10 TOP Things to Do in Puglia August 2026

A harbor with several small boats tied to a dock.

A historic stone archway with arched windows and decorative elements, overlooking a street with outdoor seating and potted plants.

A narrow alley with a hanging street lamp, a window with a shutter, and a plant growing between the buildings.

A boat on clear turquoise water with rocky cliffs on one side.

A village with stone-roofed houses and a white church.

Activities

Lecce Tour with App : Explore the Baroque on your own

NZ$27

per adult

Tour to the Caves of St.M. of Leuca (2 hours)

NZ$49

per adult

Alberobello Self-Guided Tour Departing from Bari by GT Bus

NZ$93

per adult

Itria Valley: Polignano, Ostuni, and Locorotondo, from Bari

From Bari: Valle d'Itria, Polignano, Ostuni and Locorotondo

NZ$95

per adult

Discover Bari with i-Tourist Holistic Bari: the holistic Audio Guide that transforms your smartphone into an inner compass. Listen, walk and let history and emotions intertwine.

Bari Self-Guided Audio Tour with i-Tourist App

NZ$27

per adult

Alberobello Walking Tour with Local Guide

NZ$54

per adult

UNESCO Tour: Alberobello and Matera by private bus from Bari

NZ$82

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Bari Walking tour in small group

NZ$39

per adult

Matera: Casa Noha Entry Ticket

NZ$18

per adult

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A marina with various boats docked, a stone wall, and buildings in the background.

Bari Harbor

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Embark on a cruise from one of the Adriatic Coast’s key ports and watch the activity of yachts and local fishing boats from one of its charming cafés.

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Bari City Centre

Discover Bari City Centre, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Bari City Centre include Bari Harbor and Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Quintino Sella Station.

A historic building with ornate architecture, a stone bridge, and a clear blue sky.

Lecce Historic Center

Lecce Historic Center is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Piazza Sant'Oronzo and Roman Amphitheater.

A sunny square with historic buildings, outdoor cafes, and a clear blue sky.

Old Town Bari

Unique features of Old Town Bari include the historical sites and waterfront views. Make a stop by Basilica of San Nicola or Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle while you're exploring the area.

A harbor with small boats docked in front of old buildings.

Centro Storico

Historical sites, waterfront views and seaside views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Centro Storico. Make a stop by Cathedral Basilica of SS. Mary of Madia or Cathedral of Romualdo Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Teatro Petruzzelli, a historic red and white building with ornate decorations and multiple banners.

Murat

If you're spending some time in Murat, Corso Cavour and Piazza Aldo Moro are top sights worth seeing.

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