Brindisi · Puglia, Italy
Brindisi Tours & Cruise Excursions
Discover the best Brindisi tours and cruise excursions in the heart of Puglia, Italy’s sun-drenched heel: wander the fairy-tale trulli of Alberobello, lose yourself in the white lanes of Ostuni, marvel at baroque Lecce, gaze over the ancient cave city of Matera, and taste the region’s celebrated wines and olive oils. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect day ashore.
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Sunset tours in Brindisi
Departures that are under way when the sun sets in the coming weeks — start times checked against the local sunset.
Good for families in Brindisi
Children can join from a young age and pay less than adults — taken from each operator’s price list.
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Whatever brings you to Brindisi — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
What to see
Top attractions in Brindisi
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Alberobello
Fairy-tale trulli.
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Ostuni
The White City.
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Lecce
Baroque city.
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Matera
Cave city.
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Polignano a Mare
Clifftop coast.
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Masserie
Wine & olive oil.
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Valle d’Itria
Trulli valley.
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Salento
Golden coast.
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1 hr awayAlberobello
Fairy-tale trulli.
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40 min awayOstuni
The White City.
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40 min awayLecce
Baroque city.
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2 hr awayMatera
Cave city.
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1 hr awayPolignano a Mare
Clifftop coast.
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Day trip awaySalento
Golden coast.
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Practical guide
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Brindisi visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Mild and green — ideal for towns and countryside.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot and busy, best for the beaches.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm, golden and quieter — lovely, and harvest time.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild and calm, with fewer visitors.
For the coast
June and September for warm, quieter seas.
Best overall
May, June and September are ideal.
One day
Alberobello and Ostuni.
Two days
Add Lecce and a wine tasting.
Three days
Add Matera and the coast.
For scenery
Alberobello and the Valle d’Itria.
For culture
Lecce and Matera.
With kids
The trulli and Polignano.
Tours & transfers
Excursions cover the trulli towns and cities.
By road
A car reaches Alberobello, Lecce and Matera easily.
By train
Regional trains link Brindisi, Lecce and Bari.
The old town
Brindisi’s waterfront and centre are walkable.
Where to stay
Stay in a trulli, a masseria or an Ostuni B&B.
Euro
Italy uses the euro; cards are widely accepted.
See the trulli
Alberobello is Puglia’s unmissable highlight.
Wander Ostuni
Lose yourself in the white hilltop lanes.
Baroque Lecce
Admire the golden-stone baroque churches.
Taste Puglia
Try orecchiette, burrata and Primitivo wine.
Add Matera
Detour to the astonishing sassi cave city.
Shoulder season
Visit May, June or September for fewer crowds.
Alberobello tours
Trulli town tours fill up — book ahead.
Ostuni tours
White city trips sell out — reserve early.
Wine & cooking
Tastings and classes have few spots — book ahead.
Matera trips
Longer day trips sell out — reserve early.
Lecce tours
Guided baroque tours fill up — book ahead.
Cruise days
Excursions sell out on port days — book well ahead.
Alberobello
Around €45–90 for an Alberobello and Ostuni tour.
Lecce
About €45–90 for a Lecce day trip.
Matera
Roughly €90–150 for a Matera day trip.
Wine & food
Around €60–120 for a wine or cooking experience.
Polignano
About €50–90 for a Polignano coast tour.
How to save
Choose combined tours that pair two towns in a day.
When to visit
Brindisi through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Apr–Jun
- Best for
- Green towns.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Jul–Aug
- Best for
- Beaches.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Busy.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Sep–Oct
- Best for
- Harvest & calm.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Nov–Mar
- Best for
- Quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild.
People also ask
Brindisi travel FAQ
What are the best tours from Brindisi?
The highest-rated excursions are Alberobello’s trulli, the white city of Ostuni, baroque Lecce, and a Puglian wine tour.
What should I book in advance in Brindisi?
Reserve Alberobello, Ostuni, Matera and wine tours ahead, especially on cruise days.
How much time do I need in Brindisi?
One day covers Alberobello and Ostuni; two let you add Lecce and Matera.
Is Brindisi a good cruise stop?
Yes — it is the gateway to Puglia’s trulli, white towns, baroque cities and wine.
When is the best time to visit Brindisi?
May, June and September offer warm weather and fewer crowds.
What is Alberobello?
A UNESCO town of trulli, unique conical-roofed stone houses.
Is Brindisi good for families?
Yes — the fairy-tale trulli, coast and food make it great for families.
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