Lecce Tours

Get an authentic taste of local culture during this 3-hour cooking class in a private Lecce estate. Join the estate’s owners, both professional sommeliers, to create a meal of Pugliese specialties, and then enjoy your meal with a selection of fine wine.

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”.

I am considered by many an expert in wines and atoria and traditions of Salento. My main activity is to sell Salento wines all over the world. Now I am ready to offer you the opportunity to taste the best local wine labels and traditional dishes with me to discover together all the secrets of Salento wine and food.

You'll have the opportunity to get to know a local tour guide and to walk in his company listening to the history and characteristics of Lecce.

- Learn how to make orecchiette "pasta fresca" in the heart of Lecce old town with the locals and in a wonderful location over an incredible Baroque view - Enjoy a guided wine experience with local experts and learn the ins and outs of Puglia wine production - make pasta and taste wine with the locals in a wonderful location with a gorgeous view

will discover the hidden treasures of the Adriatic Coast of Salento. An exciting excursion in Kayak to discover hidden coves and protected by high cliffs where we will enjoy a unique panorama, we will snorkel to discover marine ecosystems and the sunken treasures of this enchanted coast. We will leave with our canoes and our kayaks paddling from Roca Vecchia between hidden coves and sea caves. We will explore the inside of the archaeological area and the ancient port by sea. We will reach the Grotta della Poesia by kayak, in this magical place we will snorkel while exploring the natural tunnels dug into the rock and the cave; Paddling along the coast we will explore the coastal caves We will continue along the coast until Torre dell'Orso, where we exploring its beaches and the pine forest behind it. We will disembark on the Due Sorelle beach passing between the two famous Faraglioni and explore the Grotta di San Cristoforo. Once in Sant'Andrea, our excursion will end.

We will take a 2-hour tour of the streets and alleys of the historic center, among classical buildings, baroque churches and Roman monuments ...! Lecce is a precious gem, with a clear blue sky and golden palaces, it amazes us with the elaborate facades of the buildings and churches in the Baroque style and with the interiors that explode in a symphony of angels, cherubs, saints and flowers! it is a magical place, where time seems to have stopped!

Walking tour in Otranto, one of the most beautiful villages of Italy, with a multilingual tour guide

Explore the lush farmlands and dramatic coastline of the Salento Peninsula by bike on this full-day small-group tour from Otranto. Ponder the ancient ruins of Giurdignano, admire the botanical gardens of Giuggianello, tuck into a typical Puglian lunch, and enjoy swimming or kayaking at Porto Badisco.

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Lecce on a leisurely bike tour. Pedal through the flat, bike-friendly streets and piazzas with a local guide and visit highlights like the Basilica of Santa Croce, Piazza del Duomo, and the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater. Enjoy the fresh air and flexibility of a 2-wheeled tour, and stop often to snap photos, browse local boutiques, and sample regional food and wine.

This tour will give you the opportunity to visit, independently, three of the most picturesque towns in Salento: Otranto, Santa Maria di Leuca and Gallipoli. A scenic route from the Adriatic to the Ionian Sea, between rocky coasts, small bays and white Caribbean-style beaches.

I worked for 15 years as a biochemical researcher of wine. Now I have transformed my dream and my passion into an activity dedicated to the world of wine, offering my clients an exclusive experience in the authentic culture of Salento wine. Thanks to my experience of online wine sales matured with my website I know perfectly all the cellars and wines of Salento. And now I want to use all my knowledge to give you the best and most complete wine experience you can find in Salento. Make yourself comfortable because the tour is about to start.

3-hour tour in complete relaxation, during which you can let yourself be caressed by the wind letting yourself be lulled by the waves of the sea, an experience that is worth living. Dive with us in a sea of emotions! We will visit the wonderful sea caves of Santa Maria di Leuca, both the Adriatic and the Ionian side.

Explore one of Lecce’s finest wineries at the most magical time of day on a sunset tour from Porto Cesareo. Designed with lovers of wine and nature in mind, this tour includes hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your accommodation, and the chance to sample several varietals of wine.

Negroamaro is the flagship wine of Puglia’s Salento peninsula, and one of the most historic wines in the region. With this experience, take a deep dive into the history and production of this heritage wine by visiting the Museum of Negroamaro, followed by a tour and tasting at a local cellar. Stroll through a historic vineyard, take in the barrel room, then sample four wines paired with Puglian delicacies.

