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Polignano a Mare: Apulian Cooking Class & Wine TastingYou’ll knead dough side by side with a local chef in Polignano a Mare, tasting fresh Apulian snacks and sipping regional wine as you learn to shape traditional pasta. Share stories over lunch or dinner made from your own hands—and leave with flour on your shirt and new friends at your table.
Puglia Day Tour: Trani, Castel del Monte & Seaside VillagesYou’ll step into seaside Trani’s lively harbor life, wander echoing halls at Castel del Monte with your local guide, and taste fresh burrata straight from an Apulian dairy. With private car pickup from your hotel and plenty of slow moments to soak up village life or cliffside views, this day trip lets you feel Puglia’s warmth at every turn.
Alberobello, Monopoli & Polignano: Small Group Day Trip BariYou’ll step inside real trulli in Alberobello, breathe Monopoli’s salty air as locals mend nets by ancient walls, and find yourself above Polignano’s turquoise cliffs—all with an easy ride from Bari and a guide who knows every shortcut. Expect moments that linger longer than photos ever could.
Bari Pasta, Tiramisu and Gelato Class: Make and TasteA three-hour hands-on cooking class in Bari where you learn to roll fettuccine and ravioli, prepare tiramisu, and distinguish authentic gelato from mass-produced versions, all taught by a locally recognized chef in a restaurant in the heart of the city. The class includes wine and soft drinks, a meal of the dishes you've made, and a visit to a local gelateria to taste real Italian gelato. You take home all the recipes.Is it for me?Book this class if you want to learn by doing rather than watching—you roll the pasta and build the tiramisu yourself, eat what you've made, and leave with the skills to cook it again. The small group size and three-hour format give you time to absorb the techniques without rushing through the day.
Bike Rental Bari: Ride the Apulian Coast & CountrysideYou choose your own route through Bari and the Apulian countryside, picking between coastal rides and inland villages. The rental includes helmet, lock, lights and luggage storage, with staff suggestions on where to go. Kids' bikes and seats are available. You'll need an ID and a 50-euro deposit per bike, refundable on return.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to set their own pace and route through Bari and the Apulian region without joining a group or following a fixed itinerary. The rental is open daily until 7pm, so you can start early or take a leisurely morning and still have a full afternoon on the road.
Boat excursion Polignano a Mare: Caves, coves & ProseccoA 90-minute boat excursion along the coast of Polignano a Mare with a live guide in English or Italian, visiting sea caves, hidden coves and the town's most photographed beach from the water. The tour includes an aperitif with Prosecco and typical Apulian taralli. Children from age 1 are welcome, and service animals are allowed on board.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon or morning and want to see Polignano a Mare's famous beach and sea caves without renting a car or committing to a full day. The fixed 90 minutes means you can fit it between other plans, and the boat does the moving while you sit with a drink and watch the coast.
Polignano a Mare: First-Time Scuba Dive & Sea BaptismYou’ll feel a mix of nerves and excitement as you suit up for your first scuba dive in Polignano a Mare—no license needed. Friendly instructors guide you step by step before you breathe underwater for the very first time. After surfacing, celebrate with snacks and your Sea Baptism certificate—a memory that lingers long after you dry off.
Bari: Bike tour with pasta making & local lunchYou’ll pedal through Bari’s lively old town with a local guide, explore historic sites like Swabian Castle and Basilica San Nicola, then learn to make orecchiette pasta in a real family kitchen. Taste your own creation over lunch with wine — an experience that feels more like visiting friends than taking a tour.
Polignano a Mare: Catamaran Tour with Aperitif & Swim StopYou’ll sail along Polignano a Mare’s cliffs by catamaran, pass under iconic bridges and past hidden caves, then stop to swim in crystal-clear water before sharing an Apulian aperitif on deck. Expect laughter with your guide, fresh local snacks, drinks on hand—and a sense of calm that lingers long after you’ve dried off.
Bari: Apulian Cooking Class Focaccia & Tiramisu with LocalsYou’ll join a real Bari family in their kitchen to make focaccia, orecchiette pasta, and tiramisu from scratch—floury hands guaranteed. Share laughs over homemade food and wine at their table just steps from Bari Vecchia. Leave with recipes (and probably some flour on your shirt) plus new stories to tell back home.
Polignano a Mare boat tour with snorkeling and aperitifA 90-minute boat tour of Polignano a Mare's sea caves includes snorkeling equipment, a swim stop, and a small aperitif with local prosecco and tarallini. A live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French narrates the coast and shares stories about the town. The boat holds small groups and departs from near Polignano a Mare.Is it for me?Pick this tour if your group speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French—your guide leads in that language so everyone catches the stories and cave details in real time, not through translation.
