Puglia Tour Companies

9 day tour of Puglia is really 7 days because 2 days involve travel. We would have been happy to skip the last 3 days. We visited one estate that had an excellent lunch. It also had its own wine which was excellent. We believe there should be some winery visits. We didn't like the experience of sharing part of the tour with South Americans.

This tour was by far the worst tour I have ever been on 1. They have to deliver what they offer 2. The tour company should have a back up 3. It is no use dropping us at a destination and being told that we will be picked up in three hours. We were never given a map of the city or highlights. 4. Our “English” speaking guide, spoke very little English and was not aware of the itinerary or the pints of interest on the itinerary. 5. The hotels are too far out of the towns. I think the towns offer more at night but if you are not familiar with the areas, you unsure about where to go. 6. Some compensation should be made to the travellers on this tour and/or you should take it off your list. It was not a cheap tour and we definitely did not get the level of experience that.we were entitled to. Rosemary Barbetta For Fausto, Sandra and Evelyn

The areas that we travelled were amazingly beautiful! Matera and the beaches of Southern Italy were mind blowing! I liked the mix of free time on our own along with some planned group activities.

I have just returned from the Seductive Southern Italy tour, the best tour I have ever done. Due mainly to our incredible tour leader Francesco a singing dancing people pleasing foodie (a dream come true for a foodie). And our on site tour guide Floriana who’s historical knowledge was amazing as was her delivery, she spoke like she was singing to us. There was so much variety and we were so well looked after I would do it again. Response from Tour Radar and Culture trip was so quick and professional especially Shelby. Our accommodation was outstanding in Matera Maoiri and Polignano al Mare. Some reviews stated they were too far away but I think it was a perfect balance in getting away from the crowds to relax and see the real Italy. I will definitely book another Tour Radar/Culture trip holiday without hesitation thank you 🙏 ps hot tip eat whatever Francesco tells you to you won’t regret it!!!!!! 😋 🐽

Excellent combination of activities and the guides for each were all exceptional. The only let down was the hotel which was quite run down, but worst still the air-conditioning wasn't working and although we talked to various hotel staff each day the situation wasn't remedied

Our trip was well organized from the lead up communications to the hand over of the car, the suggestions for the itinerary and the choice and quality of the accommodations. A very enjoyable trip- we will choose Tour Radar again for a future holiday.

Wonderful tour: I'd like to recommend it!

Los pueblos son bonitos, viendo el Mar Adriático y a veces el mar Jónico. Mis pueblos favoritos Alberobello, Matera , Capri, Naples y Pompeya. Esas puestas de sol en el Adriático espectaculares

Do you want to experience the REAL Italy? Do you want to experience the area that Italians vacation at? Do you want to stay at a real working olive farm where the owner just happens to be a local celebrity chef too? When we say family owned, family run we mean it, in that the daily excursions (in the family van) and fabulous meals wouldn't be possible without the help of the wife, brother, father and even the four little ones! Don't even bother to finish reading this, just book it NOW! So real, so fun, so delicious, thank you Emilio and family for an unforgettable week!

Emilio and his family are so lovely. Very welcoming and friendly and Emilio is also an amazing cook. For the majority of my time there, I was the only guest, but they still went above and beyond to make my time with them very special. And it was. I was sad to leave and will always have very fond memories of my time in Castiglione. A wonderful time away from hoards of tourists.

Franco was an excellent guide

We signed by with Tour Radar for a tour supposedly operated by On The Go Tours. On The Go Tours brochure advertised maximum participants were 15 - there were 17 on our tour. On The Go Tours brochure advertised it was an English speaking tour. Our tour leader could barely speak, yet understand, English. It made communication extremely frustrating. On day 6, my husband and I were forced to merge with a Spanish tour. None of the tour members could speak English. The tour guide had to translate everything in Spanish and English. It was not what we signed up for. There were other problems with this tour -- On The Go Tours apparently subcontracted this tour to a local tour company in Puglia. This local tour company failed miserably.

