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Trullo Sovrano: Our most recommended tours and activities

Alberobello: 2-Hour Guided Trulli Tour

Alberobello: 2-Hour Guided Trulli Tour

After meeting your guide, start your experience at the iconic Trullo Sovrano, a remarkable example of traditional local architecture. This impressive site offers the perfect introduction to the history of the trulli and the town’s unique heritage. Continue your visit with a stop at the Basilica of Saints Cosmas and Damian, a spiritual landmark steeped in centuries of history. Take in its striking architecture and uncover the fascinating legends that surround this revered sanctuary. Take in a stunning panoramic view from the Terrace of Santa Lucia, where you’ll enjoy a spectacular outlook over the city and its iconic stone domes. It’s the perfect spot to capture the charm and one-of-a-kind beauty of Alberobello. Visit Rione Aia Piccola, an area that best represents the ancient medieval village, offering an authentic glimpse into the daily life of the inhabitants of Alberobello. Wrap up your cultural journey next to the famous Rione Monti, the largest trullo area in Alberobello, where you can explore numerous souvenir shops and local craft shops in search of the perfect gift to take home.

Alberobello: Walking Tour among Trulli Houses with a Local

Alberobello: Walking Tour among Trulli Houses with a Local

Discover the exciting history of Trulli on this walking tour of Alberobello’s northern side with a local guide. Along the way, listen to facts, legends, and anecdotes on this amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin your adventure with a guided walking tour through the fascinating streets of Alberobello's town center. Traverse the labyrinthine alleys and marvel at the whimsical Trulli houses, each with its own fascinating story to tell. Hear tales of their construction, unveiling the secrets of their cone-shaped roofs and stone walls. Stop to take photos of the town's fairy-tale landscape. As your walk comes to a close, find yourself conveniently at a central location, granting you the freedom to continue your exploration. You can wander through the charming streets, browse local boutiques, or unwind at a delightful café, immersing yourself further in Alberobello's enchanting atmosphere.

Alberobello: Private Tuk Tuk Tour with Audio Guide

Alberobello: Private Tuk Tuk Tour with Audio Guide

Listen to an informative audio guide and learn interesting information about the city, it's history, and it's architecture. Sit back as you driver chauffeurs you around in a tuk tuk. Over 3people, some of your group can follow the tuk tuk, driving a Fiat Topolino (2seats) and/or el. Vespa (2seats) or e-bikes (n.4available) **audioguide on board of all the vehicles Enjoy panoramic views, see the basilica, Sant'Antonio Church, and Trullo Sovrano, rione aia piccola and Rione monti (free time provided at some stops), and countryside. Duration: 1 Hour. . 2/3 seats on the Tuk Tuk, more people partecipants can follow driving a charming Fiat Topolono and/or an electric Vespa. Alberobello is without a doubt one of the most picturesque and evocative villages in Southern Italy, a place where we should all go at least once to admire the characteristic trulli in person. Enjoy a wonderful day in one of the most beautiful towns in the south of Italy.

Alberobello: Tour guidato della città dei Trulli

Alberobello: Tour guidato della città dei Trulli

Discover the history of Alberobello, a picturesque Apulian city in the Province of Bari, with a professional guide. Explore the astonishing Trulli of Alberobello, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage in 1996 and awarded by the Italian Touring Club as an excellent accommodation solution for its architectural harmony. Follow winding alleys and characteristic squares that intertwine in the Rione Aia Piccola and the Rione Monti, where the Siamese trulli stand out with their original two-cone roof. Visit the Trullo Sovrano and learn how people used to live in those particular houses. Admire the unique paintings and the relishes of the saints inside the Cathedral, which is named after the guardian saints, protectors of the city, and is one of the most important churches in Alberobello.

From Matera: tour of Alberobello with private transfer

From Matera: tour of Alberobello with private transfer

Departure by private shuttle from Matera to Alberobello and a guided tour of the fairy-tale city of trulli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which will take you on a discovery of these typical Apulian architectures that, with their symbols and stories, will introduce you to the origins of the city and its people. During the tour, you will explore: CASA D'AMORE, a symbol of the town's architectural evolution, and then move on to visit the BASILICA DEI SANTI MEDICI COSMA E DAMIANO, a site recognized by UNESCO for its uniqueness; THE SOVEREIGN TRULLO that represents the most advanced example of a trullo in which, among hearths, kitchen tools and looms, you can still breathe the atmosphere of the past. Finally, the walk will give you a magical and unique moment once you reach the Belvedere Terrace, where you will be struck by a fascinating panorama that will make you admire in its entirety the beauty of Rione Monti. Free time to admire the local crafts. Return to Matera.

