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Authentic food, wine and cultural experiences in Puglia
Apulia Bike Tours, a local tour operator in Puglia, books authentic experiences to round off your stay: wine tastings, olive oil tastings, dairy visits, pasta cooking classes, boat trips and guided cultural walking tours. They are the ideal complement to a self-guided cycling or walking holiday, and on request we fit them into your itinerary. In Puglia every bite tells a story and every sip reveals a centuries-old tradition.
Tastings: wine, olive oil and dairy
As a tour operator rooted in the culture of Puglia, we invite you to taste the essence of our land. A wine tasting introduces you to the region's wines, an olive oil tasting to the oil produced among the olive groves you cycle or walk through every day.
On a dairy tour you watch fresh cheeses being made and taste them where they are produced – one of the most genuine ways to discover Apulian food. Tastings combine well with a stage or can be planned for your arrival day.
- Wine tasting
- Olive oil tasting
- Dairy tour
Pasta cooking class
In a traditional cooking class you learn the secrets of Apulian cuisine and make fresh pasta by hand, such as orecchiette, the region's best-known pasta shape. It is a hands-on experience that works well on a rest day or at the end of a stage.
Boat trips and cultural walking tours
Not just food: boat trips and guided walking tours take you to places that few people reach. From the sea you see the coast, its cliffs and caves from a different angle; on foot, with a guide, you discover the history and stories of towns and landscapes.
- Boat tour
- Cultural walking tour
How to book an experience
Experiences are not included in the price of our tours: they are optional extras, booked on request. Tell us which ones interest you, the dates and the number of people when you ask for a quote for your tour or a tailor-made itinerary, and we will check availability and include them in your programme.
If you are not sure what to choose, tell us your route and interests: we will suggest the experiences that fit best with your stages and your rest days.
Contact us at booking@bikeandhikeitalia.com or +39 0831 172 1226.
Frequently asked questions
Which experiences can I book in Puglia?
Wine tastings, olive oil tastings, dairy tours, pasta cooking classes, boat trips and cultural walking tours.
Can I add an experience to my bike or walking tour?
Yes. Tell us which experiences you would like when you request your tour and we will fit them into your itinerary.
Are the experiences included in the tour price?
No. They are optional extras, booked on request; we send you the price together with the quote.
Can I book an experience without a tour?
Yes. Send us the experience, the date, the place where you are staying and the number of people, and we will check availability.
Are there experiences other than food and wine?
Yes. Boat trips and guided cultural walking tours take you to places that few people reach.
Should I book experiences in advance?
Yes, ideally when you book your tour. This way we can check availability for your dates and plan them around your stages.