About this tour
Pedal through Puglia's countryside on a guided 3-hour e-bike route that weaves between Locorotondo's whitewashed hilltop town and the Apulian Aqueduct's lesser-known cycleway. You'll roll through vineyards, oak woods and pine groves, passing trulli farmhouses and ancient masserie while learning how this 19th-century water infrastructure shaped the region. Quiet country lanes and gentle gradients suit most riders, with e-bikes available to hire locally if you're not bringing your own.
Highlights
- Locorotondo's flower-filled streets and valley views
- Pedal the Apulian Aqueduct heritage path on quiet tarmac
- Oak and pine forest sections with natural shade breaks
- Trulli and masserie farmhouses scattered across open countryside
- Dry-stone walls and vineyard-lined lane riding
- Short stories about the aqueduct's construction workers
What to expect
You'll start in Locorotondo's compact old town, getting a feel for its tight streets before heading outward on country roads. The terrain opens gradually into rural landscape—mostly flat with gentle rolls. The aqueduct cycleway itself is a dedicated path with occasional short bridges and canal crossings; the surface is reliable and e-bike-friendly. Expect to stop several times for views and brief historical context about how locals built and maintained this engineering feat. The return leg takes quieter lanes back towards town, where the rhythm is deliberately slow and the light changes with the season.
Good to know
Bring sunscreen and a hat; tree cover is patchy. Public transport connects to the start. E-bikes suit all fitness levels—the motor does the climbing work. Helmets, panniers and child seats are available on-site with local payment. Best ridden in cooler months (Oct–May) to avoid midday heat.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.