From Lecce: Valle d'Itria private day tour

From Lecce: Valle d'Itria private day tour

Embark on an unforgettable journey starting from vibrant Lecce! Our delightful driver is all set to whisk you away to the enchanting town of Alberobello trulli (Unesco), Locorotondo and Martina Franca in a cozy car or van. After an exciting guided tour, get ready for a smooth ride back to Lecce with our friendly driver. Alberobello is a Unesco World Heritage Site, in the heart of the town of the trulli. Trulli are traditional houses built entirely of stone without mortar or cement. Every year thousands of tourists can see the old city and visit the trulli with the tools of rural life in the early 1900s. You can visit the historic center through a path in the narrow streets with a visit to the trulli and neighborhoods of Aia Piccola and Monti. You will visit the ancient church of St. Anthony, the only church in the world to the shape of trullo and the Trullo Sovrano (housed in the museum) where you can see the decor typical start of the century 1900s. You can also buy many typical local products in the various typical shops. After Alberobello, short transfer by car or van to nearby Locorotondo. Locorotondo is the most beautiful balcony in the Murgia of Trulli, the typical local houses. The historic area is in the form of a circle, the architecture is beautiful and the colour of houses, churches and buildings quite unique. White colour is predominant in the old town of Locorotondo, with some colour provided by flowers. You can visit piazza Vittorio Emanuele square, where two 19th century big pillars mark the old Porta Napo­li, you can follow a long path where you can see buildings such as the former Town hall, today the Communal Library from the end of the 18th century, the baroque Palazzo Morelli with its splendid portal and small balconies with wrought iron railings and, up ahead, the Mother Church. Pretty white buildings, coloured with blood red geraniums and other flowers coming out of every corner and nook, Locorotondo is a very charming village! After Locorotondo, the driver will take you to Martina Franca. Martina Franca is one of the most important town of the Itria’s valley, famous for its festivals and the many buildings in Baroque and Rococo style. You can visit piazza XX Settembre square and Gate Santo Stefano, Piazza Roma square where we’ll visit the fountain of the Dolphins and the Palazzo Ducale from the particular eighteenth century frescoes and stately rooms. Then, you can walking among the alleys of the old town and arrive in Piazza del Plebiscito square and visit the baroque basilica dedicated to St. Martin, exceptional example of Baroque architecture and visit to the Immaculate Square and its famous esedra, the chapel of St. Nicholas of the Greeks, and finally the church of San Domenico. And fear not, our driver will ensure your journey back to Lecce is not just a ride but a comfortable and engaging experience, making your entire adventure truly memorable!

From Lecce: Alberobello trulli private day tour

From Lecce: Alberobello trulli private day tour

Embark on an unforgettable journey starting from vibrant Lecce! Our delightful driver is all set to whisk you away to the enchanting town of Alberobello trulli in a cozy car or van. After an exciting guided tour, get ready for a smooth ride back to Lecce with our friendly driver. Alberobello guided tour will start from the Aia Piccola, Unesco World Heritage Site, in the heart of the town of the trulli. Trulli are traditional houses built entirely of stone without mortar or cement. Every year thousands of tourists can see the old city and visit the trulli with the tools of rural life in the early 1900s. The visit will take place in the historic center through a path in the narrow streets with a visit to the trulli and neighborhoods of Aia Piccola and Monti. You will visit the ancient church of St. Anthony, the only church in the world to the shape of trullo, opened to the public in June 1927. The walking tour continues with the visit at the Trullo Sovrano (housed in the museum) where you can see the decor typical start of the century 1900s. An italian national monument since 1923, was so named because it houses the Blessed Sacrament and the relics of St. Cosmas and Damian, the patron saints of the town. During the walking tour you will visit the local craft shops with shopping and a relaxing break. And fear not, our driver will ensure your journey back to Lecce is not just a ride but a comfortable and engaging experience, making your entire adventure truly memorable!

