Top Lecce Food Tours

Discover Lecce through its flavors on our city food tour, a journey through the charming streets of this beautiful Baroque town in the heart of Puglia. Taste the dishes locals love, from rich traditional recipes to the finest regional wines and olive oils. Every stop is carefully chosen to introduce you to authentic Salentine culinary traditions, showcase the best local eateries, and create an unforgettable food experience. Your guide is a passionate local “Foodie,” a friendly expert who shares insider tips, explains each dish, and reveals the history and stories behind every bite. Do Eat Better Experience tours combine high-quality gastronomy with an immersive cultural walk, offering a true taste of Puglian life. To ensure a personal, authentic experience, we welcome only small groups, so every guest receives our full attention and guidance. Please note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages available upon request.

Enjoy the perfect fusion of food and history with this small-group guided walking tour in Lecce. As you stroll through the old town and see stunning baroque architecture—such as the Basilica of Santa Croce—your guide provides entertaining background information to help you learn about the city. Street food snacks are included, while alcoholic beverages are not, so you expand your knowledge of the local food scene too.

Explore Lecce through its flavours—and uncover spots you'd likely miss alone—on this guided food and drink tour. Skip the guesswork as your local guide leads you down hidden streets and past highlights such as the Cathedral and the city’s oldest square. Along the way, stop at top foodie spots to sample traditional pizza, taralli, and local drinks. It's the perfect way to see—and taste—more of the city.

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!

Delve into the world of Puglian wine without leaving Lecce’s old town with this wine tasting experience in the heart of the Baroque city. Take a break from sightseeing and relax at a local wine bar for a guided tasting featuring four different regional wines paired with local specialties. Learn about Puglia’s winemaking history and culture as you sip and enjoy views over the pretty lane lined with traditional “palazzi”.

Meet your English-speaking excellent guide at Porta Napoli, one of Lecce's ancient Baroque gateways, and discover the city's history and flavors on a relaxed walking tour through the historic center. Stroll past iconic landmarks, including Piazza del Duomo, the Basilica of Santa Croce, and Piazza Sant'Oronzo, while learning the stories, traditions, and local heritage that have shaped the city for centuries. Along the way, enjoy four authentic local specialties: Pizzo Salentino, choosing between a sweet or spicy version; Rustico Leccese, the city's iconic flaky pastry filled with béchamel, tomato, and mozzarella; a traditional handmade Salento pasta prepared according to local recipes; and finish with a refreshing artisanal gelato. Your guide will also introduce you to the ingredients, culinary traditions, and local customs that make Salento's cuisine one of the most distinctive in southern Italy, offering a genuine taste of everyday life in Lecce.

Lecce is famous for its baroque architecture and authentic cuisine. With this cooking class in the heart of the city’s old town, experience the best of both. Meet your hosts at an “osteria” set on one of the most charming lanes in the historic center and discover the secrets to rolling and shaping fresh “orecchiette” pasta, a traditional specialty from Puglia. Then relax over a guided wine tasting paired with regional delicacies.

This isn’t just a food tour—it’s an immersion into Lecce’s culture, history, and way of life. Every stop is carefully chosen to connect you with authentic flavors, local traditions, and the warm spirit of southern Italy. Lets begin from Piazza Sant'Oronzo, you’ll pause for your first indulgence: the iconic pasticciotto, a golden pastry filled with silky custard, best enjoyed warm alongside a refreshing local favorite—iced coffee with almond milk. As you wander deeper into the labyrinth of honey-colored stone streets, Lecce begins to reveal its soul. Ornate balconies, hidden courtyards accompany you Piazza del Duomo, one of Italy’s most breathtaking squares. You’ll taste rustic street food like the puccia, a traditional sandwich bursting with local cheeses, cured meats, and sun-kissed vegetables—simple ingredients elevated by centuries of culinary heritage. And of course, no Italian experience is complete without a sweet finale. Whether it’s artisanal gelato or a final pastry.

Escape the tourist hustle and bustle for an intimate journey into the soul of Puglian viticulture. Join us at a beautifully decorated boutique wine bar nestled in a quiet Baroque alley just steps from the Basilica di Santa Croce. Under the guidance of a professional wine expert, you will discover the rich history and vibrant flavors of Puglia. This isn't just a drink; it's a sensory masterclass where you’ll taste four premium local wines, each perfectly paired with traditional Salentino delicacies. Whether you're a seasoned oenophile or a curious traveler, this cozy atmosphere offers the perfect setting to relax and sip like a local.

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Enjoy this 3-hour food tasting tour into one of the most enchanting and magic cities of the Southern Italy. Walk through the historic city centre, stopping to sample the traditional cuisine: be impressed by the taste of the rustico, the flavour of local salami, the crunchy bite of tarallini and even more! An amazing walking and tasting food throughout the alleys of breathtaking embroideries of Barocco architecture with an exciting tasting experience of the best local food.

