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Otranto: Visit to the Historic Old Town

By Controra expirience
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,673 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Otranto told by those who live there, beyond the tourist routes.
  • Discover alleyways and stories that few know.
  • Discover alleyways, tiny churches, and stories that few know.
  • Small details and stories that bring the past to life.
  • For those who want to feel the soul of Otranto, not just visit it.

Activity location

    • Otranto
    • Otranto, Puglia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Via Papa Giovanni Paolo II, 24, 73028 Otranto LE, Italia
    • Otranto, Puglia, Italy

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Valid for 1 Hour, Otranto: visit to the historic old town in Italian

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Italian
Language options: Italian
Price details
P 1,673.37 x 3 AdultsP 5,020.11
Total
Price is P 5,020.11

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Personal escort throughout the entire walk.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A story of the area from the perspective of a local insider.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Authentic advice, curiosities, stories, and tips based on the direct experience of those who live in Salento.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    The experience consists exclusively of the guided walk and the sharing of my local knowledge.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission tickets to paid attractions or sites.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any services, activities, or personal expenses not expressly mentioned in the "What's included" section.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any additional food and drink, purchases, or activities during the walk are optional and will be at the expense of the participants.

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People over 95 years, People with epilepsy, People with heart problems, People with insect allergies, People with mobility impairments, People with pre-existing medical conditions, People with respiratory issues, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

A deep and intimate immersion in the beating heart of Otranto, designed for those who want to feel it before they even see it, looking at it through the eyes and memories of those who have breathed this land for generations.
Here's what you'll do:

You will lose yourself in the chiaroscuro of the alleys: you will discover how those narrow shadows where the sun struggles to enter, now photographed by everyone, have been our safe haven for centuries, the shield with which our people protected themselves.

You will enter the silent heart of the community: we will leave the majestic Cathedral to venture into the most hidden little churches, the true centers of our history, where devotion still beats today.

You will hear the stories kept within the walls: walking among the shops of today, you will travel through time. We'll imagine those rooms when they were houses carved into the rock, brought to life by the toil and resilience of old fishermen.

You will learn to read the wind on the ramparts: we will slow our pace to welcome the whispers of the alleys, discovering a living and layered story.
If you're ready to go beyond the picture-perfect facade, join us.

This activity is suitable for foreign visitors, as it is offered in English.
Useful note for the route: During the experience, you will be able to listen to audio explanations directly from your smartphone. The audio tracks are in English and will be used at the highlights of the route, i.e., where a more detailed and in-depth knowledge of the place will be needed.
An internet connection (mobile data) is required for listening.

Location

Activity location

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    • Otranto
    • Otranto, Puglia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Via Papa Giovanni Paolo II, 24, 73028 Otranto LE, Italia
    • Otranto, Puglia, Italy