Ostuni private tour: Charming historic white town
Description
Ostuni is one of the main tourist destinations of Puglia, called "White City" for the houses painted with white lime in the historical center. The guided tour of Ostuni will start from Libertà square, where there is the grand palace of the municipality and where stands the baroque column of Sant'Oronzo, almost 21 meters high. In Libertà Square you will also visit the archaeological excavations of the ancient walls and the defensive tower before taking Cattedrale street, full of local craft shops, commercial activities and typical local food product. You will then reach the cathedral dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta built in the fifteenth century. The façade is characterized by three elegant ogival portals and a large rose window of 24 rays. Following the tour will continue along the Aragonese walls where you can admire a beautiful landscape of the Valle d'Itria until you reach the Porta Nova gate, one of the ancient gate of the town.
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The Cathedral of Saint Maria Assunta in Ostuni, built in the 15th century, is an example of Apulian Gothic-Romanesque architecture. The façade stands out for its three elegant ogival portals and the large 24-ray rose window, while the interior preserves elegant naves and decorations typical of the period.
The historic center of Ostuni is famous for its narrow, winding streets, whitewashed houses, and charming squares. Walking through the alleys and stairways, you can discover artisan shops, traditional restaurants, and panoramic views of the Itria Valley and the Adriatic Sea, making the city unique and captivating.
The Sant’Oronzo Column in Ostuni is a monumental Baroque column about 21 meters high, erected in honor of the city’s patron saint. Located in Piazza Libertà, it is a religious and civic symbol, notable for its elaborate decorations and the statue of the saint on top.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
Flo was our tour guide and as she is from Ostuni she had a great knowledge of the town, its history and culture. Flo did a nice job and a two hour tour is right about the perfect time for touring Ostuni.
Michelangelo did an excellent job with our tour! He was fun and informative! We thoroughly enjoyed it!
The guide was very nice and provided a lot of explanation on the city. The tojr is advertised to be 2 hours, but it is rather 1 hour.
Seven of us toured Ostuni with Flo today and it was wonderful! We loved her knowledge of Ostuni history and her readiness to answer our wide-ranging crazy questions. She gave us tour choices several times so we felt like she developed our tour just for us.
The tour was fine but not very insightful. It’s a beautiful place to walk around and enjoy. Not sure we really gained much from it.
I would have preferred to do the tour in Ape with a local guide for 30 Euro to see more of the city instead of a small amount walking.
