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Wine tours in Gallipoli
Cellar visits and tastings in the wine areas close to the city. Gallipoli's old town sits on a limestone island in the Ionian Sea, joined to the modern town by a bridge and ringed by walls, with the Angevin castle at the entrance.
Best wine tours in Gallipoli
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What to expect
Half-day tours visit one or two wineries with 3 to 5 wines each; full-day tours add lunch and a third stop. Transport is included so nobody has to drive.
How to choose
- Number of wineries and wines per stop
- Small family producers vs large estates
- Food pairing or lunch included
- Transport included
Local tips
- Weekday tours are quieter and winemakers have more time to talk.
- Buy fresh fish or raw seafood at the stalls by the bridge to the old town, where locals eat it on the spot.
- Cycle early in the morning or late in the afternoon in summer, as Salento roads have little shade.
Combine it with: Walking tour of the old town and the underground oil mill, Boat trip along the Ionian coast and Isola di Sant'Andrea and Bike tour on Salento country roads through olive groves and vineyards.
Frequently asked questions
How long do wine tours in Gallipoli last?
Half-day tours visit one or two wineries with 3 to 5 wines each; full-day tours add lunch and a third stop. Transport is included so nobody has to drive.
What is the best way to book wine tours in Gallipoli?
Weekday tours are quieter and winemakers have more time to talk. Buy fresh fish or raw seafood at the stalls by the bridge to the old town, where locals eat it on the spot.
Can I cancel wine tours in Gallipoli?
Most experiences listed here offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Check the conditions on the booking page before paying.
When is the best time to visit Gallipoli?
June and September have warm sea without the peak crowds. In August the town and the Baia Verde beach clubs are very busy, while from November to March the old town is quiet and many seasonal businesses close.