Location: Province of Lecce
Top Things to do in Province of Lecce
The 10 Best Walking Tours in Province of Lecce, Puglia
The Province of Lecce (Italian: Provincia di Lecce) is a province in the Apulia region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Lecce, which is known as the Florence of the South. The province itself is called the "Heel of Italy". Included entirely in the Salento peninsula, it is the second most populous province in Apulia and the twenty-first in Italy.
Restaurants in Province of Lecce
1. Lecce Walking Tour with Papier-Mâché Workshop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore Lecce and discover picturesque and hidden corners with an expert guide and then meet a local artisan and join a papier mâché workshop in a typical atelier.
Inclusions: Light refreshments, All activities, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Local guide
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
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!
2. Private Tour: Otranto Guided Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Guided tour in Otranto, one of the most important town of the Salento, in the Apulia region, southern Italy. Discover the historical center of Otranto with a certified tour guide. Pleasant walk through the street in old town, with a visit to the local craft shops, visit the Cathedral with its wonderful mosaics and the castle.
Inclusions: Driver/guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, 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.
3. Private Tour: Gallipoli 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
2-hour guided tour to Gallipoli, one of the most important town of Salento, in the Apulia region. Discover the historical center of Gallipoli with a certified tour guide. Enjoy a pleasant walk through the street in old town, visiting to the local craft shops, the main Cathedral and the Castle.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Private walking tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, 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. Gallipoli Inland and Surroundings Full-Day Bike Tour
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Gallipoli was the starting point of the Salento’s big commerce of oil. Frome there, the oil was ferried all around Europe, than was used to light up cities and houses. So the city and their surroundings were rich, and traces of this prosperity are still there. We will cycle towards Sannicola, in the hinterlands: here we will visit an ancient underground oil mill of XVII century. Crossing the landscape, between vineyards and dry-stone walls, we will see the historical centre of Galatone. Than back to the see, to enjoy the wild nature of Porto Selvaggio: here we will walk in the pinewood before to have a swim and a nice picnic. We will go back to Gallipoli riding along the coast.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide, Use of bicycle, Use of helmet, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected), Canoe rental
Reviewed By Kippur
We were recommended this tour by a good friend of ours and we are so grateful. We have recently retired and had this tour planned for this Autumn but then Covid happened. Carlo at Salento Bici Tour was really helpful in providing updates on the situation in Italy and the options if we needed to cancel. At one point we decided not to go but the thought of a long Winter prompted us to go for it. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour that takes you around the coast of Salento and it’s surrounding countryside side starting and finishing in beautiful Lecce. The GPS route avoids the main roads and down country lanes and alley ways: passing a myriad of olive groves, charming towns and villages and spectacular cliffs and beaches. The architecture is amazing: so many examples Baroque architecture, imposing castles, defence towers and lighthouses. We stayed at a variety of B&B’s and villas and for most evenings the tour includes reservations at local restaurants and what memorable meals we enjoyed. There are also local food and drink tastings: these were a bit hit and miss but we thoroughly enjoyed the lunch of cheese, wine and homemade Limoncello at a cheese farm hosted by the very charming owner. Salento Bici have invested in new bikes and e-bikes and were of very good quality and fun to ride. We are very grateful for the team at Salento Bici for being so friendly and helpful: thank you so much. It is worth adding an extra day or two at the end of the tour to take in the sights of Lecce and Bari ( we flew into Bari. Nb you can also get flights into Brindisi).
5. Hiking & Trekking Adventure: Otranto, Bauxite Quarry Lake and The Idro Valley
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
With this exciting excursion we will do Trekking to discover Otranto and explore the Idro Valley, in the Otranto-Leuca Natural Park. Trekking on the coastal paths, visit the legendary costal tower Torre del Serpe, explore the world-famous Red lake in the Bauxite quarry. Trekking in the Natural Park, exploring the Tumara Wood and visit Masseria Scalelle. We will explore the Selva del Turchese and Trekking in the Idro Valley.
Inclusions: National Park fees, All activities, Professional guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Apodemius
We wanted to do this activity on 20/09. On that fateful day we received, 2 hours in advance of the start of this activity, an email that the activity was cancelled. We received no explanation to why. We tried to phone them multiple times but they didnt even bother to pick up their phone. Terrible costumer service.
6. Lecce. Journey to discover a charming baroque
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
The historic center of Lecce is one of the most interesting in Puglia. The particularity of its Baroque architecture derives from the ability of local artists and architects who, between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries, have done something unique thanks to the quality of the tender local stone. Our tour will be a journey through time, from the splendor of the Roman Empire to contemporary Lecce. An elegant and refined city where churches and ancient buildings alternate artisan workshops (especially papier-mache), shops and places where you can taste typical products.
Inclusions: Guided walking tour
Exclusions: Entrance tickets to churches
Reviewed By AlisaTD
We had an AMAZING time with our tour guide, Fabio. He was so knowledgeable about the area and told incredible stories about the history of Otranto. We learned so much and he made it SO fun. This is definitely a must for any visit to Otranto. The city has so much history and this tour is the perfect way to see everything and learn a ton. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Puglia!
