Alberobello and Matera private bus tour from Bari
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Alberobello and Matera private bus tour from Bari
By APULIA SMART TOUR
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In this tour we will visit the wonderful town of Alberobello (also known as the city of trulli) and Matera
Alberobello was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996 because it is an exceptional example of building construction with prehistoric techniques that have survived intact and are still functioning in the modern world.
A "Trullo" is in fact a small limestone house, made with dry stone walls, roughly worked limestone blocks collected from nearby fields and topped with a conical roof.
Souvenir shops, B&Bs, bars and restaurants will brighten up your stay in Alberobello.
Matera is the city of the Sassi, the original urban nucleus, developed from natural caves dug into the rock and subsequently modeled into increasingly complex structures within two large natural amphitheatres that are the Sasso Caveoso and the Sasso Barisano.
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Duration: 10h
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Live guide: English, Italian
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Audio guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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Written guide: Arabic, Norwegian, German, Russian, Swedish, Korean, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Danish, Spanish
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Information brochure
- Digital Brochure with Audio-guide in 5 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish
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- Ex capolinea 1, 4, Piazza Eroi del Mare, 70121 Bari BA, ItalyWhen you arrive look for the bus with the sign in front: Apulia Smart Tour / Ceglie Eurobus
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 269726P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- You can take your own luggage on board
- It is possible to have the guided tour in Spanish only in Matera.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10,000 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 269726P3
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- Piazza Eroi del Mare, 70121 Bari BA, ItalyWhen you arrive look for the bus with the sign in front: Apulia Smart Tour / Ceglie Eurobus
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- CurtG1840 contributionsClosed in WinterThe ride was comfortable, but the destinations were closed in Winter. We were dropped off in the 3 towns and left to wander through empty streets for 2 hours. It was good exercise - mostly due to the steep inclines - but not very informative. Would not recommend in the off season.Written 14 February 2025
- M5034FTmp0 contributionsGreat dayThe tour was amazing! Rocco our driver was very friendly and Pasquale our guide was very knowledgeable. Matera was the favourite. The time spent in Alberobello and Matera felt just right. Well worth the visit.Written 30 January 2025
- sanibelcaptiva0 contributionsFantastic tour— don’t miss these unique placesAwesome day! It was great to visit these two incredible places, Alberobello trulli and Matera cave town, in just one day from Bari. Driver Rocco and tour guides Patricia and Pascual did an amazing job. I’ll always remember this tour, thank you!Written 24 January 2025
- MikeH20910 contributionsSome of the best views I've ever seen. Amazing driver tour guide and company.Amazing driver and tour guides. Views were incredible. It's was a rainy day but it still didn't dampen my spirits. Well worth the money.Written 18 January 2025
- Passport232063493700 contributionsNice experienceThe trip was well organised. We received maps with recommended paths to follow in each city and brief descriptions of the main attractions. We would like more time in Locorotondo before sunset, but overall, the schedule was ok.Written 4 January 2025
- 768megank0 contributionsGreat tour of Matera with Pasquale & made transport to both towns simpleI signed up for this tour at the last minute and am so glad that I did. I had one day off work to see Alberobello and Matera and was trying to figure out how without a car. It would have taken hours and trains and buses; doing this tour instead was much easier and really reasonably priced. I toured Alberobello by myself and loved seeing the Trulli houses and stopping in the shops and cafe. In Matera, I joined the guided tour and am glad I did. Our tour guide, Pasquale, was great. He had great energy and shared fascinating background on the history and culture of the city. We had a mix of Spanish and English speakers in our group and different mobility levels and he managed to accommodate everyone. Highly recommend joining his tour.Written 8 December 2024
- Supriya J0 contributionsHighly recommendWas an amazing bus ride. Comfortable I highly recommend. The whole tour was very punctual and also super informative. Loved it.Written 1 December 2024
- Sherpa8130030 contributionsVery good tourVery nice and practical tour as advertised. Definitely do it yourself but met some very nice people and had super interactions. I would recommend to those wanting to do some work and truly exploreWritten 25 October 2024
- V2728ZMlouisg0 contributionsOverall amazing tour of Polignano a Mare, Alberobello, Locorotundo and MonopoliTrip was amazing. Driver was great and communicative. We were expecting a tour guide but the pamphlet provided was very detailed.Written 14 October 2024
- danielam6010 contributionsA comfortable air conditioned bus service to all the key placesThe bus service was comfortable and on time - took us to all the places as described….however they didn’t say up front that we would spend 30 mins at each location just walking to get to the key attraction (it was 15 mins walk each way at each location as the bus was only allowed to park on the outskirts of town). They gave us a booklet as a guide - but it was in tiny print and the English version was a bit all over the place and didn’t really tell us anything new that’s not already available online. Aside from that there was zero interaction from the driver. So essentially just a private bus service - not a tour - and we still had to walk to get to the attractions.Written 6 October 2024
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Gerda d
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Dec 2024 • Solo
This tour was amazing. I found Matera impressive and fascinating partly because of our guide Pasquale. Our driver was Rocco who took us everywhere safely.
Alberobello is easy to do without a guide. Matera with guide (resident of Matera) talked passionately about this city. With guide highly recommended.
Alberobello is easy to do without a guide. Matera with guide (resident of Matera) talked passionately about this city. With guide highly recommended.
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Written 3 December 2024
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Bedankt voor je geweldige feedback! We zijn ontzettend blij te horen dat je hebt genoten van de tour en dat Matera zo'n indrukwekkende en fascinerende ervaring voor je was, mede dankzij onze gids Pasquale. Het is fantastisch dat Rocco je veilig en comfortabel overal naartoe heeft gebracht.
