Ostuni in 2 days, on foot

This 2-day self-guided walking plan for Ostuni covers 12 narrated sights in an easy day-by-day order. Each day is split into a morning and an afternoon loop, and every stop has a two to three minute audio story in the Gingerguide app.

You set the pace: this is a suggested order, not a schedule. Walk it in 2 days, or stretch it out. Reorder freely; Ostuni rewards a detour.

The Ostuni route at a glance

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Stops in route order, one colour per day. A diagram of shape and distance, not a street map; the app has the live map.

Day 1

Day 1 covers 6 stops over about 1 km as the crow flies, from Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Ostuni to Ostuni Country Festival. ≈ 1 km between stops, straight line

Morning

  1. Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Ostuni: The liquid gold of Puglia, the extraordinary olive oil produced from the ancient groves around Ostuni, protected by the Collina di Brindisi DOP designation and considered among the finest extra virgin olive oils in the world. 0.8 km to the next stop
  2. La Donna di Ostuni: The extraordinary Palaeolithic burial of a pregnant woman dating from about 28,000 years ago, one of the most remarkable prehistoric finds in Italy, displayed in the Museo Civico di Ostuni. 0.1 km to the next stop
  3. Episcopal Palace & Piazza della Libertà: The elegant heart of the historic centre, the Episcopal Palace and the main piazza of Ostuni, with baroque and neoclassical palaces surrounding the Cathedral and framing the best views over the White City's rooftops. 0 km to the next stop

Afternoon

  1. Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta: Ostuni's magnificent late Gothic cathedral, built between 1435 and 1495, with an extraordinary circular rose window and an elaborate facade that crowns the highest point of the White City. 0 km to the next stop
  2. The White City: Historic Centre: The extraordinary hill town of Ostuni, the 'White City' of Puglia, its ancient walls and labyrinthine streets gleaming with brilliant whitewash on a hilltop above the olive groves and Adriatic coast.
  3. Ostuni Country Festival: One of the most unexpected events in Italy, a major country music festival held annually in the White City, drawing artists and audiences from across Europe and North America to the historic squares of Ostuni.

Day 2

Day 2 covers 6 stops over about 21 km as the crow flies, from Ostuni Gastronomy to Cisternino. ≈ 21 km between stops, straight line

Morning

  1. Ostuni Gastronomy: The exceptional culinary traditions of the White City, from the simple perfection of fresh pasta with seafood to the robust flavours of grilled lamb, aged cheeses, and the remarkable local olive oil. 0.1 km to the next stop
  2. Medieval Walls & Towers: The surviving medieval walls and towers that enclosed the White City, offering panoramic views over the olive grove landscape and Adriatic coast, a walk along the wall circuit is one of the finest promenades in southern Italy. 5 km to the next stop
  3. Ostuni Coast & Beaches: The beautiful Adriatic coastline below Ostuni, a succession of sandy beaches, rocky coves, and crystal-clear water stretching from the fishing village of Villanova to the natural reserve of Torre Guaceto. 3.6 km to the next stop

Afternoon

  1. Ancient Olive Grove Walk: Walking among the ancient olive trees of the Ostuni countryside, trees that are centuries and sometimes millennia old, their grotesquely beautiful trunks creating one of the most distinctive landscapes in Europe. 1 km to the next stop
  2. Masseria Agriturismo Experience: The extraordinary agriturismo experience of the Ostuni countryside, staying and dining in historic fortified farmhouses amid ancient olive groves and trulli, the most authentic way to experience Pugliese rural life. 11 km to the next stop
  3. Cisternino: A charming white hilltop town near Ostuni, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, with a spectacular historic centre and the famous fornelli pronti (ready grill) tradition of eating directly from the butcher.

Distances are straight-line between stops; streets add a little.

Where the route eats

Food and market stops on the Ostuni tour, each with its own story in the app:

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Ostuni: The liquid gold of Puglia, the extraordinary olive oil produced from the ancient groves around Ostuni, protected by the Collina di Brindisi DOP designation and considered among the finest extra virgin olive oils in the world.
  • Ostuni Gastronomy: The exceptional culinary traditions of the White City, from the simple perfection of fresh pasta with seafood to the robust flavours of grilled lamb, aged cheeses, and the remarkable local olive oil.

Make it easy on your feet

Turn the radar on in the app and keep your phone in your pocket; it taps you on the shoulder when a Ostuni story is close, so you never miss a stop.

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