Lecce is one of Italy’s street food capitals, where locals—especially in summer—often prefer a quick bite “al volo” rather than a sit-down meal. To experience this delicious tradition firsthand, we offer a guided walking or cycling tour through the heart of Lecce’s historic center, featuring a curated series of tastings.
- Puccia (a tradition local bread often stuffed with olives)
- Rustico (a warm, flaky puff pastry filled with béchamel and tomato sauce) or Calzone (a folded pizza pocket filled with mozzarella and tomato sauce)
- Pasticciotto (shortcrust pastry filled with rich custard cream)
- Caffè Leccese (espresso served over ice with sweet almond milk)
Each tasting stop takes place in authentic artisan bakeries and local bars loved by Lecce residents.
Prefer to explore on two wheels? The bike tour extends beyond the historic center into Lecce’s lesser-known neighborhoods, combining street food with a discovery of the city’s vibrant street art scene.
