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The 15 Best Puglia Tours & Day Trips

62 tours  ·  from $21

The heel of the country: whitewashed towns, conical stone roofs, and the clearest sea on the mainland. These 15 cover Alberobello, Polignano, Lecce and the coast by boat, priced with realistic driving distances.

Polignano a Mare: Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif - Cala Paguro and the first coastal views
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Polignano a Mare: Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif

1.Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,382 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Our pick

Set out from Cala Ponte Marina on a two-hour, seven-meter speedboat cruise along Polignano a Mare’s cave-lined coast. Your English or Italian skipper, including guides such as Giuseppe, Claudio, and Mattia, points out the caves, plays music, serves wine and snacks, and stops for a swim.

“This was a great way to see the caves of Polignano a Mare. Our guide was funny and entertaining. I would definitely recommend this activity especially as an activity in the off season.”

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Polignano a Mare: Cave Boat Tour with Aperitif - From San Vito Abbey to the First Coastal Caves
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Polignano a Mare: Cave Boat Tour with Aperitif

2.Cave Boat Tour with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,891 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47

Cruise from San Vito past Grotta Azzurra, Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, and other coastal caves. Your Italian or English-speaking crew provides floats, a swimming stop, and a Prosecco aperitif with local snacks. Sunset departures can add a lovely final touch.

“The trip started at 5pm and upon returning we stopped for an apero and watched a magnificent sunset. The whole experience was very enjoyable though at times the sea was a little choppy in a small speedboat.”

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Polignano a Mare: Boat Trip, Swim & Cave with Aperitif - The coastal sights, from Cala Paguro to Lama Monachile
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Polignano a Mare: Boat Trip, Swim & Cave with Aperitif

3.Boat Trip, Swim & Cave with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,300 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35

Join Dorino Gite in Barca for a 1.5-hour coastal cruise from Polignano a Mare. A guide such as Nicolas, Valerio, or Enzo leads you past sea caves and famous cliffs, with time for a swim and snorkeling, followed by Prosecco and Apulian taralli. The small boat holds up to 10 people.

“Very nice! I recomend this trip to everyone, to see the beautifull coast and caves of polignano a mare”

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Bari’s Ultimate Street Food Tour - Small Group by Do Eat Better - Focaccia barese near San Sabino
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Bari’s Ultimate Street Food Tour – Small Group by Do Eat Better

4.Bari’s Ultimate Street Food Tour – Small Group by Do Eat Better

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,187 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59Top rated

Walk through Bari Vecchia with an English-speaking local guide such as Nicholas, Giuseppe, Alessia, or Enzo. Eat a full meal of Barese street food, including focaccia, panzerotto, octopus sandwich, fried snacks, gelato, water, and an alcoholic drink for adults.

“Most food tours give you a small amount of food to try, this gave large portions! We were very full by the end. Nicholas was great, gave us a lot of history and now we know how they kill the octopus!”

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Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers - Starting in San Vito, not central Bari
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Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers

5.Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,022 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Set out from San Vito near Polignano a Mare for a 90-minute cruise with Dorino Gite in Barca. Expect sea caves, swim and snorkel stops, local coastal stories, music, and a simple Prosecco-and-taralli aperitivo. Captains such as Christian, Nicholas, and Valerio lead small groups of up to 10 people.

“It’s a great short experience if you don’t have much time which includes a boat tour of the main caves followed by a quick swim and a wine and snack on board before heading back.”

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Lecce: Baroque Architecture and Underground Walking Tour - Santa Croce and Lecce’s Baroque language
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Lecce: Baroque Architecture and Underground Walking Tour

6.Baroque Architecture and Underground Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 842 reviews · from $28

Walk Lecce with a local guide such as Max, Angela, Antonio, Anita, or Luigi, visiting Santa Croce, Piazza Sant’Oronzo, Piazza Duomo, and the underground Jewish Museum. Choose a small-group or private format, with English, Italian, or French commentary and museum admission included.

“Great tour really informative and just the right length to find out everything you need to know on a walking tour”

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Small group tour of the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca - The swim stop is the real highlight
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Small group tour of the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca

7.Small group tour of the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 806 reviews · from $25Best value

Set out from Santa Maria di Leuca for a 90-minute small-group boat ride along Salento’s cave-lined coast. A local skipper such as Alessandro, Mario, Fabrizio, or Giuseppe points out Punta Ristola and Punta Meliso, with time to swim and snorkel using provided gear.

“Bell'esperienza, ma non tutte le informazioni sull'itinerario e i servizi sono stati rispettati (non ci hanno servito le bevande incluse nel prezzo del biglietto e non abbiamo visitato tutte le grotte inserite). Poi sul posto abbiamo visto che c'era la possibilità di prendere altre opzioni di viaggio, più lunghi ma a prezzi inferiori”

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Bari: Guided Walking Tour - Starting near Piazza Mercantile
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Bari: Guided Walking Tour

8.Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 744 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Walk through Bari Vecchia with a multilingual local guide and see its main squares, churches, castle, Pasta Street, and seafront. You may meet women shaping orecchiette outside their homes, then taste fresh Barese focaccia or gelato. Guides such as Barbara, Chiara, and Vincenzo are known for lively stories and humor.

