Puglia Tours for Solo Travelers
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- Highlights of Puglia Small Group Tour - 9 Days
- Puglian Villages Tour, Self-drive
- Premium Puglia
- Discover Matera and Taste of Salento Tour
- Apulia & Basilicata: A Slow Taste of the South
- Best of Puglia - 6 Days / 5 Nights - UNESCO Jewels of Italy
- UNESCO Jewels: Fantasia Rome & Puglia 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Magical Apulia region - 6 Days (Small Group)
- Self Guided Walking in Puglia: From Lecce to Matera
- Bari & Lecce: Focaccia & Pasticciotto Private Experience - 5 Days
Intimate groups of up to 12 travelers aged 30+ roam Puglia's treasures. Single rooms in 4-star hotels complement shared moments from Alberobello's trulli district to Lecce's baroque churches.
Duration 9 days Destinations Bari, Trani, Castel del Monte, Alberobello, Matera, Locorotondo, Ostuni, Otranto, Lecce, GallipoliSee all destinations Age Range 4 to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 15 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Click Tours From $8,724
36% Off- NZ$5,583You save $3,141
Duration 8 days Destinations Bari, Fasano, Otranto, Lecce Age Range up to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 50 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator TUI Italia From $1,928
15% Off- NZ$1,639You save $289
Converted palaces house travelers sharing cooking classes and wine tastings. Groups visit Alberobello's trulli houses and Lecce's baroque buildings together.
Duration 8 days Destinations Polignano a Mare, Nardo, Matera, Naples Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 12 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Intrepid Premium From $8,580
20% Off- NZ$6,864You save $1,716
Discover Matera and Taste of Salento Tour
23 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We loved every minute of our stay at Tenuta Linazza. The fresh food cooked for us each evening was delicious.”
NICOLA, traveled in October
Solo adventurers aged 20+ gather for communal dining at Chef Emilio's Masseria and tours of Lecce's Baroque treasures. Small groups unite for cooking classes and wine tastings in charming Puglia.
Duration 10 days Destinations Brindisi, Lecce, Otranto, Gallipoli, Alberobello, Ostuni, Matera Age Range 20 to 86 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Group Size Max Group Size 6 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Soleto Travel From $5,504
15% Off- NZ$4,679You save $826
Apulia & Basilicata: A Slow Taste of the South
14 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“With meticulous planning, seamless execution, and artful curation, they turned my journey into an unforgettable canvas of experiences.”
Exceptional, traveled in November
Duration 8 days Destinations Bari, Alberobello, Locorotondo, Polignano a Mare, Matera, Andria, Lecce, Ostuni, Gallipoli, Trani Age Range 10 to 100 year olds Operated in English, German, French, Spanish Group Size Max Group Size 7 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator My Art Collection Travel From
15% Off- NZ$10,544
Puglia's welcoming atmosphere draws solo travelers to its UNESCO sites like Alberobello's trulli houses and Matera's Sassi caves. Authentic experiences await at Masseria L'Uliveto farm, where connections flourish among fellow adventurers.
Duration 6 days Destinations Bari, Trani, Alta Murgia National Park, Alberobello, Matera, Locorotondo, Ostuni, Lecce, Otranto Age Range up to 85 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 25 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Carrani Tours From
15% Off- NZ$3,527
Traditional Trulli houses and UNESCO landmarks welcome travelers to Puglia. Single accommodations complement shared visits to Castel del Monte fortress and Lecce's Baroque sites.
Duration 9 days Destinations Rome, Bari, Trani, Alberobello, Matera, Locorotondo, Ostuni, Lecce, Otranto Age Range 3 to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 25 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Carrani Tours From
15% Off- NZ$4,976
Magical Apulia region - 6 Days (Small Group)
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Alberobello hotel was maybe 3 star, not 4 star like Bari and Lecce hotels.”
Janice, traveled in May
Fifteen companions share adventures through Bari's Basilica and stays in Trulli houses. Communal dinners at Masseria le Stanzèe create lasting connections.
Duration 6 days Destinations Bari, Trani, Castel del Monte, Alberobello, Matera, Locorotondo, Ostuni, Otranto, Lecce Age Range 4 to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 15 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Click Tours From $5,693
36% Off- NZ$3,643You save $2,049
Duration 8 days Destinations Lecce, Otranto, Ostuni, Locorotondo, Alberobello, Martina Franca, Matera, Gravina Age Range up to 80 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 12 Group Type Private Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
36% Off- NZ$2,815
Duration 5 days Destinations Bari, Lecce Age Range 6 to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 8 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Click Tours From $3,072
36% Off- NZ$1,966You save $1,106
What people love about touring Puglia solo
- Discover Matera and Taste of Salento Tour
Great Tours! A wonderful experience first in Salento at Emilio's Masseria and then in the enchanting Matera. We appreciated Emilio's excellent cuisine and his flexibility in organizing our tour days around the villages of Salento. The hotel booked for us in Matera was excellent, the cave room is an experience to live! Thanks for all the extra arrangements you made for us.
- Apulia & Basilicata: A Slow Taste of the South
My Art Collection orchestrated a Roman symphony of art and culture! From Calabria, Basilicata and Apulia, their tours were meticulously crafted, informative, and truly enriching. Exceptional service!
- Walking in Puglia & Matera
Fabrizio made this tour very enjoyable! The transportation and meals could be improved and more included. We needed a transfer at the end of the tour and none was provided
What our customers ask about Puglia Tours for Solo Travelers
What's the best time of year for solo travelers to visit Puglia on a guided tour?
For solo travelers, plan your visit during spring (April-May) or fall (September-October). The weather is mild and you'll encounter fewer tourists at key sites like Alberobello's trulli houses and Lecce's historic center. Tour data shows September and October attract the most solo travelers. A recent traveler shared: "Traveling in May meant perfect weather for our group activities and comfortable temperatures for socializing in outdoor cafes."
Is it safe to explore Puglia's towns and cities alone during free time?
Puglia ranks among Italy's safer regions especially in tourist areas like Alberobello Lecce and Matera. Most accommodations such as The Nicolaus in Bari or Hotel Belvedere in Matera are situated near main attractions making independent exploration convenient. A recent visitor noted: "I felt completely safe wandering the historic centers in the evenings with plenty of other tourists and locals out enjoying the passeggiata."
What meals are typically included in Puglia guided tours and how are they arranged for solo travelers?
Tours generally cover daily breakfast and several group dinners at local establishments and hotels such as Hotel Vittoria in Gargano. These shared meals featuring local dishes and wines create easy opportunities to connect with fellow travelers. A recent guest noted: "The group dinners on our Puglia Panorama tour were highlights - sharing local specialties and wine while getting to know my fellow travelers made solo travel so enjoyable."
What type of accommodations can solo travelers expect on Puglia guided tours?
Accommodations typically include 4-star properties like Hotel Lo Smeraldo in Itria Valley or Hotel Excelsior in Bari. Rooms come as single or shared options with common areas designed for group interaction. A recent guest mentioned: "The Palazzo Rollo in Lecce had a wonderful communal terrace where solo travelers could easily meet and mingle with others from the tour group during evening aperitivos."
What types of cultural activities are included that help solo travelers connect with both locals and other travelers?
The tours blend hands-on experiences like pasta-making in Lecce olive oil sampling in Ostuni and guided walks through Matera's ancient cave dwellings. These shared activities naturally spark conversation among participants. As one traveler put it: "The cooking class in Lecce was perfect for breaking the ice with other travelers - we all laughed together while learning to make orecchiette pasta."