Top Puglia Dessert Tours

Lecce is famous for its baroque architecture and authentic cuisine. With this cooking class in the heart of the city’s old town, experience the best of both. Meet your hosts at an “osteria” set on one of the most charming lanes in the historic center and discover the secrets to rolling and shaping fresh “orecchiette” pasta, a traditional specialty from Puglia. Then relax over a guided wine tasting paired with regional delicacies.

Discover Polignano a Mare with a 2-hour guided tour through picturesque alleys, terraces overlooking the sea, painted phrases and symbolic places such as the Mother Church and Piazza dell’Orologio. Accompanied by a local Guide, you will explore the historic center of the village that was the birthplace of Domenico Modugno, immersing yourself in its Mediterranean movie atmosphere. Along the way, 4 gastronomic stops await you with tastings of authentic Apulian street food specialties: traditional flavors revisited in a modern key, from savory to sweet. An unmissable experience for those who love good food, local stories and the beauty of Southern Italy. Comfortable shoes, camera... and so hungry: the Polignano Street Food Tour is waiting for you! Ideal for couples, families and groups of friends, the tour combines taste, culture and breathtaking views in an adventure to remember. Book now and be surprised!

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.

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.

Surrounded by the Adriatic Sea, and boasting beautiful baroque architecture, the Italian city of Lecce is a history-lover’s dream destination—but exploring without a guide means missing the city’s hidden secrets. On this tour, stroll through Lecce as your knowledgeable guide brings the city’s past to life—from the Roman era to the present day. Take in top attractions including the 17th-century Santa Croce Basilica, and sample traditional local ‘pasticciotto’ (filled Italian pastry).

Bicycle tours are a great way to get out of plodding buses and go places they can’t reach. This bicycle tour near Ostuni has the added benefit of taking you to visit olive fields, mills, and farms while you learn about local olive oil history. Along the way, you also get a chance to bike through coastal dunes and wetlands. You can ask your guide to organize an olive oil tasting at tour’s end.

Discover the historic town of Martina Franca with a guided walking tour. Visit one of the most beautiful towns in the Itria Valley to see landmarks including Palazzo Ducale and a baroque basilica. Stroll through the narrow alleys of the old town and get a taste of local flavors with a sampling of sweet bocconotti, a short pastry filled with cream and jam.