Puglia Tours

We are a real community of friends. We organize tours in all the main cities of Puglia, departing from different locations. The guides are very well prepared, and there is not only culture in our tours: the relationship that is created between organizers and guests is authentic and the friendships that arise ensure that wonderful memories remain at the end of the holiday. Also in Puglia we are hundreds and the organization has been tested by a community of guides and organizers: departure, a visit in the morning, free lunch, visit in the afternoon, and return. PlacenPeople is the smartest way to visit Puglia and see its most beautiful logos: beware of imitations!

Spend time in a local’s home in Ostuni, learning the tricks to make fresh pasta and tiramisu in local style. Taking part in an intimately sized small group of just 12 other people, the class shows you how to roll and cut fresh pasta by hand as you learn about the food traditions of Puglia from your Cesarine host — a local who belongs to a network of home cooks who preserve culinary traditions in the region.

Take a small-group walking tour of the “White City” of Ostuni, and hear its history from a local guide. You’ll get to know the secrets of the town’s historic center, where whitewashed houses sashay down the hillside against the backdrop of the sea. Impressive photo points and a stop to try the region’s best gelato are among the highlights.

Discover one of the most suggestive and magical places in the Apulian Mediterranean scrub. Take a stroll until reaching the beaches, the coves, and the ancient olive trees of the Torre Guaceto nature reserve.

Polignano a Mare is famous for its picturesque sea caves that pierce the coastal cliffs. With this boat tour, admire dramatic grottoes and caverns that are only accessible by sea. Cruise by more than a dozen caves, pausing to snap photos and admire the unique coastal formations. Enjoy a brief stop to swim and a prosecco toast on board.

Browsing through the trulli to really get to know this unique place. Give yourself an experience to tell. Stroll through the small neighborhood made up of quirky and original stone houses with a cone-shaped roof. ⇒ THIS TOUR IS FOR those who have always heard of Alberobello and now want to check with their own eyes if everything they say is true! Also suitable for those who appreciate local agricultural production: at the end of the tour a small tasting of typical products will be offered. This tour is for those who want to walk without getting tired and discover a fascinating place. ⇒ YOU WILL BE THRILLED YOURSELF when you realize you are in a unique, special and known place all over the world. You will be fascinated by the guide's tales who will tell you about secrets and curiosities about the trulli. And, then, you will meet local people who have lived in these houses, today transformed into small craft shops.

Bicycle tours are a great way to get out of plodding buses and go places they can’t reach. This bicycle tour near Ostuni has the added benefit of taking you to visit olive fields, mills, and farms while you learn about local olive oil history. Along the way, you also get a chance to bike through coastal dunes and wetlands. You can ask your guide to organize an olive oil tasting at tour’s end.

Hire a private boat to explore the unspoiled Gargano coast and let the skipper take you to the region's secluded beaches and bays, some of which are inaccessible by land. During the round trip from Vieste to Baia delle Zagare, you can relax on the deck and listen to commentary on coastal attractions in English or Italian.

Aberobello is famous around the world to be a particular town with Trulli, UNESCO World Heritage. The ancient part of the town is called Monumentale Rione Monti when you will admire more then 1000 Trulli.  On top: • Sant’Antonio • Trullo Sovrano. • Scenic view on Rione Monti. 

The coastline of Polignano a Mare is dotted with picturesque grottoes and coves, only accessible by sea. With this small-group boat tour, you'll be able to cruise right up to the coast and dive into the turquoise waters of the Adriatic to swim or snorkel. Learn about this area's history and traditions from your skipper, snap pictures of the Grotta Azzurra and Grotta Piana, and relax over drinks on board.

WITH THIS TOUR YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE BEST OF PUGLIA IN A SINGLE TOUR. THE GUIDE THAT WILL ACCOMPANY YOU 'SPIEGHERA AND WILL TAKE YOU TO TRY ALSO THE TRADITIONS OF THE VISITED PLACES.

Explore a side of the Ionian coastline that most visitors never see with this catamaran day cruise from Porto Cesario. Sail up the Gulf of Taranto to admire hidden coves and sandy beaches, snorkel in underwater Roman ruins and colorful reefs, and take a dip off wild islands inhabited only by local fauna. End with an aperitif featuring local wines and gourmet specialties on board.

