Lecce Small-Group Food Tour Through the Baroque Old Town
Meet your excellent English-speaking guide near Charles V Castle and discover the city's history and flavours on a relaxed walking tour through the historic…
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Overview
Meet your excellent English-speaking guide near Charles V Castle and discover the city's history and flavours on a relaxed walking tour through the historic centre and the city's ancient baroque gates. Stroll among iconic landmarks, including Piazza del Duomo, the Basilica of Santa Croce, and Piazza Sant'Oronzo, as you learn about the local stories, traditions, and heritage that have shaped the city for centuries. Along the way, enjoy four authentic local specialties: Pizzo Salentino, a choice of sweet or spicy; Rustico Leccese, the iconic local puff pastry filled with béchamel sauce, tomato, and mozzarella; a traditional handmade Salento pasta prepared according to local recipes or a "relative"; and finish with a refreshing artisanal gelato. Your guide will also introduce you to the ingredients, culinary traditions, and local customs that make Salento cuisine one of the most distinctive in southern Italy, offering you an authentic taste of daily life in Lecce.
What’s included
- Rustico Leccese – Taste Lecce's iconic flaky pastry filled with béchamel, tomato, and mozzarella.
- Artisanal Gelato – Creamy and refreshing, the perfect way to end your adventure in Lecce.
- Pizzo Salentino – Enjoy a traditional Salento pastry, available in sweet or spicy versions.
- Hand made Traditional pasta 'sagna or her lasagna cousin!
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