Understand Lecce: History & Local Stories | Small Group Tour
THE TOUR IS IN ENGLISH !! * IF YOU ARE A SOLO TRAVELER, PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE BOOKING * IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ARRANGE A PRIVATE TOUR, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME Instagram: sarapugliaguide Understand Lecce, don't just visit it. Led by a passionate local historian, this walking tour reveals the stories, secrets and hidden details behind Lecce's Baroque architecture. Through history, local traditions and little-known corners, you'll discover the city from a perspective most visitors never experience. Perfect for travellers who want more than a sightseeing tour and wish to connect with the true character of Lecce.
Lecce History and Street Food Tasting Small Group Tour
Enjoy this 2h30-street food tasting tour into one of the most enchanting and magic cities of the Southern Italy. Walk into the old town and taste the best local street food. Be impressed by the taste of the "rustico", soft puff pastry disc filled with mozzarella, tomato and bechamel, the flavour of local cheese, the crunchy tarallini, the "pasticciotto" freshly baked: a short pastry stuffed with custard and even more! See the jewels of Baroque architecture like Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza Sant'Oronzo with the "Sedile", the old city Hall. Let yourself be attracted by the soft atmosphere in Piazza Duomo. This tour is the perfect formula to join a visit to the city to tasting of local specialties!
Tour of Lecce with a visit to the basement of the ancient synagogue
The tour begins with a visit to the Underground Jewish Museum, where you will discover the fascinating Jewish and medieval history of the city. Here you can admire an underground room with tanks used for the purification of the body. You will continue the tour with a stop in front of the Church of Santa Croce, jewel of Lecce Baroque, to appreciate its exterior. You will explore the nearby Piazza Sant'Oronzo, the former market square with the Old Town Hall, the Roman Column and the remains of a Roman amphitheatre. Walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, you will discover beautiful Baroque palaces and the Church of Sant'Irene. Finally, you will end the tour in Piazza Duomo, one of the most renowned squares in the region, where you will admire the Archbishop's residence, seminary, bell tower and cathedral from the outside.
Group tour in English max 15 people, book your seat! (for information or to request a private tour, write me a message before booking via whatsapp/iMessage : + 393287568899) instagram : discovering_lecce Welcome! We will take a tour of 2 through the streets and alleys of the old town, classical buildings, squares of extraordinary beauty, Baroque churches and monuments of Roman times...! Art, history, traditions... but also good food! it will be a pleasure to offer you our delicious 'coffee Leccese' on ice with almond extract and typical appetizers. Lecce will surprise you and this tour will be memorable!
Experience a pleasant multilingual tour by bike or in the comfort of our modern and environmentally friendly rickshaws with an experienced guide. The tour begins by visiting the main attractions, crossing the characteristic streets of the historic center, we will discover the immense Piazza del Duomo, one of the most beautiful in Italy. The tour continues to discover the monumental entrance of the city, Porta Napoli, to continue with the fascinating Basilica of Santa Croce, which reveals the artistic development of Lecce Baroque. The tour ends by cycling in Piazza Sant'Oronzo, where among historic buildings and churches we will discover the Roman remains of the Roman amphitheater. Between history and culture, the discovery of typical flavors is inevitable, a tasting of local excellence among those available according to the season.
Street Food Lecce: Guided walking tour with typical food and wines.
THE Lecce Food and Wine Tour will make you taste the typical foods and drinks of the city, during a detailed explanation of the cultural attractions. - We start with "Caffe Leccese" plus the typical sweet "Pasticciotto". - Explanation of Churches, historic buildings and squares. - Tastings of "Pizzi" and "Taralli" - Tasting of typical savory "Rustico" accompanied by a glass of Salento wine of your choice.