Otranto Seacoast Tour: Explore Salento's Hidden Gems

Embark on a full-day tour of Otranto City and its stunning seacoast from Lecce. Explore the ancient city, visit the Bauxite Lake and Palascia Lighthouse, and discover the crystal-clear waters of Torre Sant’Andrea and Torre dell’Orso. Don’t miss the chance to swim in one of the world’s top 10 natural pools!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Centro Storico Otranto - Transfer from Lecce to Otranto 45 min -
    Otranto is one of the most charming coastal towns in Salento. Each corner reflects the diverse civilizations that have resided here, such as the Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, and Aragonese. Visitors have free time to explore the stunning Cathedral, the Byzantine-style Saint Peter…
What's Included
  • Access to Poetry Cave
  • Private group tour with flexible schedule
  • Independent tour in Otranto historic center
  • All fees and taxes included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The journey will lead to the stunning Otranto coastline, enveloped by charming Mediterranean scrubland.
The operator will drive guests to Otranto, one of Salento’s most picturesque coastal villages, where they can embark on a self-guided tour to explore the historic city. Following this, the group will proceed to the Bauxite Lake and the Palascia…

Location
Stazione dei bus
Viale Porta d'Europa
Cancellation Policy

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

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Taylormh5241wc
May 12, 2026
Lovely tour of Otranto and the seacoast - We had an amazing day with Bob and Sandra! I did not realize when I booked it that it would just be my partner and I, so it was a lovely surprise that it was a private tour. We were picked up in Lecce, a few minutes walk from our Airbnb. Bob was very knowledgeable about the area and gave us a map for a great walking tour of Otranto. The itinerary had a stop for a seaside lunch and some other locations we would not have made it to on our own. If you are short on time in Puglia, this was a great way to see more of the region. We would highly, highly recommend. Thank you Bob and Sandra!
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Southwirral
May 7, 2026
Would definitely recommend this tour- a great way to see some coastal beauty spots - We had a lovely day today with Roberto and his wife Sandra. The tour was very flexible. We were picked up from our B&B in Otranto and ,as we had already had chance to visit Otranto ,Bob helped us organise a slightly different day. We started at Corallo winery for an excellent winery tour and tasting , and then visited several coastal sites both north and south of Otranto. Highlights were the Poetry cave and Bauxite Lake. The tour was very relaxed , not rushed at all, and Bob was an excellent host throughout the day.
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Richard_f
May 3, 2026
Bob and Sandra were... - Bob and Sandra were excellent guides. Friendly, knowledgeable. We practiced our Italian and they practiced their English. Highly recommended!
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Amerigop494
Dec 8, 2025
Salento breeze - Very positive experience, interesting itinerary with competent and helpful kind people. Very recommendable
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Sergio_l
Oct 16, 2025
Beautiful tour of Otranto and its coasts - Travel on October 13th in the off-season and the Service was exclusive to me and my lady. Mauricio the Chauffeur and Sandra as a guide gave us a pleasant and professional reception. That is if the tour is not in Spanish, but with the translator of the cell phone we understood perfectly
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Kim_r
Sep 23, 2025
Fabulous day without the stress - This tour is fabulous. Maurizio & Rita are so lovely. The sights you see are beautiful and varied - from Otranto to the eastern most point of Europe and then the stunning coast. We were also able to adapt the tour and have lunch at a gorgeous seaside restaurant rather than in Otranto. Being able to travel around safely rather than drive ourselves and without a lot of other tour participants was so stress free and relaxing. I would recommend this tour to everyone!
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Vanessa_m
Sep 14, 2025
A must do with magnificent hosts - Bob and Sandra catered to all our needs. We saw fantastic sites that would have missed if it wasn’t for this tour!
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Valerie_g
Aug 21, 2025
Great personal tour of Otranto and beyond - We had a lovely time with Bob and his beautiful wife a few Saturdays ago touring around Otranto and other attractions further south. Bob was easy to communicate with and was very accommodating. He shared his knowledge of the area freely. It was a very personal tour as we were the only ones with them so he was able to tailor the itinerary to our interests. This was so much better than a group tour and is especially great if you don’t have want to drive but want to see and experience the area but prefer not to rely on public transportation. This allowed us to visit the area at a nice relaxing pace. I would recommend this tour without hesitation. Bob will give you an authentic and truly enriching experience.
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Gjen17
Jul 11, 2025
Wonderful Day - I highly recommend this day trip. If like us you do not wish to drive while staying here in Lecce, this is the perfect way to see the area beyond the train line. We were picked up by Bob and his wife in his car close to our accommodation. We were taken to all the sites mentioned with no time pressures. Bob was very knowledgeable at each location with added information along the way. The choice of locations are a perfect mix for all tastes, with the added bonus of swimming time at a most beautiful beach. We really had the most wonderful day.
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Joebp1355to
Apr 27, 2026
Coastal tour of Southern Italy - We stayed in Lecce and booked the the coastal tour where bob and his wife gave us a driving tour and multiple stops to view the beautiful landscapes, coast lines and towns along the way allowing for walking the town, enjoying the food and culture at our pace with Bob kindly leading the way. Excellent tour very relaxing
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From $150
up to 4 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).