ALBEROBELLO private tour: Explore the iconic UNESCO Trulli

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: ITALYGONIA TRAVEL

What is included

Included

Included: Discover the districts of Aia Piccola and Monti with their characteristic trulli
Included: Visit the Trullo Sovrano Museum
Included: Explore the Church of Saint Anthony, shaped like a trullo
Included: Private walking tour of Alberobello with licensed tour guide

Not included

Not included: Ticket Museum "Sovereign Trullo" (1.50 per person) optional entry

Itinerary

I Trulli di Alberobello - World Heritage Site

30 min

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.
Rione Aia Piccola

45 min

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.
Stop 3

30 min

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.
Trullo Sovrano

15 min Admission not included

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.