Disappointing in some respects as follows 1) little to no commentary on the bus 2) no headsets to hear the guide when taking photos 3) picking up and dropping off passengers in Bari cost us 2 hours of our time on the tour

Poorly organized. Sometimes the spot from the cabs was not clear . And it took forever until I had someone on the phone who could explain it (badly). Then you don't know if you can get anywhere. Not suitable for solo travelers. The drivers were great. City tours: Way too forced and exhausting. You don't need a historical and religious tour in every city you stay only 1 day. It was just stress. For solo travelers this is unpleasant. The city guides were nice, but the English was poorly understood.

I had a stressful start as I was given the wrong flight time to meet up with the group for the transfer to our start city of Matera. After hanging around the airport to catch a shuttle, my tour guide turned up at the correct time to meet the rest of the group. After that the cycle tour was amazing. Well organised, great accommodation, fabulous guide & support staff. I iopted for an ebike which I am glad of as there was some mean hills but great views. The countryside is spectacular. I highly recommend this tour.

Incredible, thoughtful and alot of fun . This was an extraordinary group and the 3 tour leaders were fantastico! For my first bike tour abroad , I couldn’t have been more impressed and this was beyond my expectations! Thant’s Exodus! Nancy

This was without doubt the worst tour I have ever been on and in fifty years of travel that is a lot! A lack of organisation and support beginning with little or no communication and no vouchers for transfers so I was constantly concerned I would not be met, or helped with luggage on and off the train, which is what happened. The only communication was a Booking confirmation to my agent (who had to phone for that) only five days before the actual tour. It indicated the tour operator was I Love Rome, which it wasn't - it was Carrani Tours. My own emails to Tour Radar for more information and vouchers promised replies that never eventuated. On my return to Rome from Lecce the driver put me off outside the station to handle my own baggage. On my arrival in Rome, it took a time for me to get myself and luggage off the train and walk to the meeting point from the last carriage, by which time the driver had gone and 'gone off duty' and I had to find a taxi, an extra 10 euros and much trauma, as I am no longer young. The so called '9-day tour' included two days train journeys to and from Rome and two days 'Rome at your leisure'. That meant no guide, no maps, no help and the hotel nowhere near the centre of Rome; more than a km walk to the hop-on-hop-off bus that was the best and cheapest option, that should have been proper city tour with a bus and a guide. This is, in my opinion, false advertising. It was in effect a five-day tour. Others with the same tour but different initiating companies had vouchers as well as an extra two days in Puglia. In view of my experience on my Rome termini arrival from Puglia, and no indication the transfer to the airport I had paid for would happen, I hired a taxi to make sure I would be on time, an extra 50 euros. Food was so poor in Alberobello our group refused a second evening meal at the same restaurant and we found our own. The two breakfasts there also were absolutely sub-standard. Our tour guide, although cheerful and helpful, had inadequate English. All of us found it difficult to understand her, and she found it difficult to understand our questions. Two stars is actually more than this tour and this company deserves. I will go out of my way to make sure as many people as possible get to know this.

The tour in Italy was very well executed. The GPS app worked beautifully.

The accommodations were outstanding on this bike tour. Friendly and comfortable

Our Puglia tour was beyond all expectations! Gaetano was brilliant. The itinerary was amazing ... a wonderful mix of walking tours, fabulous experiences, and incredible sights. And the meals !!! So good! But best was Gaetano's consideration and thoughtfulness ....I will never forget this tour, and I recommend it to everyone.

Gaetano was our guide for our visit to the Puglia region in southern Italy. We visited pretty coastal towns, and ancient cliff houses and stone huts. Gaetano was very familiar with the area, and did an excellent job of explaining the sights. He also gave us good recommendations for places to eat and shop. Our hotels were great! Phil had a foot problem that made it hard for him to climb many stairs. Gaetano found routes and alternative ways that let Phil see all the sights. Gaetano e buonissimo!

Would have preferred more time on the Amalfi coast

Enjoyed each of the destinations. The organised activities were excellent, in particular the wine tasting and olive oil tasting. The local guides were very good. The standard of accommodation was reasonable. The 3 hour wait for transfer at Naples could have been better organised either as a shorter wait or have baggage storage included to allow for a short visit to the city centre.