Monopoly

A spectacular sea and a historic center full of monuments make Monopoly one of the most beautiful and fascinating places in Puglia. It is just 40 km from Bari and its historic center from the early medieval period is built on the remains of a Messapian urban nucleus dating back to the 5th century.

Monopoli is known for being the city of 99 districts which extend over a mostly flat area, clearly visible from the wonderful viewpoint of Loggia del Pilato. The symbol of Monopoli is the Carlo V Castle located on the promontory of Punta Penna and today home to various exhibitions and conferences. Instead, among the most beautiful churches there are the Co-Cathedral of the Madonna della Madia and the Church and monastery of San Martino.

In the countryside you can then admire many fortified farms, well restored and built in the period between 1610 and 1690. Also inland there is also the Lama degli Ulivi Botanical Garden which houses rock churches, natural caves and more than 2000 Mediterranean botanical species.

Monopoli offers beautiful things sandy beaches which make up a 13km coastline, made up of coves, ravines and cliffs. Some areas have been awarded the coveted Blue Flag for the quality of the water and the services offered. Among the most suggestive we have the beach of Santo Stefano, the beach of the Chapter and Cala di Torre Incina.

Tours and walks

Food tour

Discover the flavors of Monopoli: Shared or private Street Food Tour with tasting of local dishes

Station Bar, Largo della Stazione 1, Monopoli 2h 30min

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Boat tours

Group gozzo tour to Polignano a Mare caves departing from Monopoli

Monopoli, Molo Margherita 2h 30min

Boat ride to the caves of Polignano a Mare with a swim stop to admire the...

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Wine tour

Wine tour in Monopoli with tasting of local products

C.da Stromazzelli, 46 1h

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Guided Tour

Private driving and walking tour to Alberobello, Monopoli and Polignano a Mare departing from Bari

Center of Bari 7h

With this private tour departing from Bari to Alberobello, Monopoli and Polignano you will experience a...

4.3 / 5 Excellent (3 Reviews)

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Walking tours

Monopoli walking tour: a journey through culture and wine tasting

Via Toma G., 73040 Santa Maria di Leuca LE, Italy 3h

Join a fascinating walking tour of the heart of Monopoli, where history, culture and gastronomy...

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Picnic

Aperitif and Picnic among the olive trees of the Pugliese masserias

Monopoli BA, Italy 2h

Walk with aperitif at 2 farms in Monopoli and Locorotondo to taste the products tipi...

4.8 / 5 Excellent (2 Reviews)

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Giovanna De Rosa

Impeccable customer service and sublime experience

I booked through Movery the sea tour outside in the private mode. I specifically chose this mode because we were already a nice little group and preferred to experience it on our own. We got along very well with the guide who was extremely comprehensive and very nice, but a special thanks goes especially to the service guys, who were present practically 24 hours a day and always ready to answer every question I had and accommodate all our requests. What to say. Thank you so much for everything!

Kristina Kvasnychka

Thank you for the unforgettable emotions

Thank you for the unforgettable emotions. This birthday will be remembered for a long time. I would especially like to thank Elvira for the wonderful lesson on modeling donkeys in clay at viteri sul mare.

Matthew Possamai

Private Sea Out Tour

I booked for my granddaughters through Movery the sea tour outside in the private mode. The experience was extremely positive. The guide friendly and engaging. Special thanks to Fabiana, background girl in charge of managing the experiences. She was always helpful and attentive (and also diligent to prompt in case I forgot to answer her ;-)). Recommended!

Tania

Happy Birthday with Sea Out

We gave our daughter, Nicole, the Mare Fuori tour for her birthday and it was a great surprise! Wonderful guide, Maria, who managed to introduce us to a never-before-seen Naples and at the same time tell us history and stories that enriched our stay! Thanks also from Nicole who has a smile on her face! Tania

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