Classic guided tour of Lecce (Lecce classic tour)

4.9 (69 reviews) Lecce, Italy
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Duration1h 30m - 2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesItalian
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

A special visit to the heart of Lecce with a new story, able to excite. Not a simple description of the monuments, but a journey through the hidden soul of the city, which can be told through its protagonists, in a unique journey that can excite. WelcomeLecce with its decades of experience and professionalism can make you live a different story, for a memory of Lecce and Salento difficult to forget.

What's included

  • Guide

What to expect

  1. Porta Napoli
    10m
    The Arch of Triumph of Charles V is the monumental access to the city of Lecce.
  2. Obelisco
    5m
    The obelisk of Ferdinand I of Bourbon recalls the visit of the sovereign to Lecce.
  3. Piazza del Duomo
    15m
    We visit the Piazza del Duomo, with the exterior of the cathedral, the bell tower, the episcopal palace and the seminary building
  4. La Cartapesta di Claudio Riso
    10m
    A visit to the shop to discover the secrets of papier mache
  5. Ex Convento Dei Teatini
    Pass by
    The view of the beautiful architecture of the former convent of Santa Irene
  6. Piazza Sant'Oronzo
    5m
    We will visit the town square, with its most important monuments
  7. Colonna di Sant'Oronzo
    5m
    The Roman column of the Via Appia becomes in 1600 the monument for the patron saint
  8. Il Sedile
    5m
    Built by the Venetians, the Sedile is an important testimony of the 1500s in Lecce
  9. Anfiteatro Romano
    10m
    The Roman amphitheater, in the heart of the city, is the most important testimony of ancient Lupiae
  10. Basilica di Santa Croce
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The Basilica, visited outside, is characterized by the amazing façade, symbol of the city's baroque.
  11. Palazzo dei Celestini
    10m
    The Palazzo dei Celestini, an ancient convent adjacent to the Basilica of Santa Croce, completes its vision. It is the point of arrival of our tour.
  12. Monumento a Fanfulla da Lodi
    5m
    One of the most evocative views of the city, with the imposing bell tower of the cathedral as a backdrop to a Baroque scenery made of courtyards and balconies

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

To reach Porta Napoli enter Lecce by car from the Lecce-Brindisi highway, then park in Viale San Nicola (near the cemetery). Porta Napoli is a few dozen meters away.

End point

The Basilica of Santa Croce is located not far from Piazza S. Oronzo and from Viale XXV Luglio, which constitutes the exit towards the new city.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4.9 (69)

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