Lecce Small-Group Food Tour Through the Baroque Old Town

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Meet your excellent English-speaking guide near Charles V Castle and discover the city's history and flavours on a relaxed walking tour through the historic centre and the city's ancient baroque gates.
Stroll among iconic landmarks, including Piazza del Duomo, the Basilica of Santa Croce, and Piazza Sant'Oronzo, as you learn about the local stories, traditions, and heritage that have shaped the city for centuries.
Along the way, enjoy four authentic local specialties: Pizzo Salentino, a choice of sweet or spicy; Rustico Leccese, the iconic local puff pastry filled with béchamel sauce, tomato, and mozzarella; a traditional handmade Salento pasta prepared according to local recipes or a "relative"; and finish with a refreshing artisanal gelato.
Your guide will also introduce you to the ingredients, culinary traditions, and local customs that make Salento cuisine one of the most distinctive in southern Italy, offering you an authentic taste of daily life in Lecce.

What's Included

Rustico Leccese – Taste Lecce's iconic flaky pastry filled with béchamel, tomato, and mozzarella.
Artisanal Gelato – Creamy and refreshing, the perfect way to end your adventure in Lecce.
Pizzo Salentino – Enjoy a traditional Salento pastry, available in sweet or spicy versions.
Hand made Traditional pasta 'sagna or her lasagna cousin!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting your guide at the Fontana dell’Armonia (in the small square beside the castle).

End point
Piazza Sant'Oronzo

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Castello Carlo V

    Admire Castello Carlo V, an impressive 16th-century fortress in the heart of Lecce, with its imposing walls and centuries of history.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Piazza del Duomo

    Step into Piazza del Duomo, one of Italy's most remarkable Baroque squares, where the magnificent Lecce Cathedral (Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption) and its soaring bell tower create an architectural masterpiece hidden behind an unassuming entrance.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Teatro Paisiello

    Admire the elegant Teatro Paisiello, Lecce's oldest theatre, affectionately known as the city's "jewel box" for its intimate charm.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Piazza Sant'Oronzo

    Experience the lively heart of Lecce in Piazza Sant'Oronzo, where elegant Baroque architecture meets the remarkably preserved Roman Amphitheatre, the historic Sedile Palace, and the city's iconic patron saint.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Hili Travel s.r.l.
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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