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Local guides and headsets to never miss a word!, 5 overnights in hotel (standard room) on a BB basis, Transfer from Bari station to Hotel in Bari if option is selected, Porterage, English-speaking Tour Escort

Exclusions: Drinks not inclueded in meals, City tax not included: it shall be paid directly at the hotel, Optional gratuities

Reviewed By E5420ZMdenisk

I loved it, the tour guide Ali was a very nice person and answered all questions, with sufficient knowledge and detail. Recommended.

7. 8-day Apulia and Calabria from Rome

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

Discover from Rome two of the most authentic and genunine regions of Italiy with their colour, tradition and food: Apulia and Calabria. On the way to Puglia you will visit first Polignano, the birthplace of Domenico Modugno, the author of "Volare"; then Lecce and its barroque style, the microregion of Salento, Alberobello and the Trulli, Bari, Castel del Monte and via Matera, the city of the Sassi you will arrive to Calabria. Visit of beautiful towns such as Cosenza and amazing beaches including Tropea, Le Castella and Praia. On the way back to Rome, visit of Salerno. Departures on 2021, May 17th and October 11th and 2022, April 11th, may 16th and October 10th are also available with tour director in Portuguese.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 7 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Food tasting such as oil, wine and salami, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), All activities, Driver/guide, Tour escort/host, Transport by private vehicle, 2 1/2 hour cruise to admire the Calabrian coast (from April to October)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, City taxes at the hotel

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.

8. Road Trip in Bari & Matera

Bari Airport, 70128 Bari, Metropolitan City of Bari, Italy Vincenzo De Laurentiis

Set off on an adventure through Puglia with a self-drive holiday. Planning a road trip in Italy can be a little daunting and that’s where AuthenticPugliaTours comes in. If you’re looking for a vacation company that can provide you with a legitimate, interesting and utterly authentic trip to Puglia, then look no further. AuthenticPugliaTours is devoted to ensuring customers get to witness this region in all its glory - hidden gems, day trips and amazing wine included! Premium rental car hire, accommodation, sightseeing and travel documents are all provided with your self-drive holiday in Puglia – so your only job is to enjoy the open roads and spontaneous adventure you find along the way!

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Use of bicycle, Private transportation, Car rental, Overnights in traditional accommodations, Guided tours

Exclusions: Parking Fees, Municipality taxes (from 0,5 EUR to 2 EUR/person/night) to pay directly to accommodations, Gasoline

9. Enchanted Puglia | Small Group Journey

Ormina Tours

We offer the smallest size group tour on the market (max 10), with guaranteed departures of just 2 passengers.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 7 nights in exquisite 4 or 5 star accommodation, including 2 nights in a traditional Trullo house., Guided tours of Matera, Lecce and the UNESCO World Heritage city of Alberobello., Private cooking class to make traditional orecchiette., Guided tour and lunch with wine pairings at a local winery near Lecce., Visit the charming seaside villages of the Salento Peninsula., Private boat excursion in Santa Maria di Leuca., Excursion to Polignano a Mare., Guided tour of Castellana Cave., Entrance to Casa Grotta, Chiesa Rupestre, Basilica di Santa Croce & Duomo, Entrance to Trullo Sovrano & Castellana Cave., Private transportation, Airport transfers on arrival & departure.

Exclusions: Flights, Hotel City Tax, Lunch at Grotte Palazzese (optional)

10. 5 DAYS TOUR UNESCO WONDERS OF PUGLIA & MATERA Small group tour

Palace Hotel Bari, Via Francesco Lombardi, 13, 70122 Bari BA, Italy Turisti in Puglia - Day Tours

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 and it starts every tuesday and saturday.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel accomodation 4 nights 4 star hotel from Saturday to Wednesday, Local guides in Bari, Castel del Monte, Trani, Matera, Alberobello, Ostuni, lecce, Street food tastings in Bari, Ticket entrances Castel del Monte, Cave church Matera, baroque churches

Exclusions: Arrival/departure transfers from/to Bari or Brindisi airport , 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

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