Top Puglia Culinary 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.

Taste your way around town with this street food tour of Bari, and learn about the city’s signature treats from a private guide. Starting with a walk around Bari’s Old Town, the tour introduces you to standout sights such as the Basilica of St. Nicholas and its sacred crypt. Continue to explore the cobblestoned enclave, trying fresh burrata cheese, focaccia, salumi, panzerotti, and home-made gelato. Finally, you’ll finish with a visit to the city’s French neighborhood where a large fish market is held.

A tour with a local guide in Polignano a Mare, the jewel on the sea that gave birth to “Mr. Volare” the famous Domenico Modugno. During the tour, you will be able to breathe the Mediterranean soul through the typical alleys of the historic center, look out from the majestic terraces overlooking the sea and photograph the beautiful views of the historic center, such as the painted phrases and the characteristic corners, the Mother Church and the Piazza Of The Clock. The tour will be accompanied by a series of tastings of typical local products, which have made Polignano and Puglia famous all over the world: • Special coffee - a variant of coffee known all over the world and created by the genius of Mario Campanella; • The typical Apulian Focaccia; • The traditional "Panzerotto" with mozzarella and tomato sauce - but also available in many variations; • A glass of a local wine, accompanied by Burrata and Capocollo di Martina Franca (Slow Food Presidium since 2000), enjoyed overlooking the sea.

- Visit a wine cellar immersed in the Apulian countryside and discover the history of the family and how the local wine is produced - Walk in the vineyard to discover the secrets of the wine varieties - Join a tasty lunch with taralli, olives, focaccia, entrées and a board of local cured meats and cheeses paired with four local wines or a traditional full apéritif. Transfer available at additional cost upon request.

Discover the sights and flavors of Bari on a bike tour. After exploring the historic Old Town on two wheels, you’ll then visit a bakery, brewery, deli, winery, and a gelateria. Sample food at each venue, trying treats such as the local ‘focaccia barese,’ before you venture into the modern streets of the city’s French quarter.

Explore Bari with a private tour by rickshaw. Meet your guide for a half-day tour focused on the flavors of Bari, especially its street food and ice cream. Cover ground quickly by rickshaw and discover an authentic side to the city. Learn about Bari’s culture and history from your private guide. Food and drink tastings, including typical Barese street food, are included.

Puglia has long been known for its excellent wines, but it can be a challenge to reach the region’s rural wineries. With this wine tour, set off directly from Bari to visit a cellar less than an hour from Bari. Stroll through the vineyards surrounded by olive groves and orchards and sample four wines—including a white, red, rosè, and dessert wine—paired with Puglian specialties like focaccia, cold cuts, cheeses, and olive oil bruschetta.

One of the best ways to discover a new place is through its food and this tasting tour of Brindisi covers the best of Puglian cuisine in just a few hours. Join a small group and walk through the city’s historic center to discover authentic eateries, markets, and shops for samples of regional products and dishes. Enjoy samples that range from sweets to deli meats to cheese and wine.

Experience Bari’s authentic culinary scene with this insider’s food tour in the city’s old town. Comb the Quartiere Umbertino neighborhood for traditional delicacies, stopping at an old-school wine bar to sample regional wines and cheeses. Then dive into two bustling markets to taste specialties like raw fresh fish and focaccia before relaxing over a four-course meal at a local home.

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 several vineyard stops.

Let yourself be carried by a local guide who will make you discover this magical place by showing you the secrets, local traditions and beauty of the trulli, typical buildings of Alberobello. The Trulli, made with local stone, are rural buildings, built with a technique dating back to prehistoric times and still used in this region. These masterpieces also show the skill of the master TRULLARE who uses a technique called "dry". Alberobello has been a UNESCO heritage site since 1996.

Capital of Puglia, Bari boasts the presence of the Basilica of San Nicola, an important example of Apulian Romanesque architecture, and some of the best narrow streets like a labirint. You will visit the old town Ferrarese and Mercantile squares, the Ancient wall "la Muraglia", the Basilica of Saint Nicholaus, the Cathedral, the Norman-Swabian Castle and the "pasta" street" which is handmade outdoor by the ladies.

