From Bari: Free time and boat tour to the Polignano Caves
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Once in Polignano, you will have the opportunity to explore its fascinating old town. The famous Balconies, which dominate the landscape, will offer a unique and unrepeatable panorama, while every corner of the village, with its historic churches and ancient monuments, tells millennial stories.
Your experience will be enriched by an unparalleled emotion: an exclusive boat tour along the cliffs of Polignano. During the tour, an expert will tell fascinating local legends, as you let yourself be enveloped by the enchantment of the landscape, in an atmosphere of absolute tranquility and refinement. This experience, which blends the magic of a timeless village with the grandeur of Apulian nature, will offer you unforgettable moments to cherish in your heart. It will be the ideal opportunity to take photographs that capture the essence of one of the most fascinating places in the Mediterranean, giving memories that will remain forever etched in your memory.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Abbazia di San Vito
Polignano a Mare, with its enchanting landscape, is a destination that goes beyond the ordinary, and its most authentic wonders are revealed only in front of the sea. For those who want to immerse themselves in unspoilt natural beauty, the maritime journey is the ideal opportunity to discover hidden treasures, away from the crowds.
Cala Paura
Exploring Polignano a Mare from the sea is undoubtedly an experience that leaves its mark, a journey that combines the wild beauty of nature with the timeless elegance of the Apulian coast
What‘s Included
Snacks
Professional Skipper
Options
From Bari: Free time and boat tour to the Polignano Caves
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely people to deal...
Jacqueline B,,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Lovely people to deal with in the office / WhatsApp however, the actual tour was very poorly managed. We got dropped off at a location, with literally no communication from anyone other than the driver holding up his phone saying ‘Depart here 3pm’. We had to navigate ourselves through the town to another pick up point (no one told us this is what we had to do, we just started talking to other passengers and we all realised this is what they expected us to do). The pick up driver was 15 mins late. There was no sign to say we were in the correct location, we had to ask in the cafe opposite. We get dropped off by the boat pick up. We get out and the driver says nothing about pick up after. No one told us where to go. Eventually we take ourselves to where the crowds were, hear our name and get on the boat. Boat chaps were friendly but didn’t speak any English, which was no help to us trying to learn about the area. We get off the boat, no one in sight to tell us where we will be picked up or even if we will be picked up. Finally found someone with a tour T shirt on and asked them and they said they’d call a driver for us. We get taken back to town. Then we have to walk the 20 mins back to the pick up point. Again, no guide or information. We get dropped off back in Bari. Boat trip ok but no information given from anyone regarding the area, the boat trip, where we need to go etc. I would not recommend this tour.
Lots of free time
Laura H,,Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00You are sent a message the day before with 3 Google map links, one for where to get the minibus in Bari, one for where to go for the boat tour and one for where to get the minibus back to Bari. You are dropped off on the edge of the town (near the station) at about 10:00 and then left to your own devices until 13:30 when you have to meet the minibus that will take you to the boat tour. The boat tour is excellent and the guide was very knowledgeable. You are then taken back to Polignano at about 15:30 and you then have to be back at the bus stop for 17:30. There are people all over the town selling the same boat trip. If you have mobility issues please bear in mind that the walk from the bus stop to the town is uphill on the way back.
Had a lovely day and skipper Dominic was very good in telling the facts
MissVirginia D,,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of walking Boat trip was great and swimming off the boat was refreshing Very hot day so swim was needed
Perfect to explore Polignano a Mare on your own with a boat tout tour included
Charlene d,,Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was the perfect self-tour day in Polignano a Mare with a boat tour of the caves and swim in the ocean. The boat tour was definitely a highlight. Friendy and entertaining! The pick-up times and points were clear and there were no delays.
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