From Polignano a Mare: UNESCO Tour of Alberobello and Matera

From Polignano a Mare: UNESCO Tour of Alberobello and Matera

The tour begins in Polignano a Mare, in Via Anemone 39, with a warm welcome from our team. Leaving the coast, we head towards Alberobello, crossing typical Apulian rural landscapes, among centuries-old olive groves and rolling hills. During the journey, the tour guide will entertain us with stories and interesting facts about the local culture. Upon arrival, we are greeted by the spectacle of the trulli, traditional stone houses with conical roofs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We begin our visit in the Rione Monti, the most famous district, where we stroll among hundreds of trulli lined up in a picturesque manner. We will enter some of them, now artisan workshops and small museums, to discover the life of the past and admire local products. A must-see is the Trullo Sovrano, the only two-story trullo, which retains its original furnishings and offers a panoramic view of the village. The tour continues in the Rione Aia Piccola, a more authentic and less touristy neighborhood, where about 400 trulli are still inhabited. We then admire the Church of Sant'Antonio, built in the trullo style, and the Basilica dei Santi Medici, the spiritual heart of the village. The Museo del Territorio "Casa Pezzolla" shows us tools and environments from the peasant life of the past. A stop at the Parco delle Rimembranze offers a splendid view of the historic center. In the afternoon, we head towards Matera, in Basilicata, crossing the Murgia and its wild landscapes. Once in the city, we immerse ourselves in the millenary charm of the Sassi, the famous districts carved into the rock, inhabited since prehistoric times. We stroll through the winding streets of Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, among caves, rock dwellings, and churches carved into the tuff. We visit a furnished cave house to discover the lifestyle of the past and admire the Romanesque cathedral, which dominates the city from above. Matera, which became European Capital of Culture in 2019, tells a story of redemption and beauty, between stone and sky. If time permits, we will take a short break to savor the flavors of Basilicata: Matera bread, local cheeses, and cruschi peppers. A complete tour of Polignano a Mare, Alberobello, and Matera, combining sea, traditional architecture, and thousands of years of history in a single intense and unforgettable experience.

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Trullo Sovrano: Our most recommended tours and activities

Alberobello: 2-Hour Guided Trulli Tour

Alberobello: 2-Hour Guided Trulli Tour

After meeting your guide, start your experience at the iconic Trullo Sovrano, a remarkable example of traditional local architecture. This impressive site offers the perfect introduction to the history of the trulli and the town’s unique heritage. Continue your visit with a stop at the Basilica of Saints Cosmas and Damian, a spiritual landmark steeped in centuries of history. Take in its striking architecture and uncover the fascinating legends that surround this revered sanctuary. Take in a stunning panoramic view from the Terrace of Santa Lucia, where you’ll enjoy a spectacular outlook over the city and its iconic stone domes. It’s the perfect spot to capture the charm and one-of-a-kind beauty of Alberobello. Visit Rione Aia Piccola, an area that best represents the ancient medieval village, offering an authentic glimpse into the daily life of the inhabitants of Alberobello. Wrap up your cultural journey next to the famous Rione Monti, the largest trullo area in Alberobello, where you can explore numerous souvenir shops and local craft shops in search of the perfect gift to take home.

Alberobello: Walking Tour among Trulli Houses with a Local

Alberobello: Walking Tour among Trulli Houses with a Local

Discover the exciting history of Trulli on this walking tour of Alberobello’s northern side with a local guide. Along the way, listen to facts, legends, and anecdotes on this amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin your adventure with a guided walking tour through the fascinating streets of Alberobello's town center. Traverse the labyrinthine alleys and marvel at the whimsical Trulli houses, each with its own fascinating story to tell. Hear tales of their construction, unveiling the secrets of their cone-shaped roofs and stone walls. Stop to take photos of the town's fairy-tale landscape. As your walk comes to a close, find yourself conveniently at a central location, granting you the freedom to continue your exploration. You can wander through the charming streets, browse local boutiques, or unwind at a delightful café, immersing yourself further in Alberobello's enchanting atmosphere.

Alberobello: Private Tuk Tuk Tour with Audio Guide

Alberobello: Private Tuk Tuk Tour with Audio Guide

Listen to an informative audio guide and learn interesting information about the city, it's history, and it's architecture. Sit back as you driver chauffeurs you around in a tuk tuk. Over 3people, some of your group can follow the tuk tuk, driving a Fiat Topolino (2seats) and/or el. Vespa (2seats) or e-bikes (n.4available) **audioguide on board of all the vehicles Enjoy panoramic views, see the basilica, Sant'Antonio Church, and Trullo Sovrano, rione aia piccola and Rione monti (free time provided at some stops), and countryside. Duration: 1 Hour. . 2/3 seats on the Tuk Tuk, more people partecipants can follow driving a charming Fiat Topolono and/or an electric Vespa. Alberobello is without a doubt one of the most picturesque and evocative villages in Southern Italy, a place where we should all go at least once to admire the characteristic trulli in person. Enjoy a wonderful day in one of the most beautiful towns in the south of Italy.

