Castel del Monte Tours & Attractions

Castel del Monte, the famous octagonal fortress symbol of the crown of Frederick II of Swabia and magnificent testimony of the reign of one of the most fascinating and mysterious emperor of medieval history.

A hour of tour inside the internal and external environments of the Frederick's manor, to better understand what lies behind the apparent simplicity and sobriety of a castle that once looked much richer and more decorated than nowadays.

Let yourself be accompanied by our guides, who will reveal details that would otherwise be impossible to notice by simple visitor's eye.

The tour is on request and does not include the transfer to Castel del Monte.

Meeting point at CAT parking. The entrance ticket to the castle (7 euros) and the cost of the shuttle bus (1 euro) are not included.

Duration: 60 to 90 minutes.

Scegliamo insieme 3 di questi luoghi di Puglia (nel raggio di 100 km/within 70 miles) per un tour suggestivo e personalizzato! Sarò il vostro Tour-Angel che vi guiderà in giro per la Puglia attraverso i luoghi più belli e suggestivi di questa affascinante Regione.Tour personalizzati o a tema per farvi vivere emozioni che solo questa terra potrà donarvi. Il contatto con la natura, mare cristallino, borghi caratteristici che conservano intatti la loro storia antica e le tradizioni locali. La gastronomia più salutare e gustosa di tutto il sud italia, con i prodotti del mare e della terra.
Il calare della sera dona a questi luoghi una magia unica che si riflette nei suoi numerosi castelli, nelle sue torri di avvistamento sul mare, nei locali della movida giovanile, nella pietra di antiche cattedrali romaniche e nella sua gente sempre allegra accogliente. Contattatemi e la vostra vacanza in Puglia sarà indimenticabile e se lo vorrete. Vi farò sentire dei veri pugliesi!! Vi aspetto da me!
Duration: 4 to 10 hours.

Our tour with transfer allows you to visit with a tour guide Castel del monte by moving from Bari comfortably by minivan
Duration: 4 hours.

Discover the Puglia's highlights in this full-day tour. Visit the UNESCO sites of Bari, Alberobello, Matera and Castel del Monte. Drive through ancient roads, among olive trees and Roman ruins and taste local food and wine.

pick up 8,30am from your accomodation or established point !
Duration: 9 hours.

Our unique tours because in addition to discovering the wonders of Puglia, they give you the opportunity to experience all the experiences that characterize the places you visit, try the most authentic flavors.
Duration: 5 hours.

Are you in Trani and want to reach the most visited monument in Puglia and you don't have a car? Do you want to understand something more about the meaning that Castel del Monte hides behind it? Do you want to discover this beauty in a single day but don't want to waste time traveling? I would say that the solution is just a click away, book our Trani – Castel del Monte organized tour.

⇒ THIS TRANI-CASTEL DEL MONTE ORGANIZED TOUR IS FOR who wants to reach Castel del Monte in total comfort in a minivan and with a local driver departing from Trani. If, on the other hand, you are in Bari or Bisceglie, Barletta you can get to Trani by train and join our tour.

⇒ DIFFICULTY': Low

⇒ TIME: 3 hours

⇒ DEPARTURES: Every day for the private formula. Every Monday at 10.00 for the sharing formula (all year round, see calendar)

⇒ MEETING POINT: Piazza Re Manfredi, Trani (next to the entrance to the Swabian Castle)
Duration: 3 hours.

Immersed in the Alta Murgia National Park, walking here one has the sensation of being in a large open space in which one can wander with one's gaze towards infinite horizons characterized by the pungent smells of mint and wild thyme in the intense green of the wheat fields or rocky pastures among the evident yellow of the ferula, meeting orchids and birds of prey. In this land, emperors, peasants, shepherds, woodsmen, together with the climate, have made the landscape and its culture unique.

On the way we will meet stupendous farmhouses, we will cross oak woods, along the ancient sheep tracks of transhumance we will discover jazzi and post offices, we will travel along panoramic mule tracks and among the wheat fields we will admire large haystacks and ancient cisterns.

On the hills, flocks of sheep will blend in with the characteristic sharp rocks that give this area its name.

We will reach the octagonal stone crown isolated on a hill at 540 meters above sea level. from where a vast panorama is dominated.
Duration: 2 to 6 hours.

welcome to this AMAZING tour, rich in landscapes and big MONUMENTS! pick up from your accomodaton and transport with private car or van to TRANI visit (amazing small town on the adriathic cosatline of Puglia!) transportation to the UNESCO castel del Monte full visit of the last FREDERICIAN castle !!!!
Duration: 5 hours.

