Lecce Tours

Lecce is famous for its baroque architecture and authentic cuisine. With this cooking class in the heart of the city’s old town, experience the best of both. Meet your hosts at an “osteria” set on one of the most charming lanes in the historic center and discover the secrets to rolling and shaping fresh “orecchiette” pasta, a traditional specialty from Puglia. Then relax over a guided wine tasting paired with regional delicacies.

Together with Enza you will discover the pleasure of making homemade orecchiette and macaroni with simple ingredients. We will all use together, only simple and natural foods, traditional recipes at km 0, with a genuine and authentic flavor, ranging from the scent of friselle, to extra virgin olive oil and km0 cherry tomatoes, which inebriated the house A table full of dishes linked to the ancient family tradition, where you can taste triumphs of vegetables, local cheeses, the typical orecchiette with fresh tomatoes and basil, macaroni with mussels. All courses are accompanied by a tasting of fine "Salento wines." The jam tart and homemade limoncello conclude an evening of good music

We will take a 2-hour tour through the streets and alleys of the historic center, among classic buildings, squares of extraordinary beauty, baroque churches and monuments from the Roman era...! Art, history, traditions... but also good food! it will be a pleasure to offer you our delicious 'caffè leccese' on ice with almond milk and typical appetizers. Lecce will surprise you and this tour will be memorable! contact me if you are a group of 7 or more or for private tour requests

Independent travelers will enjoy this 3-stop tour in Puglia, which provides transportation from Lecce but allows you to explore on your own. There's no need to rent a car; just sit back and enjoy the scenery on the way to Ostuni, Alberobello, and Polignano a Mare. Explore each town on your own, with some tips from your guide if you wish.

Enjoy the perfect fusion of food and history with this guided walking tour in Lecce. As you stroll through the old town and see stunning baroque architecture—such as the Basilica of Santa Croce—the guide provides entertaining background information to help you learn about the city. Best of all—street food snacks are included—so you expand your knowledge of the local food scene too.

For 10 years we have been taking our customers to live an unforgettable experience through fantastic excursions to the caves of Salento. We start from Santa Maria di Leuca, we will take you to visit the sea caves on the Ionian and Adriatic coasts characterized by the incredible natural and scenic beauty that fascinate travelers from all over the world. Guaranteed fun and relaxation We provide you with snorkelling equipment and life jackets to better visit the seabed on both the Ionian side and the Adriatic side in Santa Maria di Leuca.

From Brindisi we will reach Alberobello, the city of trulli, and then move, after the tour, to Locorotondo and finally to Ostuni, the white city. An expert guide will accompany you through alleys, squares, buildings and fantastic views, optimizing the routes and telling you the history of these magical places. At the end of the visit you will have the opportunity to walk around the shops independently or perhaps stop at a bar for a snack or an excellent coffee. Read more about Guided tour from Brindisi to Alberobello Locorotondo and Ostuni - https://www.viator.com/it-IT/tours/Brindisi/Private-Tour-from-Brindisi-to-Alberobello-Locorotondo-and-Ostuni/d4227 -187141P6?mcid=56757

Discover the pleasure of preparing and savoring fresh pasta as it is done in Salento, with the guidance of a passionate local chef Enjoy the fruits of your labor with your chef in a convivial dinner. Get the recipes and continue your cooking adventure back at home!

This is a tour designed for wine lovers, that wish to learn more about Salento wines, their production, culture and traditions.

Visit La Valle d’Itria on a day trip from Lecce to discover the highlights of one of Puglia’s most enchanting regions. After a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed village of Alberobello to see its cone-roofed trulli houses, you’ll visit the family-run La Cantina restaurant for a 4-course lunch. With your appetite sated, you’ll finally head to the seaside at Polignano a Mare where sweeping coastal vistas await.

Explore the history of Lecce with a private guide during a walking tour. Meet your guide at a departure point and set out on a stroll of the historic center including top landmarks like the Santa Croce Church and Sant’Oronzo Square. Learn about Lecce dating back to medieval times and go underground at the Jewish Museum. This private tour can also be personalized according to your interests.

Getting around Puglia can be a challenge, with little public transport and confusing rural roads. With this tour, save time and skip the hassle of driving with full-day transport to Lecce and Gallipoli. Enjoy free time to take in Lecce’s famous baroque churches and palaces then stroll through the charming fishing village of Gallipoli to browse the shops and enjoy the sea views.

On this full-day, private tour, discover three of southern Puglia’s key attractions when you visit Galatina, Gallipoli, and a popular local winery. Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus transit via air-conditioned vehicle, make getting around simple—however, this self-guided tour also gives you the freedom to design your own itinerary at each destination. Explore Galatina’s baroque architecture, enjoy a lunch and wine tasting (own expense), and visit the beach in Gallipoli.