Alberobello: Tour guidato della città dei Trulli

Alberobello: Tour guidato della città dei Trulli

Discover the history of Alberobello, a picturesque Apulian city in the Province of Bari, with a professional guide. Explore the astonishing Trulli of Alberobello, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage in 1996 and awarded by the Italian Touring Club as an excellent accommodation solution for its architectural harmony. Follow winding alleys and characteristic squares that intertwine in the Rione Aia Piccola and the Rione Monti, where the Siamese trulli stand out with their original two-cone roof. Visit the Trullo Sovrano and learn how people used to live in those particular houses. Admire the unique paintings and the relishes of the saints inside the Cathedral, which is named after the guardian saints, protectors of the city, and is one of the most important churches in Alberobello.

From Matera: tour of Alberobello with private transfer

From Matera: tour of Alberobello with private transfer

Departure by private shuttle from Matera to Alberobello and a guided tour of the fairy-tale city of trulli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which will take you on a discovery of these typical Apulian architectures that, with their symbols and stories, will introduce you to the origins of the city and its people. During the tour, you will explore: CASA D'AMORE, a symbol of the town's architectural evolution, and then move on to visit the BASILICA DEI SANTI MEDICI COSMA E DAMIANO, a site recognized by UNESCO for its uniqueness; THE SOVEREIGN TRULLO that represents the most advanced example of a trullo in which, among hearths, kitchen tools and looms, you can still breathe the atmosphere of the past. Finally, the walk will give you a magical and unique moment once you reach the Belvedere Terrace, where you will be struck by a fascinating panorama that will make you admire in its entirety the beauty of Rione Monti. Free time to admire the local crafts. Return to Matera.

From Lecce: Valle d'Itria private day tour

From Lecce: Valle d'Itria private day tour

Embark on an unforgettable journey starting from vibrant Lecce! Our delightful driver is all set to whisk you away to the enchanting town of Alberobello trulli (Unesco), Locorotondo and Martina Franca in a cozy car or van. After an exciting guided tour, get ready for a smooth ride back to Lecce with our friendly driver. Alberobello is a Unesco World Heritage Site, in the heart of the town of the trulli. Trulli are traditional houses built entirely of stone without mortar or cement. Every year thousands of tourists can see the old city and visit the trulli with the tools of rural life in the early 1900s. You can visit the historic center through a path in the narrow streets with a visit to the trulli and neighborhoods of Aia Piccola and Monti. You will visit the ancient church of St. Anthony, the only church in the world to the shape of trullo and the Trullo Sovrano (housed in the museum) where you can see the decor typical start of the century 1900s. You can also buy many typical local products in the various typical shops. After Alberobello, short transfer by car or van to nearby Locorotondo. Locorotondo is the most beautiful balcony in the Murgia of Trulli, the typical local houses. The historic area is in the form of a circle, the architecture is beautiful and the colour of houses, churches and buildings quite unique. White colour is predominant in the old town of Locorotondo, with some colour provided by flowers. You can visit piazza Vittorio Emanuele square, where two 19th century big pillars mark the old Porta Napo­li, you can follow a long path where you can see buildings such as the former Town hall, today the Communal Library from the end of the 18th century, the baroque Palazzo Morelli with its splendid portal and small balconies with wrought iron railings and, up ahead, the Mother Church. Pretty white buildings, coloured with blood red geraniums and other flowers coming out of every corner and nook, Locorotondo is a very charming village! After Locorotondo, the driver will take you to Martina Franca. Martina Franca is one of the most important town of the Itria’s valley, famous for its festivals and the many buildings in Baroque and Rococo style. You can visit piazza XX Settembre square and Gate Santo Stefano, Piazza Roma square where we’ll visit the fountain of the Dolphins and the Palazzo Ducale from the particular eighteenth century frescoes and stately rooms. Then, you can walking among the alleys of the old town and arrive in Piazza del Plebiscito square and visit the baroque basilica dedicated to St. Martin, exceptional example of Baroque architecture and visit to the Immaculate Square and its famous esedra, the chapel of St. Nicholas of the Greeks, and finally the church of San Domenico. And fear not, our driver will ensure your journey back to Lecce is not just a ride but a comfortable and engaging experience, making your entire adventure truly memorable!

