3-Hour Polignano a Mare Boat Tour with Ape Calessino and Sea Caves

3 Hours Near the Domenico Modugno statue to San Vito harbour Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Polignano a Mare from both land and sea in one combined experience
02 Enjoy a 60-minute panoramic Ape Calessino ride through the old town and coastal viewpoints
03 Cruise along the cliffs and sea caves on a 90-minute shared boat excursion
04 Swim when sea conditions permit and enjoy an onboard aperitif with Apulian taralli
05 Choose between a morning departure at 09:30 or an afternoon departure at 15:30

Explore Polignano a Mare from two perspectives in one experience, combining a panoramic Ape Calessino ride with a shared boat excursion to the sea caves. Start near the Domenico Modugno statue and discover the old town and coastal viewpoints with a local driver before continuing to San Vito harbour. Then board a shared open boat with an experienced skipper for a 90-minute trip along the cliffs and caves, with an optional swim stop when conditions permit and an aperitif on board with prosecco or a refreshing drink and Apulian taralli. Choose a morning or afternoon departure for this 3-hour experience, available daily from 1 May to 30 September 2027, subject to manual confirmation on request.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Polignano a Mare

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Polignano a Mare Ape Calessino Ride and Sea Caves Boat Tour

Morning departure: Meet near the Domenico Modugno statue at 09:30 and begin a 60-minute panoramic Ape Calessino ride through Polignano a Mare. At 10:30, continue to San Vito harbour for boarding and a safety briefing. At 11:00, start the 90-minute shared boat excursion to the sea caves, with an optional swim stop when conditions permit and an aperitif on board. At 12:30, return to San Vito harbour and end the experience.

Afternoon departure: Meet near the Domenico Modugno statue at 15:30 and begin the Ape Calessino ride. At 16:30, continue to San Vito harbour. At 17:00, start the 90-minute sea caves boat excursion, with an optional swim stop when conditions permit and an onboard aperitif. At 18:30, return to San Vito harbour and end the experience.

Total duration: 3 hours, including the connection between activities. Activity time: 60 minutes by Ape Calessino and 90 minutes by boat.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Near the Domenico Modugno statue to San Vito harbour 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

90-minute guided boat excursion to the sea caves of Polignano a Mare.
60-minute panoramic Ape Calessino ride through the old town and coastal viewpoints.
Onboard aperitif with a glass of prosecco or a refreshing drink and Apulian taralli.
Local Ape Calessino driver-guide and experienced boat skipper.
Fuel and insurance.
Connection between Polignano and San Vito harbour.

What's Not Included

Beach towel, swimwear, and personal swimming equipment.
Full meals or extra drinks not mentioned in the aperitif.
Tips and personal expenses.
Anything not expressly included.

What to bring

Bring swimwear, a beach towel, comfortable shoes or flip-flops, a hat, and sunscreen. Personal swimming equipment and the beach towel are not included.

Know before you go

Minimum age: 8 years. Adults aged 18 and over: EUR 145 per person. Children aged 8 to 17: EUR 72.50 per person. Minimum 2 participants and maximum 10.
Available daily from 1 May to 30 September 2027, with departures at 09:30 and 15:30. Booking is on request and subject to manual confirmation.
The experience is not wheelchair accessible. Physical activity level: easy.

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