Alberobello zelfstandig verkennen is inderdaad een leuke optie, en we zijn blij dat je de passie en kennis van de gids in Matera hebt gewaardeerd. Een gids kan echt een verschil maken om de geschiedenis en charme van de stad tot leven te brengen.
Dank je wel voor de aanbeveling, en we hopen je snel weer te mogen verwelkomen op een nieuwe tour! 😊✨
Written 8 December 2024
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Sharon R
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The day started well by being greeted at bus. Driver was amazing explaining everything and getting us at destinations and home safely.
Local tour guide st Mstera, Pasquale was very knowledgeable, patient and was the best guide we could have asked for. I will definitely want him as my guide when I return.
Local tour guide st Mstera, Pasquale was very knowledgeable, patient and was the best guide we could have asked for. I will definitely want him as my guide when I return.
Written 19 October 2024
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Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! It’s fantastic to hear that your day started off on such a positive note with a warm greeting from the bus driver, who ensured a smooth and safe journey.
We’re thrilled that Pasquale, your guide in Matera, exceeded your expectations with his knowledge and patience. Your kind words truly mean a lot, and we’ll be sure to pass them along to him. It’s the highest compliment to hear that you’d want him as your guide again on your next visit!
We can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience. 😊✨
Written 8 December 2024
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Chas Mac
Suffolk, UK12 contributions
As a means to get to both these great sites, this works perfectly and much better than the very slow public transport options.
But it's not really a tour. There's a little leaflet and a website; don't expect any kind of commentary on the bus.
Bus interior was a bit tired.
But it's not really a tour. There's a little leaflet and a website; don't expect any kind of commentary on the bus.
Bus interior was a bit tired.
Written 12 October 2024
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Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear the service worked well for reaching these fantastic sites, especially compared to slower public transport options. We appreciate your note about the lack of commentary and the bus condition—it’s helpful for us to improve. Your insights are valued, and we hope to enhance the experience for future travelers! 😊
Written 8 December 2024
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LouiseeDM
Melbourne, Australia36 contributions
Great experience - note this is not a guided tour, it’s just a private bus transfer from Bari to alberobello and Matera. They provided us with some biscuits for the journey as well as written info about the cities. We had about 3 hrs in alberobello and 4 hrs in Matera. Perfect amount of time to explore on your own and it took the stress out of trying to catch the public bus. Bus was clean and the driver was lovely.
Written 21 September 2024
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Grazie. Ci stiamo attrezzando per una guida turistica fissa 🙏🏼
Written 24 September 2024
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Virginia M
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This is a great way to visit both Alberobello and Matera. Rocco was a great driver and dropped us off in convenient locations. He was prompt in picking us up at the designated times. He even provided snacks to us for the drive. Pasquale is an excellent tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about Matera and provided a very thorough tour. We would recommended anyone visiting Bari to take the tour.
Written 9 December 2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you had a great experience visiting Alberobello and Matera. Rocco’s attention to detail and thoughtfulness, like providing snacks and ensuring convenient drop-offs, truly adds to the experience. Pasquale’s expertise and thorough tour in Matera clearly made a lasting impression. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future! 😊
Written 25 January 2025
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ajesuscuesta
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Aug 2024 • Couples
The trip was made by minibus. Somewhat deteriorated damping as well as the driver’s right side door, unadjusted, with more than two centimetres of opening without fully closing (noise and air when travelling)
Some more time would be convenient at each place of visit, almost no time to enjoy the place. Give time but you have to run for it. Especially in Matera.
The best thing was the friendliness of the driver. But there is room for improvement in quite a few respects.
Some more time would be convenient at each place of visit, almost no time to enjoy the place. Give time but you have to run for it. Especially in Matera.
The best thing was the friendliness of the driver. But there is room for improvement in quite a few respects.
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Written 1 September 2024
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Gentile cliente la ringraziamo per la sua recensione, ogni cliente ha il suo posto assegnato e i bus utilizzati sono di produzione standard. La ringraziamo per il consiglio circa i tempi di visita. Già da subito abbiamo aumentato i tempi di visita.
Saluti e grazie 🙏🏼
Written 3 September 2024
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SeattleBJP
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Nov 2024 • Solo
Gorgeous cities, nice to have transportation. Super nice bus driver. Suggestion: note locations of public restrooms on maps in the handouts.
I like that you offer a “no-tour” tour option as I prefer to wander on my own.
I like that you offer a “no-tour” tour option as I prefer to wander on my own.
Written 9 November 2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful cities of Alberobello and Matera, and that the transportation and bus driver made your experience even better. We appreciate your suggestion about noting the locations of public restrooms on the maps and will consider adding that in future handouts. We're also happy that the "no-tour" option worked well for you—exploring at your own pace can make the experience even more enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again soon! 😊
Written 4 December 2024
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JoVee
Sydney, Australia127 contributions
What a great organised tour. Francesco looked after our group at Alberobello & Matera. Two different important regions with its own unique history. Tour included tasting of olive oil & balsamic vinegar in Alberobello & tasting of liqueur at Lucano in Matera. Highly recommend.
Written 14 February 2025
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Axis R
Timisoara, Romania2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Very nice trip and good transport condition! They pick you up in Bari and give you some tips for visiting Alberobello and Matera. Also you have plenty of time to visit these amazing cities.
Written 28 July 2024
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Grazie 🙏🏼
Written 29 July 2024
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nicoleta s
1 contribution
Feb 2025 • Solo
Very nice trip! The driver was very helpful and friendly. The views were amazing. It was more than enough time to visit. The agency provided an itinerary on Google maps, very helpful.
Written 15 February 2025
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Hello, is there a guide or purely transport and you are able to wander by yourself? Where is pick up and drop off location in Bari? Grazie
Written 17 July 2024
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