Top Things to do in Salento
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What to do and see in Salento, Puglia: The Best Walking Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Salento, Italy including Gallipoli Inland and Surroundings Full-Day Bike Tour, Excursion: the Path of Capo d’Otranto and the Lighthouse of Palascia, Mountain Bike Adventure: Otranto, the Cava di Bouxite and the Idro Valley, Discover Lecce 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour, The Wonderful Alberbello & The White City Ostuni Full Day Tour, 2 days mini tour from Alberobello visiting Ostuni, Martina Franca & Locorotondo, Cultural and gastronomic tour of Lecce, Guided evening visit to Lecce, Private guided tour in Brindisi, Private guided tour of Martina Franca - Puglia.
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1. Gallipoli Inland and Surroundings Full-Day Bike Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Gallipoli was the starting point of the Salento’s big commerce of oil. Frome there, the oil was ferried all around Europe, than was used to light up cities and houses. So the city and their surroundings were rich, and traces of this prosperity are still there. We will cycle towards Sannicola, in the hinterlands: here we will visit an ancient underground oil mill of XVII century. Crossing the landscape, between vineyards and dry-stone walls, we will see the historical centre of Galatone. Than back to the see, to enjoy the wild nature of Porto Selvaggio: here we will walk in the pinewood before to have a swim and a nice picnic. We will go back to Gallipoli riding along the coast.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide, Use of bicycle, Use of helmet, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected), Canoe rental
Reviewed By Kippur
We were recommended this tour by a good friend of ours and we are so grateful. We have recently retired and had this tour planned for this Autumn but then Covid happened. Carlo at Salento Bici Tour was really helpful in providing updates on the situation in Italy and the options if we needed to cancel. At one point we decided not to go but the thought of a long Winter prompted us to go for it. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour that takes you around the coast of Salento and it’s surrounding countryside side starting and finishing in beautiful Lecce. The GPS route avoids the main roads and down country lanes and alley ways: passing a myriad of olive groves, charming towns and villages and spectacular cliffs and beaches. The architecture is amazing: so many examples Baroque architecture, imposing castles, defence towers and lighthouses. We stayed at a variety of B&B’s and villas and for most evenings the tour includes reservations at local restaurants and what memorable meals we enjoyed. There are also local food and drink tastings: these were a bit hit and miss but we thoroughly enjoyed the lunch of cheese, wine and homemade Limoncello at a cheese farm hosted by the very charming owner. Salento Bici have invested in new bikes and e-bikes and were of very good quality and fun to ride. We are very grateful for the team at Salento Bici for being so friendly and helpful: thank you so much. It is worth adding an extra day or two at the end of the tour to take in the sights of Lecce and Bari ( we flew into Bari. Nb you can also get flights into Brindisi).
2. Excursion: the Path of Capo d’Otranto and the Lighthouse of Palascia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
With this adventurous excursion we will guide you along the Path of Capo d'Otranto to admire the Lighthouse of Punta Palascia and the naturalistic trails of the Natural Park Otranto-Leuca. We will make an exciting panoramic and extreme trekking, along the coastal paths on high cliffs, we will visit the legendary Torre del Serpe, we will walk on the Path of the Orte, we will go up the coast we will explore the ex Cava di Bauxite, its red lake and the suggestive dunes of red earth . We will continue along the path of Capo d'Otranto, we will make an adventurous trek, we will cross the fossil forest and we will explore the Grotta del Vento and the panoramic Grotta del Ciclope, we will arrive at the lighthouse to stop at the easternmost point of Italy, we will walk along the paths of the Via Francigena until you reach Masseria Cippano, from here we will travel the Sentiero delle Memorie from the Colle dei Martiri. From here we will return to Otranto to the starting point where the excursion ends.
Inclusions: Hiking / Trekking / Nordic Walking sticks / sticks, hiking helmets, flashlights / led lights, front lights, survival kits, harnesses, ropes, carabiners, descent and ascent tools, safety systems.
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Reviewed By Apodemius
We wanted to do this activity on 20/09. On that fateful day we received, 2 hours in advance of the start of this activity, an email that the activity was cancelled. We received no explanation to why. We tried to phone them multiple times but they didnt even bother to pick up their phone. Terrible costumer service.
3. Mountain Bike Adventure: Otranto, the Cava di Bouxite and the Idro Valley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
We will live a Mountain Bike adventure in the Otranto-Leuca Regional Natural Park. You will have the best MTB and equipment available for this type of outdoor activity. You will be guided by expert and specialized environmental and excursion guides. You will always be supported by our staff for any technical problem on your bikes. You will live in complete autonomy a guided MTB adventure modulated on your level and your abilities. We will explore a Natural Park full of equipped cycle-hiking trails , completely immersed in a natural landscape of incomparable naturalistic value. You will cycle along panoramic rocky paths overlooking the sea, we will descend pleasant slopes until we touch the sea, we will have fun jumping on the red earth dunes in the suggestive Cava di Bauxite, we will cycle in history going back down the Idro Valley, we will travel the ancient stretch of the Via Francigena that will take us to Otranto where we will visit the ancient village.
