Alberobello, Monopoli & Polignano Tour: Trulli & Clifftops

The only church in the world shaped like a trullo sits in the heart of Alberobello.

This guided tour from Bari visits three towns across Puglia (Alberobello's UNESCO trulli, Monopoli's medieval harbor, and Polignano a Mare's clifftop village) with a local driver and free time at each stop. Choose between a small group van (max 8 people, includes Monopoli) or a larger bus (Alberobello and Polignano only, with longer time at each). The day runs about 8.5 hours with air-conditioned transport and driver advice on where to eat and photograph.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Alberobello, Monopoli, and Polignano a Mare

• Meet at the designated meeting point
• Travel to Alberobello
• Explore Alberobello for 2 hours
• Return to meeting point and travel to Monopoli
• Visit Monopoli historic center (small group only)
• Return to meeting point and travel to Polignano a Mare
• Explore Polignano a Mare for 2 hours
• Return to meeting point and travel back to Bari

The experience

You'll start in Alberobello, where two hours of free time lets you move through the narrow streets of the "Capital of Trulli" at your own pace. The Rione Monti neighborhood climbs a hillside with over a thousand cone-roofed trulli stacked together: the kind of place that stops you mid-step for photographs. If you want quieter ground, the Aia Piccola district still has families living inside the trulli, and the streets feel the way they did centuries ago. The Parish of St. Anthony of Padua is the only church on earth built in the trullo shape, which is worth finding.

After Alberobello, the route splits by which option you booked. Small group travelers continue to Monopoli, where you'll have free time to walk the old port between the red and blue fishing boats, see the Baroque cathedral, and follow the medieval ramparts that look out over the Adriatic. The big group bus skips this stop to spend longer in the other two towns. Either way, your driver stays with the vehicle and can tell you where the best coffee is and which alleys lead to the quietest corners.

Polignano a Mare comes last, and you'll have two and a half hours to find Lama Monachile (the cliff beach that appears in every photo of this town), and lose yourself in the old village where poems are written on the walls and terraces hang over the sea. The statue of Domenico Modugno (who sang "Volare") stands in the town, and the streets are narrow enough that you'll turn a corner and find a view you didn't expect. Your driver will be waiting at the meeting point when you're ready to head back to Bari.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with a local driver.
• free Wi-Fi.
• two hours in Alberobello to explore the trulli neighborhoods at your own pace.
• two and a half hours in Polignano a Mare at Lama Monachile and the old village.
• driver recommendations for local food and photo spots (small group option also includes Monopoli's old port and Baroque cathedral).

Options for this experience

2 options

Trulli and Polignano, large group10:00Alberobello and Polignano by bus, 8 hours. Suitable for groups, with a lively atmosphere and the same itinerary, except for the Monopoli stop. Ultra-modern buses to Alberobello and the sea, with premium comfort, 5G Wi-Fi, leather seats and advanced security.

Small group experience10:00Minivan for up to 8 people, offering a more comfortable and relaxed experience

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 60 · max 8 per booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 30

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by DREAMS FOR TOURISTS s.r.l.s.

Is this one for you?Book the small group van if you want all three towns and a more relaxed pace with direct contact throughout the day. Choose the big group bus if you prefer longer time in Alberobello and Polignano and don't mind skipping Monopoli to keep the day flowing without extra stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly are the trulli in Alberobello?

The trulli are cone-shaped stone houses unique to this region of Puglia, built without mortar and stacked together on hillsides. Alberobello has over a thousand of them clustered in neighborhoods like Rione Monti, and the whole town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Many are still lived in, especially in the quieter Aia Piccola district.

Can I visit Monopoli on the big group bus option?

No, the big group bus tour stops only in Alberobello and Polignano a Mare, spending two and a half hours at each to make up for the Monopoli skip. The small group van includes all three towns, with Monopoli's old port and Baroque cathedral as a separate stop.

How much free time do I actually get at each place?

Alberobello gets two hours of free time for both options. Polignano a Mare gets two and a half hours. Monopoli is included only on the small group van and has its own free-time window to explore the harbor and old town at your pace.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes the air-conditioned vehicle, your local driver, and free Wi-Fi. The driver stays with the group and can offer advice on where to eat, photograph, or find the most authentic corners of each town. Meals, boat tours, and tuk-tuk rides are separate.

Is this tour physically demanding?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. You'll be walking through narrow streets and hillside neighborhoods at your own pace during free time, but there are no guided hikes or strenuous climbs required. Wear comfortable shoes for the cobblestones.

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour runs about 8 and a half hours total. You'll meet your driver at a scheduled meeting point in Bari, and the group returns to Bari at the end of the day. Exact start times are confirmed when you book.