Lecce is famous for its baroque architecture and authentic cuisine. With this cooking class in the heart of the city’s old town, experience the best of both. Meet your hosts at an “osteria” set on one of the most charming lanes in the historic center and discover the secrets to rolling and shaping fresh “orecchiette” pasta, a traditional specialty from Puglia. Then relax over a guided wine tasting paired with regional delicacies.

Visit a winery in Vieste for a tasting session amid a grove of centuries-old olive trees. You’ll meet the winemaker Cinzia, and learn about her passion for her vineyard and production techniques as you sip a selection of wine, specially chosen for your tasting. Extra virgin olive oil produced on-site and other local specialities are provided, too.

Visiting the Wine Museum of the Frrud Winery is equivalent to making a journey through time through centuries of history during which wine is the constant element and where the knowledge of the past mixes with the immersive experience in the flavors of the present through the tasting of our wines paired with local cheeses and cured meats. Duration: 60 min Wines for tasting: 3 Typical products: bread, focaccia, cheeses and dairy products

Experience the thrill of scuba diving even if you don't have a diving certificate with this assisted introductory dive. Learn the basics of scuba gear and diving techniques and take your first plunge with the guidance of specialized instructors. Explore the crystalline waters off the Polignano a Mare coast, known for its rich marine life and colorful seabed, and then relax over drinks and snacks.

Polignano a Mare is one of the most picturesque fishing villages on Puglia's coastline and the best way to admire the town and explore its famous coastal caves is by sea. Set off from Cala Ponte for a boat tour along this pretty stretch of the Adriatic Sea, stopping to peek into sea grottoes, take a dip in hidden coves, and relax and sunbathe on board.

Explore the captivating coastline of Polignano a Mare up close and personal with this standup paddleboarding (SUP) adventure. Discover sea grottoes and hidden beaches that can't be reached by land or boats, take a dip in crystalline coves, and take in one of Puglia's most picturesque seaside villages from the water. Begin with a quick SUP lesson with your guide and instructor, ideal for first-time standup paddleboarders.

Alberobello Our journey starts with a walking tour of the historical districts "Aia Piccola" and "Rione Monti". The Capital city of the “Trulli” will amaze you with its ancient stone houses, narrow streets and conical roofs decorated with magical symbols. At the end of the guided tour, you will have some free time to stroll around the small craft shops. Monopoli Stroll across the old town and enjoy the view of the sandy beaches and picturesque fishing port. Polignano a Mare Then a transfer will bring you to Polignano a Mare, where you will admire the sea caves and the natural creeks carved into the rock from the beautiful terraces.

Experience an authentic hands-on pasta making class in Bari on this 3-hour tour. Learn how to make traditional Italian pasta from start to finish using the proper Italian ingredients and techniques. Then create a delicious pasta dish with help from your host and sit down to the fruits of your labor with a bottle of local wine.

Delve into the world of Puglian wine with this cellar tour and tasting lunch in the countryside near Bari. Visit a traditional winery outside the town of Gioia del Colle, where you'll bike through the vineyards to admire the views and learn about the area's DOC production. Admire the unique aging room set in a natural cave and relax over a tasting lunch featuring five wines paired with local specialties.

Enjoy this 2.5-hour street food tasting tour into one of the most enchanting and magic cities of the Southern Italy. Walk into the old town and taste the best local street food. Be impressed by the taste of the "rustico", soft puff pastry disc filled with mozzarella, tomato and bechamel, the flavour of local cheese, the crunchy tarallini, the "pasticciotto" freshly baked: a short pastry stuffed with custard and even more! See the jewels of Baroque architecture like Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza Sant'Oronzo with the "Sedile", the old city Hall. Let yourself be attracted by the soft atmosphere in Piazza Duomo. This tour is the perfect formula to join a visit to the city to tasting of local specialties!

Get an authentic taste of local culture during this 3-hour cooking class in a private Lecce estate. Join the estate’s owners, both professional sommeliers, to create a meal of Pugliese specialties, and then enjoy your meal with a selection of fine wine.

Bari is a fascinating city and is certainly one of the capitals of Italian street food: panzerotti, sgagliozze, focaccia barese and many other delicacies known and appreciated around the world are native of this land! Thanks to our Street Food Tour in Bari you can taste the most famous street food of the city, walking through the alleys of the old town and visiting the places really frequented by locals, you will immerse yourself in the scents and flavors of Bari together with a local friend who will tell you all the funny anecdotes and curiosities that distinguish them.Please, note that the tour is always run in English and Italian.