Top Lecce Classes & Workshops

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.

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.

Spend an evening in a real Italian home with Enza and her family in the countryside in Corigliano d'Otranto near Lecce. We begin with a traditional Italian aperitif, sharing homemade appetizers and prosecco while everyone gets to know each other. Then each guest prepares their own fresh pasta by hand using local ingredients and family recipes. Once the pasta is ready, we cook everything and sit around the table together to enjoy dinner with local wine, music and conversation. The evening ends with homemade dessert, our family limoncello, and a small memory of the experience.

Location: Balù Bistrot Shop (where you can find a selection of local wines and olive oils) Instructor: an experienced cooking class teacher (Puglia native and food wine olive oil connoisseur) Tuition: an immersive and learning experience for everyone Buffet Tastings: a selection of food and wine

Discover the art of Apulian cooking in a hands-on class led by a local chef in the heart of Lecce, one of southern Italy’s most charming foodie destinations. Learn how to make fresh handmade ravioli, fettuccine, and classic tiramisu from scratch using high-quality local ingredients. Enjoy a fun and engaging experience with expert guidance, 3 glasses of wine plus 1 Prosecco or soft drinks included. With small group sizes, you’ll enjoy a more personal and memorable experience, so be sure to reserve your spot. Along the way, hear the stories and traditions behind the dishes you’re preparing, take home authentic Italian cooking techniques to share with friends and family. After the class, sit down and enjoy the delicious dishes you’ve created together paired with local wine, ending your experience on a sweet Italian note with homemade tiramisu. You’ll also receive the recipes so you can recreate everything at home and relive your unforgettable Lecce culinary experience.

Learn to work Lecce stone with authentic master craftsmen in the heart of Lecce's historic center and make a unique artifact to take home as a souvenir of your experience.

Let out your inner artist in Lecce, and book a paper-mache class in the city. This craft workshop offers a way to get creative and bring home a self-made souvenir using an ancient art form. You’ll hear the history behind paper-mache, learn some different techniques, and enjoy a sociable setting with your own personal group.

Learn about local ingredients in Otranto, then find out how to cook with them with this combination of a market tour and a cooking class. During your class, enjoy the special opportunity to learn a local pasta recipe, followed by an iconic Italian dessert—tiramisu. Then at the end, you can taste your culinary creations with a glass of local wine to complement the dishes.

This hands-on workshop is the perfect way to express your creativity while designing something beautiful. A gusto Tuo, quindi meraviglioso!

What you will do will be an authentic sensory and cultural experience. Making fresh pasta by hand is a tradition deeply rooted in Salento culture and this course offers you a practical immersion in local life and customs, going beyond traditional tourist experiences. Learning will be practical and fun and the course will allow you to gain a skill that you can take home and replicate with friends and family. The course is aimed at small groups and therefore encourages direct interaction with hosts. While making the pasta with their own hands, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, hear stories and receive personalized attention; for this, a human bond will be created that enriches the experience. The course is perfect for those traveling as a couple, family or small groups, allowing an intimate and fun sharing of the culinary experience.

You will be welcomed in the cozy garden of an ancient boathouse, typical Salento structure with 4 star vaults, recently renovated, used in the past as a stable and warehouse and used today to make you live a fantastic culinary experience respecting local traditions. After the visit of the structure, you can taste an aperitif of typical local products accompanied by the excellent wines of Salento. Next thing you know, everyone's at work... We will prepare with you the pasta that we will season with two different sauces based on "fresh tomato & basil" and "Ciceri & Tria" chickpeas flavored with a mix of vegetables and fried pasta. During the evening you can listen to the traditional music "La Pizzica" and use, if you want, the fine violin guitars and tambourines made available to accompany some stornello. An excellent homemade ice cream and a fresh limoncello of the house, will close the evening

With the help of your native host, you will learn to make pasta from scratch and cook it according to our local recipes. Our host will teach you about the regional traditions, culture and history.

