6-Hour Ostuni and Cisternino Tour with Bombette Cooking Class

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Ostuni's historic center and its elegant cathedral at the top of town
• 02 Discover the white-washed village that rose from the plague epidemic of the 1300s
• 03 Stroll through the quaint old town of Cisternino with your Italian tour guide
• 04 Learn the art of making Bombette at one of Cisternino's famous Fornelli restaurants
• 05 Taste Bombette paired with local red wine

Immerse yourself in the magic of the Itria Valley on this tour through Ostuni and Cisternino. Explore Ostuni's historic center and elegant cathedral, and discover the firsthand village that turned the plague epidemic of the 1300s into a possibility of rebirth, now standing proud in its white-washed beauty above millions of olive trees. Continue to Cisternino for a stroll through its quaint old town, then learn the art of making Bombette at one of its famous Fornelli restaurants. The experience ends with a tasting of this local speciality paired with local red wine.

See firsthand the village that transformed the plague epidemic of the 1300s into a possibility of rebirth and now stands proud over millions of olive trees in its white-washed beauty.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Ostuni

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ostuni, Cisternino and Bombette Experience

• Have breakfast, then take a walking tour of the historic center of Ostuni, with a stop at the elegant cathedral at the top of the town.

• See firsthand the village that transformed the plague epidemic of the 1300s into a possibility of rebirth and now stands proud over millions of olive trees in its white-washed beauty.

• Continue to Cisternino and stroll through the quaint old town with your Italian tour guide.

• Head to one of its famous Fornelli restaurants and learn the art of Bombette, a local speciality.

• Enjoy a lesson together, followed by a tasting with local red wine.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation by private vehicle

• English-speaking Italian tour guide

• Walking tour of Ostuni and Cisternino

• Coffee break

• Culinary class of Bombette

• Tasting of Bombette with wine

• Pick-up from Bari, Monopoli, Polignano, Alberobello, Lecce, Ostuni, and the surrounding areas

What's Not Included

• Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

72017 Ostuni, BR, Italy

Tour start

72017 Ostuni, BR, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.