Location: Ostuni
Top Things to do in Ostuni
The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Ostuni, Puglia
Ostuni (Greek: Astynéon) is a city and comune, located about 8 km from the coast, in the province of Brindisi, region of Apulia, Italy). The town has a population of about 32,000 during the winter, but can swell to 100,000 inhabitants during summer. It is among the main towns attracting tourists in Apulia. It also has a British and German immigrant community. Ostuni also has an industrial zone; the region is producer of high quality olive oil and wine.
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1. Private guided tour in Ostuni: exploring the panoramic historical centre
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Private guided tour exploring the white city of Ostuni, with its panoramic views of the olive groves and the Adriatic coast. You will experience one of the most typical old towns of Puglia and learn about its ancient origins.
Inclusions: guided tour
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By Curious532068
Valeria provided an excellent tour with a wonderful summary of the history of Monopoli. She had an in depth knowledge of the city and could answer all of our questions. Very pleasant couple of hours that we highly recommend. Bob and Siobhan
2. Walking tour Ostuni "the white city"
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Choosing our walking tour you can visit Ostuni in the company of a local tour guide who will reveal the secrets of the city, tasting one of the most delicious ice cream in Puglia. You can also share the visit with other culture-loving travelers just like you.
Inclusions: tour guide
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Reviewed By Anthony L
The tour was wonderful and we were provided with a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for our stay in Puglia. This was our fist visit and day in Puglia
3. DISCOVERY OF PUGLIA Small Group Tour: 8 Days / 7 Nights
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Operated By GoinItaly For those who want to travel through history, GoinItaly's eight-day small group tour of Puglia offers a wide range of places that testify to the ancient origins of this land: from prehistory to Magna Graecia, from the Imperial Age to the Renaissance, and the Baroque splendor of Lecce. Puglia is full of surprises and delights: fabulous food, historic towns, beautiful beaches, and gracious residents. Highlights: - Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Alberobello, Castel del Monte, and Matera. - Savor the flavors of Puglian cuisine and wine. - Admire the beautiful Baroque architecture of Lecce. - Spend two nights in a traditional “trullo” in Alberobello. - Tour Otranto, the “heel” of Italy, and visit a cathedral renowned for its collection of mosaic scenes.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation, Experienced GoinItaly Driver/Tour Leader, Local Guides in Alberobello, Lecce, Otranto, Galatina, and Castel del Monte, Wine, Cheese, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil tastings, Entrance Fees to Included Attractions
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks are not included when not stated., Gratuities
Reviewed By Marigold101
We have just completed our 8-day tour of Puglia with GoinItaly, guided by wonderful Gaetano Barrone. We were given the very best of service by a capable, knowledgeable and attentive tour leader. Gaetano goes out of his way to meet the needs of guests and takes genuine delight in sharing the country he knows so well. Highlights of the tour include great accommodation including a stay in a traditional Trollope in Alberobello. The tour included amazing food and wine experiences as well as visits to many wonderful churches, castles and beautiful Southern Italian towns. Highly recommend this company if you are planning to visit southern Italy.
4. From the hills to the sea: Ostuni, Cisternino and the Parco delle Dune Costiere
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
in a few km you can meet different habitats, from the plain of millenary olive trees to the forests of fragni and the hills of the Itria Valley. Over time, the characteristics of nature have produced different cultures and different ways of living: crops, rural homes, traditions. The use of the electric Twizy, which will be guided by the participants (one Twizy per couple) allows you to get to know the territory slowly and above all eco-sustainable, being able to stop to grasp hidden corners, noting details that only the most careful eyes can see, savoring the scents and nuances that nature gives in every season. The excursion, with a qualified guide, includes a visit to the historic center of Cisternino and, optional with a supplement, a visit to the historic center of Ostuni. Fun, freedom, contact with nature and ease of driving make this excursion suitable for all needs and for all ages!
Inclusions: Private transportation
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Reviewed By fredcU2497VY
Fantastic little hire cars! Easy to drive and super fun! They are very helpful in advising where to go and the best places to visit! They couldn’t have been more helpful!
5. - 4 Days in Puglia from Alberobello and Matera to Ostuni and Lecce -
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We offer tailored daily excursions and multi-day tours for our guests. They are all private exclusive itineraries and can be accompanied with luxury car, minivan or bus (according to the number of people in your party). Each vehicle is provided with Free On-Board Wifi. Each tour can be accompanied by an English speaking guide and a private driver (2 different persons).
Inclusions: Private tour guide, Transport , Accommodation
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By chooms
We set up a 4 day tour during our visit to Puglia recently. Months ahead I contacted Tours of Puglia to help us get the most of our visit. Francesca asked us what we wanted to see instead of telling us “this is the Tours we have”. Our main goal was to visit our ancestral home of Alberobello. I also asked her recommendations, which she gladly provided. She set up a full 4 days of touring which included 2 night stays in Alberobello (Trullo houses) and Lecce. We visited all of the main sites of Puglia like Locorotondo, Matera , Ostuni, etc....she included an incredible meal each day, including a meal at a Masseria....our guides, Vincenzo and Flo were beyond incredible....they were like walking historic encyclopedias. Vincenzo was instrumental is us locating the street in Alberobello where our grandmother was born. They, and our drivers, went out of their way to insure we missed nothing. We were just 4, so everything could be personalized. Everything went as planned and we could not have asked for for more....we cannot recommend Tours of Puglia mort highly...