Enjoy a quiet experience away from Lecce's tourist crowds. In a cozy wine bar with an inspiring deco, learn about Puglia wines and wine culture as you sip several different types of wine while enjoying delicious local food. Learn all about the local wine culture from your wine expert.

Our fathers used to make wine here in Salento. A good wine, what today is called a "garagisti" wine, made in the family's millstone and sold locally: a zero kilometer product. We children were told that we had to work the land, already as children, so that we could understand how many poorly paid sacrifices and how much hard work it took to get by with the vineyard. And that it was necessary to study for a "profession", for a more dignified and profitable job than theirs, otherwise our future would have been in the middle of the "earth". But when it would have been simple and natural, for all that we had been taught since we were children, to abandon, sell or eradicate the vines we inherited, that's how it all took a different turn. It was decided all together, me, Carlo and Franco, to save the vineyards. Since then many harvests have passed, but when you come to visit us you will feel all the pleasure and beauty of tasting authentic wines

Book a boat trip to the Caves of Santa Maria di Leuca, and enjoy stops to swim and snorkel along the way. In a small group of just 12 travelers, you’ll cruise past Punta Ristola, the southern tip of the Puglia region, as well as Punta Meliso, on your route to the caves. You’ll learn about the coastal scenery as you go, and have chance to check out other caves in the area, too.

We will live a Mountain Bike adventure in the Otranto-Leuca Regional Natural Park. You will have the best MTB and equipment available for this type of outdoor activity. You will be guided by expert and specialized environmental and excursion guides. You will always be supported by our staff for any technical problem on your bikes. You will live in complete autonomy a guided MTB adventure modulated on your level and your abilities. We will explore a Natural Park full of equipped cycle-hiking trails , completely immersed in a natural landscape of incomparable naturalistic value. You will cycle along panoramic rocky paths overlooking the sea, we will descend pleasant slopes until we touch the sea, we will have fun jumping on the red earth dunes in the suggestive Cava di Bauxite, we will cycle in history going back down the Idro Valley, we will travel the ancient stretch of the Via Francigena that will take us to Otranto where we will visit the ancient village.

Riding our beautiful horses we will explore surprising coastal scenarios within the Otranto-Leuca Natural Park. Accompanied by an Equestrian Guide and an Environmental and Hiking Guide, on our horses we will ride immersed in the Mediterranean scrub and surrounded by centuries-old olive groves. We will ride on horseback along the route of the millenary Via Francigena. We will explore the famous Cava di Bauxite of Otranto with its red lake inside the wonderful crater. Riding our horses we will walk by the sea in the fantastic Baia delle Orte where the Adriatic sea embraces the mountains of Albania. We will ride along a timeless itinerary, retracing ancient sheep tracks and rural areas among historical testimonies in a landscape rich in history, archeology and ancient legends. We will ride until we reach the wonderful and historic Torre del Serpe, symbol of Otranto and from here we will return to the riding school for the end of the excursion.

Explore with professional Excursion Guide the north coast  of Otranto along the Path of the Hermit, breathtaking coastal Trekking. Walking along scenic coastal paths, discover resurgences of freshwater and hidden caves, explore the famous Grotta della Monaca and the mysterious Cave of the Hermit, discover the natural swimming pool, relaxing break and a refreshing swimming in the hidden Beach in the Bay of the Turks. 

The "Alexander" allows you to experience the best Boat Party at sunset in Salento. The service can be used in the afternoon (17:00 - 20:00) and, in addition to the two rest stops, it always includes the best national DJs and vocalists and / or live music to make the Boat Party the experience you were looking for for your holidays!

ASD GALLIPOLI SCUBA DIVING was founded by a group of friends with an irrepressible love for the sea. Our experience as divers in all the seas of the world has allowed us to fully grasp the beauty and fragility of the underwater world. The association was born with the intent of letting as many people as possible know the wonders of the sea, being convinced that to make the unforgettable experience of the first breath underwater, to observe closely for the first time a colorful nudibranch and to swim in deep blue, it is the best way to fall in love and respect the greatest resource of all humanity. The sea.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.