Category Monopoli & the Adriatic Coast

Bari & Puglia · MONOPOLI & THE ADRIATIC COAST

Top 11 Monopoli & Adriatic Coast Tours

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Monopoli is the working harbour town just down the coast, all whitewashed lanes and little coves. These tours cover the best of it and the shoreline around it: boat trips to the Polignano caves, old-town walks and coastal drives, with what each includes and what it costs.

Monopoli: 2.5 Hour Boat Tour to the Polignano a Mare Caves

Monopoli: 2.5 Hour Boat Tour to the Polignano a Mare Caves - The boat ride feel: sun deck, music, and getting the best angles

1.Monopoli: 2.5 Hour Boat Tour to the Polignano a Mare Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 223 reviews · from $56Our pick

Cruise from Monopoli to Polignano’s sea caves for a guided ride, aperitivo drinks, and a swim in clear blue water.

“Francisco and Francisco treated us to a lovely day on the water. Boat was comfortable; light food and beverage were perfect. Explanation of sites was just enough. Duration of trip was perfect. Price was very reasonable. A great way to see the caves and the cities from the water.”

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Monopoli Shared tour by Gozzo boat to the Polignano caves

Monopoli Shared tour by Gozzo boat to the Polignano caves - Lama Monachile: The Iconic Cliff-and-Beach View From the Water

Alberobello, Monopoli Polignano Small Group Guided Tour from Bari

Alberobello, Monopoli Polignano Small Group Guided Tour from Bari - Stop 1: Monopoli’s coastal streets and an easy first win

3.Alberobello, Monopoli Polignano Small Group Guided Tour from Bari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $216

See Monopoli, Alberobello trulli, and Polignano a Mare in one hot-weather-friendly small-group day trip from Bari with an expert guide.

“We can't recommend this tour enough and our guide was wonderful. There were 8 of us. 4 English speaking and 4 Spanish speaking. I was able to practice my Spanish comprehension listening to our guide repeat everything in Spanish. All three towns were fascinating. Clearly, we booked it to see Alberobello, but Monopoli and Polignano are must-sees, too.”

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Monopoli: Exclusive Shared Boat Tour

Monopoli: Exclusive Shared Boat Tour - Carlo V Castle (Monopoli) as your quick orientation from the water

4.Monopoli: Exclusive Shared Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 93 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $53

Monopoli to Polignano by speedboat for a cave run, swim stops, and an on-board aperitivo with stories from the crew.

“I recently took the boat tour in Monopoli, and it was absolutely fantastic! Jana & Nico were our guides, and they were top-notch-knowledgeable, friendly and made sure we had a blast. the aperitif on board was delicious, featuring Prosecco, paired with tasty tarallini and fresh grapes, The scenic views of the coastline and caves in Polignano a Mare were breathtaking. Higly recommend this tour .”

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Boat tour from Monopoli to the caves of Polignano a Mare

Boat tour from Monopoli to the caves of Polignano a Mare - Finding the Start at Molo Margherita (So You Don’t Miss It)

5.Boat tour from Monopoli to the caves of Polignano a Mare

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48Best value

Small-group boat tour from Monopoli to Polignano caves with sea views, guided stops, Prosecco, and a swim from the Adriatic.

“Superb experience, the caves are very beautiful, the boat small but perfect for this type of getaway and the crew was friendly, thank you! (a tip, settle down in front to enjoy the visit 😉)Auto-translated”

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Monopoli: Walking Street Food Tour

Monopoli: Walking Street Food Tour - Stazione FS Meeting Point: Quick Start, Real Town Tempo

6.Monopoli: Walking Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $71

A 2.5-hour Monopoli walking street food tour with Apulian tastings and wine, plus baroque sights and seafront views.

“Excellent and amazing tour guided by Alessandra Fanizzi. She taught us history of the city of Monopoli while tasting local delicacies. The food, wine and company were outstanding! Alessandra is a great tour leader and she did a remarkable job bringing us this culinary experience!”

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Private guided tour in Monopoli: walking through the old town

Private guided tour in Monopoli: walking through the old town - Waterfront Promenade: Bastions, Porta Vecchia, and 16th-Century Walls

7.Private guided tour in Monopoli: walking through the old town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $84

A private walking tour through Monopoli’s old town with a local guide, major sights, waterfront views, and an included focaccia or panzerotto snack.

“Our guide, Valeria, was outstanding. Being a native of Monopoli, her pride and knowledge were readily evident. She brought us around the old town and explained the history of Monopoli without inundating us with historical facts . . . she brought the past to life in a positive manner. It was like walking through town with a friend. Very easy to talk with; answered any and all questions; took our pictures; and even bought us a gelato at the end! Valeria made our brief visit to Monopoli most enjoyable”

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Monopoli: Exclusive private boat tour

Monopoli: Exclusive private boat tour - The boat experience: private group comfort (max 8) and a captain’s rhythm

8.Monopoli: Exclusive private boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews

Private boat tour from Monopoli to Polignano. Sea caves, swims in clear Adriatic water, and an on-board aperitif for up to 8.

“The boat tour was amazing. We had a rough day on the sea, but our captain, Francesco was the best and we enjoyed the trip very much. Also we had time to swim. We had the chance to try focaccia too. Francesco drives safely and he speeds up if the crew wants it!”

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Bike oil tour in Monopoli

Bike oil tour in Monopoli - Meeting at Lungomare Portavecchia: start smart at 9:30 am

9.Bike oil tour in Monopoli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $90

Ride Monopoli’s olive countryside to private farms and ancient churches, then taste Apulia’s olive oil and local food.

“Fantastic tour through the olive groves to see local farms and old underground Churches. Antonella was a fantastic guide, extremely knowledgeable and we learnt so much about olive oil and the history of the area. We had snacks along the way and then olive oil, food and wine tasting at the end. Highly recommend.”

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Boat Tour: Polignano a Mare from Monopoli

Boat Tour: Polignano a Mare from Monopoli - Sailing North Toward Polignano: The Route That Makes the Views Click

E-bike tour from Monopoli to the rocky village of St. Andrew

E-bike tour from Monopoli to the rocky village of St. Andrew - Meeting at Via Arenazza: how to start without wasting time

11.E-bike tour from Monopoli to the rocky village of St. Andrew

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Guided 3-hour e-bike ride from Monopoli to St. Andrew’s rocky village in Apulia. Coast views, olive groves, local support.

“Rocco was a fantastic guide, sharing a great deal of the regional history along the way. He was kind, helpful and we never felt rushed. The ride through the countryside was beautiful but the rocky village of St Andrew was definitely the highlight of the tour! I highly recommend this - it’s worth your time.”

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