What are the opening hours of Giardini Pistola?

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 2:00 PM until approximately 30 minutes after sunset. Closed on Mondays. Season runs from 21 April to 18 October 2026.

Are dogs allowed at Giardini Pistola?

Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the gardens when kept on a lead. Dogs are not permitted at public events, in tasting areas, or food service zones.

How much does it cost to visit Giardini Pistola?

Garden Entrance is 12 EUR per person. Children under 12 enter free. Golden Hour Aperitivo is 22 EUR, Tasting Bar Experience 25 EUR, and Guided Tours 15-16 EUR. A Season Pass for unlimited visits is 140 EUR.

Where is Giardini Pistola located?

On the SP1 road between Fasano and Alberobello in Puglia, Italy. 80 km from Bari Airport (1 hour) and 66 km from Brindisi Airport (55 minutes). Near Monopoli, Locorotondo, Ostuni, and Cisternino.

What is the Golden Hour Aperitivo?

A sunset experience starting at 5:30 PM. Wander the gardens in the golden evening light, enjoy a cold aperitivo and snack, and watch the sunset over the Canale di Pirro. 22 EUR per person, limited spaces each evening.

What events does Giardini Pistola host?

Summer events include sunset picnics, cinema under the stars (La La Land, Cinema Paradiso), live music evenings, full moon picnics, San Lorenzo Night stargazing, and a Gong Bath Concert. All held in the open-air grass amphitheatre.

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'A little Paradise in Puglia'

Discover the beauty of Giardini Pistola in Puglia.
A place to wander, taste, and gather in the heart of the Valle d'Itria.

Gardens to explore, tastings to savour, and beautiful sunset aperitivo to enjoy in the heart of the Valle D'Itria, Puglia

Enjoy a garden tour, a tasting bar experience or a romantic sunset aperitivo as the gardens glow in the light of sunset.

Book Sunset Aperitivo for today!

from €25 / person

Limited group number each evening.

The Tasting Bar Experience

Savour the flavours of Puglia - enjoy guided tastings of local olive oils, honeys and wines.

Choose your personal Tasting Experience

Small batch Honeys

A guided tasting with beekeeper Lucrezia exploring local honeys including coriander, wildflower and orange blossom.

Served with fresh bread or taralli.

Includes

You will taste:
- at least 4 types of local honey
- A glass of Verdeca wine
Your selected 40 mins tasting experience
Garden entrance ticket to Giardini Pistola (valid 24 hours)
Time to explore the gardens before or after your sitting

30 - 40 Minutes

1 participant × €22 (inc Garden Ent)

Local Olive Oils

Lucrezia guides guests through a tasting of olive oils from the estate and neighbouring farms, sharing their flavours and stories.

Served with fresh bread or taralli.

Includes

You will taste:
- at least 4 types of Estate and award winning olive oils
- Tenuta Pistola Organic Virgin Oil
- Masseria Petrarolo Extra Virgin Oil
- Chilli oil
- Lemon & rosemary oil
Your selected 40 mins tasting experience
Garden entrance ticket to Giardini Pistola (valid 24 hours)
Time to explore the gardens before or after your sitting

30 - 40 Minutes

1 participant × €22 (inc Garden Ent)

Local & Estate Wines

Lucrezia guides guests through a tasting of Givanni Aiello Chakra and Masseria Pistola Estate wines, sharing the stories behind them. Served with fresh bread or taralli.

Includes

You will taste:
- at least 5 types of Estate and award winning wines
  - Verdeca from Canale Di Pirro
  - Rosata Nero di Troia
  - Rosato Primitivo
  - Primitivo
  - guest wine
Your selected 40 mins tasting experience
Garden entrance ticket to Giardini Pistola (valid 24 hours)
Time to explore the gardens before or after your sitting

30 - 40 Minutes

1 participant × €22 (inc Garden Ent)

€22/person

Choose the date and Tasting Bar timeslot

The Honey Tasting Experience introduces guests to a selection of local honeys, each produced from different flowers in the surrounding landscape.

During the tasting you will explore varieties such as wildflower honey, orange blossom honey, and coriander honey, discovering how each floral source creates its own colour, aroma, and flavour.

The honeys are served with taralli or fresh bread, allowing guests to experience how the flavours develop when paired with simple local accompaniments.

The experience is relaxed and conversational, offering time to taste the different honeys, learn a little about local beekeeping traditions, and enjoy the gardens.

Honey tastings take place during the 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm Tasting Bar sittings, and garden entrance is included with the experience.

The Estate Olive Oil Tasting introduces guests to the flavours of Puglian extra virgin olive oil.

The tasting includes small-batch organic olive oil from Masseria Petrarolo, alongside two additional oils from local producers, allowing guests to compare different styles and flavour profiles from the region.

The oils are tasted with fresh bread, the traditional way to appreciate their aroma, texture, and flavour. Guests can also try a selection of chilli-infused olive oils of varying strengths, a popular southern Italian condiment.

The experience is relaxed and informal, offering time to taste the oils, learn a little about olive cultivation and pressing, and enjoy the gardens.

Olive oil tastings take place during the 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm Tasting Bar sittings, and garden entrance is included with the experience.

The Estate Wine Tasting introduces guests to a small selection of Puglian wines, including Masseria Pistola estate wine alongside one or two wines from local producers in the Valle d’Itria and surrounding area.

The tasting offers the opportunity to explore different styles of regional wine while learning a little about the grape varieties and winemaking traditions of this part of Puglia.

Wines are served with taralli, the traditional Puglian savoury biscuit, allowing guests to enjoy the tasting in the relaxed style of a local aperitivo.

The experience is informal and social, offering time to taste the wines, enjoy the gardens, and experience the flavours of the region.

Wine tastings take place during the 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm Tasting Bar sittings, and garden entrance is included with the experience.

€22/person

Choose the date and Tasting Bar timeslot

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Garden Entrance

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Garden entrance allows you to explore the gardens at your own pace any time from 2pm to sunset each open day.

Most guests arrive in the afternoon, wandering between paths and seating areas before settling into golden hour as the light softens and the atmosphere slows.

Entrance tickets include full access to the gardens for the duration of your visit. Children below the age of 12 go free.

from €12 / person

Limited group number each evening.

Buy Garden Entrance Tickets

Garden Entrance gives you access to wander and enjoy the Giardini from 2pm to after sunset. Includes 1 free bottle of water.
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