6. Ostuni "APE, Old Town Tour"
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Ostuni - Old Town Tour 60 minutes: a guided tour of the medieval village of Ostuni, aboard our Ape Calessino Piaggio. Our qualified drivers will lead you through the white lanes painted in lime milk of the ancient district, illustrating the history of the City of Ostuni and the most important monuments. The lived experience combines fun and dynamism with artistic and historical cultural references, so becoming unmissable! The itinerary includes 10 stops, 2 photo stops and the visit inside the Cathedral of S. Maria Assunta.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By mdsoresi
This was a great relaxing thing to do in the afternoon. Davide was a terrific guide, sharing jokes and knowledge. The caves were amazing!
7. Full day tour in Valle d'Itria: Alberobello and Polignano a Mare
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3.0 based on 2 reviews
Discover the nicest “Borghi in Puglia”. The first stop is Polignano a Mare, a small jewel on the rocks. After a path along green valleys and olive groves, the next stop is Alberobello, UNESCO heritage for its typical buildings, trulli. Then Locorotondo, one of the nicest ancient villages in Italy, with its flowered balconies and white houses. Finally the last stop is Ostuni, the white town known for the colour of its houses and for its shops and alleys. Full day tour on a 9 seats comfortable van, with conditioning air system and professional drivers who share all their love for the territory.
Inclusions: Minivan with Expert Driver , Free time in Alberobello, Free time in Polignano a Mare, Free time in Locorotondo, Free time in Ostuni
Exclusions: Tour Guide, Lunch
Reviewed By Oversunsetplain
I couldn’t put correct date on this review - I did this tour with my two children in August 2019 and originally posted it then. I have had a message to say that I had posted it under the wrong company (one with a very similar name). I would like to re-post the review as we had such a brilliant day with our guide and would like to recommend the tour company to others whenever this type of activity goes ahead again! Our guide Ms Ivanova was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour took in many places around the city and we also visited the Uffizi in the afternoon. I was with my children aged 6 and 9 and both really enjoyed this day. They felt included and learned a lot. The guide met us at the times planned and gave plenty of opportunities for questions and were able to answer any queries. Everything was organised well and went smoothly. We were unable to book a tour inside the Duomo but actually this one which took us all the way around the outside and to other fascinating parts of the city was perfect for my family.
8. 5 Days Self Drive Tour Unesco Wonders Puglia & Matera - (hotel + Guides)
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
The best way to visit in only 5 days the top attractions of Puglia and Basilicata such as Bari, Alberobello, Matera, Lecce, Ostuni, Trani and Castel del Monte. This tour is in sharing in a small group of max 8 people.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 1 extra virgin olive oil tasting with local products, Street food tastings in Bari, Hotel accomodation 4 nights 4 star hotel from Saturday to Wednesday, Local guides in Bari, Castel del Monte, Trani, Matera, Alberobello, Ostuni, lecce
Exclusions: Transfers to reach the places at the scheduled time, City hotel taxes where necessary; tickets for monuments (optional), lunches and dinners
Reviewed By Anthony L
The tour was wonderful and we were provided with a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for our stay in Puglia. This was our fist visit and day in Puglia
9. 5-day Puglia, Benevento, and Matera Tour from Rome
A wonderful 5-day experience to discover Apulia, Benevento and Matera. 2 nights in Lecce. Visit of the city, excursion to Polignano, Gallipoli, Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca. Visit of Alberobello and Ostuni. 1 night in Bari. Visit of the city, excursion to Castel del Monte. 1 night in Matera with a visit. Stop in Benevento, nice town of the Roman age in the region Campania on the way back to Rome. Departures on 2021, May 17th and October 11th and 2022, May 6th and October 10th are also available with tour director in Portuguese.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 nights accommodation, Food tasting (wine and olive oil), Local guide, Tour escort/host, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, City taxes at the hotel, Hotel pick up and drop off, Porterage
Reviewed By LadyRJ2019
As a family of three, we were excited to go on the 7 day northern lakes and Dolomites tour - especially as it would be very difficult to visit these areas by ourselves (visiting from Australia and not confident driving/getting around to these areas). The tour started well, we were the only English speakers but we had been assured our guide would provide fluent English commentary. Perhaps we expected too much but there was very little information provided about where we were or where we were travelling through. In fact, the first three days we received very limited information in total while the Spanish speakers were provided with much more. We visited some stunning places but too much of the tour focused on lunch breaks and eating rather than seeing the sights. Halfway through the tour more English speakers joined the group bit we still had to seek information rather than being provided with it on some occasions. The bus was too big for navigating city streets and mountain switchbacks - the driver often had to reverse and try multiple times to get around corners and switchbacks. I felt very sorry for him - he did a marvelous job but it would have been so much easier for him and much more enjoyable for us if we weren't concerned about falling off the side of a mountain. The company can't seem to decide whether they are catering to small groups or large and this has a huge impact on the enjoyment of the tour. In Trento we were advised that we would have several hours and could visit the castle. After paying for admission and entering we were then advised that because it was raining some people didn't want to stay so we were cutting the visit short - this should never happen! We then had to get back on the bus only to stop at a truck stop for lunch (instead of staying in lovely Trento). There wasn't really any point to having the guide as he did not provide much "guiding" only very limited information and directions to places he thought we should go and eat. We would have done as well with just the driver. If you can navigate your way around the northern lakes and Dolomites by yourself then I recommend you do that. Otherwise, perhaps a different company would provide a better tour.
10. From Lecce: Ostuni, Alberobello and Polignano a Mare Independent Tour
This tour will give you the opportunity to visit three significant villages in Puglia independently: Ostuni, Alberobello and Polignano a Mare.
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Kim L
We were staying in Lecce and did this tour in September. It was a great way to see the major sites of 4 nearby towns and hear some of the history. Our guide spoke very good english and he and our driver were both excellent. Highly recommended!
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