Tours & Activities in Brindisi

A gnome village and a north African-style medina – exotic doesn't even begin to describe the stars of this tour. You'll discover the UNESCO-listed fairytale conical-roofed ‘trulli' homes of Alberobello before heading to the whitewashed hilltop town of Ostuni. Two truly enchanting places.

Discover Alberobello, Locorotondo, and Ostuni on this tour from Brindisi or Ostuni with a certified guide. Savor an Apulian brunch, enjoy an olive oil tasting, and enter an iconic Trullo house.

Cycle in the Regional Park of the Coastal Dunes. Jump into the history of 4000 years with the Dolmen of Montalbano. Visit a historic oil mill. Discover the stages of processing to obtain extra virgin olive oil. Taste the EVO oil.

Discover this beautiful city in Puglia with this Brindisi Private Tour alongside an exclusive guide just for you and your group. Not to be missed!

The scenic shores of Salento are your destination on this morning boat cruise. You'll sail the peninsula that separates the Adriatic Sea from the Ionian, sun yourself on deck and stop to swim in a coastal cave. Hop aboard and begin your coastal adventure to the southernmost point in Puglia – a place where the Ionian Sea turns into the Adriatic. And such a dramatic location commands some impressive sights to see along the way, including sea caves that you'll stop to take a peek at.Watch sandy beaches pass by and sit back while soaking up all the different colours of the sea, including emerald, bright blue and turquoise. On the way back, you'll also anchor up for a well-deserved swimming stop in front of a sea cave.

Relax on a comfortable bus with the necessary facilities between Brindisi Airport and Lecce Bus Station with Puglia Airbus

The family atmosphere, the variety of dishes and wines offered, the dinner in the vineyard with sunset will make the afternoon spent together unforgettable! There will also be the opportunity to take a walk in the vineyard where we will talk about the traditions of our land and vine cultivation techniques. Mother Beatrice's cuisine will make you relive the flavors of your grandmother! In case of intolerances we vary the menu according to your requests.

On this flyover tour of Apulia, we'll soar above the breathtaking landscapes of this southern Italian region, revealing stunning vistas of iconic locales!

This catamaran cruise to the most southern tip of Puglia offers up a kaleidoscope of colours and coastal scenes. You'll join the boat from Torre Vado and make waves towards Capo Leuca, while taking in the sea grottoes and rocky coastline from a vantage point like no other. Hop aboard in Torre Vado, south of Gallipoli, and begin your coastal adventure to the southernmost point in Puglia – a place where the Ionian Sea turns into the Adriatic. And such a dramatic location commands some impressive sights to see along the way, including sea caves that you'll stop to take a peek at.Watch sandy beaches pass by and sit back while soaking up all the different colours of the sea, including emerald, bright blue and turquoise. On the way back, you'll also anchor up for a well-deserved swimming stop in front of a sea cave, too.

Paddle in the canoe as you see dolphins, turtles in our seas where the Alfonsino Castle built with carparo ashlars dominates the landscape like a large natural cliff overlooking the sea.

This tour will give you the opportunity to visit three significant villages in Puglia on a comfortable minivan with air conditioning and a professional driver who will give you information about the history of the towns and the places to visit. At the end of the tour you can choose whether to return to Brindisi or Lecce.

Go scuba diving in the Adriatic Sea when you join us for a scuba diving activity off the coast of Brindisi. Learn a new skill and get incredible views!

Get a real snapshot of local life in Gallipoli with this morning visit to the city. With your knowledgeable guide, you'll explore the ancient old town – wall-to-wall with baroque-style architecture – and lose yourself in Gallipoli's café-lined cobbled streets.Arrive in the city early morning, and you'll start your guided tour. Stopping by baroque chapels and maze-like lanes beneath the 14th-century walls, you'll soon see why the ancient Greeks called this the ‘beautiful city'. You'll also visit an underground oil mill for a taste of the Mediterranean golden nectar. Head to one of the corner cafés in the cobbled backstreets, shop the boutiques, or take a walk along the promenade – the views are outstanding. But the real star of the show is watching the locals chatter back and forth as they go about their business – it's Gallipolini life to a tee. You'll return to the resort early afternoon.

Savor a delicious dinner of traditional Apulian dishes at a local's home. Enjoy a tour of the ancient grandparents' house, transformed into a greengrocer.