7. Gallipoli walking tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Walking tour in one of the beautiful cities of Salento, with a prepared tour guide speaking Italian and English
Inclusions: tour guide
Exclusions: Lunch, Private transportation
Reviewed By Anthony L
The tour was wonderful and we were provided with a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for our stay in Puglia. This was our fist visit and day in Puglia
8. Excursion: the Path of Capo d’Otranto and the Lighthouse of Palascia
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
With this adventurous excursion we will guide you along the Path of Capo d'Otranto to admire the Lighthouse of Punta Palascia and the naturalistic trails of the Natural Park Otranto-Leuca. We will make an exciting panoramic and extreme trekking, along the coastal paths on high cliffs, we will visit the legendary Torre del Serpe, we will walk on the Path of the Orte, we will go up the coast we will explore the ex Cava di Bauxite, its red lake and the suggestive dunes of red earth . We will continue along the path of Capo d'Otranto, we will make an adventurous trek, we will cross the fossil forest and we will explore the Grotta del Vento and the panoramic Grotta del Ciclope, we will arrive at the lighthouse to stop at the easternmost point of Italy, we will walk along the paths of the Via Francigena until you reach Masseria Cippano, from here we will travel the Sentiero delle Memorie from the Colle dei Martiri. From here we will return to Otranto to the starting point where the excursion ends.
Inclusions: Hiking / Trekking / Nordic Walking sticks / sticks, hiking helmets, flashlights / led lights, front lights, survival kits, harnesses, ropes, carabiners, descent and ascent tools, safety systems.
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Reviewed By Apodemius
We wanted to do this activity on 20/09. On that fateful day we received, 2 hours in advance of the start of this activity, an email that the activity was cancelled. We received no explanation to why. We tried to phone them multiple times but they didnt even bother to pick up their phone. Terrible costumer service.
9. Mountain Bike Adventure: Otranto, the Cava di Bouxite and the Idro Valley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
We will live a Mountain Bike adventure in the Otranto-Leuca Regional Natural Park. You will have the best MTB and equipment available for this type of outdoor activity. You will be guided by expert and specialized environmental and excursion guides. You will always be supported by our staff for any technical problem on your bikes. You will live in complete autonomy a guided MTB adventure modulated on your level and your abilities. We will explore a Natural Park full of equipped cycle-hiking trails , completely immersed in a natural landscape of incomparable naturalistic value. You will cycle along panoramic rocky paths overlooking the sea, we will descend pleasant slopes until we touch the sea, we will have fun jumping on the red earth dunes in the suggestive Cava di Bauxite, we will cycle in history going back down the Idro Valley, we will travel the ancient stretch of the Via Francigena that will take us to Otranto where we will visit the ancient village.
Inclusions: ►Bike / Biking Kit: Tour Bike, Mountain Bike (MTB), Walk Bike, E-Bike (Electric Bike), Bike Helmets, Drilling Kit, Bike Storage Bags, smartphone / device holder, Specialized MTB Environmental Hiking Guide, Digital Map of the Route to be Displayed on Devices
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Reviewed By Apodemius
We wanted to do this activity on 20/09. On that fateful day we received, 2 hours in advance of the start of this activity, an email that the activity was cancelled. We received no explanation to why. We tried to phone them multiple times but they didnt even bother to pick up their phone. Terrible costumer service.
10. Street Food Tour of Lecce & City Sightseeing with Local Guide
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 54 reviews
Is the first time you visit Lecce and want to know the city and its food specialties? This tour is the perfect solution forr you! Stroll into the city center and taste the best known local street food. Your guide will tell you the histories related to the main highlights such as the Basilica of Santa Croce, considered the emblem of Lecce baroque style, the Cathedral and many palaces you will find on the way. From a highlight to another, you will stop and delight your palate with the most famous and tasty delicacies of Salento, like the "rustico": soft puff pastry disc filled with mozzarella, tomato and bechamel, "frisella": roll bread, twice-baked and topped with fresh tomato, olive oil, or the pastry star "pasticciotto": a short pastry stuffed with custard and other fantastic sample of Salento specialties. Choose to take this tour either at lunch or dinner time, as it is an ideal way to do some sightseeing while having a light meal as you make your way through the city.
Inclusions: Food tasting of local street food like rustico (made with puff pastry and a stuffing), frisa (bread roll seasoned with tomatoes, olive oil), tarallini and pastries
Exclusions: Gratuities (optional) , Drinks
Reviewed By Vagaconme
Spent a lovely time with Antonella today. She gave us a fabulous overview of Bari. The food selections were outstanding & we were so full we had to pass the last stop at the gelateria. Anyone that knows me would be shocked I let a gelato go by. I would recommend this tour to anyone that has never been to Bari & has a taste for amazing street food & a wonderful knowledgable guide!
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