Lecce to Galatina E-Bike: Olive Mill & Wine Tasting + Taxi de volta

We left Lecce at 8:30 a.m. The e-bikes were top notch and perfect for people who are not cyclists or not in peak conditioning. It was wonderful to ride through the country roads with pomegranate flowers in bloom, olive and lemon trees. The tour of the underground olive mill was excellent. I did not know that Puglian olive oil lit the lamps of Europe for centuries. It was also interesting to learn about the ancient Greek community who cultivated the trees for thousands of years and still kept their language. Our guides Marco and Jada were laid back and amazing! Very knowledgeable and eager to share their knowledge about local traditions and region. Stopped at a church in one of the towns that had frescos painted by the school of Giotto (?). We ended with a relaxing lunch with traditional dishes, and local wines. It was a wonderful way to spend the day.

What a fun day biking to galentina. Marco was great. Only wish I had more time to do another town or a hike with him.

Definitely recommend Puglia Bike Experience. The bikes were of the best quality and worked all the way. We got good information about how we should behave in the traffic before we left. The day started with a quick walk through Lecce’s narrow streets before cycling through the beautiful nature with spring flowering on all sides towards Galatina, a stop to taste Italian pastries along the way, before stopping for a tour in the 15th century olive oil mill. With Gaetano as the tour guide and Marcos as the interpreter, this was a very interesting and personal tour. We chose lunch present for wine tasting in Galatina. It was a great ending with a delicious menu around a long table in a genuine Italian style. All tribute to Marco, Tom, Gaetano and Alicia for a great experience. Thank you!

This was the highlight of 3 1/2 weeks spent in Puglia! Marco blended activity, lovely scenery, a visit to a frantoio, a visit to a beautifully frescoed church in Galatina into a rich experience that I will always remember. He, and his assistant, Tom, we very attentive to the needs of the group and to making sure all felt confident on their ebikes and that the group remained together. The day before he checked in with each of us to ask of we were interested in lunch together in Galatina (which we would pay for in addition). We all were interested so Marco made a reservation for the group. We had unhurried time together talking, and enjoyed an array of antipasti as well as main meals at a wonderful restaurant. This tour is a fantastic way to enjoy the area and culture surrounding Lecce with an outstanding and experienced guide. I hope to return and have another bike ecperience with Marco. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!!!!

I loved the tour. It was so much fun riding on the professional E-bike and learning about the culture, architecture and traditions of Salento. Marco's kindness towards everyone who shared in our tour speaks volumes about his love of the area. Marco's tour is the best of the best!

What a great guy Marco is and a super tour we had. We went on a electric bikes from Lecce to Galatina with various stops on our way. As an option we were offered to take a lunch in the end of the tour and we had a tasting of various local dishes, what a treat it was! I think it was a good price as well, wine was included. I liked the manner in what Marco leads his tours, friendly, direct, welcoming and understanding. I also want to add that the bikes felt really good quality.

A truly exceptional experience. My husband and I booked our first e-bike tour and it completely exceeded our expectations. Thanks to Marco we discover real corners and people of Puglia, living the region as locals do and connecting with their culture from within. It's a tour that offers something you won't find in guidebooks or on the internet, and for me that's priceless. We were lucky enough to meet Gaetano, who guided us on the visit to the old oil mill. His stories from the past and his romantic poetry recited in griko transported us back in time; it was certainly the great highlight of the tour. We were also very impressed by the incredible frescoes of the Galatina church and the curious visit to a vintage shoe store in the center, details that made the experience even more special and different. Marco conveyed confidence and professionalism throughout, standing out for his deep knowledge of the area and for all the curiosities he shared during the tour. The bikes, practically new and of the highest quality, were very comfortable, which made us enjoy the ride even more. In addition, as a final detail, he gave us a bottle of extra virgin olive oil produced by a small local farmer, a beautiful gesture that perfectly sums up the authentic spirit of the tour. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to discover the true essence of Puglia in an active, close and memorable way.

Stunning tour to get to know the village by the people themselves in the area. With anecdotes of each place travelled on an excellent bike. You don't need to try to make the tour. Good experience to know the local food. Great guide Marco

Take this trip! Amazing ride with a good look at the Salento region of Puglia. Marco our guide was a15 on a scale of 10! Friendly, warm, welcoming , and extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area.

It’s extremely hard to describe in words just how incredible this experience is. To feel the freedom of biking in the Italian countryside is a once in a lifetime experience. It’s informative, good exercise, and such a blast! Marco and his team really make the experience special, introducing you to people and places you could never find on your own. Even for biking novices this experience is perfect. I’m not a big biker but I felt safe, and I think I might start biking on my own!! Book it now I promise you will never forget your time on the bike!!