What to do and see in Province of Lecce, Puglia: The Best City Tours

October 20, 2021 Leonardo Torrence

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 Rickshaw Tour with Papier-Mâché Workshop

Velo Service - Bike Rental & Tours
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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, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

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. Lecce Walking Tour with Papier-Mâché Workshop

Via Giuseppe Palmieri, 32, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy Velo Service - Bike Rental & Tours
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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!

3. Private Tour: Otranto Guided Walking Tour

Le Terre Di Federico
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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.

4. Private Tour: Gallipoli 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour

Corso Roma, 73014 Gallipoli LE, Italy Le Terre Di Federico
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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.

5. Private Tour: Otranto City Tour with Ice Cream Tasting

Puglia, Puglia Albatravel Day Tours
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Meet your guide and discover the small village of Otranto with this 2-hour walking tour of the city. Your visit will start from the Cathedral and its gorgeous mosaic. After the walking tour, you will taste a special homemade ice cream and you will have free time for shopping.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Otranto walking tour, Ice cream tasting

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By ottoaara

Booked a number of excursions through Travelocity using Albatravel. Really disappointed with our experience. We showed up at the train station in Venice per our instructions where it states, "Meet in xyz office." When we got there no one was there to meet us. The train station didn't know what to do with our vouchers. So needless to say we contacted Albatravel who responded promptly via email stating they had sent us everything we need in email. (referring to vouchers). First off, none of the vouchers were familiar to any of the different companies we were to use them for. Secondly, we bought a package that gave us bus tours around Rome. What they don't tell you is the time you get to the bus vrs. the time you need to be at your second booking in this package( Vatican) don't work out. You literally can't make your next stop in time to even get on the bus we had to take a cab. Once at the Vatican we had to stop and leave for the tour guide didn't get us started for almost an hour past the time indicated on our itinerary. So we then found out that the place they make you check your bag is closed and you need to walk (run) around the entire outside of the Vatican to the "Exit" for the museum to retrieve your bag. We ended up seeing the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica which were amazing! However we had to then get another cab to leave because the drop off and pick up bus package wasn't anywhere in site. We ended up getting to see the outside of the Colloseum for 5 minutes before we had the cab take us back to get our train home that night. Here's the kicker. When I looked at each cost for tickets, bus (which we couldn't use) and Vatican museum tours on the ground we would have saved a bundle of Euros by not using this package. If you asked me, "would I recommend to a friend?" Ha. Not even to an enemy. Details below: Rome Day Trip by High-Speed Train: 8:30 AM Departure with English Commentary Tour of the Vatican Museums

6. Otranto and CastroFull-Day Tour

Lecce, Lecce, Province of Lecce, Puglia Green Italy Tours
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Visit Otranto, is a charming town and small port on the Adriatic sea with its famous cathedral, castle and surrounded by a spectacular sea of sky blue color, after a delicious lunch in Castro, we will travel to Castro, another beautiful city on the sea and very suggestive with the emerald green sea color.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Visit Otranto & Castro, Lunch, Live commentary on board, Driver/guide

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!

7. Lecce Rickshaw City Tour

Via Giuseppe Palmieri, 32, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy Velo Service - Bike Rental & Tours
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Be captivated by the Baroque beauty of Lecce during this 2-hour rickshaw tour. Choose between a morning, afternoon or evening departure and set off to discover the spirit of charming Lecce. See historical highlights including the Roman amphitheater on Piazza Sant’Oronzo and the ornate Basilica di Santa Croce, as well as Piazza Duomo. Gain insight into authentic local culture and traditions, and sample mouthwatering food, such as ice cream or bruschetta, and a glass of wine. Enjoy a flexible itinerary and one-on-one attention from your guide.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only), Local guide and driver, Safety briefing, Tasting (Ice cream or local products)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Museum tickets

Reviewed By itsamewaltherg

Excellent and professional bike rental, fantastic equipment, and forthcoming staff who offer guidance on bike tours in and around Bari. All staff speak excellent English and are very professional. Highly recommended to anyone into cycling!

8. Private Tour: Lecce Guided Walking Tour

Porta Napoli, Piazzetta Arco di Trionfo, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy Le Terre Di Federico
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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. Walk through the old town and discover the wonders of Lecce, 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.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Private tour

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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.

9. VISITA GUIDATA A LECCE - Classic Tour

Ex Chiesa di San Marco, Piazza Sant'Oronzo, 41, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy iLecce Tourist Information
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Walking tour of the city !

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Reviewed By happytravellady

This is a small office but very convenient in one of the main squares. There are free maps available, of course, but the staff could have had more ideas of things that were must see in a limited visit time.

10. Salento Day Trip Small Group

Via XXV Luglio, 74, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy iLecce Tourist Information
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An evocative tour among villages, breathtaking views and ancient churches ! Let's admire the wonderful Basilica of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, check on the lighthouse then witness the panoramic view at the Adriatic coast.

Inclusions: Driver, Van 9 seats with air conditioning, Fuel

Exclusions: Tourist guide service, Lunch, Other paid activities

Reviewed By happytravellady

This is a small office but very convenient in one of the main squares. There are free maps available, of course, but the staff could have had more ideas of things that were must see in a limited visit time.

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