Free walking tours in Locorotondo and what to see

Must-sees

Locorotondo stands high above the Itria Valley, between Alberobello and Martina Franca. Its name comes from the circular shape of the old town, with whitewashed houses arranged in rings around the centre. Many are cummerse, stone houses with very steep roofs that give it a different look from other Apulian towns. Wander at leisure among wrought-iron balconies with flowers, painted steps and small squares.

In the old town, the mother church of San Giorgio, with a neoclassical façade, stands out, along with the small 15th-century church of Santa Maria la Greca, with a pierced rose window. The walk around the town acts as a balcony over the valley, dotted with trulli and vineyards, and the afternoon light is lovely. Locorotondo gives its name to a white wine with a designation of origin, so it is worth trying it at a winery or with a meal.

Free tours and guided visits

There is no free tour in Locorotondo. What there is is a private guided tour of the town, explaining its circular layout, the cummerse and life in the old town, and a tour of the Itria Valley villages that usually combines Locorotondo with others such as Alberobello or Cisternino. It is practical if you don't have a car, as public transport between the villages is scarce.

How long to spend

The old town can be seen in two or three hours, including the walk along the viewpoint. If you have lunch in town and visit a winery, give it a day. Ideally stay two or three days and use it as a base for the Itria Valley: Alberobello, Martina Franca and Cisternino are a few kilometres away, and the road between them runs past trulli, dry-stone walls and vines.

Where to stay

Inside the old town there are guesthouses and apartments in restored homes, ideal for enjoying the town at night. The surrounding countryside is full of trulli converted into accommodation and masserie, old farm estates, almost always with a pool and garden. For these you need a car, but they are a lovely way to experience the valley.