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Your tour begins at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aia Piccola, located in the heart of the city of trulli, Alberobello. Trulli are traditional houses built entirely of stone, without mortar or cement. Every year, thousands of visitors come to admire this ancient town and its rural life.
Explore the historic center and walk along the narrow streets of the districts of Aia Piccola and Monti. Visit the ancient Church of St. Anthony, the only trullo-shaped church in the world, built in limestone with a Greek cross plan and topped by a conical roof. Its architecture recalls traditional trulli on a monumental scale making it one of the most iconic buildings in Alberobello.
Inside the Trullo Sovrano, the only two-story trullo, discover rooms furnished with typical 20th-century items. Admire its internal structure with masonry stairs and overlapping conical vaults, and learn why it was declared an Italian national monument in 1923, representing a unique example of the evolution of trulli
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point with the local guide: piazzale Biagio Miraglia square (car parking) The guide will have an identification badge around his neck
Itinerary
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1I Trulli di Alberobello - World Heritage Site
The trulli of Alberobello are ancient dry-stone houses built without mortar or cement, featuring distinctive conical roofs. A symbol of Apulia, they represent a unique example of traditional architecture and are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Rione Aia Piccola
The district of Aia Piccola in Alberobello is the most authentic and peaceful area of the town, with trulli still inhabited and less crowded by tourists. Here you can experience a genuine atmosphere, with quiet alleys and views that reflect everyday local life.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Chiesa Parrocchiale di Sant'Antonio da Padova – Chiesa a Trullo
The Church of Saint Anthony in Alberobello is a unique building, constructed entirely in the style of trulli. Made of limestone, it features a Greek cross plan and a distinctive conical roof, making it one of the most recognizable symbols of the town.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Trullo Sovrano
The Trullo Sovrano of Alberobello is the only two-story trullo in the town and represents a unique example of traditional architecture. Built in the 18th century, it is now a museum preserving rooms and furnishings typical of everyday life of the time.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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