Top Ostuni Outdoor Activities

With a local Nonna, you will learn how to prepare fresh handmade orecchiette pasta, following authentic Apulian tradition. After the cooking experience, you will discover the vibrant world of Pizzica, learning the basic steps of this traditional dance and experiencing the joy and energy that every Apulian feels when this incredible music begins to play. At the end of the experience, you will enjoy the freshly made orecchiette accompanied by a glass of local wine.

Discover Ostuni and its countryside on an easy, engaging guided e-bike tour through nature, local traditions, and rural landscapes. You’ll ride across a plain of monumental olive trees—among the oldest in Puglia—while hearing curiosities about olive cultivation and how this land has shaped everyday life for centuries. The tour includes guidance and full assistance: a local escort manages the route, stops, and support along the ride, keeping the pace relaxed and enjoyable. Join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or use an e-bike provided on site with payment made locally (see Inclusions/Exclusions). Along the way, you’ll visit an ancient rock village, exploring cave-like settlements, and enjoy a short walk to fully appreciate the site and the views. On the way back, you’ll enter Ostuni and ride through the white streets and town walls of the “White City.” The tour includes a 300 m section of uneven road.

You can join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or reserve an e-bike ready on site for €45, payable locally. The local products tasting is optional and paid on site (€14). Unless you communicate otherwise when booking, e-bikes and the tasting will be considered reserved for all participants. For children’s e-bikes, child tandems and child seats, please check “Included/Excluded”. Ride from Ostuni into its countryside on an easy e-bike route through centuries-old olive groves and authentic rural landscapes. You’ll discover curiosities about olive trees and the key steps behind extra virgin olive oil, from tree care to pressing. A local escort manages the route, stops and assistance, keeping a relaxed pace. You’ll stop at a countryside home surrounded by olive trees, where you can enjoy local products. The experience also includes a scenic 2 km hill walk. On the way back, you’ll pass through the historic center of the “White City”. Comfortable closed-toe shoes are recommended.

The most complete experience to enjoy Salento at 360 degrees. You will prepare orecchiette with a local grandmother, take a pizzica dance class and enjoy a rich dinner featuring typical products (fresh made orecchiette, frise, fresh local cheeses, panzerotti, and three glasses of local wine included) to fully immerse yourself in Salento’s culture. Cuisine, tradition,music, and conviviality combined into one unforgettable experience.

By the end of the session you will be able to do the basic steps of the folklorist dance of Salento "Pizzica Pizzica" (Taranta). In this experience you will get a very significant portion of the Salento culture and you will not wish to be elsewhere.

Immerse yourself in the rich agricultural heritage of Puglia with this guided olive oil tour and tasting experience in Ostuni. Set in a traditional Apulian masseria, this tour invites you to explore olive oil production from past to present—starting at a cutting-edge olive mill that blends innovation with age-old techniques. Walk through scenic groves, visit a rural museum, and step into a centuries-old hypogean mill carved into stone. Discover the full story behind Apulian extra virgin olive oil—from the tree to your table. Enhance your knowledge and palate with a guided tasting class, where you’ll learn how to identify the subtle aromas, textures, and flavors that make high-quality olive oil unique. This tour offers a peaceful escape into Puglia’s countryside with authentic cultural insight and unforgettable tastes.

Enjoy an evening of flavors and tradition. Start with a pizzica dance class and learn the basic steps of Salento’s most famous folk dance in a lively and festive atmosphere. Afterwards enjoy a rich dinner featuring typical local products such as frise, local cheeses, panzerotti, and local specialties, accompanied by three glasses of local wine.

A walk through history, culture and food near the center of Ostuni.Discover thanks to our Ostuni guide the secret glimpses of the city ending the tour with a tasting of Apulian products in a charming garden overlooking the historic center and the sea.

A slow and pleasant journey aboard our Tuk Tuks along the path of the ancient Romans, along the Via Traiana. The experience will be a real historical re-enactment starting from the medieval village - where its history will be briefly explained - and will then extend towards the farms where the millenary olive trees of Puglia are present. You will have the opportunity to learn about the history of planting and the origin of the milling techniques, explained by our drivers. Upon returning, we will stop at the sales point of a farm to have a free tasting of extra virgin olive oil.

Set off on a captivating journey along the historic Apulian Aqueduct, transformed into a scenic bike path. This 5-hour E-bike ride takes you from Ostuni to Locorotondo, where the picturesque landscapes of the Valle D'Itria unfold before you. Stop in the charming old town of Locorotondo to enjoy a refreshing break before heading back. Ideal for those seeking a blend of adventure and culture, this ride showcases the beauty of Puglia while tracing the footsteps of history.