Vespa tour Polignano a Mare: Alberobello & trulli villages

Seven hours on a Vespa through three villages and the Valle d'Itria

A seven-hour Vespa tour from Polignano a Mare through Puglia's most photogenic villages, with a guide leading stops in Alberobello's trulli district, Locorotondo's white-washed center, and the Selva di Fasano forest. The route opens with a coastal road between sea cliffs, then moves inland to UNESCO sites and local food tastings, ending back at the coast.

Step-by-step itinerary

Vespa tour through Puglia villages

• Start tour in Polignano a Mare
• Ride to Alberobello and explore trulli
• Taste Pasqualino Sandwich in Alberobello
• Visit Locorotondo historic center
• Taste Apulian products in Locorotondo
• Break in Selva di Fasano forest
• Return to Polignano a Mare

The experience

The tour starts on the clifftop road out of Polignano a Mare, where the Adriatic drops away on one side and the limestone rises on the other. You ride a Vespa with automatic transmission: prior scooter experience is required, and the guide will assess your handling before the day begins. The first real stop is Alberobello, where a local guide walks you through the trulli district, the cone-roofed stone houses that make the town a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and you'll taste a Pasqualino sandwich, the regional specialty that defines local food here.

From there the route climbs toward Locorotondo, a village of white-painted houses and flowered balconies built on a hilltop overlooking the Valle d'Itria valley. The guide leads a walk through the narrow streets, and you'll sample typical Apulian products (oils, wines, cheeses) at a tasting stop. On the return leg, the Vespa crosses the Selva di Fasano, a forested ridge with views that open from the valley floor all the way to the sea. The day ends back in Polignano a Mare, or if you've booked the Bari option, you return to the city by around 6:30 pm.

Children from age six can ride as passengers. Anyone under 18 cannot operate the Vespa. The guide speaks English or Italian. You'll need a valid motorcycle license to ride, and the operator will confirm your scooter experience before confirming the booking.

What’s included

• Vespa rental with automatic transmission.
• guided tour of Alberobello's trulli district.
• guided tour of Locorotondo's historic center.
• Pasqualino sandwich tasting in Alberobello.
• Apulian product tasting in Locorotondo.
• crossing of the Selva di Fasano forest.
• guided tour of Polignano a Mare.

Options for this experience

3 options

Starts from Polignano a MareGuide in English or Italian · Available from 1 Mar 2027MP: Parking Pugliamare – this option covers departure from the Polignano a Mare car park.

Starts from Bar MalideaGuide in English or Italian · Available from 1 Mar 2027Meeting point: Malidea, Lungomare Domenico Modugno, 11, 70044 Polignano a Mare BA, Italy

Pick-up in BariGuide in English or Italian · Available from 1 Mar 2027Pickup from Bari: this option includes pick-up by private minivan from Bari, at the Chamber of Commerce, Corso Cavour 2, 70121 Bari BA.

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

Information

Lasts 7h, from € 130 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Mar 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Italian

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.

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Good to know

Physically demandingPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Pugliamare

Is this one for you?Book the Polignano a Mare departure if you want to start and end on the coast. Choose the Bari option if you're based in the city and prefer a single return around 6:30 pm. Either way, you'll need prior Vespa experience and a valid motorcycle license, since the guide tests your handling before the route begins.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 17 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

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 are the trulli in Alberobello?

The trulli are traditional stone houses with conical roofs, built centuries ago in Alberobello and found nowhere else in Italy. The town's entire old center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the guide will explain their history and how families lived inside them.

Do I need a motorcycle license to ride the Vespa?

Yes, a valid motorcycle license is required. You must also have prior experience riding scooters or Vespas with automatic transmission, and the guide will test your handling on the day of the tour before you depart.

What happens in Locorotondo?

Locorotondo is a hilltop village known for its white-painted houses and flowered balconies overlooking the Valle d'Itria. The guide leads a walk through the historic center's narrow streets, and you'll stop for a tasting of regional Apulian products like oils and wines.

How long is the coastal road at the start?

The tour opens with a picturesque coastal road between sea cliffs and the Adriatic, running from Polignano a Mare toward Alberobello. The exact distance varies by route, but this stretch sets the tone for the day before the ride turns inland toward the villages.