Top Lecce Culinary Tour

The city of Lecce is known for both its Baroque architecture and excellent street food. With this experience, discover the best of both without getting footsore by combining sightseeing and food tasting in a single bike tour. Zip through the picturesque lanes of the old town to take in the historic palaces and churches, stopping to sample local delicacies like “puccia”, “taralli”, and “pettole” washed down with Puglian wines.

Explore Puglia's gems—including Lecce and Gallipoli—on this full-day tour with wine tastings. See ancient architecture in Lecce and visit Gallipoli's Old Town, built on an island now connected to the mainland by a bridge. Taste wines such as Primitivo, Negromaro, Sussumaniello, Aglianico and Bombino Bianco at several vineyard stops.

Surrounded by the Adriatic Sea, and boasting beautiful baroque architecture, the Italian city of Lecce is a history-lover’s dream destination—but exploring without a guide means missing the city’s hidden secrets. On this tour, stroll through Lecce as your knowledgeable guide brings the city’s past to life—from the Roman era to the present day. Take in top attractions including the 17th-century Santa Croce Basilica, and sample traditional local ‘pasticciotto’ (filled Italian pastry).

Take a break from the beaches and discover Salento’s food and wine, instead. With a private guide, you’ll visit two award-winning Salento wine estates where varietals using the primitivo and malvasia grapes, among others, are produced. As you sip, you’ll learn about viticulture in the region, and enjoy a light lunch either at the winery or nearby. Choose to add on a third winery or a swim stop at Porto Cesareo on your way back to Lecce.

Discover Lecce, the Florence of the South Italy, with Baroque-style architecture. Tasting of typical pasticciotto, a tastly filled Italian pastry, walk through the old town and discover the wonders of Lecce, one of the most beautiful cities of southern Italy Explore the Duomo square, the cathedral, the church of St. Irene, St.Oronzo square and the remains of the Roman amphitheater. Discover the Basilica of Santa Croce, a jewel of Lecce Baroque and the near Celestine Convent.

Get an authentic taste of local culture during this 3-hour cooking class in a private Lecce estate. Join the estate’s owners, both professional sommeliers, to create a meal of Pugliese specialties, and then enjoy your meal with a selection of fine wine.

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.

Eat and drink your way through Lecce on a culinary tour designed to highlight the city’s rich gastronomic culture. Visit the Mercato Ortofrutticolo all'Ingrosso di Lecce food market and experience the raw flavors of Salento. Explore with a guide and sample distinctive Puglian dishes, including puccia, rustico, “pezzetti di cavallo”, pasticciotto, cotognata. Coffee, local wine or salentine beer included.

Did you know that Thomas Ashe named Lecce the “most beautiful city in Italy”? You have a chance to find out yourself! The historical center and the monuments of Lecce are rich in unusual ornaments and colorful decorations. Would you like to find out what do they characterize? Together with the professional local guide, you will walk through this wonderful city. It is a must for lovers of art and culture. Is Lecce on the heel of the boot? At the end of the tour, the guide will take you to the local bakery. You will try "Apasticciotto"- a famous traditional pastry.

Did you know that Thomas Ashe named Lecce the “most beautiful city in Italy”? You have a chance to find out yourself! The historical center and the monuments of Lecce are rich in unusual ornaments and colorful decorations. Would you like to find out what do they characterize? Together with the professional local guide, you will walk through this wonderful city. It is a must for lovers of art and culture. Is Lecce on the heel of the boot? At the end of the tour, the guide will take you to the local bakery. You will try "Apasticciotto"- a famous traditional pastry.