Alberobello & Matera Tour with Tasting and Guide - from Bari
Description
This trip will allow you to explore the beauty of the trulli of Alberobello and the historic Sassi of Matera. Once in Alberobello, a Guide will welcome you and accompany you on a tour of about 1 hour and 30 minutes, during which you will discover the history and culture of this extraordinary location. At the end of the tour, you will participate in a tasting of extra virgin olive oil, discovering its aromas, flavors and characteristics that make it an excellence of Puglia. After the tasting, you will have free time to explore on your own, walking among the trulli, visiting the craft shops. Once in Matera, an expert Guide will take you on a 1 hour and 30 minute tour through the Sassi, telling you about the fascinating history and cultural importance of this place. You will discover ancient cave churches and hidden corners, immersing yourself in the unique atmosphere of Matera. Free time to explore the city at your leisure, enjoy local cuisine or buy souvenirs.
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Visit to Alberobello During your three-hour visit to Alberobello, you will have the opportunity to explore this gem of Puglia, famous for its characteristic trulli. The guided tour will last about 1 hour and 30 minutes, during which an expert guide will take you through the old town, telling you the story of these unique limestone buildings. At the end of the visit, you will participate in a tasting of typical Apulian products, such as taralli, sweets, bitters and local extra virgin olive oil, for an authentic taste of the culinary tradition. After the tasting, you will have free time to explore Alberobello on your own, walking among the trulli and visiting the artisan workshops. This mix of history, culture and gastronomy will make your visit an unforgettable experience, leaving you with a special memory.
Visit to Matera Matera, known for its picturesque Sassi, is one of the oldest cities in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rock-cut dwellings and rock churches offer a breathtaking spectacle and rich history rooted in millennia past. During your visit, you will have an experienced guide who will take you on a fascinating city tour lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. Through the cobbled streets, the guide will tell you the story of Matera, explaining the cultural and architectural importance of the Sassi. You will discover hidden corners, admire spectacular views and visit ancient rock churches, immersing yourself in the unique atmosphere of this extraordinary place. After the tour, you will also have free time to explore on your own, enjoy local cuisine or buy souvenirs. Your visit to Matera will be an unforgettable experience, rich in history and beauty.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(32)
This tour is well organised with comfortable buses. The guide in Alberobella was great - very impressive. The Matera element was poor- the size of the group was 30 people and the guide was an angry man. It took 45 mins to let everyone go to the toilet before the tour even started. 30 people walking up and down stairs took forever and the guides English was weak
The guides provided fun interesting facts and were happy to answer all our random questions. They did a great job keeping us together in the rain.
All relevant information is given. Free time for those who wish is offered. Schedules are well respected and guides are competent and dynamic.
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire positif ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la clarté des informations, le temps libre proposé ainsi que le respect des horaires. Savoir que nos guides ont été perçus comme compétents et dynamiques nous fait particulièrement plaisir. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour une prochaine expérience ! 😊
Fast paced, mildly rugged terrain. The Alberobello guide was excellent. Spoke English well and was quite knowledgeable. She was kind and patient with me considering my mobility issues. Now, the Matera guide was annoyed at my being slow. We agreed he would take the group on ahead and I would "do my thing". I had the best Aperol Spritz and hot chocolate (not at same time 😅) of my trip so far - Vittorio Veneto Caffe.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re very pleased to hear that you found the Alberobello guide excellent, knowledgeable, and especially kind and patient in accommodating your mobility needs — this is something we truly value. We’re sorry to learn that your experience in Matera did not feel as supportive. While the fast pace and mildly rugged terrain can be challenging, we regret if you felt uncomfortable at any point. We appreciate your flexibility in finding a solution that allowed you to enjoy the visit at your own rhythm. We’re glad, however, that you still managed to enjoy a memorable moment in Matera — and it sounds like the Aperol Spritz and hot chocolate at Vittorio Veneto Caffè were a highlight! 😄 Your feedback is very important to us and helps us continue improving our tours.
This was a long but enjoyable day. We caught the tour bus in Bari near the Teatro Petrucelli. It was about an hour drive to Alberobello. When we arrived we hit the ground running, we paid for the guided tour. Our guide was great, knowledgeable, funny and understandable. The Trulli were cool. Not enough time there to explore would be my only feedback. Afterwards we boarded the bus for Matera. Same scenario, hit the ground running, but not as well organized. Our guide didn't speak English well and we could barely understand or hear him. Warning, Matera is scenic and historic, but this tour is challenging, up and down slick stone streets and many narrow staircases with no handrails. I can only imagine if it rained...I do NOT recommend for anyone that has mobility issues or isn't reasonably fit. The views from the top were amazing if you could make it up there. Again, not enough time to explore. Would like to go back on my own time and visit. Would recommend this tour.
The driver and guides were excellent. This was a great way to spend a day exploring highlights away from Bari. I wish the guide in Matera would have pointed out th Chiesa A. Francisco d' Assisi so we could have visited it in our free time.
I nearly missed this wonderful tour as I could not find the meeting spot in Bari. Luckily for me Francesco made sure I got to Alberobello where I joined the tour. He was exceedingly kind and helpful. Matera is stunning.
The bus ride went fine. The guide was good but inefficient. The taste stop was nice but too long due to its own advertising. We got very little time at Alberobello to wander around.
Both tours were excellent and the guides very knowledgeable as they have lived in the areas all their lives. They are not scared to discuss the less pleasant aspects of the area’s history. However if you have mobility issues be aware that the coach drops you off on the edge of town, and in the case of Matera this is at the top of a hill. The guide meets you off the coach and takes you to the historic area but this is a significant distance from where you are dropped off. In Alberobello there are a lot of steps and hills but the walk from the coach is flat. In Matera you go downhill to the historic centre then down steps made of very old cobblestones which have worn smooth over the years and are slippery. Even if you don’t have mobility issues make sure you wear shoes with good grips. Once you have completed the tour you then have to get back up a significant number of less slippery steps then walk back up the hill to where the coach picks you up.
I especially thank Selene for her availability and for her ability to meet the needs of the customer.
