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Lecce History and Street Food Tasting Small Group Tour

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Lecce History and Food Tasting Tour with Antonella

From $64.72

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Save time: Combine street food tastings with a history tour
Discover the city with a guide so you don’t get lost
Lots to try—including freshly-baked pastries with cheese
Tick off key sights, such as the Piazza Sant'Oronzo

What's Included

Snacks

Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Gate of Saint Blaise
Piazza D'Italia, 8, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
At the big arch

End point

Piazza Sant'Oronzo, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy

What To Expect

Porta San Biagio

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa di San Matteo

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Teatro Romano di Lecce

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Piazza del Duomo

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di Santa Croce

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Anfiteatro Romano

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Porta Napoli

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Sant'Oronzo

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

For those who come by car, as it's difficult to park in the city centre, especially in high season, here is the link to the parking Parkejoo, 600 seat. It's only 15 min walking distance from the meeting point. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Parkejoo+-+Lecce/@40.3575054,18.1718061,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x13442fb5152345bd:0x2fd3f254b72e75f6!8m2!3d40.3575054!4d18.1739948
The tour goes with sun or rain, apart extreme weather conditions. No refund allowed for last minute cancellation requests due to rain
Vegans, gluten or lactose intolerants (not allergic) can participate, but not all the tastings could be guaranteed for their food restriction, that however must be communicated at the time of booking. Last minute requests will not be taken into consideration
Vegetarians can be accommodated. Please advice at time of booking
This tour does not include going inside the attractions
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Exceeded expectations.

Jacqueline_A, May 2024

We had so much fun with Giancarlo. We were so happy to do this our first day in Lecce which was a great way to learn about the city, architecture, and history. Bring good walking shoes! Giancarlo was also very communicative and helpful!

We really enjoyed the...

Rebecca_C, Apr 2024

We really enjoyed the tour with Antonella. She was a true expert in the history of Lecce and the surrounding areas and also gave insight into culture and daily life. Combine this with some yummy local food created a well rounded tour. Would highly recommend.

Antonella picked out...

charles_c, Apr 2024

Antonella picked out great food tasting options for the group. Ver knowledgeable about the history of the area that was ver interesting and appreciated.

Great tour!

Theresa_S, Apr 2024

Our tour guide, Antonella, was very knowledgable of the history of Lecce. She had many anecdotal stories about the city and could answer all our questions. Very enjoyable!

Good value .. I felt very lucky

Fiona_W, Apr 2024

I was the only participant on the tour , so a chance to chat about many things with Antonella who was a lovely and informative guide. All the food was delicious .. my favourite.. frisellina, crochette and pasticiotto

The best food & history tour

Alexandria_A, Apr 2024

Such a great experience! We had the best time learning about Lecce and eating the best food. Highly recommend.

Good times

Edison_W, Mar 2024

Pleasant experience through the old town area with a nice blend of history, architecture, and food! Giancarlo was very knowledgeable and kind and definitely this was a highlight of my time in Lecce

Friendly foodie fun and learning

Paula_S, Mar 2024

The food was a delightful selection of the local fare and the information from Antonella helped us to understand the architecture we were seeing.

Great experience!

Susan_G, Dec 2023

Antonella was a wonderful tour guide - we really enjoyed our food tour of Lecce. She was extremely detailed and well informed about the history and food culture in Lecce. She’s a wonderful communicator, and we really like that she picked locally owned businesses to showcase some of Lecce’s diverse food culture.

Insights to local culture and food influences while you eat

Allyson_C, Dec 2023

Antonella's warm, welcoming smile and knowledge of the city, coupled with local food tastings made for an awesome evening! I happened to be the only one in tour, and we chatted about all sorts of things in between stops. She also provided recommendations for other local specialties and where to find them. Grazie a lei era una bella giornata!

Great guide and beautiful city!

Catie_C, Nov 2023

Antonella was a fantastic guide and gave great history about the sights on the tour. I enjoyed strolling Lecce and sampling food along the way.

Excellent Lecce tour

Pamela_S, Oct 2023

Knowledgeable guide sharing with us history, architecture and local foods. Despite the weather, we all enjoyed this tour of Lecce.

Very good Tour of the history of Lecce

Larry_M, Oct 2023

Learning the history of Lecce. Our guide, Antonella, was informative and knowledgeable of the history.

Go ahead and book this tour!

Shelly_K, Oct 2023

Antonella is an excellent guide—reviewing the history, architecture and culture of beautiful Lecce. And all the tastings! Wow!

Good

Denise_B, Sep 2023

The walking tour with snacks was great and we learned a lot about the history of Lecce. One recommendation for the guide is to face her audience when speaking. She looked at the structure while she explained the history and half of her audience could not hear what she was saying. Or she turned to speak to half the group. Other than that the food and explanations were great. I would recommend for anyone. It's a lot of walking so be prepared.

Wonderful combination of history and sampling local specialties

Ginger_B, Sep 2023

Wonderful tour..loved the combination of history and food. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable..we all were very happy with the tour and the food selections

We’ll worth it

Benjamin_K, Sep 2023

Antonella was an incredibly knowledgeable and pleasant, professional tour guide. Our group of four greatly enjoyed the tour. We’ll paced and terrific choices of food to share!

Amazing experience

Olga_K, Sep 2023

Antonella gave a very interesting tour and guide around the historic city of Necce. We also enjoyed the traditional southern Italy food.

Antonella is a very...

Robin_H, Sep 2023

Antonella is a very knowledgeable guide. She chatted and answered any questions. The food stops was plenty to eat and delicious

Fabulous- best way to see Lecce old town

Catherine_C, Sep 2023

Antonella was great - so informative and the food stops were wonderful! Best way to see Lecce old town

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