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The tour of the medieval village is a unique, cultural and exciting experience. We will let you know the whole history of our beautiful white city.

Cover more of Ostuni’s whitewashed old town without getting footsore with this private tour on board an iconic Ape (tuk tuk). Take on the steep lanes to admire landmarks like the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the Church and Convent of San Vito Martire, and the historic city walls and gates. End with a stop at a scenic overlook for views over the town and surrounding countryside.

In just an hour you can visit the most interesting places in the old town and in the Umbertino village. Our slogan is "the best way to visit the city of two seas". In fact, it often happens that you are just passing through our capital, you stop only for a few hours, a fleeting meal and you are disappointed to have noticed a beautiful city but that for reasons of time we did not linger as it would have deserved because the territory is quite extensive, what better opportunity then to speed up everything by spending a pleasant hour letting yourself be guided aboard a nice Calessino bee? Seeing is believing.

The Archaeological Museum of Taranto holds one of Italy’s top collections of ancient art and artifacts but its vast size can be daunting for visitors. See the highlights in just a few hours and delve into their history and significance with this guided tour. Take in ancient statuary and mosaics, tombs, pottery, and the famed Gold of Taranto Greek and Roman jewelry.

Our tour is something we like to do, to disconnect from the hectic city life or simply to reconnect with the nature that surrounds us, away from crowded places. A simple route suitable for everyone, an incredible concentration of history and nature, ancient legends and pristine sea, golden beaches, art and culture . A culture that here and in the other regions of the far south of Italy has its roots in that extraordinary and refined Magna Graecia, the cradle of all Western civilization.

Take a small-group walking tour of the “White City” of Ostuni, and hear its history from a local guide. You’ll get to know the secrets of the town’s historic center, where whitewashed houses sashay down the hillside against the backdrop of the sea. Impressive photo points and a stop to try the region’s best gelato are among the highlights.

Visit an authentic Apulian Masseria and discover where Mozzarella, Burrata, Caciocavallo and many others typical foods of southern Italy are born! You will be able to taste fresh and aged cheeses, typical cured meat and much more ... all in absolute relaxation. An experience that you will know the history of a small farm and its great craftsmanship!

With the Marine Tour you will get to know the history of the ancient Roman settlement of Petrolla. We will walk along the old agricultural roads that connected the city with the coast. During the experience there is also a stop for bathing.

Private guided tour exploring the white city of Ostuni, with its panoramic views of the olive groves and the Adriatic coast. You will experience one of the most typical old towns of Puglia and learn about its ancient origins.

Discover the Itria Valley aboard a Piaggio Ape Calessino. A "slow" and original way to discover this magnificent valley. An experience located along the cities of Ostuni, Cisternino, Locorotondo and Alberobello. A sensory journey through colors and scents, which will make you live a unique experience in the world.

Visit the top towns in the Valle d’Itria plus sample the valley’s premier wines in a single day with this all-inclusive tour. Taste wines at both a 16th-century “masseria” estate and a contemporary cellar, then explore the old town of Locorotondo and relax over lunch. Afterwards, marvel at Alberobello’s UNESCO-listed “trulli” dwellings with a guided tour and cap off the day by sipping traditional "rosoli" liqueur on a panoramic terrace.

With its whitewashed homes and magnificent cathedral, Ostuni is a highlight of Puglia’s Itria Valley. Take in its old town in just a few hours with this walking tour led by a private guide. Admire the main square and Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and learn about their history and architecture, then stroll along lanes lined with traditional workshops to the Aragonese walls to take in the views over the countryside.

The Ape Calessino tour of the Itria Valley is a magical tour to discover the magical colors and flavors of Puglia.

The possibility of being able to move independently and manage your time by visiting the places considered the most beautiful.

The experience of our team will lead you towards the discovery of the true and authentic soul made in the south, made up of food and wine excellence, typical crafts and sites of historical and cultural interest. "Landing on South Italy" is a true airline, the only Italian company in southern Italy authorized to perform commercial flights with passengers, as it is licensed by ENAC, the National Civil Aviation Authority and specific aeronautical insurance.

