Things to Do in Lecce

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Discover the historical wonders of Lecce on this guided walking tour. Admire and learn about Lecce's impressive Baroque architecture, and visit the underground Jewish Museum.

THIS TOUR IS IN ENGLISH IF YOU ARE A SOLO TRAVELER ( the tour requires a minum of 2) OR YOU WANT A PRIVATE TOUR, WRITE ME AT sara.sarabianchi@gmail.com Instagram page: sb_sarabianchi 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! Other things to note: - use sunscreen, the sun could be very strong in the summertime

A peaceful monastery with amazing Byzantine frescoes and a slice of history

Discover the Lecce's most iconic landmarks and the baroque architecture of its buildings, when you take this fantastic private walking tour of the city.

Discover two Salento wineries and their native wine varieties such as Negramaro and Primitivo; enjoy a tasting and a lunch with local products.

Don’t miss the chance to explore the island of Capri by taking part in this incredible tour. Enjoy more than six hours on the island, visiting Capri by land and by sea.

Join Enza and her family in their charming villa in Corigliano d’Otranto, a picturesque village just 15 minutes from Lecce and one of the most beautiful historic towns in Salento. Discover the joy of making orecchiette and macaroni using traditional Apulian techniques and fresh local ingredients. This immersive cooking class takes place in an authentic and welcoming Salento home, where simplicity meets tradition. Together, we'll prepare classic regional recipes using seasonal produce, handmade pasta, extra virgin olive oil, and vegetables grown in our garden or sourced from local farmers. You'll enjoy a rich table of traditional dishes passed down through generations, from orecchiette with tomato and basil to maccheroni with seafood or chickpea cream and walnut crumble – all paired with excellent local wines. We'll end the evening with a delicious jam tart, a sip of homemade limoncello, and a touch of traditional music – the true flavors and authentic spirit of Puglia.

Negroamaro, Primitivo, Susumaniello... On this Lecce wine tour, we'll explore the charming city on foot or by bike as we discover its best regional wines.

Discover in one sigle day and autonomously three of the most beautiful and typical Apulian cities: Ostuni, Alberobello and Polignano a Mare.

Enjoy a pasta-making course in a courtyard from the 1400s in the centre of Lecce. Have fun hand-making the Orecchiette, Sagne, and eat your pasta after the course with a glass of wine.

Sea canoe excursions in the most beautiful places in Salento. Our excursions are also suitable for those who have never gone canoeing because, included in the price, there will be introductions to canoe driving by trained personnel. New this year, night tour with illuminated canoes to view marine flora and fauna, with aperitif at sunset in the middle of the sea

Discover the beautiful beaches and idyllic villages along Italy's Ionian Coast when you take our fantastic tour from Lecce.

Discover Lecce's beauty, stroll through the historic center, visit the most relevant monuments, and taste the typical food of the area.

Enjoy Lecce landmarks and flavors on a guided walking tour. Try local specialties while discovering the highlights of the old town like Piazza Duomo, Piazza Sant'Oronzo, and the Church of St. Matthew.

What you will do will be an authentic sensory and cultural experience. Making fresh pasta by hand is a tradition deeply rooted in Salento culture and this course offers you a practical immersion in local life and customs, going beyond traditional tourist experiences. Learning will be practical and fun and the course will allow you to gain a skill that you can take home and replicate with friends and family. The course is aimed at small groups and therefore encourages direct interaction with hosts. While making the pasta with their own hands, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, hear stories and receive personalized attention; for this, a human bond will be created that enriches the experience. The course is perfect for those traveling as a couple, family or small groups, allowing an intimate and fun sharing of the culinary experience.

On this trip to Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, and Ostuni, you'll discover the essence of Apulia by visiting three of the most beautiful towns in the region!

Immerse yourself in a cooking class at the Cesarina's home and learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Lecce cuisine.

