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Discover by E-bike the legendary origins of olive trees and the history of olive oil production from the 1400 to today. Cycle traffic free country side paths surrounded by olive oil trees and majestic farm houses (Masserias). Visit the Castle of Acaya built in 1500, the only example of fortified Renaissance town in South Italy. Enjoy a Hands-On Reed Weaving Workshop at Acquarica Castle with masters Pantaleo and Uccio. You will contribute to the preservation of this ancient tradition and profession. Experience a tour from local guide Giovanna of the Underground Olive Oil ancient Mill. Learn the surprising history of lamp oil—a lower-grade olive oil once used to fuel lamps and illuminate cities across Europe and beyond—making Salento a key player in a global trade network. Authentic Olive Oil Tasting with Lina at Masseria 5 Santi. Seated in her home, Lina will guide you through the entire journey of olive oil production.
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Lecce : Half day E-Bike tour, Artisan workshop & Olive Oil Taste
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Discover Salento’s highlights without the hassle of coordinating transport or missing lesser-known gems. This private tour connects historic landmarks and coastal scenery in one seamless journey, from Galatina’s Romanesque heritage to Castro’s cultural sites and the dramatic Zinzulusa Cave. With flexible pacing and included entry, you can explore more meaningfully while avoiding the stress of planning.
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Galatina, Castro e Zinzulusa. Full Day of sightseeing and History
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Discover the artistic and historical treasures of Galatina, a gem of Salento, with a walking tour through the historic center, where every street tells centuries of history and tradition. Begin in Via Orsini, in front of the Basilica of St.Catherine of Alexandria, with its striking Gothic-Renaissance façade blending Romanesque, Gothic and Byzantine elements. Inside, admire the extraordinary 15th-century frescoes, along with the frescoed cloister, the museum, and the relic room. Continuing through the town’s streets, discover Palazzo Orsini, an elegant noble residence, and the Clock Tower, a city landmark overlooking the urban skyline. Then reach the Church of St.Peter & Paul, with its simple façade enriched by Baroque details and interiors featuring carved altars, frescoes, and decorations End your experience by strolling through the alleys of the historic center, among hidden courtyards and charming squares, enjoying an authentic journey through art, history, and local traditions.
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Galatina Private Tour: Amazing frescoes Giottesque in Puglia
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Discover the stories of southern Lecce without spending a fortune on guidebooks with this morning tour of the city center. Starting from the iconic Piazza del Duomo, hear the history of this city as told through its buildings. Visit sites from across the ages, from the classical Roman amphitheater to the baroque Basilica di Santa Croce. Don’t get pushed to the back of the group, either: on this small group walking tour, get personalized attention from your guide and answers to all your questions.
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Best of Lecce walking tour
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On this full-day, private tour, discover three of southern Puglia’s key attractions when you visit Galatina, Gallipoli, and a popular local winery. Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus transit via air-conditioned vehicle, make getting around simple—however, this self-guided tour also gives you the freedom to design your own itinerary at each destination. Explore Galatina’s baroque architecture, enjoy a lunch and wine tasting (own expense), and visit the beach in Gallipoli.
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Semi-Independent Tour to Galatina and Gallipoli from Lecce
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This tour mainly follows the coastline south of the town of Otranto. This area is characterised by a picturesque landscape, rich in natural beauty, and home to a number of archaeological and historical sites: Roman and modern watchtowers, and Second World War bunkers. The route follow roads with little or no traffic and paths that, in some sections, run along rocky outcrops or are covered in gravel. The total distance is approximately 7 km (4.4 miles) with a total elevation gain of 80 m (265 feet). Along the way, we will make a few stops to visit natural and archaeological sites. This tour is designed for those who enjoy walking in nature and are interested in history and geography.
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Nature and History along a Coastal Path Starting from Otranto
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Join a local tour guide and explore the heart of Leece, following a carefully curated itinerary that covers some of the area's best places. Discover the city's stunning Baroque architecture, starting at Piazza Sant'Oronzo with its Roman amphitheater. Explore the historic old town, including Lecce's Roman, Baroque, and ancient Jewish quarters. Conclude your evening with a delightful, sweet tasting of il pasticciotto, a dessert. With a minimum of two participants, this tour ensures an intimate and memorable experience.
