MONOPOLI GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours at Masseria Spina: A Quiet Walk Through 1,200 Years of Puglian Life, Olive Oil and Three Natural Wines
A 2-hour guided historical and enogastronomic tour in Monopoli that pairs a walk through ancient sites with an olive-oil demonstration and a tasting of three natural Puglian wines.
Two Hours at Masseria Spina: A Quiet Walk Through 1,200 Years of Puglian Life, Olive Oil and Three Natural Wines.
Set among the low hills and cultivated grounds of Puglia, Masseria Spina offers a compact, intense two-hour encounter with 1,200 years of local history and farming tradition: rupestrian settlements, an XI-century minor church and a fortified tower sit alongside an ancient hypogeum oil mill, all leading to a hands-on tasting of extra-virgin olive oil and a curated selection of Puglian wines with traditional dishes.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A millennium of rural life in a compact route
The tour traces 1,200 years of local settlement: rupestrian sites, a necropolis, an XI-century minor church and the façade of the larger Masseria Spina — architectural layers that make the estate a living chronicle of Puglian rural civilization.
Olive oil: sensory demonstration then tasting
An on-site demonstration explains how to distinguish extra-virgin olive oil from refined oils and introduces its qualitative, nutritional and organoleptic traits, followed by a guided tasting that emphasizes clarity, density, color and aroma.
Three natural Puglian wines with local dishes
After the site visit, the experience moves to a tasting of multiple Puglian wine labels — presented as three natural wine samples — paired with traditional regional dishes and products to capture the terroir and culinary customs of the area.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
The flow is deliberate and layered: a guided walk across the estate introduces rock-cut settlements, the necropolis and the XI-century Chiesa Minore, continues past the Torre Fortificata Spina Piccola and its inner citrus grove, and visits the ancient underground oil mill and dye house before pausing at the Masseria’s main façade and the Baroque Chiesa dell’Immacolata. The visit concludes with an olive-oil tasting demonstration and a seated tasting of three natural wines accompanied by local plates, all within approximately two hours.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided historical and gastronomic tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
The tour is shared and includes a savory welcome; at checkout participants can add a Pasta Lab or an olive-oil workshop to their visit.
The resort is pet friendly; visitors should note the tour is shared and intended for adults.
The experience is operated by Masseria Spina Resort in Monopoli, Puglia.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The guided historical and gastronomic tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
Is this experience open to children?
No — the experience is suitable only for adults aged 18 and over.
What tastings are included?
The visit includes a demonstration and tasting of extra-virgin olive oil and a tasting of three natural Puglian wines paired with typical local dishes.
Can I bring my pet?
Yes. The resort is pet friendly.
Can I add other experiences at booking?
During checkout it is possible to add the Pasta Laboratory or an additional Olive Oil Tasting to your tour.