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The 15 Best Tours in Lecce

23 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Good tours in Lecce fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Lecce: Baroque Architecture and Underground Walking Tour - Santa Croce, Lecce’s exuberant calling card
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Lecce: Baroque Architecture and Underground Walking Tour

1.Baroque Architecture and Underground Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 842 reviews · from $28Our pick

Walk Lecce’s old town with a live English, Italian, or French-speaking guide. You’ll see Santa Croce, Roman ruins, Baroque palaces, Piazza Duomo, and the underground Jewish Museum. Guides such as Max, Angela, Antonio, and Luigi Bianco add history, humor, and local food tips. Choose a shared small-group or private tour.

“Great guide, passionate and very knowledgeable. Would recommend. The only issue is that the walking price was half of what I paid.”

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Small group tour of the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca - What the 90-minute route includes
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Small group tour of the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca

2.Small group tour of the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 806 reviews · from $25Top rated

Cruise from Santa Maria di Leuca toward Punta Ristola, Punta Meliso, and the coastal caves on a 90-minute boat trip. Your local skipper points out the Salento coast, offers snorkel gear, and stops for a swim. Guides may include Alessandro, Mario, Fabrizio, Giuseppe, or Salvatore, though English commentary is not guaranteed.

“Dall'inizio non sapevamo cosa aspettarci, è stata la prima volta. Ma devo dire che è stato entusiasmante! Lo rifarei ,molto bello!”

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3 Hour Group Tour by Boat to the Caves of Santa Maria di Leuca - The Ionian side and its many sea caves
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3 Hour Group Tour by Boat to the Caves of Santa Maria di Leuca

3.3 Hour Group Tour by Boat to the Caves of Santa Maria di Leuca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 472 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Join Leuca Explorer at Molo I for a three-hour cruise along Santa Maria di Leuca. Captain Mino, Stefano, Salvatore, or another local skipper takes you to caves on the Adriatic and Ionian sides, with time to swim, use masks, and enjoy a small aperitivo before returning to port.

“Great tour, worth the money. Had so much fun swimming. Took us to amazing spots to swim. Salvatore was helpful and informative.”

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Snorkelling-Tour in Porto Cesareo with typical aperitif

4.Snorkelling-Tour in Porto Cesareo with typical aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 452 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Join A Mare Salento for a 3 to 4-hour catamaran cruise from Porto Cesareo. You’ll circle Isola dei Conigli, swim beside Roman marble columns at Torre Chianca, stop near Torre Lapillo, and finish with local snacks, wine, and drinks in the marine protected area. English information is available in writing, though spoken commentary may be mainly Italian.

“Beautiful excursion with several stops at sea to observe some wrecks underwater. Finally we concluded with an aperitif with typical products from Lecce. Possibility also to sunbathe on the catamaran in an area used with pillows.Auto-translated”

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Lecce: City Highlights Guided Tour by Bike - Starting at Vico de Argenteris
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Lecce: City Highlights Guided Tour by Bike

5.City Highlights Guided Tour by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 362 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Ride through Lecce’s mostly flat old center with guides such as Matteo, Mattia, Cari, or Francesca. In two hours, you’ll see Piazza del Duomo, Porta Napoli, Santa Croce, Piazza Sant’Oronzo, and the Roman amphitheater, with time for local stories and, on some tours, Lecce coffee and pasticciotto.

“We had an absolutely fantastic biking experience with Carie as our guide! Her knowledge of the area, attention to detail, and clear passion for what she does made the tour not just enjoyable but truly memorable. If you are considering a tour of Lecce, do yourself a favour and booking a biking tour with this group!”

