Puglia tours around Torre Guaceto at a glance
The reserve runs a small guided programme: a walk, a bike tour, seawatching in summer and an evening tour in the warm months. Reservation is required for all of them. Most last between 2 and 3.5 hours, and prices are quoted per person.
The cards below show day trips in Puglia with live prices, mostly from towns such as Brindisi and Ostuni. Whether a trip includes Torre Guaceto differs from tour to tour, so read the description before you book.
Our picks: day trips and tours
The Alberobello day trip suits you if you want several towns in one day without driving. The e-bike ride through the olive plain is for active visitors who like the countryside, and the Brindisi boat trip is one hour in the harbour and bay, not in the reserve.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Alberobello, Locorotondo and Ostuni day trip from Brindisi
- Licensed live guide
- Free time in Alberobello and Ostuni
- Olive oil tasting
Three towns in one day, with the van doing the driving from a meeting point in Brindisi.
Check availability →Guided e-bike tour through the olive plain of Ostuni
- Local companion rides along
- Route and stops organized
- Water bottle
The e-bike (€45 for riders over 150 cm) and the tasting (€14) are paid on site on top of the price.
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Boat tour of the bay of Brindisi
- Half a litre of water
One hour on the water in the harbour and bay of Brindisi. This boat does not go to the marine reserve.
Check availability →Puglia tours and day trips
Guided walks, bike rides, boat trips and day trips from Brindisi and Ostuni, with live prices and availability. Check whether Torre Guaceto is part of the route.
The guided programme compared
Adult and reduced prices in 2026. Check the current price and dates when you reserve.
| Tour | Length | Season | Adult | Reduced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center Al Gawsit | 1 hour | All year | €3.50 | Under 6 free |
| Guided walk | 2.5 to 3 hours | All year | €12 | 7 to 12 years €8, under 6 free |
| Bike trekking | 3.5 hours | All year | €18 | Under 14 €15 |
| Seawatching | 2 hours | 15 June to 15 September | €20 | Under 14 €16 |
| Evening tour | 2.5 hours | May to September | €16 | 5 to 12 years €12, under 5 free |
For most first-time visitors the guided walk is a good start: it is the cheapest full outing and has no season. Choose the bike tour if everyone in your group can ride, and the evening tour for a summer sunset.
What each tour involves
Details and limits.
Guided walk
A walk of 2.5 to 3 hours through the reserve, offered all year. Children under 6 join free, and ages 7 to 12 pay €8. Ask when you reserve what applies to a 6-year-old.
Bike trekking
A 3.5-hour ride on a normal bike, recommended all year. Riders must be older than 8 and cycle on their own. E-bike rides run on selected dates, so ask which bikes are on offer.
Seawatching
A 2-hour guided snorkeling-style tour from 15 June to 15 September. You must swim, be at least 10 and wait for calm seas. See the snorkeling page for the marine zones.
Evening tour
A guided 2.5-hour tour called Le valigie dei fili invisibili, recommended from May to September. Walking the reserve on your own at night is not allowed.
Visitor center Al Gawsit
One hour in the exhibition on the reserve, archaeology and the Bronze Age, with interactive elements. It is in Serranova, a few kilometers from the protected area, and the building is accessible.
Without a guide
Entry is free from morning to sunset. The gate is outside the reserve, and you walk or cycle the signed path to Punta Penna Grossa. See getting there for parking and the shuttle.
Puglia day trips from Torre Guaceto
Three towns make an easy day around the reserve. Ostuni is the white town on its hill, with the cathedral at its highest point. Carovigno has the Castello Dentice di Frasso at Via Sant'Anna 2. Brindisi has the harbor, the Roman column and the old town.
The area is also known for olive oil from the varieties Ogliarola Salentina and Cellina di Nardò, the protected area of the Collina di Brindisi and the local Fiaschetto tomato. Visit times for tastings change, so ask at the farm or in the shop.
Traveling on? Matera in Basilicata fits well into a longer southern Italy trip.
Before you go on a tour
A few rules that apply to everyone in the reserve.
Reserve ahead
Every guided tour needs a reservation. Not every tour runs every day, so check the calendar for your date.
Wildlife
Wolves live in the reserve. Do not feed animals, take food waste with you and stay out of the reserve at night unless you are on a guided tour.
No dogs, no drones
Dogs, drones and loud music are not allowed. The same applies to nets and other fishing gear.
Parking
Parking costs €8 per car and day in the 2026 season. The fee is for the car, not an entry ticket.
Puglia tours: frequently asked questions
How much does a guided walk in Torre Guaceto cost?
€12 for adults and €8 for children from 7 to 12 in 2026. Children under 6 join free. The walk takes 2.5 to 3 hours and needs a reservation.
Is there an e-bike tour?
E-bike rides run on selected dates. The regular bike trekking costs €18 for adults and €15 under 14, and lasts 3.5 hours. Ask which bikes are available when you reserve.
Are there boat or kayak tours?
The reserve programme lists a walk, a bike tour, seawatching, an evening tour and the visitor center. Look at the tour cards on this page for boat trips elsewhere on the coast.
Can I visit Torre Guaceto without a tour?
Yes. Entry is free from morning to sunset. You pay for parking, and the lido and guided tours cost extra.
Do I have to book the evening tour in advance?
Yes. It is a guided tour with a reservation, recommended from May to September.
Is this the official Torre Guaceto website?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It is not run by the reserve, its management consortium or the municipality of Carovigno.