In the heart of the Itria Valley, nestled among centuries-old olive groves and dry stone walls, stands Alberobello, a place suspended in time. Its small white houses with conical roofs, the trulli, are now a symbol of Apulia in the world, so much so that they are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

But Alberobello is not just an open-air museum. It is a living town, where tradition meets modernity, and every experience gives a different thrill.

1. Guided tour of the trulli and wonders of Alberobello

There is no better way to start the visit than with a guided tour among the white alleys of Rione Monti and Aia Piccola. An expert guide will take you among more than a thousand trulli, recounting their thousand-year history, construction techniques and legends related to the symbols drawn on the roofs.

The tour also includes a visit to the Church of St. Anthony, the only religious building in the world built entirely in the shape of a trullo, and a stop at the Belvedere of Saint Lucia, from which the most iconic view of the city can be admired.

2. Street Food Tour: a journey through flavors and traditions

To really know a place, you have to taste it. This gastronomic tour will introduce you to the delights of Apulian street food: from freshly fried hot panzerotti to golden focaccia, from taralli to wine to fresh cheeses from the masserie.

As you stroll through craft stores and historic bakeries, you will hear stories of ancient recipes passed down from generation to generation and discover the link between food and local culture.

3. Olive oil tasting on the farm.

A few kilometers from the center, the Apulian countryside offers a unique landscape: centuries-old olive trees with sculptural shapes that tell the story of the earth. In this experience You will visit a traditional masseria and discover the secrets of Puglia's green gold.

An expert will guide you through the olive groves and underground olive press, explaining how extra virgin olive oil is produced. The final tasting, accompanied by warm bread and local products, is a true ritual of taste.

4. Excursion to Matera and Alberobello: two UNESCO pearls.

If you want to have a complete experience, don't miss the following the day trip linking Alberobello and Matera, two iconic cities in southern Italy.

Departing from Bari, a bus or minivan will take you among the Stones of Matera, ancient dwellings carved into the rock, and then among Apulian trulli. Two different architectural styles but united by the same rural and authentic spirit.

5. Private car tour: Alberobello, Monopoli and Polignano a Mare

For those who wish to experience Puglia in freedom, Movery offers a private car tour Combining the trulli with the blue sea.
The experience includes stops at Monopoly, with its white alleys and ancient harbor, and in Polignano a Mare, home of Domenico Modugno and breathtaking cliffs.

With a private guide you can customize the route, choosing where to stop, what to visit, and how much time to spend at each location.