Alberobello: The secret origins of the trulli, private tour 2 hours

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

It will be a real journey through time. This tour starts from the still undeveloped part of Alberobello ... the last inhabitants were there more than 100 years ago. Precisely in this place it will be possible to relive the origins of the Trulli and dry stone walls and understand what their origins were. the Excursion will let us observe the wonderful holm oaks, fragneti and downy oaks... the oaks that have allowed, together with the Apulian limestone, the life of thousands of citizens over the centuries. It will be a journey through Time, in Knowledge and immersed in Nature. Tour in complete relaxation and isolated from the most popular tourist circuits.

What's Included

Snacks
At the beginning of the excursion, an energy bar and a bottle of water will be provided

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Bosco Selva is located about 1 km from Rione Monti and can be reached on foot or by car. The road to reach it from Alberobello, among other things, is located on a stretch of the "path of Don Tonino Bello". There is ample parking at the entrance

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Where are the trulli and the oldest part of Alberobello? Why, was it built without using cement or mortar? We can imagine Alberobello 700 years ago: Bosco Selva is a perfect time machine. We will explain how a society that lived in subsistence had to build buildings with what it had for centuries. We will observe one of the Karst Geosites created inside the Wood; its tree essences. We will be in the background: Masseria Mangiato; Zippo Masseria; Zippitello and many other places outside the usual tourist circuits Dry stone walls of various kinds. We will pass by Capo di Gallo; Masseria Cacacenere; Easter woman; Half Wheel Masseria . Iconic places and among the most isolated from the city core until recently

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We will visit areas that have preserved the popular traditions of the last century. Capo di Gallo district; Malvisco, Zippo, Zippitello; Easter woman. The same dry architecture of the trulli that we will see will be different from the "tourist" ones in the center of Alberobello

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Bosco Selva has half of its territory in the neighboring Municipality of Martina Franca. We will observe the different construction of the dry stone walls and, in general, of the dry architecture compared to Alberobello itself.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by A.I.LoveTourism

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Hiking Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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