Treat yourself to 6 days of discoveries and guided visits in a magnificent organized private trip.
Together with our certified tour guides you will be able to experience an intense journey through wonderful places rich in history, meet locals and discover a wonderful and surprising culture. We will guide you to the 3 most beautiful Unesco sites in southern Italy: Castel del Monte, Alberobello and Matera.
But our tour also includes guided visits to old Bari, Ostuni and Lecce and a special itinerary of taste.

Duration: 6 days.

Visit castles built by King Frederick II (known as 'The Norman') during the XII century and explore the famous Castel del Monte, UNESCO site and roman PUGLIESE architectural style cathedrals and tower
Duration: 6 hours.

Let yourself be inspired by Puglia, history, scenery an incredible food, an authentic lively region with its vibrant life and traditions that gives it an all-over-the-moment charm to be discovered and lived. Breathtaking views, blue sea, characteristic smells, wild and uncontaminated nature. Cuisine plays an important role throughout Puglia, here you can find the genuine and delicious olive oil. This escorted-tour brings you to visit charming villages and sleep inside a real trullo, the town of Alberobello and Matera both belong to the UNESCO heritage. These enchanting landscapes are waiting for you not to miss this chance!
Duration: 6 days.

A wonderful 5-day experience to discover Apulia, Benevento and Matera. 2 nights in Lecce. Visit of the city, excursion to Polignano, Gallipoli, Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca. Visit of Alberobello and Ostuni. 1 night in Bari. Visit of the city, excursion to  Castel del Monte. 1 night in Matera with a visit. Stop in Benevento, nice town of the Roman age in the region Campania on the way back to Rome.
IN 2025 THIS TOUR WILL ONLY DEPART AND FINISH IN BARI WITH A NEW SCHEDULE (the complete program will be published at the beginning of September).
Duration: 5 days.

this TOUR offer to customers a big big spot of Puglia!!! from east to west from north to south !! rich in landscapes!! wineyards!! tastings!! beautiful sunsets! and the amazing hills and coastline of Puglia..

ENJOY!!!!!
Duration: 5 days.

Discover with the Castel del Monte tour the fortress has always fascinated young and old with its beauty and its mysteries.
Duration: 2 hours.

Castel del Monte is the most important medieval building in southern Italy, built by Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen. It has a very unique shape with 8 sides and 8 octagonal towers. Discover the most important medieval monument in southern Italy built by Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen.
Duration: 2 hours.

Castel del Monte is the most important medieval building in southern Italy, built by Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen. It has a very unique shape with 8 sides and 8 octagonal towers. Obviously it was not a castle, but ... Discover with us!

Highlights:

Discover the most important medieval monument in southern Italy built by Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen

Castel del Monte was not a medieval castle as you think ... discover the latest hypotheses and why it was built in an octagonal shape

View from the top of the hill where there is Castel del Monte, a wonderful landscape of the Alta Murgia National Park

Enter and discover all the rooms and the details with the guide
Duration: 2 hours.

Discover from Rome two of the most authentic and genunine regions of Italiy with their colour, tradition and food: Apulia and Calabria.
On the way to Puglia you will visit first Polignano, the birthplace of Domenico Modugno, the author of "Volare"; then Lecce and its barroque style, the microregion of Salento, Alberobello and the Trulli, Bari, Castel del Monte and via Matera, the city of the Sassi you will arrive to Calabria. Visit of beautiful towns such as Cosenza and amazing beaches including Tropea and Praia. Visit of the beautiful village of Altomonte, on the top of a mountain. On the way back to Rome, visit of Salerno.
IN 2025 THIS TOUR WILL ONLY DEPART AND FINISH IN BARI WITH A NEW SCHEDULE (the complete program will be published at the beginning of September).


Duration: 8 days.

Discover Puglia in comfort with our exclusive Mercedes minivan day trip.

Starting from Matera, you will be picked up directly from your accommodation with a personalized service. Our minivan will accompany you throughout the day, providing a worry-free travel experience.

You will some ample free time to explore independently the charming cities of Bari, Gravina in Puglia, Castel del Monte, and Trani.