Make the most of your time in Bari with this walking tour that combines sightseeing with a deep dive into the city’s street-food traditions. Follow your guide through the squares and lanes of Bari Vecchia, stopping to sample a variety of treats from “panzerotti” to “sgagliozze”. Pass through the vibrant Piazza Mercantile and admire highlights like the Basilica of San Nicola and the Cathedral of San Sabino during your gastro-walk.

Eat and drink your way through Lecce on a culinary tour designed to highlight the city’s rich gastronomic culture. Visit the Mercato Ortofrutticolo all'Ingrosso di Lecce food market and experience the raw flavors of Salento. Explore with a guide and sample distinctive Puglian dishes, including puccia, rustico, “pezzetti di cavallo”, pasticciotto, cotognata. Coffee, local wine or salentine beer included.

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).

Take a break from the beaches and discover Salento’s food and wine, instead. With a private guide, you’ll visit two award-winning Salento wine estates where varietals using the primitivo and malvasia grapes, among others, are produced. As you sip, you’ll learn about viticulture in the region, and enjoy a light lunch either at the winery or nearby. Choose to add on a third winery or a swim stop at Porto Cesareo on your way back to Lecce.

Explore the history-rich streets of Bari with your own group and guide on a private tour of the city. You’ll make your way through the narrow alleys and lanes of the Old Town to visit landmarks such as the Swabian Castle, the Basilica of St. Nicholas, the fish market, and the grand Bari Cathedral. Listen to stories about Puglia as you stroll, and savor samples of the local food around the city.

Walk your way through the Italian city of Altamura on this 2-hour private tour hosted by a guide specializing in Altamura’s medieval history. Pass through the ancient city gates, explore medieval streets dating back to the days of the Roman Empire, and visit the churches of St. Blaise and St. Nicholas. Plus, follow your nose through the Old Town to a local bakery, where you'll sample focaccia bread.

Discover the historic allure of Bari with a walking tour that showcases its most celebrated landmarks, all from the outside. Begin your exploration at the Direzione regionale Musei, a hub for regional art and history. Next, visit the revered Basilica of Saint Nicholas, a focal point of spiritual and architectural magnificence. Wander through the Antico Palazzo di Città and Piazza Mercantile, where the city’s past as a major medieval market and civic center comes to life. Continue to the Fortino di Sant’Antonio Abate, a fortress with panoramic sea views. Your journey will also include Piazza del Ferrarese and the majestic Catedral Basílica de San Sabino, before concluding at the vibrant Strada Arco Basso, famous for its artisan shops. This tour offers a perfect blend of Bari’s rich history and vibrant street life, ideal for those looking to delve deeper into the city’s heritage.

The bustling port city of Bari has a maze-like old town that can be confusing to navigate on your own. Take in the top sights in just a few hours without getting lost with this guided tour through the winding lanes of the historic center. Learn about the history and significance of the city and its highlights like the Basilica of San Nicola, plus sample traditional focaccia.

Did you know that Thomas Ashe named Lecce the “most beautiful city in Italy”? You have a chance to find out yourself! The historical center and the monuments of Lecce are rich in unusual ornaments and colorful decorations. Would you like to find out what do they characterize? Together with the professional local guide, you will walk through this wonderful city. It is a must for lovers of art and culture. Is Lecce on the heel of the boot? At the end of the tour, the guide will take you to the local bakery. You will try "Apasticciotto"- a famous traditional pastry.

Embark on a journey through the heart of Lecce, where baroque architecture and ancient history blend seamlessly. Begin at Porta Napoli, the ornate gateway that ushers you into a world of artistic splendor. Stroll through the majestic Piazza del Duomo to marvel at its architectural ensemble, then uncover centuries-old tales at the Teatro Romano. Piazza Sant’Oronzo offers a lively atmosphere, where the city’s vibrant life pulses around historical relics. Conclude your tour at the Basilica di Santa Croce, a masterpiece of baroque artistry with its intricate façades. This walking tour not only showcases Lecce’s cultural landmarks but also immerses you in the charm and history of one of Italy’s most picturesque cities. Please note: The availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.