Top Lecce Tours by Duration - page 3

The city of Lecce is known for both Baroque architecture and excellent street food. With this experience, you can discover the best of both worlds without tiring your feet, combining sightseeing and food tasting into one bike tour. Dash through the picturesque alleys of the historic center to admire the historic palaces and churches, stopping to taste local delicacies such as puccia, taralli and pettole, washed down with Apulian wines. Bike through the historic center of Lecce to admire its highlights in a few hours. Avoid the hassle of a map and a tour guide with a guide. Taste local specialties, including sweet "pasticciotti" and "leccese coffee".

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.

Lecce is famous for its papier-mâché handicrafts and this behind-the-scenes workshop offers a fascinating insight into the unique art form. Admire landmarks such as Santa Croce Basilica, Porta Napoli, and Saint Oronzo square on a scenic bike ride; get hands on making papier-mâché crafts; then sample an array of local wines and regional specialties.

One-day tour with transfer and private guide that will allow you to visit the Salento, its beautiful towns and admire the beautiful views of the coast

The tour begins with the visit of the main attractions, crossing the characteristic streets of the historic center, we will discover the majestic Piazza del Duomo, one of the most beautiful in Italy. The tour continues by discovering the monumental entrance to the city, Porta Napoli, and continues with the fascinating Basilica of Santa Croce, which reveals the artistic development of the Lecce Baroque. The tour ends by cycling to Piazza Sant'Oronzo, where among historic buildings and churches we will discover the remains of the Roman amphitheater. Between history and culture, the experience of typical flavors is a must. Tastings of excellence of our territory among those available depending on the season.

Lecce is famous for its traditional handicrafts, papier-mâché figures, and artisan products, and this 3-hour shopping tour offers the inside scoop on shopping in the city. Admire landmarks such as Santa Croce Basilica, Porta Napoli, and Saint Oronzo square on a rickshaw ride; shop for souvenirs at luxury boutiques and ateliers; then relax with a traditional Italian aperitivo.

Head south of Lecce to visit the towns of Santa Maria di Leuca and Specchia. This day trip gives you the chance to see some of the natural scenery and cultural attractions of Puglia, such as caves and an underground olive press. This tour includes transportation and a driver only; any admission tickets, boat rides, food, and drinks are at your own expense.

Take part in a bicycle excursion through local history, nature and culture Discover the historic center of Lecce and the WWF protected natural reserve of Cesine Visit the medieval village of Acaya and its imposing Castle along the Via Francigena. Immerse yourself in the Mediterranean scrub before taking a swim in the Salento sea. The excursion starts from the historic center of Lecce before pedaling out of the city in the dense Mediterranean scrub and reaching the village of Acaya, a fortified medieval city that has remained unchanged over time. The excursion continues on the ancient Via Francigena towards the Cesine Nature Reserve, a wetland that is home to many species of plants and waterfowl and is now an area protected by the WWF. The excursion ends with a tasting of typical Salento products and an unmissable stop on the beach for a refreshing swim.

A Holiday package created in collaboration with the Slow Food Castel del Monte Association. The protagonists of this tour will be extra virgin olive oil, burrata cheese, wines and local cultures, taralli and baked goods, spices from the Murgia, fruit and vegetables but also the "local people" and the "sites and places".

We will explore the Salento coast together starting from the north of the Adriatic until we reach the extreme south point to conclude with the vision of a wonderful sunset in Gallipoli. I will let you know the most beautiful places on the coast, the best cities and the customs and traditions of the Salento area. We will also try the typical seafood cuisine of Puglia accompanied by excellent rosé wines from Salento.