Italy · LECCE & THE SALENTO COAST
25 tours
These are the 15 best Lecce & Salento Coast Tours. Each one carries its price, its running time and the detail that actually decides it, so you can pick and get on with the rest of the trip.
See Lecce Baroque landmarks and the underground Jewish Museum on a 1.5 to 2 hour walking tour with a local guide.
“Great day trip. Would recommend it with plenty of time at each stop. Nice lunch provided. Francesco was a friendly helpful guide.”
Small-group boat to Santa Maria di Leuca caves with swim and snorkel stops from $25, near Lecce.
“Tutto fantastico fin dal primo passo sulla barca. Con nostro stupore siamo stati imbarcati su un mega gommone con motore Mercury da 1000 cavalli !!! Lo skipper è stato simpatico e gentile sin da subito cercando di mettere tutti a proprio agio. Unico evento sfortunato che aRead more”
Boat tour of Vieste marine caves with cave entries, Pizzomunno monolith views, and a summer swim stop at Vignanotica, with English option.
“Great experience around Caves and possibility to see Vieste through different perspective. Highly recommended!”
3-hour boat tour from Santa Maria di Leuca to caves on both seas, with snorkel stops, cave swims, and an aperitivo finish.
“We took the Leuca the Explorer with Captain Mino, he was wonderful. We explored the caves on the Adriatic and Ionian Sea where we had plenty of time for swimming and diving under the caves. It was very cool. The Captain was very knowledgeable about the caves and shared many stories. Would highly recommend this tour.”
Handmake orecchiette and sagne in Lecce's 1400s courtyard, then eat with wine at Faggiano Museum. 2.5 hours, $68.
“Everything was great!!! The little Italian ladies were stern but funny and kept us in line. We met amazing people from all over the world. We worked together to make delicious pasta and an incredible meal with great conversation. Loved it”
Cycle Lecce’s baroque highlights in 2 hours, with a guide, a modern bike, and stops at Duomo, Porta Napoli, Santa Croce, and the Roman amphitheater.
“It was a great way to see the city, understand its history and stay cool.”
AC small-group Salento day trip from Lecce to Galatina, Otranto, Leuca and Gallipoli with an English guide and free time.
“What a great day! We had a fabulous guide, a comfortable vehicle, and were able to experience multiple cities that we may not have been able to visit on our own. It was great to have a knowledgeable guide to make our experience better than we could have done on our own.”
Hands-on pasta class near Lecce with Enza and Antonio, Salento wine tasting, countryside dinner, and homemade limoncello.
“The hosts Enza and Antonio are the nicest people I’ve ever met. Their home is stunning and their knowledge about local cuisine is unmatched. So much fun”
2-hour guided walk in Lecce with Sara Bianchi: baroque squares, Roman ruins, and Santa Croce in a small English group.
“Sara was a first class guide! Her enthusiasm was infectious and her wide knowledge of Lecce and its history was superb! I would highly recommend this tour with Sara.”
Walk Lecce’s baroque streets and Roman gates while tasting local street snacks, including vegetarian options, in a small English group.
“Lovely relaxed pace; everyone keeps up. Toilets en route. Super friendly; nice chats with other guests. Our guide, Antonella, made contact pre-tour to give extra access information. Special dietary requirements may be accommodated if mentioned early enough.”
Taste Lecce’s classic street snacks and Apulian wine on a 2-hour guided walk past major churches and squares, led by Luciana.
“The initial cost NEVER gets near the TOTAL cost. Fake advertising just like Viator.”
A 90-minute Lecce walk with a basement visit to the ancient synagogue site, plus key Baroque churches and a Roman-to-Baroque city-centre route.
Mini-cruise from Santa Maria di Leuca to cave stops on both coasts, with a Faro di Leuca briefing, swim breaks, and Salento frisa.
“Ogni attimo molto piacevole, la guida esauriente, la possibilità di fare il bagno, l'aperitivo al momento giusto.”
2-hour English walking tour of Lecce, hitting Piazza del Duomo, Teatro Romano views, Sant'Oronzo and Santa Croce, plus coffee.
“Lorenzo was an excellent guide- very knowledgeable, friendly, funny and considerate. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, learned a lot about Lecce and art history and lovely stopover for a coffee. Highly recommend Lorenzo! Best guide I have ever had.”
Santa Maria di Leuca boat tour exploring Adriatic and Ionian caves, the Punta Meliso lighthouse views, and a crystal-clear Salento swim stop.
“Great tour. Very informative with reference to the coastline and history yet very fun! Our guide Vincenzo was awesome. He made the experience memorable and entertaining.”