A slow and pleasant journey aboard our Tuk Tuks along the path of the ancient Romans, along the Via Traiana. The experience will be a real historical re-enactment starting from the medieval village - where its history will be briefly explained - and will then extend towards the farms where the millenary olive trees of Puglia are present. You will have the opportunity to learn about the history of planting and the origin of the milling techniques, explained by our drivers. Upon returning, we will stop at the sales point of a farm to have a free tasting of extra virgin olive oil.

Private Excursions aboard our fantastic 9-meter Gozzo Sorrentino with Skipper, along the entire Tarantina Coast and Cheradi Islands. The tour will start from the sant 'Eligio pier located near the old city of Taranto, we will navigate the navigable canal passing by the Aragonese castle, and a swing bridge with entrance to the small sea, visiting the ancient part of the city and the famous stone bridge, immediately after navigation it will continue in the direction of the great sea, where we will reach Capo San Vito to take a dip in the sea with an aperitif, after the well-deserved relaxation we will reach the Cheradi islands of San Pietro and San Paolo to make further baths in the sea, and due to relaxation when we reach the sixth hour we will return to the starting point. With the possibility of celebrating your anniversary on board our boat such as: birthdays, stag / hen parties, pre-weddings, or simply a beautiful day with friends or relatives.

The Metapontum archaeological site is one of the most impressive complexes dating from Magna Graecia in southern Italy, but interpreting the ruins on your own can be a challenge. With this tour, take a deep dive into ancient Greece with the insights of your guide. Admire the impressive temples, sanctuary, and agora, and take in the vast collection of unearthed artifacts that are now housed in the museum.

What is a hot air balloon flight? It is something halfway between the speed of the wind and the lightness of the air. Each experience is unique and different from the others: it allows you to enjoy the beauty of the territory that surrounds you at 360 °, touch the highest peaks until you descend, almost to caress the velvety wheat fields.

Metaponto is one of the most important ancient cities in Basilicata and has been symbol of the Hellenic culture. It is characterized by important archeological sites such as the Archeological Park of Apollonio Licio and the wonderful Tavole Palatine.

A nature walk to discover together one of the most beautiful places in the region. The starting point is Ostuni, the white town famous for its labyrinth of alleyways and stairways. From here we will start our excursion through the most typical Apulian countryside: we will walk in the heart of the Piana degli Ulivi, an endless expanse of red earth and olive trees, which will leave you speechless with their impossible shapes and their millenary life! But our journey is also rich in history: we will arrive at the Sanctuary of San Biagio, an ancient monastery dating back to the Byzantine era, from which you will be able to see a magnificent panorama of land and olive trees reaching as far as the shores of the sea. Along the way there is another place of worship, the small sanctuary of Sant’Oronzo with its miraculous spring. Finally, we will easily return to Ostuni, ready to lose ourselves in this unique town suspended between land and sea.

You could miss out on a lot if you decide to explore the Valle d'Itria (Itria Valley) on your own. Take this guided tour of the Itria Valley from Ostuni, and make sure you get the full experience of the area with a guide who knows the most important stops to make. Fit in the Nature Reserve of Torre Guaceto and the town of Cisternino in just one day with round-trip transport from your Ostuni hotel included.

The guided tour starts from Piazza Castello square, the center of the major monuments of interest. Here we will visit the ruins of the Doric Temple of Poseidon dating back to the 6th century. B.C. with two Doric columns that bear witness to the ancient Magno-Greek temple. The tour continues with the visit of the Aragonese castle inside which there is the Navy: the first tower was built by the Byzantines in the eleventh century and over the centuries was expanded to the current conformation. Very close to the castle you will visit and travel the revolving bridge, symbol of Taranto, connecting the island of Borgo Antico with the peninsula of Borgo Nuovo. About 90 meters long, it was inaugurated in 1887 and overlooks a large navigable canal that unites the two seas: the Mar Grande with the Mar Piccolo. The tour concludes with a visit to the Cathedral of San Cataldo, built by the Byzantines in the second half of the tenth century, although remodeled with a Baroque façade in the mid-1700s.

Discover with this tour two pearls of Puglia: Altamura and Gravina. Famous for the production of DOP bread, Altamura also boasts the presence of an interesting medieval cathedral built by Frederick II of Swabia and a succession of noble palaces along the streets of the historic center. Gravina, on the other hand, famous for its rock habitat, has numerous rock churches surrounded by a decidedly picturesque landscape.