Ebike Tour Martina Franca, Alberobello & Locorotondo Villages

Three villages, one afternoon on electric bikes through trulli country

A 3.5-hour ebike tour through the Itria Valley starting from Martina Franca, with stops in Alberobello and Locorotondo. You ride assisted bicycles on quiet countryside paths and through historic centers, visiting Alberobello's Rione Monte district and its Basilica di San Cosimo e Damiano, then Locorotondo's old streets before returning to Martina Franca's panoramic points. A private guide in English or Italian leads the route; bike, helmet and guide are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ebike tour through Itria Valley villages

• Start cycling from Martina Franca
• Stop and photograph Locorotondo historic center
• Cycle hidden paths to Alberobello
• Visit Alberobello historic center and Sant'Antonio church
• Take a coffee break in Alberobello
• Admire trulli in Alberobello
• Return cycling through Martina Franca countryside
• Explore Martina Franca panoramic points

The Experience

Three and a half hours on electric bikes means you cover ground without the effort of a standard bicycle, and the Itria Valley's quiet paths and hidden streets—the ones cars cannot reach—open up. Starting from Martina Franca, the ride takes you through countryside surrounded by trulli, the cone-roofed stone houses that define this landscape. The assisted pedaling lets you keep pace with the group and the guide without burning out on hills.

Alberobello is the first real stop, where you spend about 30 minutes walking the Rione Monte district and visiting the Basilica di San Cosimo e Damiano, the church at the heart of the old center. From there, the route continues on paths most drivers never see, arriving in Locorotondo—officially one of Italy's most beautiful villages—where you walk the historic center and pause for photos. The ride back to Martina Franca takes in its panoramic points, the viewpoints that frame the whole valley.

The tour schedule is flexible: you can adjust the timing when you book. If you need a transfer to or from the starting point in Martina Franca, the operator arranges it at 1.50 euros per kilometer, with a 30-euro minimum.

What’s included

• Private guide in English or Italian.
• assisted electric bicycle.
• helmet.
• use of the bike for the full 3.5 hours.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Excursion Rental Bike Apulia

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see three villages in one afternoon without the logistics of renting a car or planning the route—the guide handles the navigation and pacing, and the electric bikes mean you cover the distance without arriving exhausted. It works well for small groups or families with teenagers, since the minimum age is 14 and the assisted pedaling keeps the pace manageable for mixed fitness levels.

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Top questions

How difficult is an ebike tour if I haven't cycled in years?

The bicycles have assisted pedaling, which means the motor helps you up hills and over distance—you control the pace and can rest whenever you need to. The tour suits all fitness levels, and the guide adjusts the rhythm to the group.

What is Alberobello's Rione Monte and why do we stop there?

Rione Monte is the historic district of Alberobello, built entirely of trulli arranged in tight streets around the Basilica di San Cosimo e Damiano. It is the visual heart of the village and the reason Alberobello appears on postcards—you walk it on foot during the 30-minute stop.

Are the paths safe to ride, or do we share the road with cars?

The tour follows countryside paths and ancient streets hidden from traffic, so most of the route keeps you away from vehicles. The guide chooses routes that are accessible by bike but not by car.

Can I book this tour if I'm traveling with a teenager?

The minimum age is 14, so teenagers can join. The guide leads at a pace that works for mixed-age groups, and the assisted bikes mean younger riders aren't left behind on climbs.

Is there time to eat or drink during the tour?

In Alberobello, you have a 30-minute stop where you can buy a coffee or snack. The route does not include a meal, but the villages have bars and cafés where you can purchase food during the stops.