Things to do in Alberobello: A guide to uncover Its unique charm [2025 Updated]

It’s easy to get to Alberobello from the principal cities in Puglia; the white town is the perfect day trip from Bari, and thanks to the central position accessible by rental car and public transport.

Trullo Sovrano

Despite it being uphill in Alberobello, we wanted to include it as the first. The Trullo Sovrano is the most dramatic structure in the Rione Monti and the most impressive cone-shaped building. Translating from Italian, soprano means King or Ruler of the Valley. This can give you an idea of how massive it is.

Trullo Sovrano has to be your guide, and this is located behind the Church of Santi Medici Cosma e Damiano. Today this is the only trullo with two floors and hosts a small museum.

The smallest Trullo of Alberobello, Puglia

While walking around Alberobello, you will see that this city offers a lot. Those cute Trullos are UNESCO World Heritage for a reason. One of the best things to add to your guide to Alberobello is to visit the smallest trullo ever. Along the streets, you will see on the top of the entrance “Il Trullo più piccolo”, which means the smallest trullo.

Trullo Siamese

One of the most typical iconic things to see in Alberobello is visiting the most ancient and famous Trullo Siamese.

Why is Trullo Siamese famous? It’s the only Trullo which has two centrally joined domes. This characteristic is linked to the story of two brothers who lived together in the trullo and fell in love with the same woman. The story tells that the woman was promised marriage to the firstborn, but then she fell in love with the younger brother with whom she started a relationship. The three lived in the same house at first, but to throw the two lovers out.

The youngest brother rejected this rule and used his inheritance right, and therefore, in the end, he decided to divide the trullo in half and create a second independent back door.

Alberobello walking tour

The right way to start your Alberobello itinerary is to plan everything to do and see. We suggest you book a walking tour of Alberobello. With the local help to roam around and understand what is meant, each trullo can give you a better idea of this place.

It seems stupid, but wandering around the white House makes it easy to lose sight and waste a day without seeing the best stuff.

We love exploring a new place with a local guide; with them, we breathe the site and get deep into it through their knowledge. Also, we ask our guides always for secret places and suggestions on where to eat. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover Alberobello with a local; book your spot here.

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Join a Cooking Class in Alberobello

As you are in Italy, you can’t leave this beautiful region without experiencing a traditional cooking class in Alberobello. You will be in a local farmhouse and learn how to make fresh pasta!

Is there anything better? We are Italian but not professional, and we always saw our nonnas making fresh pasta on Sunday and thought how they do so fast and tasty. Italian Nonnas are the best. You can learn the traditional ways from a local too. It was an incredible and fun experience, which we highly recommend you do.

Making pasta, is an incredible opportunity to learn how to cook like a professional! Book your spot in advance here and enjoy some fresh pasta!

Some alternative experiences in Alberobello which involves cooking and Italian traditions are:

• Alberobello walking food tour
• Cooking class at local home
• Traditional Italian dining experience in a local home (No cooking yourselves involved)

Sant’Antonio Church

This is a unique Church with a Cone-shaped roof. Coming back to the things to see in Alberobello, you should visit the beautiful Church dedicated to Sant’Antonio. Facing the Rione Monti, this church was opened to the public in 1927 and located on the extreme appendix of Rione Monti, St. Antonio Church is a must-see in Alberobello.

It’s the only trullo church globally, and it’s the symbol of the struggle against religions.
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Eat an ice cream at Arte Fredda Gelateria

If you are in Italy, you can’t leave the country without eating ice cream. It’s the perfect snack, especially if you visit Alberobello in summer.

Are you looking for the best gelato in town? We got the right place for you. Remember to sign down in your Alberobello itinerary, Arte Fredda Gelateria. You won’t regret it!

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Villa Comunale Belvedere | Secret Spot in Alberobello

While walking from the Rione Monti toward the beautiful Via Brigata Regina, there is a little gate between the trees with the picturesque souvenir shops.

Follow the signs to Bar Belvedere or Alberobello Infopoint; this is the gateway to a secret spot in Alberobello. It’s definitely one of the most picture-perfect views in the white village. The landscape gives you the whole view of Alberobello’s historical town, with white houses and grey cone-shaped roofs.

Via Brigata, Regina is also a nice place to rest. In fact, you can take advantage of the shades and benches or order a fresh drink at the cute bar in the park.

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Holidays Trullos in via Brigata Regina

This area of Alberobello is so quiet, outside of the quartiere (district) Monti, far away from Tourist’s famous spots. In Via Brigata Regina, you will find many accommodations for your holidays in Alberobello; this might be the best area of the little white village because it is not crowded. We found many beautiful corners ready for some instagrammable photos in Alberobello.