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Lecce walking tour
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Enjoy an up-close experience of Puglia’s picturesque countryside on this languidly paced, full-day bike tour. Meet your guide, set off from Lecce, and continue onwards to Acaya, where you’ll see its historical castle and stop for light refreshments. Then, head to the Adriatic coastline and go for a refreshing swim before visiting Le Cesine Nature Reserve: the region’s last-remaining wetland habitat. Finally, bike back to Lecce along scenic country lanes.
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Lecce to Cesine Protected Natural Reserve Full-Day Bike Tour
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The archeological sites at the coast of Porto Cesareo tell us about a local history that was intimately bound to the rest of the Mediterranean. Indeed, the archeological remains that we will see will lead us to consider the relationships with other parts of the basin and to talk about ancient navigation, the “marble route” coming from the Aegean and deities coming from ancient Egypt. In addition, it will appear clear the relevance of physical geography shaping local history. Thus, we will talk about the main features of the Mediterranean Basin, the evolution of coastal topography and geomorphological processes. After describing and talking about the history of modern and contemporary buildings that we will see, we will try to reconstruct the evolution of the coastal landscape and the destruction of the coastal ecosystems. This tour is recommended for archeology, history, geography and culture enthusiasts, naturalists, swimmers, active tourists and adventure seekers.
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Swimming and Coastal Tour of Archeological Sites at Porto Cesareo
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Follow our expert local guide through Lecce, the "Florence of the South", and discover this unique art city with us! We will accompany you through the fascinating historical center of one of the most important cities in the Apulia region and show you its greatest highlights. Admire the beautifully decorated facade of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption and the Basilica of Santa Croce; stroll through piazza Sant'Oronzo and listen to anecdotes, insights and legends. Lecce is rich in history and features an impressive artistic heritage: learn all about the famous "Lecce Baroque".
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Lecce Private Tour of the Must-see Sites with Top-rated Guide
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You will retrace the Greek, Roman and Byzantine history of Otranto with a walking tour: you will explore the main sites of the "Gateway to the East", discovering the Norman Cathedral with the floor mosaic and admire the bones of the Martyrs of Otranto. Visit the Castle of Otranto to enjoy a panoramic view of the Adriatic Sea. Finally, enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the sea and in good weather, your view will extend across the Adriatic to Greece and Albania.
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2 Hours Private Walking Tour with Certified Guide of Otranto
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Step into a hidden world beneath Lecce with a night experience that reveals an ancient underground city rarely seen by visitors. Explore illuminated spaces after dark for a more atmospheric and immersive perspective on local history. This unique setting offers a sense of discovery and exclusivity, away from daytime crowds and typical sightseeing routes.
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Night Tour in an Ancient Lost City near Lecce
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The tour of Lecce begins in the charming historic center with a visit to the Cathedral (Duomo), a remarkable Baroque cathedral with a striking façade and a tall bell tower dominating the square. Then we visit the Church of the Teatini dedicated to Saint Irene, to admire its scenic exterior architecture and richly decorated interiors. The next stop is the Roman Amphitheatre, a significant testimony of the Imperial era in the city, once used for public performances and gladiatorial games, and the column dedicated to Saint Oronzo, patron saint of Lecce, which symbolically marks the endpoint of the ancient Via Appia. Next, we admire from the outside the stunning Basilica of Santa Croce, a masterpiece of Lecce Baroque with its richly decorated façade and the Roman Theatre with important remains of the original structure still visible. The experience concludes with a tasting of the traditional pasticciotto leccese, a typical sweet representing one of the symbols of local pastry tradition
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LECCE walking tour with pasticciotto cake tasting
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Explore Puglia's gems—including Lecce and Gallipoli—on this full-day tour with wine tastings. See ancient architecture in Lecce and visit Gallipoli's Old Town, built on an island now connected to the mainland by a bridge. Taste wines such as Primitivo, Negromaro, Sussumaniello, Aglianico and Bombino Bianco at vineyard stop.