Polignano a Mare: Street Food Tour & Sea View TastingsYou’ll taste your way through Polignano a Mare’s winding alleys with four different Apulian street foods, pause for wine above the sea, and hear stories only locals share. Expect laughter over panzerotti, views that linger in your mind, and small surprises between every bite.
Polignano Boat Tour: Swim & Prosecco at Grotta PalazzeseThis is a small-group boat tour departing from San Vito fishing harbor to explore Polignano's sea caves and coastline, with a swim stop in a secluded cove and a chilled Prosecco aperitif on board. The 10-seat boat avoids the crowded main port, and your local skipper chooses the safest swimming spot based on that day's sea conditions. Children from age 3 are welcome; the tour runs in English or Italian.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see Polignano's most famous sea caves and swim in a private cove without the crowds of larger boats from the main port. The small 10-seat boat and the quiet San Vito departure mean you get closer to the caves and more time to photograph them, and the skipper's local knowledge of sea conditions lets him find the best swimming spot each day.
Polignano a Mare boat tour: Sea caves & aperitifA shared boat tour of Polignano a Mare's sea caves lasting two hours, departing from either San Vito Village or the City Center at times you choose. The boat carries you past limestone cliffs, through sea caves, and past landmarks including a Greek-style fishing village and an islet where a hermit monk once lived. Prosecco, soft drinks and a snack come on board; the boat has a toilet and a live guide who speaks English, Spanish, Italian or Russian. Transport to the departure point costs €10 per person round trip and is arranged separately.Is it for me?Pick the departure time and starting point that match your schedule — the tour runs year-round with multiple daily options, so you can fit it into a morning, an afternoon or whenever you have two hours free in Polignano.
Snorkeling in Polignano a Mare: Sea caves and Lama MonachileA two-hour boat tour from the Abbey of San Vito in Polignano a Mare takes you along dramatic cliffs and hidden coves to snorkel in crystal-clear Adriatic waters and see the iconic Lama Monachile from the sea. The small group stays under 10 guests, and a local skipper narrates the route in English or Italian. Snorkeling gear is provided; the tour ends with Prosecco, focaccia from Bari, and soft drinks aboard.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel from a boat rather than dive, and need a morning or afternoon slot that leaves time to explore Polignano's town center and restaurants afterward.
Bari Rickshaw Tour with Museum Visits and Ice CreamA two-hour rickshaw tour of Bari's old town with a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French, stopping at St. Nicholas Basilica, the Swabian Castle and the cathedral to see its crypt and Succorpo. Museum entry and homemade ice cream tasting are included; the guide leads you through hidden corners and explains the city's layered history from Roman times to the present.Is it for me?The rickshaw keeps the pace slow and the walking minimal, so you see more ground than a walking tour covers without the fatigue—ideal if you want Bari's history and hidden corners without spending the afternoon on your feet.
4-Day Puglia Tour from Bari: Trulli, Cooking Class & GarganoA 4-day sightseeing tour of Puglia based in Bari, with three nights in a B&B, private transport, a professional guide, and a hands-on cooking class where you prepare and share a meal. The itinerary covers the Trulli of Alberobello, St. Nicholas Basilica in Bari's old town, Gargano National Park's northern coast, and either Matera's UNESCO plateau or the Monti Dauni hill villages—your choice on day three. Pickup from your hotel or airport on day one; each day runs 9:30 am to around 4 pm.Is it for me?You join a shared group with a live guide leading all four days, so the pace and stops are set—what you choose is whether day three goes to Matera or the mountains. This works for travelers who want the structure and company of a group but also want one decision to make about the route itself.
Private Car Transfer Bari to Matera – Reliable, Door-to-Door RideYou want your trip from Bari to Matera to be easy and comfortable—this private transfer covers it all. No stress about taxis or train schedules; just step off your plane or train and into a clean Mercedes with an English-speaking driver who knows the area inside out.
Bari Airport Transfer: Private Car & Driver PickupYou're picked up at Bari Airport by a named driver with luggage assistance and refreshments included. The price is fixed before you land, the vehicle is comfortable and wheelchair accessible, and the driver adjusts to your actual arrival time—so you skip the taxi queue and start your trip without logistics hanging over your head.Is it for me?Book this if you want to arrive without arranging transport or haggling over fares—the driver waiting with your name and the fixed price mean you step out of the airport straight into a journey that's already handled.
Bari Airport to Polignano a Mare: Private TransferYou're met at Bari Airport arrivals by a multilingual driver with your name, driven directly to Polignano a Mare in a private car, and arrive with bottled water and no surprises. The fixed price and meet-and-greet mean you skip the taxi line and start your stay the moment you land. Groups up to eight passengers fit comfortably.Is it for me?This works best if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at your accommodation without arranging transport or negotiating a fare—the driver meets you at arrivals and the price is locked in before you land.
