OSTUNI SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Along Ancient Olives and Coastal Dunes: A 5‑Hour Ape Calesse Circuit Around Ostuni
A compact, 5‑hour guided tour of Parco Naturale Dune Costiere in electric Ape Calesse—this guide explains the route, what you’ll see, and how to prepare.
Along Ancient Olives and Coastal Dunes: A 5‑Hour Ape Calesse Circuit Around Ostuni.
Drive or glide—this five‑hour itinerary through the Parco Naturale Dune Costiere threads ancient olive groves, historic masserie and farmsteads, archaeological sites and a coastal wetland, all from the comfortable confines of an electric Ape Calesse. Along the way there are optional local tastings and an automated audio‑guide to contextualize the landscape and monuments.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Ancient olive groves and coastal dunes
The route follows the monumental via Traina through centuries‑old olive trees and the park’s characteristic dunes and lame—an immediate sense of Puglia’s rural landscape that frames every stop.
Masserie, frantoi and prehistoric stones
Stops include Parco‑branded masserie where local products can be sampled by prior arrangement, visits to ancient frantoi and the ipogei and the dolmen di Montalbano, ending at the Morelli river wetland.
Eco‑friendly transport with local flavor
The tour runs in electric Ape Calesse vehicles that allow access to narrow streets and historic quarters; tastings and food experiences are available on request and paid on site, subject to availability.
What the day feels like
What the five‑hour circuit feels like
Over roughly five hours you travel in compact electric Ape Calesse through a sequence of textured landscapes and human sites: a drive along the ancient via Traina past olive groves and lame, visits to Parco‑branded masserie (where tastings can be arranged and paid for locally), exploration of old frantoi and subterranean ipogei, viewing the dolmen di Montalbano and finishing at the Morelli river wetland. The vehicles use an automated audio‑guide app available in Italian, English and German to enrich the stops.
THE LANDSCAPE
Ancient olive groves and coastal dunes
The route follows the monumental via Traina through centuries‑old olive trees and the park’s characteristic dunes and lame—an immediate sense of Puglia’s rural landscape that frames every stop.
THE ROUTE
Masserie, frantoi and prehistoric stones
Stops include Parco‑branded masserie where local products can be sampled by prior arrangement, visits to ancient frantoi and the ipogei and the dolmen di Montalbano, ending at the Morelli river wetland.
THE VEHICLE & TASTE
Eco‑friendly transport with local flavor
The tour runs in electric Ape Calesse vehicles that allow access to narrow streets and historic quarters; tastings and food experiences are available on request and paid on site, subject to availability.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits and key age/pricing points to consider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Wear comfortable clothing appropriate to the season.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts five hours.
Are meals or drinks included?
Meals and beverages are not included in the price; tastings, aperitivi or lunches can be added only by arrangement and paid on site subject to availability.
Can I do tastings during the tour?
Yes—tastings at masserie are possible but require prior arrangement and payment on site, subject to availability.
Is there an audio guide?
The vehicles offer an automated audio‑guide via an app available in Italian, English and German.
What are the age/price categories for children and infants?
Infants from 0 to 3 years travel free; children and adults have separate pricing categories.
What kind of vehicle is used?
The tour uses electric Ape Calesse vehicles, which are compact and designed for easy access to narrow historic streets.