“Barbara was excellent , informative but fun . The tour was excellent I highly recommend it . Thank you Barbara , Jane and rob”

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Alberobello: 2-Hour Guided Trulli Tour - Starting at Trullo Sovrano
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Alberobello: 2-Hour Guided Trulli Tour

9.2-Hour Guided Trulli Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 727 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Spend two hours walking Alberobello with an English- or Italian-speaking guide such as Milena or Guido. See Trullo Sovrano, the basilica, Santa Lucia’s terrace, Aia Piccola, and a traditional trullo home, with time for photos and local tips.

“The tour was great entertaining and informative. Melina was very personable and engaging. Her willingness to share snippets of her own life story living in Alberobello really added to exceptional experience.”

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Tour di Alberobello e Matera in bus privato da Bari - Meeting the bus in Bari
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Tour di Alberobello e Matera in bus privato da Bari

10.Tour di Alberobello e Matera in bus privato da Bari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 701 reviews · from $67

Travel from Bari to Alberobello and Matera by bus, then explore both UNESCO sites on your own using a printed brochure, QR-code walking routes, and optional guides. Expect three hours in Alberobello, four in Matera, helpful drivers such as Daniele and Rocco, and plenty of walking.

“The compant is very responsible. We left and arrived on time even thiugh we were numerous groups. They are very organized and the guide they offer is very useful.”

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Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour - Walking from Piazza Mercantile into old Bari
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Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour

11.Pasta Experience Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 660 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $72

Walk Bari’s old town with a multilingual guide, see the Basilica of St. Nicholas, Cathedral, squares, and castle, then make orecchiette in a local woman’s home. Finish with fresh pasta, tomato sauce, and wine. Guides include Alessia, Barbara, Carlotta, Chiara, and Vincenzo.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent Tour with a Knowledgeable and Engaging Guide! We had an amazing tour with Chiara! She was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and passionate about sharing insights. The tour was very interesting, well-structured, and kept us engaged throughout. Chiara’s expertise and friendly demeanor made the experience truly enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an informative and memorable experience. Thank you, Chiara, for such a fantastic time!”

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Boat tour of the Polignano a Mare caves with aperitif - Grottone and the odd cinema by the sea
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Boat tour of the Polignano a Mare caves with aperitif

12.Boat tour of the Polignano a Mare caves with aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 595 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Cruise from San Vito past Cala Paura, Grotta Azzurra, Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, and Scoglio dell’Eremita. A professional skipper provides local stories, music, a swimming stop, taralli, and prosecco. The small-group feel depends on the boat, sea conditions, and departure time.

“This experience was very enjoyable! The weather and water was beautiful and the tour guide Christian was fun, personable, friendly and joined in with all of the guests in singing along with the Italian songs he played. A very nice boat ride and highly recommend… beautiful scenic tour that one would not see from land.”

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Polignano a Mare: Boat Cruise to Scenic Caves with Prosecco - Grotta Azzurra and Grotta delle Rondinelle
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Polignano a Mare: Boat Cruise to Scenic Caves with Prosecco

13.Boat Cruise to Scenic Caves with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 550 reviews · from $46

From Cala Ponte Marina, your skipper takes you along Polignano a Mare’s coast to Grotta Azzurra, Grotta Palazzese, and other sea caves. Expect a small boat, close-up cave views, swimming time, soft drinks, snacks, and prosecco, with guides such as Nicola and Giuseppe often praised for their handling and humor.

“We spent a wanderful time on the boat. The captain was very charming :)”

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Bari: City Highlights Guided Bike Tour - Bari Vecchia, where the tour earns its keep
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Bari: City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

14.City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 527 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Ride through Bari’s old and modern quarters with a multilingual guide such as Giancarlo, Aldo, or Federica. Expect Saint Nicholas Basilica, the cathedral, castle walls, pasta-making lanes, Art Nouveau streets, the seafront, fish market, Pane e Pomodoro beach, and a local snack.

“Tour was very fun. We explored Old Bari, New Bari and understood the Latest Bari. Our guide, Gaida, was great! Enjoyed the Old Bari pasta making street and the special appearance of a local musician. Very pleased with the experience!”

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Bari Walking City Tour - The pasta lanes of Bari Vecchia
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Bari Walking City Tour

15.Bari Walking City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 511 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $38

Walk Bari with a local English-speaking guide such as Barbara, Vincenzo, Alessia, or Giulia. See Saint Nicholas Basilica, the Cathedral, Swabian Castle, orecchiette makers, the fish market, and modern Bari, with gelato or focaccia included.

“It was a quick tour. Just long enough to get in the main churches and try some delicious focaccia and see where to come back to visit more. The guide spoke English well and answered questions. We got a water too!”

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