Skip the usual restaurant scene for this small-group pasta cooking class in a carefully selected private home in Otranto. Meet your host in their home, warm up with an Italian aperitivo, and learn how to make two kinds of fresh pasta and one of Italy’s most iconic desserts, tiramisu. Choose between lunch or dinner time classes and enjoy your meal with wine, water, and coffee.

Discover an underground olive oil mill museum in Gallipoli’s historic center. Carved into local stone, these ancient spaces, part of Palace Granafei, span about 200 square meters beneath two historic buildings. Descend into rooms excavated in soft limestone from the 17th-19th centuries, showcasing original and reconstructed equipment like stone mills, presses, and storage pits used for olive oil production. An audio guide explains how olives were milled, pressed, and traded, highlighting Gallipoli’s role as a key olive oil port from the 16th century, exporting oil across Europe for cooking, lighting, and industrial uses. The short, engaging tour lasts 15-30 minutes and offers insight into traditional methods and history. Afterward, enjoy a tasting of 7–8 varieties of local extra virgin olive oil, paired with snacks like taralli and fried broad beans, and optional herbal liqueurs for 18+. This experience appeals to history, culture, and food lovers seeking a unique Mediterranean story.

Visit a local fish market with an expert. 'The pioneers of teaching food and wine in Puglia- The New York Times. Owner is a sommelier of wine, sommelier of extra virgin olive oil, classes are held in one of Italy's most beautiful kitchens, fitted with antique copper pots and pans and one of Italy's largest private amaro collections.

This paper mache jewelry workshop in Lecce introduces guests to the city’s papier-mâché tradition through a hands-on and creative experience. At Lady Papavero’s atelier-boutique, participants create their own ring or brooch using two different techniques. During the drying time, they enjoy a short walk through Lecce’s historic centre, with stops at two sites linked to the history of papier-mâché in the city. The experience ends back at the atelier, where each piece is personalised with decorative finishes before guests leave with their handmade creation and a unique memory of Lecce. No previous experience is needed, making this activity ideal for beginners, art lovers, and travellers looking for authentic things to do in Lecce through art, history, local culture, and a handmade souvenir to take home.

Embark on a pasta-making adventure with Enza! Don your apron and uncover the secrets of crafting authentic Italian pasta. Together, we'll create 'Orecchiette and Maccheroncini' using Enza's secret recipe and locally sourced ingredients for an unbeatable flavor. Afterward, indulge in a delightful feast featuring local fresh vegetables, cheeses, and our homemade pasta dishes. Plus, savor the taste of Salento's finest wines and our refined homemade limoncello for an unforgettable culinary experience!

hands-on instructions from a Bistrot culinary team guided workshop for focaccia and tiramisu' simple techniques, easy to purchase ingredients Italian culinary instructors Unconventional location in the old town, super centrally located lovely Italy style food & Wine This experience is perfect for couples, families and private small groups

Delve into the rich heritage of Persian carpets in Lecce, where tradition meets craftsmanship. This exclusive experience welcomes you into a historic family showroom, complete with traditional Persian tea that embodies the warmth of generational hospitality. Explore captivating stories behind each carpet, learn the intricacies of their patterns and colors, and participate in a hands-on lesson that unveils the secrets of identifying genuine handmade masterpieces. With rare carpets displayed up close, this activity caters to art lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike, ensuring you leave with newfound knowledge and cherished memories.

Combine a market tour and a cooking class on the same day to have the ultimate culinary experience in Lecce. Going on a market tour helps expand your knowledge of local ingredients before you visit a local’s home to begin your experience. Start with a traditional aperitivo, followed by demonstrations on how to make pasta and tiramisu. Then, end the experience with a chance to taste your culinary creations with wine.

Learn how to make two different types of pasta as well as a traditional Italian dessert—tiramisu—with this small-group class. As well as having lots of fun, it’s a great way to learn special techniques from a local cook that you wouldn’t find in a recipe book. After an Italian aperitivo, enjoy a hands-on class, followed by the chance to eat all of your culinary masterpieces.

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Hands-on cooking class Location: a cozy Bistrot in the old town of Lecce simple culinary techniques cooking with the locals in a casual atmosphere learning culinary experience