Typical Salento dance: Pizzica with aperitif

4.6
(11 reviews)
Lecce, Italy

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

Pizzica experience wants to teach and experience firsthand the dance and tradition of the Salento pizzica, a dance that has become famous throughout the world. The activity will take place in a location from the 1400s, in an ancient courtyard in the heart of the center of Lecce. You will also be offered an aperitif with local products and wine.
A professional pizzica dancer will teach you the steps so you can dance with her. You will touch the tambourine with your hands, made by Salento artisans.
The languages spoken are: Italian, English, French and Spanish.

What's Included

during the Pizzica experience a glass of Salento wine will be offered.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The point where the experience of Pizzica traditional dance will take place is in Lecce in via Ascanio Grandi n 56. Entering from Porta San Biagio, take the 2nd street on the right.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

The Pizzica Experience traditional dance activity will take place in a 1400s courtyard next to the Faggiano Museum, where a professional dancer will illustrate the typical Salento dance and guide you to learn the typical Pizzica steps, touching the tambourines with your hands and tasting a typical Lecce aperitif with local wine.

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 Lecce Go
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Cancellation Policy

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

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