Lecce : Half day E-Bike tour, Artisan workshop & Olive Oil Taste
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4 giờ 30 phút
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Discover by E-bike the legendary origins of olive trees and the history of olive oil production from the 1400 to today.
Cycle traffic free country side paths surrounded by olive oil trees and majestic farm houses (Masserias).
Visit the Castle of Acaya built in 1500, the only example of fortified Renaissance town in South Italy.
Enjoy a Hands-On Reed Weaving Workshop at Acquarica Castle with masters Pantaleo and Uccio. You will contribute to the preservation of this ancient tradition and profession.
Experience a tour from local guide Giovanna of the Underground Olive Oil ancient Mill. Learn the surprising history of lamp oil—a lower-grade olive oil once used to fuel lamps and illuminate cities across Europe and beyond—making Salento a key player in a global trade network.
Authentic Olive Oil Tasting with Lina at Masseria 5 Santi. Seated in her home, Lina will guide you through the entire journey of olive oil production.
Thông tin khác
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cần Quan Tâm
Lecce
The tour starts with Cycling through the narrow alleys of Lecce old town.
Castello di Acaya
First Stop: Acaya Village & Renaissance Castle After a scenic 13 km ride through the peaceful countryside starting from Lecce, you’ll reach your first stop: the charming fortified village of Acaya. Here, you’ll explore the impressive Castello di Acaya, one of the finest examples of Renaissance military architecture in southern Italy. Perfectly preserved, this unique fortress was designed as part of an ideal defensive city, offering a rare glimpse into 16th-century urban planning. Walk through its massive stone walls, bastions, and inner courtyards as you uncover the history of this strategic stronghold. From noble ambitions to military innovation, Acaya tells the story of a time when architecture and defense were deeply intertwined. This first stop sets the tone for the journey ahead—blending history, culture, and discovery in one of Salento’s most fascinating hidden gems.
Tùy chọn
Lecce : Half day E-Bike tour, Artisan workshop & Olive Oil Taste
Bao gồm
Water bottle
local artisan basket workshop
Use of E-bike
Helmet, Pannier and Bike phone holder
Private local Guide
Admission fees ancient olive oil mill
Olive oil taste at Lina Masseria
Food and drinks
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Đánh giá
5 đánh giá
Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor
Well worth it!
Venture49854186381,5 thg 6, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00What a highlight of our time in Lecce! Marco was an excellent guide with safe, high-quality e-bikes. He is personable, professional, knowledgeable, and has a great sense of humour. Marco was able to translate to English for us when any guides at our stops spoke mostly Italian, eliminating any language barriers along the trip. We saw the beautiful countryside, a fortified town and its castle, the guard house with a proloco group who taught us the ancient craft of weaving reeds (we got to keep our projects!), a medieval underground olive oil mill, and a hugely fulfilling visit to a family farm where they produced olive oil and cheese. The farm owners, Lina and her daughter Giorgia, treated us like family and even made a traditional friselle lunch for us (extra cost to add this, but 100% worth it!). We loved the excursion and would highly recommend it! In fact, if I ever return to this area, I would do it again!
A Perfect Half-Day Discovering the Heart of Puglia
TheWilbsorama,13 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00This trip is such a brilliant mix of history, culture, and just pure feel-good fun — an absolute must if you’re in the area. Marco is a fantastic guide, sharing fascinating local insights and history with a great sense of humour that keeps everything engaging and relaxed. The three stops were a real highlight, each offering something different — from local arts and crafts to learning about olive oil production and, of course, tasting it. It all felt authentic and really gave us a deeper appreciation of the region. The bikes were excellent too — modern, well-maintained, and comfortable, with handy saddle bags provided. We’d highly recommend this experience if you’ve got half a day in Lecce and want to connect with the real spirit of Puglia.
Grecia Salentina Experience
V2608QXannam,12 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00This experience is one in a million. I highly recommend this tour with Marco and Nicholas, who both know the region well and share beautiful stories about the past. Additionally, hearing the ancient words of the Griko dialect spoken in an underground olive mill was an unforgettable treat. Marco has all the best connections in Puglia and cares for each traveler with attentiveness and a smile. He is very thorough in helping everyone feel confident on a bike! He gives great cues, guidance, encouragement, and historical overviews. We loved exploring the villages and taking in the scenery of Salento by bicycle, stopping with Marco to savor these unique homegrown experiences—it doesn’t get better than this in terms of hidden gems! You don’t want to miss booking this tour with friends, it was one of our favorite days in Italy. Thank you Puglia Bike Experience!
Fantastic bike tour
David H,18 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I took this tour and we both agreed it was fantastic! After winding through the streets of Lecce, we entered the beautiful countryside, biking through small towns, olive groves and farmland. Marco was extremely knowledgeable and explained what we were seeing, its history and answered our many questions. We stopped for a tour of an old underground olive mill, which was fascinating. I never realized that olive oil was used for lighting lamps back in the day. Seeing the large milling stones and learning about the process of making olive oil was very interesting. All in all a great experience and would recommend without hesitation.
Biking/hiking in Salento
B243BAninab,21 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00I took 3 tours with Marco- to the frantoio, Gallipoli and hiking along the coast. All were memorable experiences thanks to Marco’s calm manor, joyous spirit and knowledge of the area. Would recommend any excursion!
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