Wine Tours in Puglia: 4 Days Out That Repay the Slot

1.Polignano a Mare: Boat Cruise to Scenic Caves with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 550 reviews · from $46Our pick

Set out from Cala Ponte Marina for a 90-minute speedboat cruise along Polignano a Mare’s coast. Your Italian or English-speaking skipper takes you into caves such as Grotta Azzurra and Grotta Palazzese, with swimming time, soft drinks, local snacks, and Prosecco. Captains including Nicola and Giuseppe have earned praise for their boat handling and friendly style.

“We spent a wanderful time on the boat. The captain was very charming :)”

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2.Guided Street Food Walking Tour with Food and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 273 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Start at Porta Rudiae for caffè leccese and pasticciotto, then walk to the Duomo, Santa Croce, and Piazza Sant’Oronzo while sampling Salento snacks. Finish at a historic bar with Apulian wine and frisa. Guides such as Luciana and Enrica add local stories, food tips, and restaurant advice.

“Pace was great. Guide was well informed and delightful. Enjoyed the yummy food, coffee and wine!!! Well worth the time and money”

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3.Polignano a Mare: Boat Tour with Prosecco and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 237 reviews · from $39

Spend 90 minutes along the Polignano a Mare coast with an Italian- and English-speaking skipper such as Francesco or Emmanuel. Visit Grotta Palazzese, Lama Monachile, Cala Paura, Grotta Ardito, and other sea caves, then swim from the boat before Prosecco and taralli are served. Small-group and private options are available.

“Excellent experience!!! Francesco and Elisa were very professional, puntual and nice. This tour is amazing. Highly recommended.”

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4.Street Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $36Best value

Walk Bari Vecchia with an English or Italian-speaking guide such as Giuseppe or Ilaria, stopping for focaccia, panzerotto, orecchiette, octopus panini, wine, and gelato. You’ll see the Basilica of San Nicola, Bari Cathedral, Piazza Mercantile, and Castello Svevo from outside during this filling 2.5-hour tour.

“It was very very very good! Laurena was super kind and took us around. The food was so much!”

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