Top Puglia Food Tours - page 2

Experience the authenticity of the Itria Valley with our Deluxe Tour: a food and wine journey that combines the elegance of our spaces with the quality of Apulian wines. You will be welcomed into our winery for a guided tour of the production area, where you'll discover the philosophy and craftsmanship behind each bottle. Afterwards, enjoy a tasting of 5 carefully selected wines, paired with a generous board of local specialties including cured meats, cheeses, and traditional delicacies. An experience designed for those seeking flavor, authenticity, and warm hospitality in a relaxed and refined setting.

Experience something truly unique in the heart of the Itria Valley. This tour will take you inside a special place where wine is born, matures, and tells its story. The true highlight of the visit is the barrel cellar, located 18 meters underground — a fascinating and silent space where the wine rests and refines its character in oak barrels. What makes the experience truly unforgettable is the final tasting: a selection of wines paired with local delicacies, creating the perfect blend of flavor and tradition. An unmissable opportunity for those seeking authenticity, emotion, and a genuine connection with the wine culture of Puglia.

The gastronomic-historical tour of Masseria Spina is a journey through the discovery of our roots and traditions. The guided tour, followed by the tasting of 3 labels of Apulian wines, will allow you to learn more about Apulia and deepen your encounter with our region by appreciating its authentic flavor

You will cross with our guide the countryside of the beautiful Itria Valley, admiring the vineyards, olive groves and various fruit trees, which depending on the season will make you appreciate our territory. Alberobello and its UNESCO heritage trulli, will captivate you with their charm. Locorotondo and its CUMMERSE, with its white alleys and full of flowers, and the "PROMENADE" without sea of course, which will give you a view over the entire Itria valley. Stop for a glass of wine in a vineyard overlooking the Itria Valley

Visiting the Wine Museum of the Frrud Winery is equivalent to making a journey through time through centuries of history during which wine is the constant element and where the knowledge of the past mixes with the immersive experience in the flavors of the present through the tasting of our wines paired with local cheeses and cured meats. Duration: 60 min Wines for tasting: 3 Typical products: bread, focaccia, cheeses and dairy products

Live an authentic experience in one of the few wineries involved in the relaunch of the Ostuni DOC, an ancient variety almost forgotten. In a place in the Valle d'Itra that is not only a winery but a symbol of authenticity, you will discover the values of the territory through a tour between environmental sustainability and innovation. All the products in the tasting come from nearby farms. The experience is aimed at an adult audience.

Wine tasting and driving really don’t mix. Leave Puglia’s country lanes to your chauffeur on this small-group wine-tasting tour, capped at just a few travelers for a more intimate experience. Over the course of the day, enjoy a wine tasting at a premium winery, and sample nibbles such as “taralli”, the region’s answer to the pretzel. For ease, your driver collects and drops at your door.

I worked for 15 years as a biochemical researcher of wine. Now I have transformed my dream and my passion into an activity dedicated to the world of wine, offering my clients an exclusive experience in the authentic culture of Salento wine. Thanks to my experience of online wine sales matured with my website I know perfectly all the cellars and wines of Salento. And now I want to use all my knowledge to give you the best and most complete wine experience you can find in Salento. Make yourself comfortable because the tour is about to start.

Authentic Bari: live it like a local Forget the usual tours. Get ready for a total immersion in Bari Vecchia, where you will not be a vacationer, but the protagonist of the day. We will start from the Margherita Theatre, suspended over the water, to continue in the historic centre. What makes this trip unique? The Kit of the True Barese: I will teach you to communicate "the Apulian way". You will receive a Guide to gestures and expressions to speak using only your hands and face! The Queens of Pasta: At the Lower Arc you will see the ladies' hands flying between water and flour. History and Mystery: Between St. Nicholas and the Cathedral, I will reveal the secret legends about the Saint who gave birth to the myth of Santa Claus. Focaccia sulle Mura : Panoramic aperitif with real Bari focaccia, hot and crisp, enjoying the scent of the sea. We will say goodbye in Piazza Mercantile with my insider tips on where to continue your culinary adventure. Book now and discover the irresistible soul of Bari!

The countryside around Lecce is thick with wineries and olive farms, but reaching these outlying estates is a challenge without a car. With this tasting, sample the best wines and olive oils from the Puglian hills right in the middle of the city. Relax at a local wine bar and sip a number of vintages while snacking on bruschetta and other olive oil-infused snacks.

Don’t just see the best of Bari—head off the tourist trail and discover how locals really live on this immersive, personalized tour. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, meet your guide in the heart of the city, and set off on foot. You’ll discover the Old Town and highlights like its Basilica di San Nicola—and you’ll also talk with locals, watch pasta-making in action, tour local food markets, and much more.

Experience Bari like a local and stroll in the "via delle Orecchiette" where the sweet old women delight tourists with the preparation of one of the symbols of gastronomic Puglia. Visit the ancient oven located in a 13th-century Byzantine chapel, and taste the best focaccia in the city. The tour also includes a visit to a local deli, where guests have the opportunity to sample an array of typical cured meats and cheeses, paired with a glass of local wine, offering a delightful culinary experience. As the tour winds its way through the charming alleys of the city, participants are treated to tastings of sgagliozze and fried panzerotti, two popular examples of Bari's vibrant street food scene. These savory treats reflect the culinary essence of the region. To conclude the gastronomic journey on a sweet note, the tour includes a stop at an artisanal ice cream shop, allowing participants to indulge in the luscious flavors of Apulian ice cream.

