Brindisi Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Brindisi tours and cruise excursions in the heart of Puglia, Italy’s sun-drenched heel: wander the fairy-tale trulli of Alberobello, lose yourself in the white lanes of Ostuni, marvel at baroque Lecce, gaze over the ancient cave city of Matera, and taste the region’s celebrated wines and olive oils. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect day ashore.
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Explore Brindisi by interest
Whatever brings you to Brindisi — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Brindisi
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Alberobello
Fairy-tale trulli.
Ostuni
The White City.
Lecce
Baroque city.
Matera
Cave city.
Polignano a Mare
Clifftop coast.
Masserie
Wine & olive oil.
Valle d’Itria
Trulli valley.
Salento
Golden coast.
1 hr awayAlberobello
Fairy-tale trulli.
40 min awayOstuni
The White City.
40 min awayLecce
Baroque city.
2 hr awayMatera
Cave city.
1 hr awayPolignano a Mare
Clifftop coast.
Day trip awaySalento
Golden coast.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Brindisi visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Mild and green — ideal for towns and countryside.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot and busy, best for the beaches.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm, golden and quieter — lovely, and harvest time.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild and calm, with fewer visitors.
For the coast
June and September for warm, quieter seas.
Best overall
May, June and September are ideal.
One day
Alberobello and Ostuni.
Two days
Add Lecce and a wine tasting.
Three days
Add Matera and the coast.
For scenery
Alberobello and the Valle d’Itria.
For culture
Lecce and Matera.
With kids
The trulli and Polignano.
Tours & transfers
Excursions cover the trulli towns and cities.
By road
A car reaches Alberobello, Lecce and Matera easily.
By train
Regional trains link Brindisi, Lecce and Bari.
The old town
Brindisi’s waterfront and centre are walkable.
Where to stay
Stay in a trulli, a masseria or an Ostuni B&B.
Euro
Italy uses the euro; cards are widely accepted.
See the trulli
Alberobello is Puglia’s unmissable highlight.
Wander Ostuni
Lose yourself in the white hilltop lanes.
Baroque Lecce
Admire the golden-stone baroque churches.
Taste Puglia
Try orecchiette, burrata and Primitivo wine.
Add Matera
Detour to the astonishing sassi cave city.
Shoulder season
Visit May, June or September for fewer crowds.
Alberobello tours
Trulli town tours fill up — book ahead.
Ostuni tours
White city trips sell out — reserve early.
Wine & cooking
Tastings and classes have few spots — book ahead.
Matera trips
Longer day trips sell out — reserve early.
Lecce tours
Guided baroque tours fill up — book ahead.
Cruise days
Excursions sell out on port days — book well ahead.
Alberobello
Around €45–90 for an Alberobello and Ostuni tour.
Lecce
About €45–90 for a Lecce day trip.
Matera
Roughly €90–150 for a Matera day trip.
Wine & food
Around €60–120 for a wine or cooking experience.
Polignano
About €50–90 for a Polignano coast tour.
How to save
Choose combined tours that pair two towns in a day.
Brindisi through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Green towns.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Beaches.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Busy.
- Best for
- Harvest & calm.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild.