Top Lecce Half-day Tours

The "Alexander" allows you to experience the best Boat Party at sunset in Salento. The service can be used in the afternoon (17:00 - 20:00) and, in addition to the two rest stops, it always includes the best national DJs and vocalists and / or live music to make the Boat Party the experience you were looking for for your holidays!

3-hour tour in complete relaxation, during which you can let yourself be caressed by the wind letting yourself be lulled by the waves of the sea, an experience that is worth living. Dive with us in a sea of emotions! We will visit the wonderful sea caves of Santa Maria di Leuca, both the Adriatic and the Ionian side.

Escape the crowds and explore the hidden treasures in the Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto with this kayak excursion led by marine biologist guides. Learn about the native marine flora and fauna from your guide as you explore the Grotta Monaca, a sea cave known for its pristine waters and cove. Glide silently into the Baia dei Turchi to swim and snorkel in the secluded bay and relax on the beach.

Journeying through Capo di Leuca by bicycle allows travelers to go where buses and cars can’t. With this tour, cruise through the charming villages of the region along bike paths and “secondary” streets. Discover hidden gems like the medieval hamlet of Giuliano and the Sanctuary of Leuca Piccola in Barbarano. It’s an easy, roughly 9.3-mile (15 kilometers) bike ride suitable for all fitness levels.

Discover a mix of stunning natural landscapes and ancient history during this half-day, private excursion through Roca, an archaeological site in northern Italy. Explore the Cave of Poetry, a natural pool lauded for its otherworldly beauty, hike to hidden, cliffside coves, and enjoy a refreshing swim in the Beach of the Two Sisters.

Jump on board in Santa Maria di Leuca and begin your boat tour experience through the blue sea. Explore Apulian coast with an expert skipper.

Coastal kayak excursions to visit the sea caves along the Adriatic coast and the west coast of Salento. Departure from Leuca from the private beach of the Terziario hotel, a succession of evocative explorable caves and coves with crystal clear water to live a unique experience and enjoy swimming, sun and sea of Salento.

Live a unique adventure pedaling on your favorite bike in a natural and archaeological park, guided by an expert guide who will tell you about the places, will assist you on the route and will assist you in any situation. Experience an unmissable emotion with this cycle-excursion riding our bikes of different types and with different configurations. Live a cycling touring experience in Salento accompanied by the best professional guides in the sector and assisted along the way by a staff who will make this experience unique and unrepeatable. With this exciting guided bike excursion we will explore Otranto, the Valley of Memories, Giurdignano with its Megalithic Garden and the Agricultural Park of the Paduli, immersed in the Giuggianello countryside, along a path rich in naturalistic, historical and archaeological elements of great value.

Navigate in a boat that is unique in the world, self-built, with which you will visit the splendid bays of the protected marine area of Porto Cesareo. A unique and unforgettable experience

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.

Explore with professional Excursion Guide the north coast  of Otranto along the Path of the Hermit, breathtaking coastal Trekking. Walking along scenic coastal paths, discover resurgences of freshwater and hidden caves, explore the famous Grotta della Monaca and the mysterious Cave of the Hermit, discover the natural swimming pool, relaxing break and a refreshing swimming in the hidden Beach in the Bay of the Turks. 

Explore one of Lecce’s finest wineries at the most magical time of day on a sunset tour from Porto Cesareo. Designed with lovers of wine and nature in mind, this tour includes hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your accommodation, and the chance to sample several varietals of wine.

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.

Visit the UNESCO-listed hilltown of Otranto without the hassle of coordinating bus and train schedules with this driving tour that includes round-trip transportation. Enjoy free time to explore one of Puglia’s most charming hilltowns and visit highlights like the historic cathedral and Aragon Castle. Relax over lunch (own expense) in one of the town’s traditional restaurants and shop for souvenirs before the return drive.

Explore how very different, friendly and playful Baroque style can be in the honey-colored “Florence of the South”. Visit Lecce, famed city of art and birthplace of the marvelous "barocco Leccese". Besides the mesmerizing virtuously carved fine-grained honey-colored local limestone decorations of the impressing churches, monumental monasteries and renaissance and baroque style noble houses, which made Lecce so famous, the second most important and still kept alive artisanship is papier-mâché art. Discover how local craftsmen express their art in the numerous little papier-mâché "botteghe" in the historical district.

Half-day tour that includes transfers and a guided tour of Gallipoli to discover and admire the beauty of the Salento in the company of an expert guide

If your aim is to discover Salento in the deep, this is the tour that suits your expectations. You will visit two gems of Salento territory, the elegant city of Galatina, 20 km far from Lecce, famous for the Basilica of Saint Catherine and its frescoes and the cosy Otranto, on the Adriatic coast, with its legacies of the Turkish invasion. Art and history are not enough to catch the soul of a region; you need to savor its aromas and flavors, especially if you are in one of the best Italian regions for oil and wine production. Your professional, local guide, will lead you in a typical farmhouse, the so called "masseria" to discover how people lived and worked two centuries ago. Inside you could visit the old oil mill, underneath, the bottaia, the place where wine is left aging. This will be also the location for a sensorial tasting of local food and wine. This will be a unique experience to enjoy Salento and its peculiarities!

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.

Explore Lecce in the evening with your own private guide who showcases both the city’s landmarks and its tasty food and wines. Visit seven restaurants for tastings of authentic local food specialties and wines, and view important Baroque architectural monuments such as the Church of Saint Chiara, the Lecce Cathedral, and the Palazzo dei Celestini. Your tour includes food and wine tastings, a 2-course dinner, and snacks.

Nestled in Italy's southern Apulia region, the historic city of Lecce prides itself on its fresh, local produce — with family recipes passed down the generations. On this walking tour, follow your guide through the city streets and hit to pattractios including the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Roman amphitheater ruins. Sample locally made cheeses, wines, and 'salumi' (cold cuts of Italian meat), and gain insight into the role food plays in Lecce society.

Experience Puglia’s vibrant wine culture—and taste some of the region’s classic varietals—on this indulgent tour. Following morning pickup from your area hotel, you’ll travel to two of the Salento region’s highlight wineries. Tour the vineyards, learn all about how wine is made, get introduced to the area’s native grape varieties, and enjoy numerous samples as you explore. Round-trip transit is included, so you can sip sans stress.

The day takes place by visiting two wineries: in each one we will taste 3 or more selected wines ("NO entry level wines") In addition, my tours always have a comfortable organized and private transfer, with own insurance, which will allow you to taste the wines without worrying about having to drive. IMPORTANT: I always personally accompany my guests throughout the day and, as a professional sommelier, I am available for technical and non-technical information. During the experience we will visit historic and traditional companies while during the transfers between one winery and another, I will have the pleasure of telling you the history of the wine of my region; in this way you will be able to appreciate the visits to the cellar, understanding how Apulian wines were born and evolved. I have visited and selected numerous wineries throughout Puglia and chosen very small wineries often family-run, historic cellars or even cellars with an adjoining wine museum.