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Bari: Street Food Walking Tour with Local Delicacies & Ice CreamYou’ll wander Bari’s old town with a local guide, tasting focaccia barese straight from an old bakery, biting into piping hot panzerotti, sampling fried polenta and popizze in hidden corners, then savoring grilled octopus sandwiches with cold beer before finishing off with fresh gelato on warm city streets.
Polignano a Mare boat tour: 10km of caves and snorkelingA 90-minute boat tour from Polignano a Mare covers 10km of coastline with visits inside all the sea caves, a swim stop where snorkeling gear is provided, and an onboard aperitif with drinks. The guide speaks English, Italian and French, weaving historical detail and local anecdotes through the route. Music plays if guests want it, and sun shade is available on request.Is it for me?The boat stays on the water the whole time, so you do not need to swim to the caves or climb to reach them—the route works for swimmers and non-swimmers alike, and infants can sit on an adult's lap for the full 90 minutes.
Vieste boat tour: South Coast with sea caves and swimmingA guided boat tour along the south coast of Vieste covers roughly 20 km of the Gargano's most dramatic shoreline, passing the Pizzomunno monolith, approaching sea caves for close viewing and photography, and stopping for a 40-minute swim at Spiaggia dei Gabbiani (June through season). The boat carries a restroom and a live guide speaking Italian and English; the tour runs three hours from start to finish.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the sea caves up close rather than from far out on the water, and if the swimming stop matters to you—the beach break is built into the schedule, so you're not choosing between the coastline and a chance to get in the water.
Santa Maria di Leuca: 3-Hour Boat Tour & Cave SwimmingYou board a small boat at Santa Maria di Leuca and spend three hours swimming in sea caves on both sides of Salento's southern point, with snorkel gear, life jackets, and an aperitif included. The boat holds only 12 people and has shade, cushions, and a shower on board. You return to the same marina by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the caves and swim without arranging your own boat or timing multiple stops—the fixed three-hour loop handles the route, the stops, and the gear, and the small group size means you're not jostling for space or waiting for others to finish.
Polignano a Mare boat tour: Sea caves with aperitifA 90-minute boat tour departing from the Port of San Vito explores the sea caves of Polignano a Mare, including the famous Grotta Palazzese and Grotta delle Rondinelle, with a professional skipper guiding the route along the Adriatic cliffs. The tour includes an aperitif of taralli and prosecco served on board and a stop to swim in the bluest waters of the coast. Choose the shared tour with hotel pickup or without pickup, depending on your transport needs.Is it for me?Book the shared tour with pickup if you're staying in Polignano and want to skip the drive to San Vito; choose the tour without pickup if you have your own transport or are staying near the port. Either way, the 90-minute route is fixed, so the caves, the aperitif and the swim stop happen the same way for everyone on board.
Bari Old Town Walking Tour & Homemade Gelato TastingYou’ll walk through Bari’s tangled old town streets with a local guide, watch women making fresh pasta by hand, visit centuries-old churches, and end up tasting homemade gelato by the sea. Expect laughter, real neighborhood life, and little surprises along the way—it’s not just sightseeing; it feels like being let in on someone else’s daily rhythm.
Polignano a Mare boat tour: Caves and swim break, small groupA small-group boat tour of Polignano a Mare explores five sea caves along the rocky Adriatic coast, including the restaurant cave Grotta Palazzese and the lovers' cave Grotta degli Innamorati. The tour includes a swim break, bottled water, Prosecco and taralli snacks on board, and runs roughly two hours with a live guide in English or Italian. Pickup is available on one option; the other departs from the harbor without it.Is it for me?Book the private option if your group wants the boat to yourself and the flexibility to linger at whichever cave appeals most; choose the small shared tour if you'd rather split the cost and meet other travelers while the guide handles the route and timing.
Porto Cesareo: Catamaran Snorkeling Tour & Aperitif LunchYou’ll board a catamaran in Porto Cesareo for a day of snorkeling over Roman ruins, swimming by pine-covered islands and golden beaches along the Ionian coast. Taste local snacks and wine during an onboard aperitif lunch in a quiet cove. Expect easygoing company, salty air, and moments you’ll want to replay later.
Puglia Cooking Class Near Lecce: Make Fresh Pasta, Eat DinnerA hands-on cooking class in Corigliano d'Otranto, 15 minutes from Lecce, where you learn to shape traditional orecchiette and maccheroncini from scratch in Enza's family home, then sit down to a full dinner with local wine, homemade dessert and limoncello. The evening runs about three and a half hours and includes aperitif, wine, coffee and tea; vegan, vegetarian and lactose-free options are available, and children are welcome.Is it for me?You'll cook fresh pasta with Enza's family, then sit down together that same evening to eat what you made—no demonstration, no takeaway, just dinner around their table.
Polignano a Mare: Boat Caves & Swimming Tour from BariYou board a licensed 7-meter boat at Cala Ponte and cruise the Polignano a Mare coastline with an expert local navigator. The trip includes multiple stops for swimming and snorkeling in hidden coves, plus close views of the sea caves carved into the cliffs. The whole experience takes around 2–3 hours, and you choose how long to stay at each stop.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Polignano a Mare caves from the water without arranging your own boat or navigating the coast yourself — the licensed crew and their knowledge of the hidden coves is what makes the difference between a generic boat ride and knowing where to actually go.