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Casa D’Amore

Built in 1797 by Francesco d’Amore, this house is a sign of victory as it was constructed in front of the Count’s palace and not only. It was built using forbidden materials like lime and mortar. Casa d’Amore, thanks to its historical importance, in 1930, was declared a national monument!

Rione Aia Piccola

Considered the oldest and most charming district of Alberobello, Rione Aia Piccola means “Small yard district”. There are more than 400 Trulli along eight streets, and you will love the picturesque atmosphere of all those small alleys. The majority of the Trulli along this side are private houses as this neighbourhood is less popular than Rione Monti.

One of the best things to do in Alberobello is to meet locals. Get to know their history and see how many things they will share with you. Recently our friends from the UK went to Puglia for a couple of months. They were surprised how the locals welcomed them, invited them for a coffee and told them the history of this beautiful city called Alberobello!

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Belvedere Santa Lucia

One of the best views in Alberobello is from the panoramic terrace of Belvedere Santa Lucia. 

You can admire all the trulli on the hill in front of you and enjoy those cute shape houses typical of Alberobello. As it’s a famous rooftop, you will step on this terrace once you step into Alberobello, going toward the Rione Monti. Belvedere in Italian means Terrace with a beautiful view. Head to this space at sunset; it’s a nice place to chill out and enjoy the sun going down.

Basilica dei Santi Cosma e Damiano

This neoclassical church is a must-see in Alberobello. When visiting Alberobello, many tourists only stay around the Trulli area but never go off the beaten path.

The cute Basilica of Cosma and Damiano hosts every year a famous pilgrimage to honour the statue of St. Cosma as they said that 1782 was bringing relief from a harsh drought that was occurring across Italy during that time. If you are making a list of all the things to do in Alberobello, the Basilica is the right place to escape the tourists’ chaos.

Inside the Trull’s scene | What is Alberobello today

We are not used to inserting a paragraph like this in our posts, but for Alberobello, we are making an exception. To be honest, Alberobello was an excellent place to visit on our tour of Puglia, but it was not so empathic. We discard super touristy areas, preferring off-the-beaten itineraries in a country.

However, Alberobello has surprised us, not only with the astonishing panorama and the beautiful white houses but also with the suppleness of the entire village. The streets are clean, and wherever you go, you will find locals happy to welcome you to visit the remote corners.

Going away from Rione Monti, I think you will find the real Alberobello, the one built upon kind behaviours of preserving a world heritage by locals. Most of the iconic houses in the Rione Aia Piccola, or Via Colombo, Via Giuseppe Verdi, are owned and not for touristic purposes, with people living in.

A bit of History of Alberobello

Just discovering the town won’t give you the huge history behind these unique buildings. The records go beyond the 1500s, when the ruling family of the Valley, the Acquaviva, to avoid paying taxes to the King, gave the order to build the houses without mortar. Those were maids to be easily dismantled in case of Royal inspection.

The locals were so ingenious to build up houses with these shapes and quickly take it down. However, the peasants were not happy to take down their houses in case of inspection and appealed to the King. Alberobello became a Royal Town, out rolling the Acquaviva Family.

From the 1700s, no other Trullo was built because there was no need anymore; however, this structure is still up, as a symbol of that time and the powerful legacy the peasants left to future generations. Today there are about 1500+ Trulli’s in town, and not all are destined to souvenir shops, restaurants, hotels or whatever, but many have been renovated, and the people live there.

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Places to visit near Alberobello

LOCOROTONDO | Located close to Alberobello, Locorotondo is another stop you should add during your one-week Puglia itinerary. After spending the morning in Alberobello, you can head towards Locorotondo and enjoy the sunset from this cute little white town.

MARTINA FRANCA | Within 30 minutes of Alberobello, you can discover a new village called Martina Franca. Famous for its “Capocollo”, Martina Franca has a historical city centre which will surprise you. Cheaper than Alberobello and Ostuni, this is the right location to stay a couple of nights before moving to your next stop.

MONOPOLI | If you want to enjoy a bit of the sea and warm weather, you should consider visiting Monopoli. Read our ultimate guide of things to do in Monopoli, Italy, to know more.

POLIGNANO | Head to Polignano a Mare and explore another cute town in Puglia. From the famous beach Lama Monachile to the narrow streets towards Vicolo della Poesia. Be inspired by the renowned singer Domenico Modugno. To know more about Polignano a Mare, check out this guide.