Discover the baroque exuberance of Lecce during a private or shared tour on the back of a rickshaw. Travel into the different eras of Lecce while passing sights like the Basilica di Santa Croce.

Explore the Lecce countryside and surrounding ancient villages in a eco-friendly and healthy way by riding a top-quality E-bike. Enjoy the authentic experience of a guided tour of an underground ancient Olive oil Mill. Try the traditional "Leccese Coffee" and the delicious Pasticciotto at Pasticceria Ascalone where the first Pasticciotto was made in 1740. Visit 2 of the 9 villages part of the "Salentine Greek" an area inhabited by the Griko people, an ethnic Greek minority migrated here 3000 years ago. Very interesting they speak ancient greek!! In Galatina we visit one of the most beautiful Basilicas of Puglia famous for the frescoes in Giotto style (Basilica di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria). In Galatina you have opportunity to have Wine taste of Primitivo Wine OR a Traditional Puglian Lunch (NOT INCLUDED and ONLY IF IS A PRIVATE GROUP AND REQUESTED ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE). Finally you experience a small local train taking us back to Lecce (50 mins ride).

Like to discover a place through its flavors? Don't miss this food tour of Lecce by bike or tuk tuk! You'll sample the most traditional dishes.

Visit Lecce's vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a dining experience at a Cesarina's home!

Discover the baroque and the history of Lecce with an expert tour guide.

This tour will take you to discover the Salento west coast with Gallipoli town starting from Lecce and crossing the peninsula among typical villages and vineyards also stopping, as optional choice, in one of the most important Salento winery for a tasting experience. There will be no shortage of halts along the coast for fully enjoying the breathtaking views that will show you up. The journey will go on heading to a wonderful beach where you could swim and have refreshment before your independent tour among narrow alleys, shops and sea views of which Gallipoli will surprise you. In the case the wine tasting won't be done, like on Sunday days or depending on the cellar availability, we'll stop in Galatina for visiting its fascinating late Romanesque church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, built in 1390, full covered with stunning frescoes by workers from Giotto school. This option will be also selectable as "Discovering Galatina Basilica" if you prefer to skip the cellar or the beach.

Explore the enchanting towns of Gallipoli, Otranto, Leuca, and Galatina on this excursion from Lecce. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Salento region

Book The secrets of Barocco walking tour of Lecce to learn its history through its top sites (and hidden ones too): Celestini Palace, Roman Amphitheatre, St. Oronzo Square, Church of the Holy Cross, and more with a professional guide. Enjoy discovering traditions, anecdotes, and culinary experiences including, tasting typical local products.

Eat and drink the typical products of Lecce and visit some of the town's monuments, churches, and squares on this guided walking tour.

I worked for 15 years as a biochemical researcher of wine. Now I have transformed my dream and my passion into an activity dedicated to the world of wine, offering my clients an exclusive experience in the authentic culture of Salento wine. Thanks to my experience of online wine sales matured with my website I know perfectly all the cellars and wines of Salento. And now I want to use all my knowledge to give you the best and most complete wine experience you can find in Salento. Make yourself comfortable because the tour is about to start.

Discover the essence of Salento by visiting Casina Spezzaferri, a historic farmhouse surrounded by vineyards, gardens, wines and typical products.

Don't miss a cooking show at a Cesarina's house in Lecce and discover authentic traditional recipes.

It starts from the "Vecchio Vecchio" of Santa Maria di Leuca to reach the most fascinating caves of the Adriatic or Ionian side.

Our trip will take us to some of the most beautiful beaches on the Otranto coast, enjoying the whole journey surrounded by a lovely Mediterranean scrubland. I'll drive you to the Otranto city first where you can have an independent tour in the amazing old Town. Then we'll go to one of well rated bakery shop for an independent shopping of typical gluttony that you might enjoy in the first beach we'll stop along the waterfront of Otranto. The next transfer will take us to the Turks’ bay, the wildest beach you could ever seen. Here you can enjoy your time as you prefer, getting a swim or walking around the pine path discovering the amazing coves that the place offers. In Torre Sant’ Andrea, our next halt, you could find out the clearest water you’ve ever seen in Puglia. The tour is just for you, so we don’t need hurry and your visit time will be very flexible.

