Location: Lecce
Top Things to do in Lecce
9 Food Tours in Lecce That You Shouldn't Miss
Lecce (Italian: [ˈlettʃe] ( listen) or locally [ˈlɛttʃe]; Sicilian: Lecci, Griko: Luppìu, Latin: Lupiae, Ancient Greek: Λουπίαι) is a historic city of 95,766 inhabitants (2015) in southern Italy, the capital of the province of Lecce, the second province in the region by population, as well as one of the most important cities of Apulia. It is the main city of the Salentine Peninsula, a sub-peninsula at the heel of the Italian Peninsula and is over 2,000 years old.
Restaurants in Lecce
1. Lecce and Gallipoli Full-Day Heritage and Wine Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Indulge in a chauffeured tour of wine, food, and the spectacular landscape of Puglia. Savour some of the best wines and get a glimpse of some of the region's architectural gems. You'll travel in comfort and style on this vineyard tour and Lecce visit.
Inclusions: Pick up / Drop off from Ostuni, Lecce, Bari, Visit to Lecce and Gallipoli, Lunch at an upscale restaurant, Winetasting – 5 award winning organic wines, Coffee Break, Private transport, fully equipped for your complete comfort, Expert bilingual (English/Italian, Spanish/Italian) tour escort (French, German, Japanese and Russian upon request)
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Gracefulcoaching
Giovanni and his team created a wonderful experience for my clients on retreat in Puglia. Learning to make pasta by hand and then being served the most delicious lunch was a highlight. More so the way Giovanni took care of us was so personal, we got an authentic Italian experience with a local Italian! He made us all feel very at home , this added value he especially for my American clients who were visiting Puglia for the first time. I will be hiring Green Italy Tours for future retreats knowing I can trust the level of care and connection on offer. An insiders experience of Puglia, what more to ask for!
2. Full-day Salento Wine and Food Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover the Salento wine area, home of the Primitivo Negramaro and Salice Salentino grapes, with this full-day wine tour.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Delicious light lunch, Live commentary on board, Driver/guide, Visits to two wineries, Two wine tastings of award-winning wines
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By LizC2607
We truly enjoyed our time in Puglia!! Giovanni, Valentina and Giacomo were all great; they were always on time and very helpful! Highly recommended!
3. Discovering Lecce with pasticciotto tasting
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover Lecce, the Florence of the South Italy, with Baroque-style architecture. Lecce is located in Apulia the heel of Italy, and is the capital of a land called Salento, surrounded by the Adriatic Sea. Tasting of typical pasticciotto
Inclusions: Food tasting, Professional guide, Local guide, Snacks
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By RomeAddict
Better condition ruins, smaller, more accessible, great glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous ancient Roman's. Poppaea was Nero's wife. Ruins are about 90% wheelchair accessible.
4. Lecce Street Food Tour
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4.9 based on 14 reviews
We will discover the highlights of the old town through the narrow streets, as monuments, squares, baroque churches and roman aged vestiges by listening to their stories. Along the way, we will stop few times to taste delicacies such as Puccia, Taralli, Pettole, Pasticciotto, Caffè Leccese and local wines.
Inclusions: We offer a typical local breakfast: Pasticciotto Leccese (sweet pie stuffed with lemon custard) and Caffè Leccese (espresso with ice cubes and almond syrup), We will taste various delicacies, according to the shops' availability, as Frisa, Puccia, Polpette, Pettole and Taralli, We will drink white and red wines, according to the shops' availability
Exclusions: Parking Fees, Museum tickets
Reviewed By rozalska
Friendly, professional, and fair!!!!!!!! Lecce and its vicinity is beautiful and well worth discovering by bike. And the bike MUST be rented at Velo Service, because it gives you chance to meet Sonia, who assists you in choosing the right bike, who is not only committed to her job, and loves it, but also - if you are as distracted (speaking plainly - stupid) as I was, and forget your wallet - she calls you "it seems you forgot something". This was the best experience during my whole trip. Thank you!
