9 Activities
Discovering the UNESCO Heritage Site of the Trulli Houses: A Whitewashed Wonderland Awaits You
Starts from
Bari
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
9
Duration
10 hours
Length
15 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Bari
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
10 hours
Length
15 mi
Darcy Tuscano
Travel Expert
- Visit the UNESCO Heritage village of Alberobello.
- Discover the unique white-washed Trulli houses.
- Dine on delicious fresh pasta and handmade pizza.
- Savor a stunning beach sunset.
Are you looking for a perfect day trip from Bari? This trip to the village of Alberobello and the nearby beach delivers a day filled with history, exploration, ancient churches and the most delicious Italian food and wine.
You'll wander through tiny streets that seem part of a fantasy wonderland as you learn about the origins of the Trulli houses and visit different neighborhoods filled with the unique buildings. Along the way, there are plenty of shops with local products to purchase for that special souvenir or gift.
The day will end at the beach chilling out with dinner and drinks as the sun sets.
Ready? Let's Go!
You'll wander through tiny streets that seem part of a fantasy wonderland as you learn about the origins of the Trulli houses and visit different neighborhoods filled with the unique buildings. Along the way, there are plenty of shops with local products to purchase for that special souvenir or gift.
The day will end at the beach chilling out with dinner and drinks as the sun sets.
Ready? Let's Go!
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Are you looking for a perfect day trip from Bari? This trip to the village of Alberobello and the nearby beach delivers a day filled with history, exploration, ancient churches and the most delicious Italian food and wine.
You'll wander through tiny streets that seem part of a fantasy wonderland as you learn about the origins of the Trulli houses and visit different neighborhoods filled with the unique buildings. Along the way, there are plenty of shops with local products to purchase for that special souvenir or gift.
The day will end at the beach chilling out with dinner and drinks as the sun sets.
Ready? Let's Go!
You'll wander through tiny streets that seem part of a fantasy wonderland as you learn about the origins of the Trulli houses and visit different neighborhoods filled with the unique buildings. Along the way, there are plenty of shops with local products to purchase for that special souvenir or gift.
The day will end at the beach chilling out with dinner and drinks as the sun sets.
Ready? Let's Go!
Darcy Tuscano
Travel Expert
- Visit the UNESCO Heritage village of Alberobello.
- Discover the unique white-washed Trulli houses.
- Dine on delicious fresh pasta and handmade pizza.
- Savor a stunning beach sunset.
Day Itinerary
9 Activities
Day 1
15 mi2 mi
Trulli: A Fairytale of a Village with a Unique Past
Today you're going to Alberobello, a UNESCO Heritage Site of the most interesting little conical houses you've ever seen. Picture yourself walking through a real-life fantasy movie as you explore these unique structures.
There will be time for some excellent Italian food, some shopping and visiting the town church before you head out to the beach for a sunset drink and dinner.
Have your camera ready for some amazing photos and let's go have some fun!
There will be time for some excellent Italian food, some shopping and visiting the town church before you head out to the beach for a sunset drink and dinner.
Have your camera ready for some amazing photos and let's go have some fun!
10:005 min
Parcheggio
Parking
Open Details
You'll park here for your time in Alberobello. You'll be walking in a circular route through the town giving you the chance to see the main sites and neighborhoods of this special place.
0.1 mi
5 min
10:3030 min
Church of Saint Anthony of Padua
Church
Open Details
The village's most famous church, built in the Trullo style, is well worth a visit inside to admire the unique architecture and frescos.
Saint Anthony of Padua is still very much a working parish, so do be considerate of your visit if Mass is in service.
Saint Anthony of Padua is still very much a working parish, so do be considerate of your visit if Mass is in service.
0.6 mi
15 min
11:151 hr
Trullo Sovrano
Museum
Open Details
Trullo Sovrano offers visitors a rare glimpse into a true Trullo house from the 1700s.
On a tour through the house museum, the only Trullo with an elevated floor, you'll learn how these structures came to be built and the history behind the interesting architecture.
The museum also serves as a tourist office and has a wonderful bookshop you should visit.
On a tour through the house museum, the only Trullo with an elevated floor, you'll learn how these structures came to be built and the history behind the interesting architecture.
The museum also serves as a tourist office and has a wonderful bookshop you should visit.
0.2 mi
5 min
13:001 hr 30 min
I Primi di Puglia — Pasta Experience
Italian Restaurant
Open Details
When was the last time you watched your pasta being handmade and then delivered piping hot and fresh to your table?
Never? Well, you're about to experience this delight at I Primi di Puglia.
Using only local products to create masterful dishes in the Apulian tradition, this Ristorante will leave you with a very memorable meal.
Reservations are highly suggested, so check the official website.
Using only local products to create masterful dishes in the Apulian tradition, this Ristorante will leave you with a very memorable meal.
Reservations are highly suggested, so check the official website.
0.4 mi
10 min
14:4530 min
Trulli Houses in Alberobello
Historic Site
Open Details
Some of the Trulli houses that you see are used only for tourism, but many neighborhoods are still inhabited by the same generation of working families from years past.
These uniques houses were made for and by working class farmers and workers and very little has changed in the construction for hundreds of years.
These uniques houses were made for and by working class farmers and workers and very little has changed in the construction for hundreds of years.
0.3 mi
10 min
15:4030 min
Rione Aia Piccola
Historic Site
Open Details
The southern area of Alberobello is the UNESCO World Heritage Site zone of Rione Aia Piccola.
This neighborhood is the most famous of all the Trulli houses and where you'll find the prettiest painted styles with unique symbols on their roofs.
Some of these Trulli houses have been renovated for overnight tourist "guesthouses" and you'll find quite a few souvenir shops with local products being sold. If you'd like to do a little shopping, this neighborhood is the best!
This neighborhood is the most famous of all the Trulli houses and where you'll find the prettiest painted styles with unique symbols on their roofs.
Some of these Trulli houses have been renovated for overnight tourist "guesthouses" and you'll find quite a few souvenir shops with local products being sold. If you'd like to do a little shopping, this neighborhood is the best!
0.5 mi
15 min
16:355 min
Parcheggio
Parking
Open Details
Return to the parking lot to collect your car and drive to dinner on the beach of Capitolo.
2 mi
10 min
17:0030 min
Oleificio Salamida Alberobello
Food & Drink Shop
Open Details
Stop in and learn more about the harvesting, first press and bottling methods of olive oil. Sample the products and afterwards, decide how many you absolutely have to buy because it's impossible to leave this store empty-handed. And don't worry if you can't take that many bottles home, they deliver!
13.3 mi
25 min
18:301 hr 30 min
Night and day Monopoli
Italian Restaurant
Open Details
Relax and chill out at this beautiful and cozy beach restaurant.
The super friendly staff will be happy to help you choose between gourmet Italian sandwiches, tartars, seafood or a homemade pizza.
So kick back with that Aperol Spritz and soak up those beach vibes.
Free parking for restaurant patrons.
The super friendly staff will be happy to help you choose between gourmet Italian sandwiches, tartars, seafood or a homemade pizza.
So kick back with that Aperol Spritz and soak up those beach vibes.
Free parking for restaurant patrons.