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Tour to 4 Towns of Salento: Otranto, Leuca, Gallipoli, Galatina - Otranto’s mosaic floor and Adriatic walls
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Tour to 4 Towns of Salento: Otranto, Leuca, Gallipoli, Galatina

6.Tour to 4 Towns of Salento: Otranto, Leuca, Gallipoli, Galatina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $145

Travel from Lecce in a comfortable, air-conditioned van with Stefano or another English and Italian-speaking tour leader. Visit Galatina, Otranto, Santa Maria di Leuca, and Gallipoli, with free time for churches, old streets, coastal views, lunch, and local treats. Pickup and drop-off in Lecce are included.

“Today was a most interesting day visiting 4 lovely towns in southern Puglia. Stefano was a wonderful guide who explained a lot about the history of each of the towns and the sites we were visiting in them as well as giving us interesting information about the area in general. The van was very clean and the AC worked well.”

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Cooking class, dinner and wine tasting near Lecce - The aperitif sets the tone
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Cooking class, dinner and wine tasting near Lecce

7.Cooking class, dinner and wine tasting near Lecce

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Join Enza and Antonio in Corigliano d’Otranto, about 15 minutes from Lecce, for a hands-on class making orecchiette and maccheroncini. Start with an aperitif, enjoy a family-style dinner with Salento wine, and finish with homemade limoncello. Vegetarian, vegan, and lactose-free options are available.

“My partner and I had an absolutely fantastic time at the pasta cooking class during our trip to Italy. From the moment we arrived, our hosts made us feel incredibly welcome, their warmth and passion for Italian cuisine were contagious. The class was not only informative but also so much fun, filled with laughter, delicious aromas, and hands-on learning. We loved how interactive it was, and the relaxed atmosphere made it easy to connect with the rest of the group. It felt less like a class and more like a joyful gathering of friends sharing a love for food and culture.”

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Strolling through Lecce - Piazza del Duomo and Lecce’s Baroque display
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Strolling through Lecce

8.Strolling through Lecce

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Spend about two hours walking Lecce’s old town with Sara Bianchi, an English-speaking local guide. See Porta Napoli, Piazza del Duomo, the Roman Theater, Piazza Sant’Oronzo, and Basilica di Santa Croce while learning how Salento’s past shaped the city. Church, theater, and amphitheater tickets cost extra.

“Absolutely loved this tour. Lecce is an incredible city with breathtaking architecture and a fascinating history, which definitely warrants spending a few hours walking with an expert to show you around. Speaking of the expert, Sara was wonderful. Super knowledgeable and friendly, funny and approachable, and communicative ahead of time. Could not recommend more!”

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Lecce History and Street Food Tasting Small Group Tour - San Matteo and Lecce’s theatrical Baroque
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Lecce History and Street Food Tasting Small Group Tour

9.Lecce History and Street Food Tasting Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Walk Lecce’s old town with guides such as Antonella or Moana, stopping for local savory and sweet treats while learning about Roman ruins, Baroque churches, city gates, and the traditions behind the food. The 2.5-hour English tour is capped at 12 people, begins at Porta San Biagio, and ends in Piazza Sant’Oronzo.

“The tour guide Antonella is very knowledgeable and made our experience very interesting. We had a small group of 8 people and Antonella connected with each one . The food was delicious. We highly recommend this tour to everyone.”

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Lecce: Guided Street Food Walking Tour with Food and Wine - Walking toward Piazza del Duomo
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Lecce: Guided Street Food Walking Tour with Food and Wine

10.Guided Street Food Walking Tour with Food and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 273 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Spend two hours walking Lecce from Porta Rudiae to the Duomo, Santa Croce, Piazza Sant’Oronzo, and Porta San Biagio. You’ll taste caffè leccese, pasticciotto, taralli, pizzi, frisa, and Apulian wine. Guides including Luciana and Enrica are known for local stories, clear explanations, and helpful tips for the rest of your stay.

“This was a truly excellent tour. Our guide Luciana was so friendly, knowledgeable and informative, also so personable, likeable and great fun! We had a great experience, Luciana shared her local knowledge & family stories and made it an absolute pleasure! And thank you especially for the restaurant recommendations and arranging our booking for that evening, we had an amazing meal ! You will not regret booking this tour, and if you are very lucky it will be Luciana!”

