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Lecce Ultimate Street Food Tour - Small Group by Do Eat Better
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Your guide is a passionate local “Foodie,” a friendly expert who shares insider tips, explains each dish, and reveals the history and stories behind every bite.
Do Eat Better Experience tours combine high-quality gastronomy with an immersive cultural walk, offering a true taste of Puglian life. To ensure a personal, authentic experience, we welcome only small groups, so every guest receives our full attention and guidance.
Please note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages available upon request.
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What's Included
Included
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Meals
Not Included
- Gratuities
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.
Itinerary
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
📍 Meeting Point
Starting Point
Frequently Asked Questions
This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.
You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.
The expected duration is approximately 3 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Water
- At least one alcoholic drink is included (only for over 18-year-old guests)
- This is an itinerant full meal. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal in at least 4 stops
The starting point is: Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better Experience Lecce Food Tour in front of Porta Rudiae to then enter the city centre. We recommend using Google Maps to easily reach the meeting location.
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.