Join us for a tour of Baroque architecture in Lecce, as we learn about the history of this unique town. Plus, we'll visit the underground Jewish Museum!

Admire Lecce's impressive amphitheatre and Baroque monuments, and visit the underground Jewish Museum with an expert guide.

Explore Lecce, learn about the city's rich history from your guide and discover its beauty. Walk through the historic city and see the Roman amphitheater, the Basilica of Santa Croce and much more.

Gallipoli and its inland still retain traces of the wealth that the lamp oil trade generated for centuries. First stop is at Alezio for a tasting in a cheese farm, then we go on to Tuglie for the amazing Radio Museum (all the items, including telegraphs, are still in working order!) or for the Museum of Rural Life. Heading back toward the coast, in the Porto Selvaggio Natural Reserve we have a picnic lunch (not included) in the shade of the pine forest and, for those who feel like it, a refreshing swim in the cool spring waters. On the way back to Gallipoli we stop in Santa Caterina to taste one of the best ice cream of the region (they’re specialized in “salty pistacchios”, “almond and figs” and “chocolate cream”). We arrive in Gallipoli by the sunset.

On this bike or tuk tuk tour of Lecce, we'll ride through Porta Napoli, the Duomo square, the Roman theatre and many more monuments of this Italian city.

Explore four of the most beautiful coastal towns of Salento: Galatina, Otranto, Santa Maria di Leuca and Gallipoli, and enjoy panoramic views of the Salento coast.

Discover the caves and bays of the coastline of Capo di Leuca on a boat tour. Admire the wonderful views and enjoy a refreshing swimming stop along the coast of Salento.

If you'd like to spend a nice day visiting, with an independent tour, one of the must-see Salento cities or beaches, in the surroundings of Galatina, Otranto, Gallipoli or Lecce, i can drive you there giving helpful advice for discovering amazing places or beaches. In summary, you choose start and end activity point at reservation time, inform me which city you'd like to go for your independent visit, then enjoy your day with no stress.

Experience a day of beautiful beaches, stunning countryside, and idyllic hidden coves when you take this fantastic trip along the Adriatic Coast .

Book a guided tour of Lecce to explore the historic center of this baroque city and enjoy a tasting of local products.

By boat with one of our skippers who will accompany you to discover the many caves and coves that characterize our coast. Two stops will allow you to dive into a crystal clear sea.

Visit Lecce by bike or in the comfort of our modern and ecological rickshaws. Join a private tour and discover the most beautiful places with an expert guide. Choose between a morning, afternoon or evening departure and discover the spirit of charming Lecce. Admire historic attractions, including the Roman amphitheatre of Piazza Sant'Oronzo and the ornate Basilica of Santa Croce, as well as Piazza Duomo. You can learn about authentic local culture and traditions and sample mouthwatering foods, such as ice cream or bruschetta, and a glass of wine. Enjoy a flexible itinerary and the individual attention of your guide.

Make the most of your holiday in Lecce with this trip to the historic towns of Italy's beautiful Itria Valley. You'll love it!

Discover the seabed and fauna of the Mediterranean Sea, explore a living museum through seventeen seawater tank, get to know any form of sea life.

Follow the coast from the Adriatic to the Ionian Sea to explore the gems of Salento, namely Otranto, Santa Maria di Leuca, Gallipoli and Galatina on a day trip.

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Baroque churches and Roman ruins await on our Lecce guided visit. We'll discover this Italian city's monumental legacy strolling through its old town.

Discover the historical heart of Lecce on a guided bike tour. Explore landmarks like Piazza del Duomo and Basilica di Santa Croce. Book now!