What to do and see in Province of Bari, Puglia: The Best Cultural Tours

December 6, 2021 Leonardo Torrence

The Province of Bari (Italian: Provincia di Bari) was a province in the Apulia region of Italy. Its capital was the city of Bari.
Restaurants in Province of Bari

1. - 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...

2. Private guided tour in Alberobello with free tasting: discovering the trulli

Piazza Sacramento, 70011 Alberobello BA, Italy Valeria Dicarlo
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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.

Inclusions: Free tasting of typical Apulian products, Guided tour

Exclusions: Ticket fee of the Trullo Sovrano, to be paid on site, 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

3. Bari Bike Tour

Strada Vallisa, 81, 70122 Bari BA, Italy Velo Service - Bike Rental & Tours
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Explore Bari and discover picturesque and hidden corners with an expert guide. Ride with a bike along authentic alleys of the Old Town meeting native people and their traditions. Lose yourself in the real southern italian atmosphere between culture & folklore.

Inclusions: 2 Hours tour, Local guide, Bicycle, Helmet, Ice cream tasting, Free wifi & luggage storage

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Reviewed By itsamewaltherg

Excellent and professional bike rental, fantastic equipment, and forthcoming staff who offer guidance on bike tours in and around Bari. All staff speak excellent English and are very professional. Highly recommended to anyone into cycling!

4. Trulli of Alberobello Day-Trip from Bari with Sweets Tasting

Bari Centrale, 70123 Bari, Metropolitan City of Bari, Italy Mimmo World Travel s.r.l.s.
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Admire Italy’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed ‘trulli’ in Alberobello on this 3-hour tour from Bari. Follow a guide through the pretty streets of Alberobello, famous for their unique ‘trulli’ — or cone-shaped houses. Learn why the houses were constructed this way, and step inside to see how they’re built. Take in top attractions such as the ‘trullo’ Church of St. Anthony, and gain insight into Alberobello’s culture and traditions. Taste almond sweet treats and ‘rosolio’ — an Italian liquor — and sample the flavors the locals love.

Inclusions: Transport by minivan from Bari Station or Airport, Certified guide on site, speaking English (other language on request), Liquor and sweet-tasting, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By mdsoresi

This was a great relaxing thing to do in the afternoon. Davide was a terrific guide, sharing jokes and knowledge. The caves were amazing!

5. Private Tour: The Trulli of Alberobello from Naples

Into the Amalfi Coast

Visit the Trulli of Alberobello, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, from Naples on this private tour. Learn about the mortar-less constructed buildings, a prehistoric building technique. Marvel at these unique limestone buildings with their conical roofs. Spend time walking through this quaint, small-town and enjoying some local delicacies.

Inclusions: Live commentary during the ride from Naples to Alberobello, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Dianaplus3

Manuel picked us up from our hotel in Positano and drove us to the Naples train station. He was on-time, professional, and so easy to talk to! He pointed out sights along the way and treated us to his amazing singing voice. A wonderful, stress-free experience.

6. 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.

7. Private tour Gioia del Colle, a treasure of antiquity

Le Terre Di Federico

Highlights: Discover the castle of Gioia, one of the most beautiful in Puglia, made famous for the shooting of the film "The Tale of Tales" Visit the Archaeological Museum Explore the historic center and the many arches of access to the courts

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, Ticket entry

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.

8. Ostuni and Polignano a mare from Central Apulia

Brindisi, Brindisi, Province of Brindisi, Puglia Acampora Travel

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. Enjoy a stroll through Polignano a mare, a "pearl of the Adriatic", famed for the local ice cream and coffee specialties and the breathtaking views from the many panoramic lookouts in the historic district.

Inclusions: Transfer in air-conditioned bus from hotel to destination and back,, Local guide, olive oil tasting

Exclusions: Gratuities

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!

9. From Lecce: Ostuni, Alberobello and Polignano a Mare Independent Tour

Salento Experience Tours

This tour will give you the opportunity to visit three significant villages in Puglia independently: Ostuni, Alberobello and Polignano a Mare.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Kim L

We were staying in Lecce and did this tour in September. It was a great way to see the major sites of 4 nearby towns and hear some of the history. Our guide spoke very good english and he and our driver were both excellent. Highly recommended!

10. 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.

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