For those who do not have much time but still do not want to miss the opportunity to ride an ebike we offer this smart tour starting from Puglia Martina Franca, arriving in Locorotondo through the typical country roads of the Itria Valley and after a quick passage in the historic center of return to Martina Franca.

On this kayak tour of Brindisi we'll cruise along the Apulian coast while enjoying a magical sunset, a unique view at the most special moment of the day!

Discover why the city of Lecce is one of Puglia's must-sees. This half-day tour lets you take in all the historical highlights on a guided walk, while stopping for plenty of photos and even a taste of some local artisanal ice cream while you're there.

Discover Alberobello, Locorotondo and Ostuni from Ostuni with a CERTIFIED TOUR GUIDE (other companies offer only audio guide). Savor an Apulian BRUNCH an OLIVE OIL TASTING, enter a Trullo!

Guided dives near the bay of Brindisi: If you are a certified diver looking for excitement, our diving center is able to satisfy the most experienced divers and also those who want to experience the exciting sensation of breathing underwater for the first time. Always guided by qualified instructors, you will be able to discover seabeds with fantastic colours.

Enter the Itria Valley and discover some of the most beautiful towns in Italy, on this tour of Alberobello, Ostuni and Locorotondo. You'll love it!

Discover why the city of Lecce is one of Puglia's must-sees. This half-day tour lets you take in all the historical highlights on a guided walk, while stopping for plenty of photos and even a taste of some local delicacies while you're there.With buildings adorned with gargoyles, cherubs and gremlins, Lecce's version of baroque will distract you with its sheer ornateness as you wander around. You'll head into the city known as the ‘baroque pearl of Salento' for free time to explore.See all the main showstoppers, including the cathedral, the Piazza del Duomo and Roman amphitheatre. You'll round off the tour with an artisanal ice cream tasting before returning to your resort.

Visit Alberobello's trulli, the charming Locorotondo, and Ostuni – the White City. Savor a hearty aperitivo of local Puglian specialties in Alberobello, and explore a special rock-carved site.

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Brindisi, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Brindisi! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!

If you want to admire the towns of Apulia lit up and carefully decorated, don't miss this Christmas tour of Alberobello and Locorotondo.

Elevated above the turquoise hues of the Adriatic Sea, the town of Otranto is filled with all manner of eye-catching spots. On this evening tour, you'll visit the medieval centre and enjoy some free time to browse the stalls that set up once night has fallen.

Discover the towns of Gallipoli, Galatina, and Otranto on a day trip from Brindisi and Lecce. Explore the towns at your own pace and take a dip in the sea at Gallipoli.

Discover by bike the historic centers of Martina Franca and Locorotondo. Visit a dairy. Learn how to make burrata, mozzarella and caciocavallo. Taste the best of Apulian cheeses. Walk by e-bike on the country roads of the Itria Valley trulli, vineyards and dry stone walls

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This full day tour shows off one of Puglia's stars – Lecce. You'll walk alongside baroque masterpieces in Lecce, have a street food lunch and explore during some free time. There's culture, history and sights all wrapped into one in the city known as the 'Florence of the South'.

Visit Alberobello's trulli, Locorotondo charm, and Ostuni, the White City. Savor a hearty aperitivo of local Puglian specialties in Alberobello, explore a special rock-carved site.

Have you always wanted to explore the underwater world? Discover what it feels like to breathe underwater, surrounded by fish, colorful corals and sea sponges? Take part in a Scuba Diving experience in Brindisi! Get on the boat and dive into the transparent waters reaching a maximum depth of 6 meters. Don't worry if it's your first time: an expert instructor will be by your side to guide you, from preparation to the return to the surface. And at the end of this exciting adventure, a special recognition: a "Baptism of the Sea" certificate which marks your entry into the world of scuba diving!

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Puglia's Itria Valley is all olive groves, pretty towns and those characteristic white ‘trulli' houses – and this tour takes in two of its most characterful spots. You'll begin the day exploring Martina Franca old town, then head to Alberobello, the so-called ‘capital of the trulli houses', and wind down with a wine tasting.

Immerse yourself in a unique food and wine tasting experience. Explore an exquisite selection of local wines and delicacies and test your wine knowledge with our innovative and fun “Sommelier Game”!

