Photo permit included
Tour by public transport
Canal Boat tour included
Train tickets included
Suitable for little children
Wheelchair accessible tour
Museum ticket included
Light snack included
Lunch included
Transportation included
Walking Tour
There has to be a reason why Alberobello is famous all over the world: this small fairy-tale village will bewitch you with its intriguing charm, thanks to its unique cone-shaped buildings.
What's included
- Private Air-Conditioned
- Vehicle English speaking Guide
- Snacks and entrance fees
Highlights
Itinerary
10:00
The village of Alberobello was founded in the second part of the 16th century: the landlords at that time belonged to the Acquaviva family and they were the earls of Conversano. In the feud lived local peasants who started to build houses without using mortar (this kind of circular building was then called “trullo”), simply by using the stones that they found on the soil or in caves.
As the landlords wanted the pageants to pay taxes each time they built a village, this kind of building seemed to be the best solution because they could be easily destroyed in case of inspection from the King’s soldiers. In 1797 Alberobello (thanks to the decision of King Ferdinand IV Borbone) became a free village and in 1996 it was declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site for its peculiar conic buildings. Nowadays Alberobello is known all over the world as the “Capital of Trulli”.
At the end of the tour, you will be returned to the port of Bari plenty of time in advance before the departure of your ship.