Italy · PUGLIA TOURS
Sea caves at Polignano, trulli inland and some of the best cheap food in the country. These 15 cover the boat trips, the town walks and the food tours, priced and honest about the driving between them.
Cruise Polignano a Mare’s caves by 7-meter speedboat, swim in clear Adriatic water, and enjoy an Italian aperitif for $35.
“Highly recommend! It was brilliant and our guide had so much local knowledge”
Cruise Polignano a Mare’s sea caves by speedboat, swim in clear Adriatic water, and enjoy Prosecco for a lively 1.5-hour outing.
“Great tour of the caves in Polignano, guide was lovely & fun and gave lots of info. There’s a stop and you can jump off the boat and swim followed by a glass of Prosecco. Would recommend!”
Cruise Polignano a Mare’s caves, swim in clear Adriatic water, and enjoy Prosecco and taralli on a small-group boat tour for $35.
“The crew guys were so fun, we loved the music and history stories about the sea! Love Cave was our favorite!”
Explore Bari’s street food on a three-hour small-group walk with focaccia, panzerotto, octopus, gelato, drinks, and local stories.
“Lica Pia was fantastic. she was very knowledgeable about the history or bari and was very personable. and her english is fantastic!!”
Review of Polignano a Mare’s 90-minute boat tour, with sea caves, swimming, snorkeling, commentary, Prosecco, and practical booking tips.
“Cruise was great and driver was very helpful and shared lots of local knowledge. We had caught a train to Polignano a Mare and the meeting point was a long way away. There was no information from the organisers on how to get to and from the port- even after we requested this.”
Explore Lecce’s Baroque churches, Roman landmarks, and underground Jewish Museum with a local guide on this focused walking tour.
“Great day trip. Would recommend it with plenty of time at each stop. Nice lunch provided. Francesco was a friendly helpful guide.”
Cruise Santa Maria di Leuca’s sea caves, swim in clear Salento water, and enjoy a friendly small-group boat trip for about $25.
“Bellissima escursione, lo skipper Fabrizio simpatico e minuzioso nelle spiegazioni ha messo a proprio agio anche i meno avvezzi al nuoto per godere dei fondali delle grotte con ogni mezzo di ausilio”
Explore Bari Vecchia, Pasta Street, Saint Nicholas Basilica, local focaccia, and more on this lively two-hour guided walking tour.
“We loved this walking tour! It gave us a great overview of the old city having just arrived and provided us with lots of interesting information. Our guide Barbara was excellent and very knowledgeable and the office staff were very accommodating when we thought we might need to reschedule. We think this is a great tour company!”
Explore Vieste’s marine caves by boat, stop at Vignanotica beach, and enjoy dramatic Gargano coast views on this affordable three-hour cruise.
“Great fun. Helpful crew. Beautiful scenery. Enjoyed going into the caves. Was great to be able to swim off the beach at the end”
Explore Alberobello’s trulli, local stories, Santa Lucia views, and authentic Aia Piccola on a two-hour guided walk.
“The tour was very interesting and Milenia’s local knowledge and personal connection to Alberobello is such a strong connection that we were gifted with fantastic insight into the lives of the local people and their history.”
Visit Alberobello and Matera from Bari by bus, with free time, useful walking routes, UNESCO sights, and a practical self-guided format.
“Both very interesting places to visit. Big days, so dress comfortably and be prepared to get hot if the weather is over 22 degrees.. heaps of walking. Bus driver was hilarious and gave out snacks between places. Definitely recommend this trip”
Make orecchiette with a Bari nonna, taste fresh pasta and wine, and explore old-town landmarks on this friendly 2.5-hour walking tour.
“Vincenzo was an excellent guide. very knowledgable about the area and provided lots of little details that were interesting to know. Valeria is also very helpful and welcoming.”
Review of Polignano a Mare’s cave boat tour from Bari, with coastal sights, swimming, taralli, prosecco, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“An amazing boat trip, it was definitely a highlight for me and my partner. The music and vibes were perfect for the experience”
Cruise Polignano a Mare’s sea caves by speedboat, swim in clear Adriatic water, enjoy Prosecco, and see the white town from offshore.
“We spent a wanderful time on the boat. The captain was very charming :)”
See Bari by bike, from pasta-making lanes and Saint Nicholas to the seafront and Pane e Pomodoro beach, with local food and history.
“The tour was amazing in all aspects! Giulia and Giancarlo was so attentive, kindly and lovely with me and my father who doesn’t speak English well haha Great views and good value for money! I highly recommend this tour if you are visiting Bari! Thanks again to Giulia and Giancarlo for such a great afternoon with fun, adventure and historical knowledge in Bari 😉”
Pick a ruin, a gallery, a kitchen or a boat.