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Matera has a lot going for it – it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, European Capital of Culture 2019 and a cave city dating back over 5,000 years. Tour its historic lanes and ancient cave dwellings, try local Basilicata food and wine, then choose to visit the cave house museum or a rupestrian church. Anna, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘The cave houses of Matera were once considered a shameful place to live, best known for poverty, disease and crime. Nowadays, many caves have been transformed into chic homes, restaurants, and hotels.'Considered one of the most outstanding and intact troglodyte settlements, Matera's big draw are the ancient cave dwellings known as ‘sassi', which translates to ‘stones'. First up, we'll check out the baroque quarter, where churches and palaces are built on top of the caves. Next, we'll venture into the Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso areas to see ancient sassi carved into the flanks of Gravina canyon. The dramatic setting overlooking the wild, rocky landscape is all part of the charm.You'll pause for thought in the old quarters, where inhabitants lived in squalor up until the 1950s, which was when the whole population of around 20,000 was rehoused. Wandering around today's visually arresting town, it seems hard to believe how tough life once was here. You'll also get to try typical food and wine at Lucany Restaurant, before choosing between an optional visit to the cave house museum or a rupestrian church, cut into the rock.

You will experience the city's history and immerse yourself in the majestic and fascinating past. The Alphonsine Castle, also known as the sea fortress castle, stands on the island of Sant'Andrea.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and capital of the famous ‘trulli' houses, Alberobello is one fascinating place to explore. You'll see a different side to this Puglian town by visiting the district of Aia Piccola, meeting a couple who live in a ‘trullo' and tasting local food.

Learn to make fresh pasta in a historic home in Brindisi’s old town! Join a welcoming local family, guided by their English-speaking daughter, and cook a full traditional Puglian meal.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Let loose in Lecce with an evening trip to the city known as the Florence of the South. We'll drop you off early evening for free time to dip in and out of the bustling bars and restaurants, shop the boutiques or to explore all the historical highlights.

Discover Puglia with Mimma: enjoy a hands-on cooking class in her cozy home or add an optional market tour to select fresh ingredients. Authentic Italian cuisine, your way!

Our tours are crafted to provide an authentic and genuine experience. We believe in immersing you in the true essence of Salento, showcasing its culture, traditions, and way of life. From off-the-beaten-path attractions to hidden gems known only to locals, every aspect of our itinerary is designed to offer a genuine encounter with the heart and soul of the region. One of the hallmarks of our tours is the personal connection we foster with the local community. We go beyond the surface, establishing meaningful relationships with the locals, from the lively markets to the family-run restaurants, we will bring you in close contact with the lifestyle of this place that seems frozen in time. Additionally, our tour offers a unique culinary adventure as we prioritize the use of locally sourced ingredients in all our meals.

Perched atop a limestone cliff, Polignano a Mare guards some hidden treasure beneath its foundations. A network of around 40 sea grottoes can be explored from the water, and this boat trip features just that plus a chance to dive into emerald waters.As a result of thousands of years of water and wind erosion, the Polignano sea caves were carved out of the jagged limestone cliffs – some incredibly deep and vast, too. This boat trip will take you as close as possible to see the string of caves and experience the show of lights and colours that dazzle visitors from all around.You'll not be able to resist jumping into the emerald-coloured waters, which are clear enough to see to the very bottom. Then, once you're back on board and drying off, you'll be treated to more top-notch views as we sail back into town.

Discover the Itria Valley by e-bike. Get lost in the narrow streets of Cisternino. Visit a winery, see an olive oil mill and then enjoy an Apulian aperitif in good company.

Cycling through the countryside of Martina Franca. See the majestic Murgese horse. Get to know the black Puglia pig. Visit a cow farm. Taste the locally produced cheeses.

Lauded as one of the most beautiful towns in Italy, Otranto delivers on great views and a fascinating past. Spend a few hours here soaking up the scenery, shopping in the market, or losing yourself in the maze-like medieval centre. A must-see is the Romanesque cathedral, famous for its ornate mosaic floor.

Discover Alberobello, Locorotondo and Ostuni from Lecce with a certified tour guide. Savor an Apulian brunch, olive oil tasting and enter a traditional Trullo.

Visit the vibrant local market and the  traditional food shops with the Cesarina and immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home,  learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Brindisi cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a selection of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Brindisi recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.