Italy · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Private day trip to Alberobello and Matera from Bari

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Bari. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private day trip from Bari to Alberobello and Matera
  • 02 Guided walking tour of Alberobello’s iconic trulli districts
  • 03 Visit Rione Monti, Rione Aia Piccola, Casa d'Amore, and the Trullo Church of Sant’Antonio
  • 04 Explore Matera’s UNESCO-listed Sassi on a guided walking tour
  • 05 See the Church of Purgatory and Piazza di San Francesco from the outside
  • 06 Visit the Rupestrian Church of Sant'Antonio Abate
  • 07 Step inside the Casa Grotta to discover traditional cave dwelling life
  • 08 Travel comfortably by private minivan with pickup and drop-off in Bari

Discover two of Southern Italy’s most distinctive UNESCO-listed destinations on a private day trip from Bari. Travel by private minivan to Alberobello, where a guided walking tour introduces the famous trulli districts, including Rione Monti and the more residential Rione Aia Piccola, along with landmarks such as Casa d'Amore and the Trullo Church of Sant’Antonio.

Continue to Matera, the remarkable city of the Sassi, for free time to enjoy local flavors independently before joining a guided walk through its ancient stone quarters. Explore atmospheric alleys, panoramic viewpoints, the Church of Purgatory area, the Rupestrian Church of Sant'Antonio Abate, and the Casa Grotta for a closer look at traditional life carved into the rock.

With private transport from Bari and guided visits in both cities, this full-day experience combines history, architecture, and unforgettable landscapes in one seamless itinerary.

Walk through the Sassi of Matera, a labyrinth of alleys and stairways, alternating between ascents and descents, offering breathtaking views of the ancient rock-hewn dwellings.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Bari, Matera, Alberobello
Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Meet your driver in Bari

Meeting at the agreed-upon meeting point and departure by private minivan to the first destination - Alberobello or Matera.

Note: The order of the visits may vary for organizational reasons.

Alberobello

Arrival in Alberobello, meet the guide, and start the guided tour, lasting approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Rione Monti

The tour begins with a visit to the Monumental Trulli Area, "Rione Monti," famous for its more than one thousand trulli, now used as souvenir shops, artisan workshops, bars, and restaurants.

Rione Aia Piccola

Visit to the Rione Aia Piccola, the only area untouched by commercial activities, still used for residential purposes today. This area best preserves the charm of the old medieval village.

Casa D'Amore

Visit to "Casa d'Amore," a National Monument since 1930, which is an example of the technical and architectural transition from the early trullo houses to the 19th-century dwellings.

Trullo Church of Sant’Antonio

Concluding visit to the Trullo Church of Sant’Antonio, located in the highest part of the city, resembling a typical house from the outside.

Matera

Arrival in the city of the Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage site and European Capital of Culture 2019. Free time to enjoy local flavors independently.

Meet your guide in Matera

Meeting for the guided walking tour of the Sassi of Matera, through alleys and houses carved into the rock.

Church of Purgatory and Piazza di San Francesco

The tour begins with an external visit to the Church of Purgatory and continues in Piazza di San Francesco with explanations of the church (from the outside) and the nearby Piazza del Sedile.

Sassi di Matera

Walk through the Sassi of Matera, a labyrinth of alleys and stairways, alternating between ascents and descents, offering breathtaking views of the ancient rock-hewn dwellings.

Rupestrian Church of Sant'Antonio Abate

Visit to the ancient rock church with its frescoes.

Casa Grotta Sassi di Matera

Exploration of the Casa Grotta, an ancient home furnished with traditional tools and furniture.

Bari

Departure from Matera in the late afternoon. Arrival in Bari in the evening.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Bari. 3 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Roun-trip private transfer by minivan with complimentary water bottles on board
  • Join-in walking guided tour of the Trulli of Alberobello
  • Join-in walking guided tour in the Sassi of Matera
  • Entrance fee to the Rock Church of Sant'Antonio Abate
  • Entrance fee to the Casa Grotta of Matera
  • Toursit support via phone, email, and WhatsApp
  • Customized pick-up and drop-off in Bari for a comfortable ride

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Cathedral (1,50 € fee)

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Shared tour, private transport. The tours will be shared with other guests
  • Inform us about the exact pick-up location. We will provide you with the details on the vehicle and driver the day before the service.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Bari.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Bari.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Bari..

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