Full Day Tour to Gallipoli, Galatina, Coast, Beaches and Winery
Overview
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This tour will take you to discover the lovely Salento towns of Gallipoli and Galatina starting from Lecce and crossing the peninsula among typical villages and vineyards, also stopping, as an optional choice, in one of the most important Salento wineries for a tasting experience. There will be no shortage of halts along the Ionian coast for fully enjoying the breathtaking views that will await you. The journey will go on heading to a wonderful beach where you can swim before the visit among narrow alleys, shops and sea views of which Gallipoli will surprise you.
In the case you’ll choose not to attend the wine tasting, or depending on the cellar unavailability, like on Sundays, we'll spend more time in the place you'll prefer or we’ll stop in Nardò to visit its nice historic center.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The remaining hours of the tour will be spent on travel
What To Expect
Centro storico di Galatina
Transfer from Lecce to Galatina 30 minutes. We’ll stop close to the main square where you can have your independent visit to the Baroque church of “San Pietro”. Nearby, the small chapel of “San Paolo” hosts a well that, according to tradition, was able to heal people bitten by poisonous tarantula spider. That's why the town is renowned for the magic and esoteric ceremonies of "Tarantismo", from which the local folk dance “Pizzica” started. Galatina is also well known for the delicious pastries produced for generations in the local pasticcerie. In the most famous one you can delight yourself by tasting the famous "Pasticciotto”.
Basilica di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria
Walking along Galatina old town you can find out several aristocratic palaces until reaching the late Romanesque Basilica of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, built in 1390. The interior contains frescoes by artists from "Giotto school", that make the church the second in Italy, after San Francesco d'Assisi Basilica, for its pictorial cycles.
Options
Tour in Italian language
Online Translator Available: You'll be accompanied by a guide who speaks Italian and will be able to have conversation in other languages via Translator. Pickup included
English and Italian languages
Pickup included
What‘s Included
The tour is only for your group with flexible schedule
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Independent tour in the cities
Wine tasting experience (optional) from 30 to 40 €/pax. Closed on Sundays and depending availability
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
49 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great full day trip...
Margaret M,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great full day trip with the best experiences. A little history, a beach visit and a great tasting room stop. Our driver was so professional and accommodating. Bob was the best.
Great day out in Puglia
632tanyac632,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day out with Bob, he provided a great itinerary and experience of Puglia. The winery visit was a great highlight and seeing the beaches of Puglia was really good. Both Galantina and Gallipoli were really interesting towns to explore. Bob was a great guide and we really enjoyed spending the day with him. I would highly recommend this tour.
The best day.
megmB80YV,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Three of us had a fabulous time with Bob on our tour. He is a great driver and so considerate of our needs. We heard the perfect amount of information about each place we visited. Our wine tasting was fun and accompanied with delicious snacks. We loved Bob and our tour.
Excellent trip to areas...
Justine C,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent trip to areas south of Lecce. Roberto was an entertaining and informative guide. We chose the winery visit and it was superb. The Frescoes in the basilica no were amazing!! Beautified views along the way!
A lightly guided tour that allows for you to set the pace
Beth H,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Roberto and his wife found a very easy meeting point, a 2 minute walk from our hotel. They drove us to 3 different towns and we had time and freedom to walk around. Roberto gave us a small map with a walking route for each town with different sites to stop at. It was a nice pace because we set the tone and he goes with what you are looking for. We really enjoyed our day.
As above went to excellent winery and nice overview of Salento
jshap1017,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bob was great well organized and very friendly
Roberto was a fantastic...
Randy D,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Roberto was a fantastic tour guide with an extensive knowledge and passion for all of the towns we visited. If you’re looking for a chance to see southern Puglia, I recommend this tour
Lovely place the guide the best
Rosemary A,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best friendly tourist guide
Unforgettable memory
rosemary a,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Spectacular places we met , the excellent guide person explains everything about the place a lot of patience for us to take pictures, delighted
An Enjoyable and Well-Planned Cultural Experience
t v,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The itinerary was beautifully planned and absolutely worth it. We fully enjoyed the experience. Many thanks to Roberto for his professionalism and dedication. A memorable journey combining cultural discovery in Galatina with stunning coastal landscapes.
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