Lecce History and Street Food Tasting Small Group Tour

About this experience

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!

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 15min

   Porta san Biagio is one of original 4 old main entrances of the city

2. Stop 2 · 15min

   Typical for its façade concave and convex

3. Stop 3 · 15min

   First sample of Roman heritage in the city

4. Stop 4 · 20min

   Piazza Duomo is peculiar being a closed square. In the night offers a romantic and elegant atmosphere thanks to a special soft public light

5. Stop 5 · 15min

   The emblem of Lecce baroque, together with Palazzo dei Celestini aside

6. Stop 6 · 20min

   The roman roots of the city, the Lecce small colosseo

7. Stop 7 · 15min

   The second main old entrance of the city, facing the obelisk erected in honour of the King of Naples

8. Stop 8 · 20min

   It is the heart of old town, with the Sedile, the city hall in the past and the Roman Amphitheater, it's a very important jewel and point of reference for the story of the city

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• At the big arch

Before you go

• 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.

Cancellation policy

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