Alberobello Guided Day Tour from Matera: Explore UNESCO Trulli

Highlights

• Guided Walking Tour
• Round-Trip Transport from Matera
• Free Time for Exploration

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Castello Tramontano, Matera, Italy

   Pass by

   Your day begins with a meet-up at the historic Castello Tramontano, a dramatic 15th-century fortress overlooking Matera. From here you’ll board the comfortable shared minibus for your journey through the scenic countryside toward Puglia.

2. 2

   I Trulli di Alberobello - World Heritage Site

   10min

   Arrive in Alberobello and meet your licensed local guide in Piazza Sacramento, the starting point of the guided walking tour and a gateway to the historic trulli districts.

3. 3

   Trullo Sovrano

   Pass by

   Admire the exterior of Trullo Sovrano, the only two-story trullo ever built. Your guide explains its unique construction and its importance in Alberobello’s history. The internal visit is optional and is up to you.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   30min

   Stop at Alberobello’s main basilica, a significant religious landmark that contrasts with the surrounding trulli and reflects the town’s spiritual heritage. The, walk through the elegant neoclassical quarter, where traditional stone houses give way to refined architecture, offering insight into the town’s social evolution.

5. 5

   Villa Comunale "Franco Maria Luberto"

   10min

   Pause at the Belvedere Santa Lucia terrace for panoramic views over the trulli rooftops—one of the best viewpoints in town.

6. 6

   Rione Aia Piccola

   1h

   Explore Rione Aia Piccola, the most authentic and residential trulli district, where daily life continues among quiet lanes and traditional stone homes.

7. 7

   Rione Monti

   4h

   After the guided tour, enjoy free time in Rione Monti. Wander through artisan shops, take photos, enjoy lunch or an aperitivo, and explore the area at your own pace. This part of the visit is self-guided.

8. 8

   Stop 8

   1h

   Meet the group at the Parcheggio Bus Check-Point in Alberobello and relax on the return journey to Matera.

Before you go

Location