GALLIPOLI private tour: The pearl of the Ionian Sea
Overview
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 Location
Piazza Imbriani
13, 73014 Gallipoli LE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Fontana Greca - Ellenistica
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Basilica Cattedrale di Sant'Agata
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Castello Di Gallipoli - Gestione Orione
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Il Centro Storico di Gallipoli
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Porto Antico
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ponte Giovanni Paolo II - Ponte Cittavecchia
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- 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.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the GALLIPOLI private tour: The pearl of the Ionian Sea is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for GALLIPOLI private tour: The pearl of the Ionian Sea will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
