4 Lecce Cave Tours That Repay the Climb Down

1.Baroque Architecture and Underground Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,248 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29Our pick

Walk Lecce’s historic center with guides such as Max, Fabrizio, or Massimiliano, stopping at Santa Croce, Piazza Sant’Oronzo, the Roman Column, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, and Piazza Duomo. The tour ends underground at the Jewish Museum. Choose a shared or private outing, in English, Italian, or French.

“Max was very informative about the architecture and history. I really enjoyed the excursion”

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2.Small group tour of the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 806 reviews · from $25Best value

Cruise from Santa Maria di Leuca with a local skipper toward the sea caves, passing Punta Ristola and Punta Meliso. You’ll hear coastal stories, stop to swim and snorkel, and use the provided masks and equipment. Departures may be led by skippers such as Mario, Fabrizio, Giuseppe, Alessandro, or Salvatore.

“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”

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3.3 Hour Group Tour by Boat to the Caves of Santa Maria di Leuca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 472 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Join Leuca Explorer for a three-hour boat trip from Santa Maria di Leuca, led by Captain Mino, Stefano, or Salvatore depending on the day. You’ll visit caves on both the Adriatic and Ionian coasts, stop to swim and snorkel, and finish with an aperitivo. The group is limited to 12 people, with a comfortable boat and shade cover.

“Really exceptional excursion.... scenery was breathtaking. A great way to see the coastline. Really thought it was such a value”

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4.Mini-cruise tour to the Caves of Santa Maria di Leuca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · from $34

Join Alexander Leuca in Santa Maria di Leuca for a 2.5-hour boat trip along both sides of the coast. You will see the famous sea caves, stop for a swim, and enjoy a drink with Salento frisa. The boat carries up to 140 people, so expect a lively group outing rather than a private cruise.

“Ogni attimo molto piacevole, la guida esauriente, la possibilità di fare il bagno, l'aperitivo al momento giusto.”

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