Alberobello, Italy

Alberobello

A town of trulli, whitewashed stone houses with cone-shaped roofs.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Alberobello

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk through the trulli of the Rione Monti before the tour groups.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Trullo Sovrano and climb onto a trullo rooftop terrace.
  3. EveningSee the trulli lit up after dark in the quieter Aia Piccola district.

Day 2

Visit the white towns of the Itria Valley, Locorotondo and Cisternino.

What to eat

Orecchiette with turnip greens and fresh burrata.

Local tips

Make the most of Alberobello

Beat the crowds

The trulli of Rione Monti are busiest midday. Aia Piccola, the other trulli district, is quieter and where people still live.

Best photo spot

The view over the cone roofs from the terrace near Santa Lucia church at the top of the town.

Getting there

Trains from Bari take about 1.5 hours. By car, park at the edge and walk in.

Don't miss nearby

Locorotondo, a white circular hill town 10 minutes away, with views over the Itria Valley.

Good to know

Some trulli shops invite you up to their roof terrace; a small purchase is polite. The town is lovely at dusk when the lights come on.

Plan your visit

Getting to Alberobello

Getting there

  • Bari Airport (BRI)55 km away
  • Brindisi Airport (BDS)60 km away
  • Bari50 km away
  • Lecce90 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypePopular town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryItaly

Questions

Alberobello: good to know

Is Alberobello worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A town of trulli, whitewashed stone houses with cone-shaped roofs.

How many days do you need in Alberobello?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Alberobello?

You can visit all year. The trulli of Rione Monti are busiest midday. Aia Piccola, the other trulli district, is quieter and where people still live.

How do you get to Alberobello?

The nearest airport is Bari Airport (BRI), about 55 km away. Trains from Bari take about 1.5 hours. By car, park at the edge and walk in.

What is there to see near Alberobello?

Nearby hidden places include Polignano a Mare (24 km), Bari (48 km) and Matera (55 km).

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