Top Puglia Architecture Tours

Begin your journey with a warm welcome and an introduction to the history of this hidden underground mill, once used to produce precious lamp oil in the Middle Ages. Walk through atmospheric rock-carved rooms, where fossils, old lamps, and original tools tell the story of Apulia’s olive oil tradition. With the help of an expert guide, discover how olive oil production evolved from its medieval uses to today’s celebrated extra virgin olive oil. See authentic stone millstones, presses, and ancient machinery that reveal the artistry of traditional techniques. The experience culminates in a guided tasting. Sample three local extra virgin olive oils paired with crunchy frise bread, fresh mozzarella, the renowned capocollo from Martina Franca, and a glass of local wine. A delicious way to savor the authentic flavors of Puglia before optionally purchasing artisanal oils to take home.

Immerse yourself in a hands-on cooking class in Lecce. Learn to make orecchiette and maccheroni al ferretto, enjoy fresh sauces, local wines, and traditional Salento specialties in a cozy family setting. The small-group lesson of no more than seven people means you'll get plenty of attention from your teacher, plus, you'll leave with recipes to take home with you.

Lecce is best known for its sumptuous baroque architecture, but the city has an equally rich cuisine worth exploring. Discover both its cultural treasures and gastronomic delights with this tour that combines a guided walk past the Basilica of Santa Croce, the cathedral, and other highlights of the historic center with stops to sample traditional specialties like savory “rustico” and “frisella” pastries, and the sweet custard-filled “pasticciotto”.