5. Lecce Private Food and Sightseeing tour
The best way to spend the night in Lecce: visiting the city and tasting its food! Savour local specialties and discover the jewels of Lecce, the Baroque capital of Puglia. Explore the historic centre with its beautiful squares and magnificent churches. You will see the church of Saint Chiara, the Duomo, Piazza Sant’Oronzo, the Santa Croce Basilica and the Celestine Palace - all universal emblems of the Baroque period in Lecce. Enjoy authentic Leccese specialties, such as the “rustico”, “tarallini”, “pasticciotto”, and many more. Your guide will take you on a 3.5 hour tour that includes stops at 7 different restaurants for tastes of authentic local foods and wines. On this thrilling and informative tour you will visit the main eateries and most important monuments in Lecce. You will taste local specialties and marvel at the most charming sites of the old city.
Inclusions: Food tasting, 2-course dinner, Blue Badge guide, Snacks
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By Karyn R
A lovely lady called Gulia took my husband and I on a walk round Rome sampling food and drink from various shops and a superb pasta lunch. If you are going todo this tour I advise you not to eat much beforehand as we finished the tour around 2:00pm and did not eat another thing all day. We had meats and cheese with some wine to start off with and then followed this in a picturesque market square with tasting various oils and vinegars. Roman Pizza and beer were next, followed by a delicious lunch of two different types of pasta. Then followed dessert of either cannoli or tirimisu at another stop off point, ice cream and coffee to finish. Never felt so full. Guila was full of interesting conversation about her city. All in all a great day out ending at the Trevi fountain.
6. Lecce Street Food Tour
Southern Italy is also known for its strong culinary and gastronomy traditions that are still very visible and tangible nowadays. Do not miss the chance to experience the town from another perspective and discover what locals really eat. With this 2 hours guided tour you'll have the chance to discover the heart of Lecce admiring its main landmark while tasting local food such as: puccia, rustico, “pezzetti di cavallo”, pasticciotto, cotognata all accompanied by local wine. Give a sweeter touch to your stay in Puglia.
Inclusions: Guided tour in the heart of Lecce, Covered market tour, Taste all typical Leccese Products , Coffee, with wine or salentine beer included during the food tour
Exclusions: Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By Oversunsetplain
I couldn’t put correct date on this review - I did this tour with my two children in August 2019 and originally posted it then. I have had a message to say that I had posted it under the wrong company (one with a very similar name). I would like to re-post the review as we had such a brilliant day with our guide and would like to recommend the tour company to others whenever this type of activity goes ahead again! Our guide Ms Ivanova was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour took in many places around the city and we also visited the Uffizi in the afternoon. I was with my children aged 6 and 9 and both really enjoyed this day. They felt included and learned a lot. The guide met us at the times planned and gave plenty of opportunities for questions and were able to answer any queries. Everything was organised well and went smoothly. We were unable to book a tour inside the Duomo but actually this one which took us all the way around the outside and to other fascinating parts of the city was perfect for my family.
7. Best of Lecce Private Food And Sightseeing tour
Enjoy this 3.5-hour food tasting tour into one of the most enchanting and magic cities of the Southern Italy. Walk through the historic city centre, stopping to sample the traditional cuisine: be impressed by the taste of the rustico, the flavour of local salami, the crunchy bite of tarallini and even more! An amazing walking and tasting food throughout the alleys of breathtaking embroideries of Barocco architecture with an exciting tasting experience of the best local food.
Inclusions: Dinner
Exclusions: Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By SydneyGlobalist
Very pleasant way to get to know Lecce! We came away with a good understanding of the city's history and very full bellies. Antonella was a great guide.
8. The Best of Lecce Walking Tour and Pasticciotto Tasting
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.
Inclusions: Pasticciotto tasting
Exclusions: Tickets to churches.
Reviewed By gatuno2
The food wasn't warm and the waiters weren't fast and serious . The restaurant looks cool but it isn't .
9. The Best of Lecce Walking Tour and Pasticciotto Tasting
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.
Inclusions: Pasticciotto tasting
Exclusions: Tickets to Churches
Reviewed By Dream40942965649
We loved Bari and we ohhh loved Focaccia!!! Thanks to our guide for a lovely time. We could feel her love to her city and that added extra charm to this tour.
