Polignano a Mare Caves: In-depth Exploration with Boat Tour and On-Board Aperitif

Explore the stunning Polignano a Mare caves on a boat tour, discovering hidden treasures and enjoying an on-board aperitif. Swim in crystal-clear waters and marvel at the jagged cliffs.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cala Paura -
    The first inlet along the coast is a cove known as Cala Paura, originally named Cala Paguro. The name likely evolved from the dialect term “Pagour” (hermit crab) to Cala Paura due to similar sounds. This cove features the famous “Torno Subito” inscription in wrought iron letters embedded in the rock. It is believed to be the work of…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Carbonated beverages
Additional Information

Embark on a boat tour of the caves of Polignano a Mare and marvel at the rugged seaside cliffs!
Throughout the journey, you will explore every cave in Polignano, the celebrated Palazzese cave, the bird’s nest cave, extending along the shoreline up till Cala Port’alga and a bit further to the Cave of Lovers, going via the Recluse’s crag.
Our package…

Location
La Veranda di Giselda
Frazione San Vito
The starting point of the tour is in front of the bar 'La veranda di Giselda', where you will find a member of our staff wearing a Pugliamare t-shirt.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rafael_l
Nov 3, 2024
Great boat ride - Nice boat ride along the coast visiting some caves and listening to interesting stories. Finished by a prosecco and a small snack
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Jacqueline_s
Nov 2, 2024
Great Time - The people were so kind. It was really fun. Very much worth the money. I would recommend to friends.
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Harris_p
Oct 22, 2024
Outstanding - Danilo was an outstanding captain. Very friendly and informative. The unexpected encounter with a pod of dolphins made a great excursion even better!
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Diana_s
Oct 11, 2024
Must do in the Puglia Region - Fun and beautiful, highly recommend! The caves are amazing, our captain was entertaining and safe. We also met great people onboard!
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Ingelagre
Oct 7, 2024
Nice boat trip - Nice tour and nice Guide / driver of the boat. We took an English speaking tour. Went along the coast and went into 7 caves. Missed some more information during the tour. Every cave he told me well. A lovely day at sea and awesome to see the city and its caves from the seaside. Highly recommended. Easy to book a tuctuc round trip to the collection point located in a port just north of the city
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Viktoriia_k
Oct 5, 2024
We took a boat tour to caves and I highly recommend taking one. - We took a boat tour to caves and I highly recommend taking one. The boat goes inside grottes. The tour value each eur you paid. We made a stop in caves to drink Prosseco and look around. The boat not big so you go with maximum 10 people and you have very comfortable seats. We also made a stop to swim in the open sea far from the beach. Music on the boat boost your mood. Also they have recorded stories about place you see on a way.
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Hiltrud
Sep 26, 2024
It would have been even nicer with sun! - Everything worked out well, the boat was punctual, the captain was friendly and fun, we felt comfortable. Can be recommended at any time!
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472elberts
Oct 4, 2024
Relaxing getaway - Boat trip in itself fine, however no English Guide present, indicated when booking. Had to arrive half an hour in advance. We were then told to report to the boat 10 minutes in advance. There we were waiting for 20 minutes before we could board, without giving a reason. Person who had checked our tickets was nowhere to be seen during that time. Atmosphere on the boat was relaxed. Along the way a short stop with a drink and tarallinos.
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Trz3470la
Oct 11, 2024
Life-threatening experience – absolutely not recommended! - We did a boat tour, on the boat was also a 2-year-old child. The conditions were borderline from the start as there was a very high swell, but the staff took us on the tour anyway. While driving, we got into an extremely dangerous situation when a huge wave hit us in a grotto. The boat threatened to capsize – it was extremely scary, especially with a toddler on board I find this behavior of the boat crew more than questionable. No precautions, no safety instructions, just irresponsible! We did not feel safe and could not enjoy the tour. No attention is paid to the safety and well-being of passengers. An experience you can definitely do without.
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645christophz
Oct 8, 2024
Horror boat tour - That was the ABSOLUTE HORROR! We are stunned by how irresponsibly this has been done. On the day of our boat tour, there was extreme swell where EVERY reasonable captain would have had to cancel the tour. But no – we were driven out anyway, and that also into the caves! In a grotto a gigantic wave caught us from behind, we were completely run over, the boat slammed against the rock face. We were soaking wet and panicked. The return trip was a nightmare – the waves were so high that we were afraid we wouldn’t make it back to port. Two of our phones broke through the water, and when we demanded our money back because the whole thing was just grossly negligent, we were aggressively attacked and insulted by the owner! That's not to be beaten in terms of outrage. A tour like this might be nice – but if the weather isn’t co-operating, guests’ safety must ALWAYS be a priority. This was all about profit, no matter how dangerous it was. We are shocked and appalled!
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