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Lecce and Gallipoli Full-Day Heritage and Wine Tour
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Skip the crowds - this is a private tour for your group only! Join us on a two-hour family walking tour through the beautiful city of Lecce, exploring the city’s rich history, culture and architecture. We’ll start at Porta Napoli and continue to the stunning Piazza del Duomo, home to the Cathedral of Lecce. From there, we’ll witness the Teatro Romano di Lecce, a perfectly preserved ancient Roman theatre, and continue to the lively Piazza Sant’Oronzo, filled with a bustling atmosphere and unique landmarks. Finally, we will admire the beautiful Basilica di Santa Croce, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, and end the tour at the ancient gateway Arco di Prato. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Lecce’s beauty and charm with your loved ones.
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Private Walking Tour in Lecce
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Book this private walking tour so you don’t miss any of the rich culture of Lecce, including all the Baroque characteristics and the detailed stonework. You cover a lot of ground with your personal guide, who tells you all about this art city in the south of Italy. See churches, alleys, historic buildings, and more as you walk the streets past pastry shops and even paper mache shops.
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Private walking tour in Lecce
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Private guided tour of the beautiful village of Otranto with an expert guide who will accompany you to discover the most fascinating places and the history of this important town of Salento
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Private guided tour of Otranto - Puglia
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Walking tour in Otranto, one of the most beautiful villages of Italy, with a multilingual tour guide. Note: The group tour is guaranteed with a minimum of 4 paying adults and is available in Italian and English. If the minimum number of 4 participants is not reached, you will be contacted to arrange a change of date or a full refund.
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Otranto walking tour
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Make the most of your time in Salento with this walking tour that takes in Gallipoli’s top sights in less than two hours. Skip the hassle of a map and guidebook and join your guide for a stroll through the old town to admire the Greek fountain dating from the 3rd century BC, ornate Baroque churches, and medieval city walls as you learn about the town’s captivating history.
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Gallipoli walking tour
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This is a tour designed for wine lovers, that wish to learn more about Salento wines, their production, culture and traditions.
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Visit to a Winery in Salento with Wine tasting and light lunch. From Lecce
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The tour will take you in three hours to discover the medieval part of the city by visiting the ancient Jewish quarter and the basement of the ancient synagogue. You will continue with a walk to discover the historic center of Lecce, with its churches and baroque palaces.
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Lecce Jewish and Baroque heritage private tour
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Keep an epic memory of your holiday in Lecce, in the heart of southern Italy. Let yourself be guided by a photographer born and raised here, awarded in many international photography competitions and who knows the city well. Our only goal is to have fun and take home some amazing memories! Contact me for any other needs and information.
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Photo souvenir of your trip to Lecce
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Experience your Lecce vacation on your own, listening to the audio content of our app on your smartphone. It will be like having at your side a tour guide who will tell you the history, points of interest and curiosities of the city. Once organized, take your first step into town as your audio guide tells you surprising facts and curiosities about its streets. Look up at monuments and increase your understanding. Benefit from an audio guide without an expiry date plus no tickets to collect or meeting place. Listen to the audio guide online, or offline. The audio content is professionally created by a group of top authors and interpreted by TV and radio professionals. The smartphone is yours and you will therefore not have contact with unsanitary devices provided by third parties
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Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Lecce
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Come with us on a memorable beach tour to discover the pearls of Salento If you want to spend a day at the beach and make a splash of views, beaches and Caribbean sea then this day trip to Salento is for you. Salento, the most beautiful beaches is a beach tour that departs every day from June to September in a comfortable and spacious 8-seater minivan. The goal is to stop in the coves, on the most beautiful beaches and when possible take unforgettable baths.
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Puglia - Salento Beach tour
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Lecce Cathedral (Duomo di Lecce)
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Porta Napoli
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Church of Saint Irene (Chiesa di Sant'Irene)
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Faggiano Museum (Museo Faggiano)
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Lecce Basilica of Santa Croce (Basilica Di Santa Croce)
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Lecce Roman Amphitheatre (Anfiteatro Romano di Lecce)
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Lecce Cathedral (Duomo di Lecce)
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Porta Napoli
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Church of Saint Irene (Chiesa di Sant'Irene)
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Faggiano Museum (Museo Faggiano)
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Lecce Basilica of Santa Croce (Basilica Di Santa Croce)
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Lecce Roman Amphitheatre (Anfiteatro Romano di Lecce)
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Lecce Cathedral (Duomo di Lecce)
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Porta Napoli
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Church of Saint Irene (Chiesa di Sant'Irene)
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Faggiano Museum (Museo Faggiano)
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