Inclusions: ►Bike / Biking Kit: Tour Bike, Mountain Bike (MTB), Walk Bike, E-Bike (Electric Bike), Bike Helmets, Drilling Kit, Bike Storage Bags, smartphone / device holder, Specialized MTB Environmental Hiking Guide, Digital Map of the Route to be Displayed on Devices
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Reviewed By Apodemius
We wanted to do this activity on 20/09. On that fateful day we received, 2 hours in advance of the start of this activity, an email that the activity was cancelled. We received no explanation to why. We tried to phone them multiple times but they didnt even bother to pick up their phone. Terrible costumer service.
4. Discover Lecce 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
See the rich baroque architecture of Lecce on a 2-hour walking tour, and discover why the city is called the “Florence of the South.” Learn curiosities from your local guide.
Inclusions: Walking tour with a professional guide, Snacks
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Reviewed By biancamW670RP
The host cancelled as they didn’t accept bookings of one, they messaged me to tell me it had been cancelled and they would process it that day. I had been in contact again on Tuesday asking when they would cancel it as it was still showing as completed. It’s now Thursday still haven’t received confirmation it has been cancelled. Unsure if this is an issue with Trip Advisor or the operator, however it has not been a delightful experience.
5. The Wonderful Alberbello & The White City Ostuni Full Day Tour
ALBEROBELLO AND OSTUNI ARE BOTH TWO UNIQUE CITIES SO DIFFERENT ONE FROM ANOTHER. BOTH OF THIS PALCES ARE A MUST TO VISIT IN APULIA REGION.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, TASTING OF LIQUORES AND TARALLI IN AN ANCIENT TRULLO IN ALBEROBELLO
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By yingatha
The day I shared with Michaela was wonderul! She showed me poligano a mare but first I went to the cave which was a good walk then we went to the beach area! beautiful! I didn't do coffee tasting as it had alcohol. but I didn't mind that. we went to eat at the most delicious restaurant and we chatted about all sorts of different things! Michaela is a lovely person very open minded very kind. I hope to have her for my future trips again. she is so nice and her price is very fair! unlike other tour agents!
6. 2 days mini tour from Alberobello visiting Ostuni, Martina Franca & Locorotondo
If you are in Alberobello and you want to visit the most suggestive places of the itria valley, this is the tour for you. In two days you will visit Alberobello, Ostuni, Locorotondo and Martina Franca with guides and transfers included.
Inclusions: 1 guided tour Alberobello, Transfer in minivan from Alberobello to Martina franca, Locorotondo and Ostuni and back, 1 guided tour Ostuni, Martina Franca and Locorotondo
Exclusions: meals, accommodation
Reviewed By Anthony L
The tour was wonderful and we were provided with a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for our stay in Puglia. This was our fist visit and day in Puglia
7. Cultural and gastronomic tour of Lecce
Private guided tour in the company of a local guide who will lead you to the discovery of the beautiful and refined Lecce, alternating the visit with tasty stops to taste the local products
Inclusions: private tour guide, tastings of typical products
Exclusions: Ticket Duomo and Basilica
Reviewed By Anthony L
The tour was wonderful and we were provided with a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for our stay in Puglia. This was our fist visit and day in Puglia
8. Guided evening visit to Lecce
private walking tour that will allow you to visit Lecce with a local guide in the evening, to appreciate the charm of one of the most beautiful art cities of southern Italy with city lighting and the moon
Inclusions: tour guide
Exclusions: Church ticket
Reviewed By Anthony L
The tour was wonderful and we were provided with a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for our stay in Puglia. This was our fist visit and day in Puglia
9. Private guided tour in Brindisi
Private guided tour during which you will have the opportunity to explore Brindisi and its many points of interest in the company of an expert guide
Inclusions: Tour guides
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Reviewed By Anthony L
The tour was wonderful and we were provided with a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for our stay in Puglia. This was our fist visit and day in Puglia
10. Private guided tour of Martina Franca - Puglia
Guided tour of Martina Franca in the company of a private expert tour guide who will lead you to the discovery of the splendid Apulian town, among the alleys to admire the Duomo and Baroque art that decorates private palaces and churches
Inclusions: tourist guide
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Reviewed By Anthony L
The tour was wonderful and we were provided with a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for our stay in Puglia. This was our fist visit and day in Puglia
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