Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
We will take a 2-hour tour through the streets and alleys of the historic center, among classic buildings, squares of extraordinary beauty, baroque churches and monuments from the Roman era...!
Art, history, traditions... but also good food! it will be a pleasure to offer you our delicious 'caffè leccese' on ice with almond milk and typical appetizers.
Lecce will surprise you and this tour will be memorable!
contact me if you are a group of 7 or more or for private tour requests
Tours
Coffee and/or Tea
Entrance tickets to churches and museums
Departure Point
Porta Rudiae, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Piazza del Duomo, Lecce, Italy Wonderful example of a square converted in Baroque style, it opens before us like a wing of a theater, on the left the wonderful late 17th century bell tower built by Giuseppe Zimbalo stands out over the square with its majolica dome; in the center the Cathedral with its façade characterized by a balustrade overlooked by the statue of the protector of the city, Sant'Oronzo, and adorned with flowers, angels and lanceolate points, a sublime example of fanzaghesco baroque; the Episcopio with the portico in propylaea, an admirable work by Emanuele Manieri; on the right the Palazzo del Seminario with its rustication and its eclectic baroque, the work of Giuseppe Cino.
(Visit outside) 20 minutes
Teatro Romano di Lecce, Lecce, Italy We will admire the view on the ancient Roman Theater, from the Augustan age, which over the centuries had been buried only to be unveiled by an excavation carried out in the 19th century, an evocative place surrounded by the Baroque gardens that frame the open spaces of the terraces, the orchestra, of the proscenium.
(Visit outside) 15 minutes
Piazza Sant'Oronzo, Lecce, Italy Heart of the city, the ancient Piazza dei Mercadanti of the '700 still finds the signs of its past linked to the influence of the Maritime Republic of Venice, with the Palazzo del Sedile, seat of exhibitions and city assemblies, and with the adjoining church of Saint Mark; the square flanks the ancient Roman Amphitheater, half revealed, a gem set among Baroque, Art Nouveau, Rationalist and Venetian palaces. 20 minutes
Basilica di Santa Croce, Lecce, Italy World masterpiece of Baroque art, its sublime facade is dedicated to the Battle of Lepanto, and represents the ideal triumph of the Christian and Western European world; the sumptuous decorations and the many symbols fascinate the eye and raise the spirituality even today.
(Visit outside) 20 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Catherine_O
31 Oct 2024
Lorenzo was a wonderful guide to help us unpack the mysteries of Lecce baroque art. We had some laughs and got an overall fantastic idea of the centro storica layout, history and influential art! Highly recommend.
col482018
29 Oct 2024
Lorenzo is a superb, amusing, knowledgeable and affable guide.
We have had 5 excellent city guides in our trip in Spain and Puglia but Lorenzo has been the best.
He has intimate knowledge of the baroque and much more besides which he brings to life through entertaining anecdotes
Rhonda and Colin
Belinda_M
29 Oct 2024
Lorenzo was a fabulous tour guide and as we were the only people on this tour he was very generous with his commentary and knowledge of beautiful Lecce
This tour in
Lecce
is organized by
Discovering Lecce
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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