Lecce History and Street Food Tasting Small Group Tour
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Lecce, Italy
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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. Best of all, street food snacks are included, so you expand your knowledge of the local food scene too.
- Save time: Combine street food tastings with a history tour
- Discover the city with a guide so you don’t get lost
- Lots to try—including freshly-baked pastries with cheese
- Check off key sights such as the Piazza Sant'Oronzo
What's Included
- SnacksThis tour is suitable for vegetarians. Inform us at time of booking and we will arrange for you
- Alcoholic BeveragesCan be bought apart according preferences
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Porta San BiagioPiazza D'Italia, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
At the big arch
End point
- Piazza Sant'Oronzo, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Itinerary
1
Porta San Biagio
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Chiesa di San Matteo
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Teatro Romano di Lecce
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Piazza del Duomo
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Basilica di Santa Croce
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Anfiteatro Romano
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Porta Napoli
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Piazza Sant'Oronzo
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
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Olivia_L, Jul 2026
They accommodated me as a vegan! Antonella was a great tour guide and knowledgeable! Saw a different part of Lecce we didn’t even know about because it was not near our hotel. The pace was doable, and the food portion of the tour was awesome! They were able to accommodate me as a vegan, originally they said they could do 3/5 spots vegan, but I got something at every spot, including a Caffee leccese for a sweet spot. Worth the money!
Jeff_R, Jul 2026
Nadia was super knowledgeable, and a wonderful ambassador for Lecce. We laughed a ton and really enjoyed our time and many tidbits of learning and snacking. Highly recommend!
Caroline_S, Jun 2026
Valuable info to gain perspective on Lecce's history. Amtomella was a lovely tour guide. Very friendly and spoke great English.
Taryn_T, Jun 2026
The 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!
Kylie_W, Jun 2026
It 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!
Jim_S, Jun 2026
Unique combination of sightseeing and food. Antonella is a knowledgeable, interesting guide. Really a great experience.
Mark_K, Jun 2026
Had 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+++
TheFireDwyer, May 2026
We 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.
Anna_D, May 2026
A 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.
Michelle_F, May 2026
Antonella 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.
Rose_B, May 2026
Learned a bit about Lecce history while enjoying good nibbles. Guide offered great recommendations for places to visit.
John_M, May 2026
Great tour of Lecce with excellent guide and delicious food stops. Great value for the money. Highly recommended.
Paula_T, May 2026
We had the best day with Antonella on the Lecce History and Street Food Tasting Small Group Tour! The tour was so informative and Antonella really knows this city. She was so interesting and provided so much information about the historical sites, the architecture and the culture of the common street food fare. We highly recommend attending this tour and request Antonella, she was the best!
kim_p, May 2026
Nice tour of Lecce ! Antonella was very knowledgeable and interesting. The food stops were delish ! Great way to spend a few hours in Lecce !
Tracey_S, May 2026
Rosie was awesome, very thorough in her knowledge of history of Lecce, passion for food, and attention to our group members.
Karen_K, May 2026
Exactly what I’d hoped for - a perfect mix of history and interesting facts combined with sampling different local foods (we didn’t need dinner afterwards!)
Antonella was an excellent guide - I whole heartedly recommend her
Valerie_C, Apr 2026
Monia gave us a great tour and great food. It was a perfect balance of both. After a terrible food tour in Bari, this was a breath of fresh air. The tour not only included the important sites of Lecce, she explained why they eat the food we were tasting.
Randy_D, Apr 2026
Antonella was very knowledgeable and did a wonderful job sharing Lecce’s history and food culture with us
Doireann_G, Apr 2026
Antonella was a great tour guide, she was very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had along the way.
Barbara_B, Mar 2026
Rosie was so well informed our tour was like a window into the history and culture of Lecce from the baroque architecture and its ancient past to the food we tasted everything was lovely.
Robert_L, Mar 2026
Our guide, Antonella, really knows Lecce! We were fortunate enough to take her small group food and walking tour. But being early March, we were the only ones on the tour. But even if we were a full group, we would appreciate her in depth history of why Lecce looks like it does - a sparkling city full of magnificent palazzos. And, of course, fine food as well. From Roman times to current times, we were enthralled by her depth of knowledge. Top rating!
Dave_N, Jan 2026
Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, as well as very personable. The food samples were a fun addition to a walking tour. They provided routine breaks from walking and a delicious insight into local culture.
Eugene_S, Dec 2025
Very enjoyable walking tour with Moana who shared her passion and knowledge of Lecce history together with samples of Lecce food from places we would not have ordinarily found. Highly recommend
Cynthia_G, Nov 2025
We learned a lot about the city, it's history and local food related to both. The city is beautiful. We stopped at small, local shops . Our guide was wonderful.
Jane_L, Oct 2025
This tour with our guide, Antonella, was excellent from start to finish. She was so knowledgable and willing to answer our many questions about the city. Very friendly, and it was all so informative. Food was excellent & it was lovely to see the shops in the area too. Portion sizes are exceptional. The tour was excellent value for money and a real eye opener to the history of Lecce. Thank you again, Antonella!
Abby_E, Oct 2025
It was more food than expected! Good combination of history and general information. Antonella leads a great tour! We barely had room for our last tasting, gelato!!
Lindy_C, Oct 2025
Antonella was a great host, with a great knowledge and passion for Lecce and answered questions thoughtfully and with insight. We enjoyed the food stops too. Recommended if you’re looking for something to do in Lecce.
Sandi_D, Oct 2025
Excellent way to experience Lecce. As you walk through the historic center, you get to stop and taste the local specialties
cheryl, Oct 2025
The walking tour/food tasting was excellent. Antonella was a very informative and friendly guide. 8 people on the tour and we all thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt a lot about Lecce’s history
pamela_p, Oct 2025
Antonella was a superb guide. Her commentary was rich in history of Lecce and its food. We ate too much and enjoyed every bit of it. Would highly recommend.
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