From Lecce: Alberobello trulli private day tour

From Lecce: Alberobello trulli private day tour

Embark on an unforgettable journey starting from vibrant Lecce! Our delightful driver is all set to whisk you away to the enchanting town of Alberobello trulli in a cozy car or van. After an exciting guided tour, get ready for a smooth ride back to Lecce with our friendly driver. Alberobello guided tour will start from the Aia Piccola, Unesco World Heritage Site, in the heart of the town of the trulli. Trulli are traditional houses built entirely of stone without mortar or cement. Every year thousands of tourists can see the old city and visit the trulli with the tools of rural life in the early 1900s. The visit will take place in the historic center through a path in the narrow streets with a visit to the trulli and neighborhoods of Aia Piccola and Monti. You will visit the ancient church of St. Anthony, the only church in the world to the shape of trullo, opened to the public in June 1927. The walking tour continues with the visit at the Trullo Sovrano (housed in the museum) where you can see the decor typical start of the century 1900s. An italian national monument since 1923, was so named because it houses the Blessed Sacrament and the relics of St. Cosmas and Damian, the patron saints of the town. During the walking tour you will visit the local craft shops with shopping and a relaxing break. And fear not, our driver will ensure your journey back to Lecce is not just a ride but a comfortable and engaging experience, making your entire adventure truly memorable!

From Polignano a Mare: UNESCO Tour of Alberobello and Matera

From Polignano a Mare: UNESCO Tour of Alberobello and Matera

The tour begins in Polignano a Mare, in Via Anemone 39, with a warm welcome from our team. Leaving the coast, we head towards Alberobello, crossing typical Apulian rural landscapes, among centuries-old olive groves and rolling hills. During the journey, the tour guide will entertain us with stories and interesting facts about the local culture. Upon arrival, we are greeted by the spectacle of the trulli, traditional stone houses with conical roofs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We begin our visit in the Rione Monti, the most famous district, where we stroll among hundreds of trulli lined up in a picturesque manner. We will enter some of them, now artisan workshops and small museums, to discover the life of the past and admire local products. A must-see is the Trullo Sovrano, the only two-story trullo, which retains its original furnishings and offers a panoramic view of the village. The tour continues in the Rione Aia Piccola, a more authentic and less touristy neighborhood, where about 400 trulli are still inhabited. We then admire the Church of Sant'Antonio, built in the trullo style, and the Basilica dei Santi Medici, the spiritual heart of the village. The Museo del Territorio "Casa Pezzolla" shows us tools and environments from the peasant life of the past. A stop at the Parco delle Rimembranze offers a splendid view of the historic center. In the afternoon, we head towards Matera, in Basilicata, crossing the Murgia and its wild landscapes. Once in the city, we immerse ourselves in the millenary charm of the Sassi, the famous districts carved into the rock, inhabited since prehistoric times. We stroll through the winding streets of Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, among caves, rock dwellings, and churches carved into the tuff. We visit a furnished cave house to discover the lifestyle of the past and admire the Romanesque cathedral, which dominates the city from above. Matera, which became European Capital of Culture in 2019, tells a story of redemption and beauty, between stone and sky. If time permits, we will take a short break to savor the flavors of Basilicata: Matera bread, local cheeses, and cruschi peppers. A complete tour of Polignano a Mare, Alberobello, and Matera, combining sea, traditional architecture, and thousands of years of history in a single intense and unforgettable experience.

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What people are saying about Trullo Sovrano

Overall rating

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5 out of 5 stars

The tour guide, Guido was very informative and pleasant. He took us to vantage points to get the perfect photos. We went inside a traditional Trulli home which was insightful. Thoroughly enjoyed our tour very much and would highly recommend to take the tour.

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5 out of 5 stars

Patrick was a kind and considerate host paying extra attention to my elderly parents in the tuk tuk while my husband and l followed in an electric fiat 500. Lots of fun and novel driving through the streets of Alberobello. Highly recommend the tour.

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5 out of 5 stars

Eustachio told us a lot of stories and facts, and all in a very interesting and humorous way. He was really kind and helpful regarding all the questions and tips.

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5 out of 5 stars

Our guide Fabio was very good. He explained everything in detail and was very knowledgeable. It was a very interesting tour and enjoyed a lot.

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5 out of 5 stars

Guido was our guide and gave us a great tour of Alberobello, explaining everything really well.