Our Lecce food tour will take you on a journey through the heart of the city to discover its history, food culture, and unique culinary traditions. As you stroll through Lecce’s baroque streets, lively squares, and charming neighborhoods, you’ll experience the authentic flavors that make Salento’s cuisine so distinctive.Throughout the tour, you’ll visit carefully selected local spots and enjoy several tastings that represent the city’s true culinary heritage. Each stop will reveal a new story, a new flavor, and a new side of Lecce’s rich gastronomic identity.
- Food included
- 3 hours in total - Walking food tour with at least 4 stops
- Children below 5 years old are free of charge. Children from 6 to 10 have 50% discount.
| Included | All the food is included. Water and drinks in moderate amount (1 alcoholic drink) will be served. |
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| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Participants | From 2 to 12 participants |
| Important information | Allergies: please let us know if you suffer from any food allergies or intolerance. Do Eat Better will not be responsible for any guest not informing us about special dietary restrictions at the time of the booking. Please arrive at least 5 min before the start of the tour. Our policy requires a minimum number of 2 people. If the minimum number is not being met, we will get in touch with you to find an alternative date or cancel the tour. |
Further information
Lecce’s and Salento’s gastronomic traditions are widely celebrated. With so many local flavors and specialties to discover, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start and what to choose. That’s why we created this Lecce food tour: to offer an authentic overview of the city’s culinary culture through a variety of carefully selected tastings that showcase the true flavors of the region.
POSSIBLE TASTINGS:
- Caffè Leccese & Pasticciotto or Fruttone – We begin our journey with a classic Caffè Leccese, an irresistible combination of espresso and almond syrup served over ice, perfect for refreshing your senses. Alongside, you'll indulge in Pasticciotto, a warm, crumbly pastry filled with velvety custard cream, or a Fruttone, its cocoa-infused cousin with a heart of almond paste and fruit preserves.
- Rustico Leccese – Next, we’ll stop to enjoy one of the city’s most iconic street snacks, the Rustico Leccese. This golden, flaky puff pastry is filled with béchamel, tomato, mozzarella, and a hint of black pepper, making it an irresistible savory bite, perfect for any time of day.
- Puccia con Carne di Cavallo (or Vegetarian Alternative) – Time for something hearty! We’ll visit a traditional pucceria to try Puccia, a rustic, wood-fired bread stuffed with succulent horse meat stew—a centuries-old specialty in Salento. If you prefer, there will be delicious vegetarian alternatives, such as grilled vegetables, local cheeses, or creamy burrata with sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pittule – No visit to Lecce is complete without trying Pittule, deep-fried dough balls that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Whether served plain, or flavored with tomato, olives, or anchovies, these irresistible bites are the perfect example of how simple ingredients create incredible flavors.
- Gelato Artigianale – To conclude our tour on a sweet note, we’ll stop at one of Lecce’s best artisanal gelato shops, where you can choose from a variety of seasonal and classic flavors, all made with local, high-quality ingredients.