At the end of the day, you have the flexibility to choose between returning to Matera or Bari, based on your preferences. Our Mercedes minivan will ensure a serene and stress-free return to your final destination.

Choose our tour for a personalized and high-quality exploration experience, where every detail is designed to offer you the utmost comfort.
Duration: 10 hours.

Only a bike tour into the nature of the National Park, surrounding the hill where the federician castle is located, can give the opportunity to observe Castel del Monte from unique, invisible perspectives. This bike itinerary is a full immersion into the "Murgia", between oak woods and pseudo-steppes, an infinite treasure of biodiversity.
The bicycle is the ideal way to visit the Park slowly; moreover, the possibility of optioning our E-Bikes makes the experience suitable for everyone.
Duration: 3 hours.

3 days of trekking to discover Imperial Puglia, its rural and wild landscapes, its ancient maritime and Murgian culture.
The feeling will be that of being in a large open space in which to wander with your gaze towards infinite horizons characterized by the pungent smells of mint and wild thyme in the intense green of the wheat fields or rocky pastures between the evident yellow of the ferula, meeting orchids and lesser kestrels. In this land, emperors, farmers, shepherds, lumberjacks, together with the climate, have made the landscape and its culture unique.
Duration: 3 days.

Castel del Monte is the most important medieval building in southern Italy, built by Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen. It has a very unique shape with 8 sides and 8 octagonal towers. Discover its history during this 2-hour guided tour.

View from the top of the hill where there is Castel del Monte, a wonderful landscape of the Alta Murgia National Park. Enter the castle and discover all rooms and details with the guide.
Duration: 2 hours.

Embark on an exclusive adventure in the heart of Southern Italy. Our small group tour takes you through the extraordinary beauty of Puglia and Matera, based in the quiet and charming city of Trani. An unforgettable experience, perfect for single travellers, couples or small groups of friends. Thanks to our certified tour guides, you will discover wonderful places, rich in history and culture, you will meet local people and taste tasty typical local products.

THIS TOUR OF PUGLIA AND MATERA 5 DAYS AT A SPECIAL PRICE IS FOR

Single travellers, couples or small groups of friends. With groups of maximum 7 people, we guarantee an intimate and engaging experience. It is for you who love trips that are organized in every aspect and detail, comfortable and want to discover many new places thanks to expert local guides.


Duration: 5 days.

Alberobello, in the region of Puglia in Southern Italy, is a strange and picturesque destination, which is becoming an important fixture on travel itineraries, as well as independent travelers. The small town has been included in the UNESCO world heritage site. Looking like igloos, constructed out of pure stone, the beehive-shape structures, have origins that dates back to the 15th century and maybe older. You can not find trulli nowhere else in the world When the Emperor Frederick II built this castle near Bari in the 13th century, he imbued it with symbolic significance, as reflected in the location, the mathematical and astronomical precision of the layout and the perfectly regular shape. A piece of medieval military architecture, the Islamic and the European Cistercian Gothic.
Duration: 12 to 13 hours.

Operated By GoinItaly

For those who want to travel through history, GoinItaly's eight-day Discovery of Puglia small group tour offers a wide range of places that testify to the ancient origins of this land: from prehistory to Magna Graecia, from the Imperial Age to the Renaissance, and the Baroque splendor of Lecce.

Puglia is full of surprises and delights: fabulous food, historic towns, beautiful beaches, and gracious residents.

Highlights:

- Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Alberobello, Castel del Monte,
and Matera.
- Savor the flavors of Puglian cuisine and wine.
- Admire the beautiful Baroque architecture of Lecce.
- Spend two nights in a traditional “trullo” in Alberobello.
- Tour Otranto, the “heel” of Italy, and visit a cathedral renowned for its
collection of mosaic scenes.
Duration: 8 days.

Experience the ultimate Puglia tour adventure with a private luxury car and driver from Bari or its city Port. Discover the region's most iconic attractions and indulge in a delicious lunch along the way. With our personalized tours, you can explore Puglia's top sites in comfort and style with a Private Licensed Guide without the inconveniences of public transportation or crowded group tours. Get ready to live unforgettable sensations and immerse yourself in the beauty of Puglia with our exclusive and customizable tours.
Duration: 8 hours.

This private tour will allow you to visit the most attractive places in Puglia and Matera. It includes transfers on board a comfortable minivan with a local driver, guided tours with certified guides, selected hotels in the city center and unique local experiences
Duration: 7 days.