Villa Castelli Guided Walking Tour with Olive Oil Tasting
Excursions & day trips

Villa Castelli Guided Walking Tour with Olive Oil Tasting

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$30.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore the beautiful Italian town of Villa Castelli in the Apulia region
  • Visit the ancient ruins at the Pezza Petrosa Archaeological Museum
  • Learn about olive oil production at a traditional factory
  • Taste extra virgin olive oil served on fresh bread
  • Admire local landmarks like the Gravina and the Mother Church
What to expect

Embark on a guided tour through the genuine Italian town of Villa Castelli, where you'll be guided through the beauty of the Apulia region. As you explore, you'll discover the ancient ruins of the Pezza Petrosa site and step into a traditional olive oil factory to learn about their production process and sample some of their produce.

Your guide will lead you through the historic centre of the town, where you'll explore the Gravina, the Mother Church, and other local landmarks. You'll also have the opportunity to admire the ruins of an ancient village at the Pezza Petrosa Archaeological Museum before progressing to the next part of your tour. The tour then takes you to a locally renowned factory that has been operating in the town for four generations. Here, you'll learn about their methods of oil conservation using underground tanks and get to taste their extra virgin olive oil, served on a slice of bread.

This immersive experience offers a true taste of Apulia's rich history and culinary traditions.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Local delicacy tasting
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where

Via Kalivia, 72029 Villa Castelli BR, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet your guide at the bus stop in front of the cemetery.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • This experience is wheelchair-accessible
  • Strollers are allowed

Remember to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes are recommended

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Provider
Arcadia Tour Operator
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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