Best of · LECCE BIKE TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 lecce bike tours worth the money, each with its price, its rider verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Ride through Lecce’s mostly flat historic center with guides such as Matteo, Cari, Mattia, Antonio, and Francesca. In two hours, you’ll see Piazza del Duomo, Porta Napoli, Santa Croce, Piazza Sant’Oronzo, and the Roman amphitheater, with room for local stories and questions.
“Guide Mattia was terrific, knowledgable, informative and very engaging. His English was excellent. Great way to learn about Lecce”
Pick up a Specialized, Lombardo, or Scott trekking bike from Velo Service in central Lecce. Helmet, lock, lights, repair kit, pump, rack, WiFi, and luggage storage are included, giving you a practical base for a self-guided ride toward Apulian towns, countryside, or the coast.
“Naiara and the mechanics were very accommodating and helped set me up. They even waited after hours for me. I had no problems with the bike. What a wonderful team at Velo Service! I really appreciated the suggestions for where to ride.”
Ride a premium e-bike 28 km from Lecce through Puglian olive country with Marco or Gaetano, visit Sternatia’s underground olive mill, see Galatina’s frescoed basilica, taste the original pasticciotto, and return by taxi.
“We really enjoyed our tour with Marco and had a wonderful time! So many fun stops along the way. Marco is a great guide and was very communicative. We learned so much about the region. The old olive mill tour was super special and the local restaurant for lunch was the best food we’ve had so far on our trip to Italy. The e-bikes were very easy to use and we appreciated the extra thoughtfulness with providing a snack and electrolytes. We highly recommend this tour (or another of Marco’s) if you are coming to the Puglia area. Truly an unforgettable experience.”
Ride from Lecce to Gallipoli with local guides Marco or Nicholas, using quiet country roads, a premium e-bike, and a 60-mile battery. Taste olive oil, wine, taralli, and friselle at Pantaleo’s farm, visit Nardò, swim at Santa Maria al Bagno, then return to Lecce by private taxi.
“Had a great time, great views, great day if you like to be active. Nicholas was very knowledgeable and did great with all the curveballs thrown at him throughout the day, loved the stop at the beach and had a spritz.”
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