Lecce History and Street Food Tasting Small Group Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For those who come by car, as it's difficult to park in the city centre, especially in high season, here is the link to the parking Park Liberty. It's only 5 min walking distance from the meeting point. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Parcheggio+Centro+%22Park+Liberty%22+%7C+SABA/@40.3518786,18.1768641,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x13442f002690755b:0x5d3d109bee1ded21!8m2!3d40.3518786!4d18.1768641!16s%2Fg%2F11mt2q9t20?hl=it&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIwMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
The tour goes with sun or rain, apart extreme weather conditions. No refund allowed for last minute cancellation requests due to rain
Vegans, gluten or lactose intolerants (not allergic) can participate, but not all the tastings could be guaranteed for their food restriction, that however must be communicated at the time of booking. Last minute requests will not be taken into consideration
Vegetarians can be accommodated. Please advice at time of booking
This tour does not include going inside the attractions
Minimum number of participants required.
What To Expect
Porta San Biagio
Porta san Biagio is one of original 4 old main entrances of the city
Chiesa di San Matteo
Typical for its façade concave and convex
Options
Summer 2026
Summer night option
Duration: 2 hours 3 tastings: 2 salty, 1 sweet Highlights: Piazza Sant'Oronzo, Anfiteatro Romano, Piazza Duomo, Santa Croce MEETING POINT ONLY FOR 9PM OPT: Piazza Sant'Oronzo - down the big wall clock
Fall - Winter 2025-26
Winter Time: 11am 5pm
What‘s Included
This tour is suitable for vegetarians. Inform us at time of booking and we will arrange for you
Can be bought apart according preferences
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
311 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Valuable info to gain...
Caroline S,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Valuable info to gain perspective on Lecce's history. Amtomella was a lovely tour guide. Very friendly and spoke great English.
The tour itself was...
Taryn T,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour itself was great! Our guide, Antonella, was very knowledgeable about the history of Lecce, its culture, and traditions. We stopped at 5 local bars/shops and tasted delicious food- 3 savory bites and 2 sweet bites. I wouldn't have known about some of the treats if it weren't for the tour. Lecce itself was different from what I expected, a little dirty and the central area was very very crowded. I wasn't impressed with the city itself, but the tour definitely made it better!
Great tour to Lecce with Nadia!
Kylie W,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great introduction to Lecce! Nadia was a wonderful guide and shared the perfect amount of history and architecture about the city. They were light snacks but filled us up, so something to keep in mind with timing / dinner plans. Would recommend to others wanting to explore the city!
Unique combination of...
Jim S,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Unique combination of sightseeing and food. Antonella is a knowledgeable, interesting guide. Really a great experience.
Food tour
Mark K,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a wonderful experience with the tasting tour I must say the guide was very knowledgeable and very informative Great snacks something that I would never forget Would definitely recommend A+++
We had a really good tour...
TheFireDwyer,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a really good tour and enjoyed it from start to finish. It was a lovely way to see Lecce, learn about the history and try some local food along the way. Our host was very good, knowledgeable, friendly and genuinely funny, which made the experience even better. We would definitely recommend this tour.
Delightful Italian tour
Anna D,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very interesting tour with Antonella. She gave us so much information about the history of Lecce and we visited some excellent food places trying a variety of Italian foods. I would highly recommend doing this tour.
Relaxed, enjoyable and informative
Michelle F,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Antonella is an excellent guide. She's friendly, engaging and passionate. We enjoyed a few hours walking around Lecce learning about it's history and culture and passing all of the sites and places of interest. The food stops along the way were varied and delicious. It was a lovely was to spend our first morning and get our bearings.
Fun way to combine history and nibbles
Rose B,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Learned a bit about Lecce history while enjoying good nibbles. Guide offered great recommendations for places to visit.
Great Tour
John M,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour of Lecce with excellent guide and delicious food stops. Great value for the money. Highly recommended.
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