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Tour of Lecce with a visit to the basement of the ancient synagogue - Reading the symbols of Santa Croce
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Tour of Lecce with a visit to the basement of the ancient synagogue

11.Tour of Lecce with a visit to the basement of the ancient synagogue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Best value

Start at Infotab Tours and walk through Lecce’s old town with an English-speaking guide. Visit the basement of the ancient synagogue, then see Santa Croce, the cathedral square, Roman amphitheater, Roman theater, churches, and Baroque palaces. The synagogue admission is included; other monument entries are extra.

“This was a good factual, historical tour of Lecce. You went through and did learn a fair bit about architecture, how the city has changed and the key sites. The group was very large (approx. 30 people), which did mean it was difficult to hear the guide as the radios disconnected - especially downstairs or when in large squares and spread out. The tour could do with a few more personal touches, or stories about people living in Lecce. The wine tasting and taralli tasting at the end was a plus.”

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Mini-cruise tour to the Caves of Santa Maria di Leuca - Starting near Faro di Leuca
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Mini-cruise tour to the Caves of Santa Maria di Leuca

12.Mini-cruise tour to the Caves of Santa Maria di Leuca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · from $34

Join Alexander Leuca in Santa Maria di Leuca for a 2.5-hour mini-cruise past coastal caves on both sides of the peninsula. You’ll stop for a swim, enjoy a soda, and taste Salento frisa, a crisp local snack. The boat returns to Via Enea, with life jackets and armrests provided.

“Ogni attimo molto piacevole, la guida esauriente, la possibilità di fare il bagno, l'aperitivo al momento giusto.”

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Discovering Lecce - Piazza Sant’Oronzo connects Roman, Venetian, and modern Lecce
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Discovering Lecce

13.Discovering Lecce

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk Lecce’s historic center with Lorenzo, a local English-speaking guide with a gift for art, history, and humor. In about two hours, you’ll see Piazza del Duomo, the Roman Theater, Piazza Sant’Oronzo, and the Basilica of Santa Croce from outside. Coffee, and sometimes a pastry stop, add a pleasant local touch.

“Enjoyed the architectural perspective of the history of Lecce. Done with humour and wit. And the role religion played in the wars.”

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Santa Maria di Leuca: Capo di Leuca Boat Tour - Leaving Blue Marine for Punta Meliso
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Santa Maria di Leuca: Capo di Leuca Boat Tour

14.Santa Maria di Leuca: Capo di Leuca Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 245 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Join skipper Matteo or Vincenzo from Blue Marine Leuca for a three-hour cruise around Capo di Leuca. You’ll see the lighthouse, Punta Meliso, Punta Ristola, and a long list of Adriatic and Ionian caves, with time for swimming. Some trips include two swim stops, music, snacks, and a sunset prosecco aperitivo.

“The boat tour was an absolutely fantastic experience! We were with a small group of 6 and Matteo did a great job of driving the boat while showing us the beautiful caves and sights to see at Capo di Leuca. The swimming breaks were very nice as well, the water was warm and crystal clear. We always felt safe and cared for, overall this would deserve an 11/10 score!”

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Lecce: City Highlights Guided Tour by Rickshaw - Starting at Vico de Argenteris
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Lecce: City Highlights Guided Tour by Rickshaw

15.City Highlights Guided Tour by Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 236 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $77

Ride through Lecce with guides such as Matteo, Francesca, Flore, and Mattia, passing Piazza del Duomo, Porta Napoli, Santa Croce, and the Roman amphitheater. The electric rickshaw handles narrow lanes and hot afternoons well. Tours run in English, Italian, or Spanish, last one to three hours, and can be private or shared.

“Navid was fantastic. A great tour getting to know the city of Lecce.”

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