Discover Salento through its food in a relaxed and welcoming family-run setting. This experience offers a generous selection of local flavors inspired by the culinary traditions of Southern Italy, with dishes prepared according to season and availability. Depending on the day, you may taste local cheeses, cured meats, vegetables and other traditional Salento specialties, accompanied by local wine or a non-alcoholic alternative. team will be happy to introduce the dishes and answer questions about local ingredients and food traditions. Because we work with fresh and seasonal products, the selection may naturally change throughout the year. Relax, enjoy good food and discover genuine Salento hospitality in a warm and informal atmosphere. What makes it special is the combination of generous portions, seasonal ingredients and personal attention from a local team, offering an authentic way to experience Salento’s food culture.

Salento is home to a number of great wines but knowing which wineries to visit takes insider knowledge. With this winery tour and tasting just outside the city of Lecce, discover the traditions of winemaking in this corner of Puglia at a historic family-run boutique cellar. Take a walk through the vineyards to learn about the native grapes and try a variety of red, white, and rosè wines.

Lecce is best known for its sumptuous baroque architecture, but the city has an equally rich cuisine worth exploring. Discover both its cultural treasures and gastronomic delights with this tour that combines a guided walk past the Basilica of Santa Croce, the cathedral, and other highlights of the historic center with stops to sample traditional specialties like savory “rustico” and “frisella” pastries, and the sweet custard-filled “pasticciotto”.

Take a break from the beaches and discover Salento’s food and wine, instead. With a private guide, you’ll visit two award-winning Salento wine estates where varietals using the primitivo and malvasia grapes, among others, are produced. As you sip, you’ll learn about viticulture in the region, and enjoy a light lunch either at the winery or nearby. Choose to add on a third winery or a swim stop at Porto Cesareo on your way back to Lecce.

Enjoy a quiet experience away from Lecce's tourist crowds. In a cozy wine bar located in the old town with an inspiring deco, taste Puglia foods and wine with the locals. A special dinner in Lecce with a local sommelier!

The countryside around Lecce is thick with wineries and olive farms, but reaching these outlying estates is a challenge without a car. With this tasting, sample the best wines and olive oils from the Puglian hills right in the middle of the city. Relax at a local wine bar and sip a number of vintages while snacking on bruschetta and other olive oil-infused snacks.

Did you know that Thomas Ashe named Lecce the “most beautiful city in Italy”? You have a chance to find out yourself! The historical center and the monuments of Lecce are rich in unusual ornaments and colorful decorations. Would you like to find out what do they characterize? Together with the professional local guide, you will walk through this wonderful city. It is a must for lovers of art and culture. Is Lecce on the heel of the boot? At the end of the tour, the guide will take you to the local bakery. You will try "Apasticciotto"- a famous traditional pastry.

Discover the perfect blend of history, culture, and flavor on this full-day tour from Lecce to Taranto and Manduria. Begin your journey with a comfortable hotel pick-up and travel to Taranto, the “City of Two Seas,” where ancient charm meets seaside beauty. Explore the historic center and the renowned MArTA Archaeological Museum, either at your own pace or with an expert local guide (optional). Walk through centuries of history, from Magna Graecia to medieval tales. Next, head to the heart of Puglia’s wine country and arrive at the scenic Masseria Cuturi near Manduria. Surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, enjoy a guided tour of the estate followed by a tasting of three exquisite wines, including the region’s iconic Primitivo. With private transport, stunning landscapes, and authentic experiences, this tour is ideal for curious travelers and wine lovers alike. Return to Lecce relaxed, enriched, and inspired.

A unique opportunity to explore the food and wine tradition of Puglia through a guided tasting of wines and local specialties. Savor four glasses of typical wine, including two reds, a white and a rosé, while delicious taralli and friselle flavors with fresh tomato enrich the experience. An industry Expert will share fascinating stories about Apulian wine and culture, making every sip and bite a journey into the heart of Salento.

Surrounded by the Adriatic Sea, and boasting beautiful baroque architecture, the Italian city of Lecce is a history-lover’s dream destination—but exploring without a guide means missing the city’s hidden secrets. On this tour, stroll through Lecce as your knowledgeable guide brings the city’s past to life—from the Roman era to the present day. Take in top attractions including the 17th-century Santa Croce Basilica, and sample traditional local ‘pasticciotto’ (filled Italian pastry).

This is a tour designed for wine lovers, that wish to learn more about Salento wines, their production, culture and traditions.

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This is the only experience of Salento cuisine that offers you a taste of the real typical products of our region. I will be happy to explain to you the whole history and the food and wine culture of Salento while we will prepare lunch or dinner tasting together the best wines of Salento.