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

Name: Giardini Pistola
Address: SP1, Provincia di Brindisi, 75, 72015, IT
Telephone: +393271092505

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 $22 / 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.

Small hosted sittings celebrating the flavours of Puglia.

Taste Puglia at the Tasting Bar — guided tastings of estate olive oils, honeys and wines.

The Tasting Bar is the heart of the afternoon at Giardini Pistola. Guests gather for relaxed guided tastings of estate olive oil, local honey and wines from Puglia, hosted by Lucrezia.

How it works

Each sitting is intimate and unhurried, lasting around 30–40 minutes.
Guests taste a selection of estate olive oils, honeys and wines while Lucrezia shares the stories behind the products and how they are made.

Before leaving, many visitors choose to take a little of Pistola home — from estate produce to seasonal gifts available in the Farm Shop.

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Book Your Place at a Tasting Bar Experience sitting

Estate Honeys

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

You will taste at least 4 honey types - all local and all with amazing flavours.

Served with fresh bread or taralli and a glass of Verdeca.

Estate Olive Oils

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

You will taste at least 4 local and estate olive oils, and will be served with fresh bread, crisps or taralli and a glass of Verdeca.

Li Velli & Estate Wines

Lucrezia guides guests through a tasting of our estate wines from Puglia, sharing the stories behind them.

You will taste at least 4 local wines, including Verdeca, Rosato, Primitivo, Susamaniello.

Served with fresh bread, crisps or taralli, olives and a few little cheese cubes.

from €25 / person

Limited seats to 10 per sitting, book now.

Choose, one of the tastings: Honey, Olive Oil, or Wine Tasting Bar Experience at checkout.

Tasting Bar includes Garden Entrance Ticket - to visit and enjoy the gardens after your experience.

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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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Golden Hour Sunset Aperitivo

Visit at the end of the day, after a long day at the beach and take a romantic aperitivo with your loved one.

Book Golden Hour Aperitivo for future date

from €25 / person

Limited group number each evening.

Golden Hour Aperitivo - includes Wine, delicious Snacks & Garden Entrance.

Limited spaces each evening, so please book in advance.

Public Events at Giardini Pistola

Throughout the season, Giardini Pistola hosts a small number of carefully curated public events, from music and cultural evenings to special seasonal gatherings.

Each is designed to sit naturally within the rhythm of the gardens.

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For information on holding private events at the Giardini, go here.

Upcoming Events

Be guided in a small intimate group

45 mins expert led guided tour - perfect way to experience and learn all about the award winning gardens.

As the light begins to change, the structure and design of the gardens become more pronounced.

The contours of the land, the placement of planting, and the rhythm of the olive groves are revealed in a softer, more expressive way. The water canale catches the last of the sun, while the valley settles into the calm of early evening.

Led by your guide, this is a moment to understand not just how the gardens look, but how they were shaped, curated and brought to life.

Limited places available each evening.

from €15 / person

Limited group number each evening.

Book Guided Garden Tour Tickets

(Please note the Garden Tour tickets includes Garden Entrance for the tour and afterwards)

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What to expect

Award winning gardens, farm shop and events

Arrive anytime after 2pm and wander the gardens at your own pace - Garden Entrance
Join a intimate group at the Tasting Bar, reserve a seat at 5pm, 6pm - curated by Lucrezia
Stay on to watch the stunning sunset over the Canale Di Pirro and enjoy Sunset Aperitivo and Garden Entrance over Golden Hour.
Learn all about the plants and history of the award winning gardens with a Guided Gaden Tour with Expert MariaLucrezia
Explore the Farm Shop
Enjoy Seasonal Events bring music and gatherings to the gardens throughout the year.

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A must-see visit in Puglia

Looking for something to do near Monopoli or Alberobello?

Experiences

Visit Giardini Pistola today for a garden experience, tasting bar, and golden hour aperitivo.

Key points:

Open daily (except Mondays)
Walk-ins welcome
Easy to reach
Best at sunset 6-9pm

Location

A short drive from Monopoli or the beaches of Capitolo and Savelettri. A perfect way to spend the early evening enjoying the sunset after a long day at the beach.

Just 5 minutes drive from Alberobello. After visiting historic Alberobello - pass by the Giardini Pistola for a sublime evening stroll amongst the colour of the award winning Giardini in the warm glow of the Puglian sunset.

Giardini Pistola is easy to reach and designed for unhurried visits. Whether you’re stopping by for a short stroll or planning to stay through sunset, you’ll find a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Opening days and seasonal timings vary across the year.

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'A little Paradise in Puglia'