I offer visitors the opportunity to learn about the world of olive oil, from plant cultivation to milling, from the point of view of our company, in business since 1949. Along with this it will be possible for guests to taste the gastronomic specialties of Gargano, not only oil, but also a choice of wines, cheeses and other products. At the request of those interested you can also visit our olive grove, where you can enjoy a moment of relaxation in the shade of our old trees!

Pedal through Bari on a bike tour, then finish in the home of a local signora, cooking a pasta dish typical of the Puglia region. The experience starts with a bike ride through Bari discover landmarks such as the Basilica of St. Nicholasm, Bari Cathedral, and Norman Swebian Castle. Follow your guide through the modern French side of the city, then call in at a local home to make a pasta dish by hand. A glass of red wine is included as you eat.

Visit a winery in Vieste for a tasting session amid a grove of centuries-old olive trees. You’ll meet the winemaker Cinzia, and learn about her passion for her vineyard and production techniques as you sip a selection of wine, specially chosen for your tasting. Extra virgin olive oil produced on-site and other local specialities are provided, too.

If you are in Brindisi and want to taste the real Puglia, don’t settle for just any tasting. The Wine Experience at Tenute Rubino is designed for those who want to live an exclusive, authentic moment, with a direct view of the port of Brindisi and the sea. Taste selected wines in one of the most renowned wineries in the area, in the most magical moment: sunset. We accompany you with a private transfer included and with flexible schedules, designed to adapt to the times of cruise passengers, without risk and stress. During the experience, taste fine wines paired with typical local products, while an Expert Guides you through the stories, aromas and secrets of Apulian wine. No chaos, no improvisation. Only taste, atmosphere and an experience that stays on you. Limited seats. Reservation recommended.

Pair a walking tour of Bari with a cooking class on this two-in-one, small-group tour. With a guide, you’ll make your way around the enticing Old Town lanes, discovering landmarks such as the Basilica of St. Nicholas and hearing the city’s history. After a visit to the city’s waterfront, you’ll visit the home of a Bari resident to make fresh pasta and enjoy it alongside local wine.

Immerse yourself in the most authentic soul of the Itria Valley with a truly unique experience. Guided by our experts, you’ll descend into the heart of our winery until you reach the barrel cellar, located 18 meters underground — a place where time slows down and wine rests, embraced by silence and passion. At the end of the tour, let yourself be captivated by a selection of our finest wines, perfectly paired with a platter of local delicacies, including traditional cured meats and cheeses.

Choose the Boat Tour of the Caves of Polignano a Mare and be enchanted by the cliffs overlooking the sea and the crystal clear waters! During the excursion you will visit all the caves of Polignano, including the famous Grotta Palazzese and Grotta delle Rondinelle, along the coast to Cala Port’alga and Grotta degli Innamorati, passing through the Scoglio dell’Eremita. The tour includes an aperitif on board based on taralli and prosecco and offers the opportunity to stop for a dip in the bluest waters of the Polygnane coast. The departure is from the Port of San Vito, just 10 minutes by car from the center of Polignano; an optional transfer service is also available. With Pugliamare, the experience becomes a perfect combination of sea, relaxation and taste, for an unforgettable day between nature and Apulian flavors.

This is the only experience of Salento cuisine that offers you a taste of the real typical products of our region. I will be happy to explain to you the whole history and the food and wine culture of Salento while we will prepare lunch or dinner tasting together the best wines of Salento.

History, culture, food and wine, territory... this is an immersive and sensorial experience like no other, just a few minutes' drive from Lecce. We will open the doors of our historic home surrounded by nature to take you on an in-depth journey into the history of the local community and the food and wine excellences of Salento. We will immerse ourselves together in ancient times, pampered by food, wine and the telling of peasant stories and legends. We will visit historic vineyards and observe the rich spontaneous flora, on a sensorial and gustatory journey.

Ostuni, Martina Franca, and Alberobello are three gems of Puglia’s Itria Valley, but visiting these towns in one day by bus or train is almost impossible. With this driving tour, skip the hassle and delays of public transportation and instead relax on board a private minivan to each town. Take in the famed “trulli” in Alberobello, sweeping views from Martina Franca, and the historic cathedral in Ostuni before the return drive.

With this wine–themed tour, you can enjoy the rare opportunity of visiting one of the oldest wineries in Apulia, dating all the way back to 1885. Gain access to an old cellar, explore the vineyards, and discover secrets of winemaking directly from the winemaker. Afterward, visit a tasting room where you can try a selection of fine wines paired with Italian snacks.

Self-guided excursion with the use of a GPS with preloaded track, ideal for couples and families and groups of friends who want to have a unique experience together riding high-level bikes, which make this ride on the cycle path pleasant and unforgettable the Apulian aqueduct and the countryside of Locorotondo, Cisternino, Ostuni and Ceglie Messapica. The final wine tasting in the Locorotondo Old Town brings an unforgettable day to a close.