Dancing under the olive trees: typical Pizzica and Taranta Dances
Overview
Pizzica and Tarantella are a unique expression of the Puglia popular culture. This experience is not only the opportunity to learn the Puglia typical dance, in a charming setting to recreate the same atmosphere of distant and times: the trulli, the centuries-old olive trees and the countryside of the Murgia. Be and feel a "tarantata" for a day!
What's Included
- Brunch A tasting with local food, wine and water
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- Scarf and tambourines
Meeting Location
via Padula del Cimitero
sn, 72013 Ceglie Messapica BR, 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
The silent, centenary olive trees and the Murgia countryside will be our scenario for this
incredible experience: dancing the Tarantella and the Pizzica-Pizzica, typical dances of our tradition means lots more than moving rhythmically.
The typical double step, the sound of tambourines, the circles around an imaginary altar in a crescendo euphoria to release the spider's poison, of a local black widow, the Tarantula, that caused men and women become crazy. The dance was the only cure.
Among the dance steps we will discover stories and legends handed
down from the mist of time, the rituals, the role of a scarf as the results of modern academic researches on an uncommon phenomenon.
An exciting experience in the heart of Puglia and a final tasting in the countryside.
We will teach you the steps, the passion and the history of a dance that has become famous all over the world and now celebrated with the Festival della Taranta in Melendugno (Lecce), an international event.
At the end, a restorative and relaxing moment with a tasting of typical products and local wine. Kid Friendly.
We recommend to wear long dress or a long skirt. White, red and black are typical colors. No flip flops.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-108021P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours 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 (CEST).
- Brunch. A tasting with local food, wine and water.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Bottled water.
- scarf and tambourines.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dancing under the olive trees: typical Pizzica and Taranta Dances is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dancing under the olive trees: typical Pizzica and Taranta Dances will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. 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 2024What's Included
- BrunchA tasting with local food, wine and water
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- Scarf and tambourines
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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