Salento Day Trip: Otranto, Leuca, Gallipoli & Galatina TourYou’ll trace Salento’s coastline from Galatina’s frescoed basilica to Otranto’s seaside walls and Gallipoli’s maze-like streets—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect salty breezes, unexpected laughter, hotel pickup from Lecce and enough free time to get lost (in a good way). The feeling lingers long after you’re back.
Puglia Coast: Boat Tour of Caves & Swim with AperitifYou’ll set out from Torre Vado by boat with a local guide who brings Puglia’s coastline alive through stories and legends. Swim in crystal-clear bays beneath dramatic cliffs, explore mysterious sea caves, then relax on deck with a Salento aperitif—friselline, focaccia, fruit, and regional wine—while sunlight dances on turquoise water.
Polignano a Mare boat tour: Caves, swimming & aperitifA 2-hour boat tour along the Polignano a Mare coast explores sea caves and natural arches accessible only by water, with time to swim and snorkel in the Adriatic. The crew shares the history of each landmark while you enjoy Apulian prosecco and tarallini; snorkeling gear is included, and the boat departs from Polignano a Mare itself.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the caves and arches of the Polignano a Mare coast without arranging your own boat or spending the day on a crowded group excursion—the fixed departure and small-boat format mean you move at a steady pace and stop where the crew knows the water is safe for swimming.
Lecce: Walking Tour of Baroque Squares & Roman RuinsYou’ll join a local guide for a two-hour stroll through Lecce’s historic heart—past grand baroque squares, ancient Roman ruins, and quieter backstreets most people miss. Taste fresh figs from a market stall, stand where gladiators once fought, and pause in front of Santa Croce’s wild stonework. It’s less about checking sights off a list than feeling the city breathe around you.
Lecce: Santa Maria di Leuca Caves Boat Tour & SnorkelingYou board a small boat in Lecce and spend three hours exploring the caves carved into the cliffs at Santa Maria di Leuca, with stops on both the Adriatic and Ionian sides. Two swimming breaks let you snorkel in clear water with provided gear. The skipper narrates the route and the history, and you're back by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the caves and swim in the water without planning the route yourself or renting separate snorkeling gear — the boat, the stops, and the equipment are all arranged, which is what makes three hours enough to cover both sides of Leuca.
Bari: Fresh Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with WineYou'll spend the afternoon learning to make fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch at a family restaurant near Bari's historic center. Your guide teaches you the technique, you cook both dishes, then sit down to eat them with Prosecco and three glasses of local wine included. You leave with written recipes and the muscle memory of how to do this yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn two classic Italian dishes hands-on and actually eat them the same day, without having to find a restaurant or figure out timing — the class, the cooking, and the meal are all one experience.
Mini-cruise to Santa Maria di Leuca caves: Swim and aperitifA mini-cruise from Santa Maria di Leuca explores the sea caves carved into the coastline on both sides of the peninsula, lasting about two and a half hours with a swim stop and a tasting of Salento frisa on board. The boat departs from near the Basilica Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae, and a live Italian-speaking guide narrates the route. Life jackets and armrests are provided, and the tour suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?The swim stop and the slow pace through the caves suit swimmers and anyone who wants to move through the water rather than observe from the deck. The two-and-a-half-hour duration fits a morning or afternoon slot without consuming a full day.
Lecce: Baroque Walking Tour & Street Food TastingYou walk through Lecce's baroque old town with a guide, stopping at five key landmarks including the Basilica of Santa Croce and Roman Amphitheatre while tasting rustico, pasticciotto, tarallini and local cheese at each pause. The tour takes two and a half hours, groups stay small, and dietary needs can be arranged at booking. Arrive at the meeting point ready to move; the guide handles the rest.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Lecce's baroque architecture and taste its street food in context, without arranging a separate food tour or hiring a private guide—the small group and fixed route mean you move at a pace that lets both the history and the flavour land.
Mozzarella tasting Brindisi: Masseria farm & cheese dairyYou tour a working Apulian farm, watch the cheesemaker pull mozzarella and burrata by hand, then taste both fresh and aged cheeses alongside cured meats, bread and wine. The guide explains the history of the Masseria and the craft behind each product. Pickup is not included, so you'll need your own transport or a taxi to reach the farm from Taranto.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to understand how southern Italian cheese is actually made and taste it the same day, without arranging transport yourself — just plan to drive or take a taxi to the farm from Taranto, since pickup is not part of the package.
Lecce: Jewish Museum & Baroque Churches Walking TourYou descend into the Underground Jewish Museum to see medieval purification tanks, then walk through Lecce's historic center with a guide who explains the Baroque symbols carved into the Basilica of Santa Croce, the Roman remains in Piazza Sant'Oronzo, and the cathedral complex at Piazza Duomo. Museum entry is included, and the route is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to understand Lecce's layered history—Jewish medieval, Roman, and Baroque—without having to navigate the city alone or piece together which buildings matter and why.
