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Viator · group up to 15 pax

From Bari and Polignano to Sea-Cave Tour Between Land and Sea

4.0(8)Bari1 hour
VIATOR4.2(5)TRIPADVISOR3.7(3)

Description

Tour “Between Land and Sea”: an adventure between caves and breathtaking coast! Let yourself be surprised by the underground magic of Castellana Grotte and the beauty of the coast of Polignano a Mare, exploring the most suggestive caves directly from the sea. During the navigation you will visit all the caves of Polignano a Mare, from Cala Port’Alga to the Grotta degli Innamorati, passing by the Scoglio dell’Eremita, with stops for diving in the crystal clear waters and an aperitif on board. The comfortable and safe 7-metre open boats can accommodate up to 10 people, ensuring an intimate and enjoyable experience. What are you waiting for? Choose the day you prefer and join us for the tour “Between Land and Sea”: a unique journey between the underground magic of Castellana and the marine wonders of Polignano a Mare!

Tour Options

From Bari: Land and Sea Tour
  • Departure from Bari: The Tour will start from Bari, Largo Eroi del Mare. The meeting with the driver will take place in front of the Statue of Giuseppe Mazzini.
From Polignano : land and sea
  • From Polignano a Mare: The tour starts from Polignano a Mare and includes a visit to the Castellana Caves and the boat tour to Polignano. Starting point: Pugliamare, P.za Caduti di V. Fani, 26, 70044 Polignano a Mare BA, Italy

Itinerary

Admission included100 min

The Castellana Caves, a complex of underground cavities of karst origin, of considerable tourist interest, among the most beautiful and spectacular in Italy. The temperature of the internal environments is around 16.5°C. The beauty of the Castellana Caves attracts visitors from all over the world, and since the day they opened to the public, more than 15 million people have walked its underground ways. The visit to the Caves unfolds along a 3 km route: an extraordinary guided excursion, about 70 meters deep, in an astonishing setting, where caves with fantastic names, canyons, deep abysses, fossils, stalactites, stalagmites, concretions with incredible and with surprising colors stimulate the imagination of children and adults. The Castellana Caves are, therefore, in their own right, an unmissable opportunity to admire one of the most surprising natural places in wonderful Puglia.

90 min

An hour and a half boat tour to discover the caves with the possibility of taking a dip in the bluest waters.

30 min

Following the guided tour of the Castellana Caves, free time will follow in the center of Polignano a Mare to have lunch or explore the city before the Boat Tour.

Highlights

Guided tour to the caves of Castellana
Shared boat tour of the caves of Polignano a mare
Air-conditioned vehicle
During the boat tour we will offer you snacks and glass of prosecco

What's included

Included
Guided tour to the caves of Castellana
Shared boat tour of the caves of Polignano a mare
Air-conditioned vehicle
During the boat tour we will offer you snacks and glass of prosecco
Not included
Lunch
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For any need, guests can contact the main number + 39 366 8959532 for WhatsApp calls or messages. For urgent WhatsApp calls, please contact +39 080 2223620.
  • Please note: The route indicated may vary slightly due to weather conditions or logistical reasons (e.g. traffic conditions). You will receive the final itinerary the day before the tour via WhatsApp or online message; please refer only to the information we provide.

Reviews(8)

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Gladys_S
May 13, 2026
Tour from Bari by land and sea in Polignano a Mare.

The activities do not have guides, only drivers who take you to specific places. You must remember the meeting points well. The places visited are very enjoyable; it is worth taking the tour.

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astridpQ9178VE
July 19, 2025
Top experience

Made the boat trip to the caves with Blue Wave. Truly a unique beautiful experience. Definitely recommended! (Park somewhere in the harbor, no need to park in the parking lot)

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839isabellen
June 4, 2025
Beautiful marine escape!

Boat ride to the caves of Polignano, beautiful! Our guide very pleasant, beautiful infirmations, good atmosphere, very interesting.

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S8178XQfelixs
May 15, 2025
Unreliable

Tour was cancelled due to bad weather. Although a refund was promised directly, the money was never transferred back. It was only after several memories that the money was refunded weeks later.

Operator response

Dear guest, We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and understand your frustration regarding the delay in your refund. We apologize for not being able to deliver on our promise of prompt service and thank you for your patience. We are glad that the refund has now been processed successfully and hope to welcome you back in the future to offer you a positive experience in more favorable weather conditions. Kind regards, Erika, Team Pugliamare

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Pamela_C
October 31, 2024
Four stars because the boat tour was great!

We were surprised to find out last minute that we needed to make our way to Polignano a half hour earlier than the stated tour time. When we arrived at the caves we had to wait more than a half hour for our tour to begin, so why the initial rush? Once we entered the caves, it was truly a magnificent site! Know that you can only take pictures in the first room of caves. You have the choice of jumping off the tour after 1 kilometer or continuing to the white cave. It was a long walk to the white cave with not much more information to hear than in the first kilometer. It took us so long we had no time for lunch in between tours. The boat tour of the caves under Polignano was unbelievable! So beautiful! We could not get over how our boat captain could maneuver the boat into, around and out of the caves. We had not planned to swim because it was October but, I imagine swimming in those waters really adds to the tour. We were glad the boat tour was the second half of the tour.

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Alan_O
October 8, 2024
disappointed

Unfortunately the instruction when we first arrived at the Caves was not clear enough, the driver gave as tickets and said enter at 10:45 then us and another couple in the queue, he failed to tell us that this was for the English guide, when the doors opened and we entered at 10 we followed the queue, I asked the guide if there was an english guide she didn't quite understand me and said no so we did the Italian guided tour, when we got back to the driver, he informed us we should have gone in at 10:45 was disappointing. The sea part was cancelled due to rain. but we received a refund for that portion.

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Vito_B
August 8, 2024
Highly advise this combo tour

Fabulous tour not to be missed. The cavern views are stunning followed by the boat tour of the grottoes. Don’t forget your swimsuit for the boat tour.

Operator response

Dear Vito_B , Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are truly delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. Every day, we strive to provide excellent service, and your feedback confirms that we are on the right track. We look forward to welcoming you back and providing you with another memorable experience. In the meantime, if you have any further comments or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to share them with us. Thanks again for your support! Best regards, Team Pugliamare

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