Tours & Activities 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.

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

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.

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.

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. At the bar stop try the traditional "Leccese Coffee" and the delicious Pasticciotto! You will also visit 2 of the 9 small villages part of the "Salentine Greek" an area inhabited by the Griko people, an ethnic Greek minority. Very interesting!! In Galatina we visit one of the most beautiful Basilicas of Puglia (Basilica di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria). Here the Opportunity to have Wine taste of Primitivo Wine OR a Traditional Puglian Lunch (ONLY IF IS A PRIVATE GROUP AND REQUESTED ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE). Finally you experience a small local train for the way back to lecce (50 mins ride).

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.