3-Hour Vespa, Three Towns

3-Hour Vespa, Three Towns, 3 - 7 hours, rated 4.8 across 92 traveller reviews.

Overview

This tour puts you on a Vespa for a loop through three towns southeast of Bari: Polignano a Mare, Conversano and Monopoli. It starts at the operator's office in Polignano, in Piazza Caduti at Via Fani 26, unless you request the optional pick-up from Bari. The ride runs roughly three hours on its own, or about seven hours in total with transport from Bari included, with the drop-off back in Bari scheduled for 4:00 PM.

The route first follows the coast past the Abbazia di San Vito and along the Costa Ripagnola, a rural stretch dotted with trulli and olive groves. Conversano comes next, with its Aragonese Castle and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, plus a stop at a historic bakery for warm focaccia made the traditional way. The final town is Monopoli, where the walk covers the old centre's stone alleys, Baroque churches and the Porto Antico, before the tour circles back to Polignano.

A tour leader rides with the group in Italian or English, and tastings of local products are part of the package, along with a seaview aperitif. It suits confident riders who want scenery, short guided walks and food stops packed into a half-day. One Vespa is provided for every two people unless you specifically ask for one each, and reviews consistently praise the guides and the near-new condition of the scooters.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet in Polignano a MareThe base option meets at the operator's office in Piazza Caduti at Via Fani 26 in Polignano a Mare. There are three possible starting locations depending on the option selected.
2. Polignano a Mare rideThe tour sets off with a photo stop outside the Abbazia di San Vito, then rides the scenic Costa Ripagnola past trulli and rural coastline. This stretch lasts 1 hour.
3. ConversanoA 40-minute stop covering the Aragonese Castle and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, with a visit to a historic bakery for a focaccia tasting and an aperitif.
4. MonopoliA 1-hour visit with a guided walk through the old town, its Baroque churches and the Porto Antico.
5. Return to PolignanoA final 30-minute photo stop and visit back in Polignano a Mare. Drop-off location depends on the option selected.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this tour plays out, from scooter sharing to paperwork.

• Riding ability. You need to genuinely know how to ride a scooter before booking. One reviewer pointed out that real riding skill is required, and the operator flags this in advance too. Bring your driver's license, an international driver's license where applicable, and a credit card.
• Two per Vespa. Couples and pairs normally share, since one Vespa is provided for every two people unless one per person is explicitly requested. Sort this out when booking if you would rather ride solo. A deposit and card guarantee are part of the rental terms.
• Food stops. Tastings are included, and reviewers single out the old bakery in Conversano and the ice cream stop in Monopoli. One reviewer even bought extra goods at the bakery to enjoy later. An aperitif is also listed at the Conversano stop.
• Group feel. Expect a guided group ride, not an independent rental. One reviewer described a party of six plus a guide on four Vespas, with commentary about the area along the way that never felt excessive.
• What to wear. Comfortable clothes and comfortable shoes are on the bring list. Leave luggage and large bags behind, as they are not allowed, and note that alcohol is prohibited on the vehicle.
• Bring a card. A credit card is needed as a guarantee for the Vespa, and optional extra insurance is offered to reduce the excess in case of damage. Gratuities are not included in the tour price.

Common issues. The paperwork before the tour is the most frequent complaint, with multiple reviewers calling it excessive and one urging the operator to simplify the forms. One reviewer noted that Polignano a Mare itself was only driven through without a real stop, so manage expectations about how much time you get in the departure town. Hotel pick-up and drop-off and Vespa delivery to hotels are not included, though pick-up is available on request. Riders must already know how to handle a scooter, as the operator and reviewers both make clear.

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