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GALLIPOLI private tour: The pearl of the Ionian Sea

4.7(11)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 11 reviews2 hFree cancellationBy ITALYGONIA TRAVEL
The port of Gallipoli

About this activity

Discover the main attractions of the fortified city of Gallipoli, located at the tip of the Salento Peninsula, and visit one of Apulia’s key destinations.

Begin your tour with an external visit of the impressive Angioino-Aragonese Castle, built by the Byzantines and long the guardian of the port.

Continue to the Cathedral of Saint Agata, a Baroque masterpiece dedicated to the saint martyred in Catania, whose relics are kept in Gallipoli. Admire its richly decorated interiors.

Stroll through the charming streets of the old town, a maze of picturesque alleys and traditional houses, until you reach the coast and breathe in the authentic sea atmosphere.

Then head to the evocative Old Port, the heart of the city’s maritime tradition, where fishing boats gently sway.

Cross the characteristic Seventeenth-century Bridge, linking the old town to the new city, and end your tour at the Greek Fountain, one of the oldest in Italy, decorated with four caryatids.

What's included

  • ✓Discover the evocative Old Port
  • ✓Admire the Angioino-Aragonese Castle ( external visit )
  • ✓Visit the Cathedral of Saint Agata
  • ✓Admire the Bridge of Twelve Arches and the Greek Fountain
  • ✓Stroll through the picturesque alleys of the old town
  • ✓Private walking tour of Gallipoli with licensed tour guide

Meeting and pickup

  • Meeting point with the local guide: outside "Gran caffè dello Sport" cafè in piazza Imbiani square The guide will have an identification badge around his neck

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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