This tour will take you to discover the Ionian Salento coast with its symbolic Gallipoli Town starting from Lecce and crossing the peninsula among typical villages and vineyards also stopping, as an optional choice, in one of the most important Salento winery for a delicious wine tasting experience. There will be no shortage of stops along the amazing coast to fully enjoy the breathtaking views that will show you. The journey will go on to a wonderful beach where you could get a swim and have refreshment before your tour among narrow alleys, shops and sea views of which Gallipoli will surprise you.

Visit Puglia’s seaside towns of Otranto and Castro on a day trip from Lecce. Making it easy to explore the two coastal stunners, the trip packs in lunch at Castro’s La Pizzica trattoria, transport direct from your hotel, and ample free time in each town. You’ll learn about the region from a guide as you travel, and hear about local landmarks such as the Cathedral of Otranto and the Castle of Castro Marim.

Enjoy this 2h30-street food tasting tour into one of the most enchanting and magic cities of the Southern Italy. Walk into the old town and taste the best local street food. Be impressed by the taste of the "rustico", soft puff pastry disc filled with mozzarella, tomato and bechamel, the flavour of local cheese, the crunchy tarallini, the "pasticciotto" freshly baked: a short pastry stuffed with custard and even more! See the jewels of Baroque architecture like Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza Sant'Oronzo with the "Sedile", the old city Hall. Let yourself be attracted by the soft atmosphere in Piazza Duomo. This tour is the perfect formula to join a visit to the city to tasting of local specialties!

The homemade pasta course allows you to learn the production techniques of orecchiette and sagne, typical Apulian pasta, with a real professional cook. The course will take place in a beautiful 1400s courtyard, in the heart of the center of Lecce. In addition to a unique experience, the production technique, once learned, will be useful for you to use it to your friends once you return home. In addition to making the pasta, it will be cooked and eaten on site.

Experience a pleasant multilingual tour on foot, by bicycle or in the comfort of our modern and ecological rickshaws with an expert guide. The tour begins by visiting the main attractions, crossing the characteristic streets of the historic center, we will discover the immense Piazza del Duomo, one of the most beautiful in Italy. The tour continues to discover the monumental entrance to the city, Porta Napoli, to continue with the fascinating Basilica of Santa Croce, which reveals the artistic development of the Lecce Baroque. The tour ends by pedaling in Piazza Sant'Oronzo where, among historic buildings and churches, we will discover the Roman vestiges of the Roman amphitheater. Between history and culture, the discovery of typical flavors, a tasting of the excellences among those available according to season, is inevitable.

With the help of your native host, you will learn to make pasta from scratch and cook it according to our local recipes. Our host will teach you about the regional traditions, culture and history.

We will go around the old town of Lecce for about 2hrs. I'll show you the most important Baroque and Roman monuments and I'll take you to discover some hidden corners of the town. I'll tell you about its history and its traditions! Lecce will surprise you! Contact me if: - you are a group of 6 or more people - there are children with you Other things to note: - this experience requires a minimum of 2 travelers - use sunscreen, the sun could be very strong in the summertime - Instagram page: sb_sarabianchi

Delve into the world of Puglian wine without leaving Lecce’s old town with this wine tasting experience in the heart of the Baroque city. Take a break from sightseeing and relax at a local wine bar for a guided tasting featuring four different regional wines paired with local specialties. Learn about Puglia’s winemaking history and culture as you sip and enjoy views over the pretty lane lined with traditional “palazzi”.

Our trip will take us in the amazing Otranto seacoast surrounded by lovely Mediterranean scrublands. I'll drive you to Otranto, one of the most beautiful coastal villages in Salento, where you can have an independent tour enjoying the ancient city. After that we transfer to the Bauxite Lake and to Palascia Lighthouse with their breathtaking views. In Torre Sant'Andrea and Torre dell'Orso you could find out the clearest water you've ever seen in Puglia. For last you'll visit one of the 10 most beautiful natural pools in the world. Your visit time will be very flexible and you can also get a swim in your chosen place, so carry your swim gear.

The tour begins with a visit to the underground Jewish Museum where you will discover the fascinating Jewish and medieval history of the city. Here you will visit an underground room with the tanks that were used for the purification of the body. You will continue the tour by visiting the Church of Santa Croce, a jewel of Lecce Baroque. You will explore the nearby Piazza Sant'Oronzo, the former market square with the Old Town Hall, the Roman Column and the remains of a Roman amphitheater. Walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, you will discover splendid Baroque palaces and the Church of Sant'Irene. Finally, you will visit Piazza Duomo, one of the most renowned squares in the region which houses the archbishop's residence, the seminary, the bell tower and the cathedral.