Best of Lecce City Highlights Guided Tour

Lecce, Italy
Duration2h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

On this tour you will discover the beauty of Lecce, that is considered the capital of baroque art and architecture in Southern Italy. Enjoy a 2-hour, private walking tour with a top-rated local guide, choosing between  daylight or sunset tour.

You will walk through the Old Town, on and off the beaten paths to see the most beautiful noble palaces, piazzas and fountains. You will learn facts,  historical anecdotes and curiosities about Lecce society, monuments and art.

The guide will give you precious advice on where to eat, shop and spend your free time. You will also have the opportunity to discover and taste local street food specialties like the famous pasticciotto, a shortcrust pastry filled with custard.

What's included

  • Private tour
  • Local, professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Porta Napoli
    15m
    Known also as Arco di Trionfo, it is one of the main entrances in old town
  2. Basilica di Santa Croce
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Considered the emblem of Baroque Style with its embroidery made of enchanting local stone
  3. Piazza del Duomo
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Marvel in front of this square and enjoy the fashinating atmosphere given by the soft light over the facades and the towerbell
  4. Piazza Sant'Oronzo
    20m
    The heart of Lecce, where you can listen to the history about the she-wolf, emblem of the city and the statue of sant'Oronzo, rising over the column dated back to Roman Empire.
  5. Anfiteatro Romano
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Also in Leccee you can find heritage and sample of Roman Empire, like this well preserved Amphitheatre, extended underneath the city and now only partly visible

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will meet your guide down the big arch at Porta Napoli

End point

The tour ends in Piazza Sant'Oronzo.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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€230.00 per person
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