Private Tour To Discover Lecce

Experience your Lecce vacation on your own, listening to the audio content of our app on your smartphone. It will be like having at your side a tour guide who will tell you the history, points of interest and curiosities of the city. Once organized, take your first step into town as your audio guide tells you surprising facts and curiosities about its streets. Look up at monuments and increase your understanding. Benefit from an audio guide without an expiry date plus no tickets to collect or meeting place. Listen to the audio guide online, or offline. The audio content is professionally created by a group of top authors and interpreted by TV and radio professionals. The smartphone is yours and you will therefore not have contact with unsanitary devices provided by third parties

Visit Lecce by bike or in the comfort of our modern and ecological rickshaws. Join a private tour and discover the most beautiful places with an expert guide. Choose between a morning, afternoon or evening departure and discover the spirit of charming Lecce. Admire historic attractions, including the Roman amphitheatre of Piazza Sant'Oronzo and the ornate Basilica of Santa Croce, as well as Piazza Duomo. You can learn about authentic local culture and traditions and sample mouthwatering foods, such as ice cream or bruschetta, and a glass of wine. Enjoy a flexible itinerary and the individual attention of your guide.

Enjoy this 2h30-street food tasting tour into one of the most enchanting and magic cities of the Southern Italy. Walk into the old town and taste the best local street food. Be impressed by the taste of the "rustico", soft puff pastry disc filled with mozzarella, tomato and bechamel, the flavour of local cheese, the crunchy tarallini, the "pasticciotto" freshly baked: a short pastry stuffed with custard and even more! See the jewels of Baroque architecture like Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza Sant'Oronzo with the "Sedile", the old city Hall. Let yourself be attracted by the soft atmosphere in Piazza Duomo. This tour is the perfect formula to join a visit to the city to tasting of local specialties!

Lecce is a city that deserves to be discovered. To do it in the best way, I'll take you on a tour that focuses on the most authentic story of the city, engaging and never boring.

The visit starts from Santa Croce church, jewel of Lecce's Baroque, and continues Sant'Oronzo Square, where you can see the Old Tawn Hall "Sedile", the Roman Column and Amphiteatre, important remains of Lecce's glorous Roman heritage. Walking through Corso Vittorio Emanuele street, you will see historical buildings of the 16th, 17th and 18h century and Sant'Irene church. Then u will visit Duomo square, with the Archbishop's Residence, the Seminary, the Bell Tower and the Cathedral. The tour will take you to the underground Jewish Museum, situated in the core of the jewish area, and in particular on the remains of the Sinagogue, with its mikveh and mezuzah. Here in the cellar of the museum is the start of a journey into Medieval Lecce, a journey into what is still even today largely unexplored.

Discover Lecce, the Florence of the South Italy, with Baroque-style architecture. Lecce is located in Apulia the heel of Italy, and is the capital of a land called Salento, surrounded by the Adriatic Sea. Walk through the old town and discover the wonders of Lecce, explore the Duomo square, the cathedral, the church of St. Irene, St.Oronzo square and the remains of the Roman amphitheater. Discover the Basilica of Santa Croce, a jewel of Lecce Baroque and the near Celestine Convent.

Instagram: discovering_lecce what’sApp: +3287568899 **contact me before booking if you are a smaller number of 5 people or a larger number of 15 people** **contact me before booking for tour customization requests** Lecce is a precious gem, a unique Baroque city, for centuries a crossroads of different cultures of the Mediterranean, with clear blue skies and golden palaces, we marvel with the elaborate facades of Baroque buildings and churches and with the interiors that explode in a symphony of angels, cherubs, saints and flowers! It's a magical place, where time seems to stand still!

The tour will take you in three hours to discover the medieval part of the city by visiting the ancient Jewish quarter and the basement of the ancient synagogue. You will continue with a walk to discover the historic center of Lecce, with its churches and baroque palaces.

Private multilingual tour guide that will lead just you discovering Lecce and its baroque art in the city center.

The tour begins with a visit to the main attractions, crossing the characteristic streets of the historic center, we will discover the majestic Piazza del Duomo, one of the most beautiful in Italy. The tour continues discovering the monumental entrance to the city, Porta Napoli, and continues with the fascinating Basilica of Santa Croce, which reveals the artistic development of Lecce Baroque. The tour ends by cycling to Piazza Sant'Oronzo, where among historic buildings and churches we will discover the remains of the Roman amphitheater. Between history and culture, the discovery of typical flavors is inevitable, through tastings of local excellence among those available according to season.

Discover Lecce, the Florence of the South Italy, with Baroque-style architecture. Lecce is located in Apulia the heel of Italy, and is the capital of a land called Salento, surrounded by the Adriatic Sea. Tasting of typical pasticciotto

Lecce is a noble and elegant city located in Salento, in South of Puglia, and it encloses among the narrow alleys, the churches, the monuments and the palaces, the richness and the prestige of a millenial history. Definitively marked by the Lecce Baroque architecture, the city offers a heritage of incomparable beauty, and that’s the reason why it is called the “Florence of the South”. It is precisely from the 1500s to the 1700s that Lecce lives one of its best moments, when artists and intellectuals made it an important centre of art and culture giving life to a new artistic movement, the Lecce Baroque style, following the baroque taste developed in the rest of Italy. In Salento the Baroque style learns to use the features of the leccese stone, a limestone particularly moldable and solid at the same time, with a golden colour.

You are all invited to discover an Italian region hidden in the "heel of the boot": Salento. Its particularities in the artistic, linguistic and cultural fields in fact make it a region within the region, a hidden portal that is worth crossing. Ours is a real tour into the past, to discover what architecture was like throughout Puglia before the change in architectural style, from Baroque to Apulian Romanesque. Lecce has preserved the Baroque style for years and that is what makes this city unique. But by experiencing our tour you will discover that Lecce and its surroundings are much more than what you expect.

The first stop is Castro, pearl of Salento. The magic blue and green of the landscape makes this place breathtaking. You will drive along the south coast, then our chaffeur will drop you in Otranto. A mix of history, architecture, views, sea-front restaurants and white sandy beach makes it one of Puglia's most interesting, charming and picturesque towns. Please note that a tour guide is not included, but you will visit these places on your own.

A guided walking tour to find out the artistic beauties of Lecce and its gastronomic delights. After meeting your guide, you will leave to discover the beautiful Lecce. You will begin your tour by heading to main sights of Lecce, walking through the characteristic narrow streets of the historic centre. You will discover the impressive Piazza Duomo, one of the most beautiful squares in Italy; Piazza Sant’Oronzo, where you will admire the remains of the Roman Amphitheatre; the fascinating Basilica of Santa Croce; the sumptuous churches in Baroque style; the amazing historical palaces and the most picturesque and hidden places of the old city. During the tour you will make a stop for a light lunch with typical Salento products: rustico, friselline ,puccette farcite con salumi, parmigiana, lasagna, fave e verdura, capocollo, burratina and a glass of good wine. This is a unique experience to learn about the art, culture, food and folklore of this wonderful city.

We will meet at the time indicated in Vico de Argenteris 16A, the starting point of our visit to a cellar in Lecce. Are you ready to discover the fine wines of Salento? Then we go! We will immerse ourselves in the historic center of Lecce to learn the secrets of the wine tradition and culture of this beautiful region of Puglia. We will taste a negroamaro, a primitivo and a susamaniello. Health! While we let ourselves be inebriated by the notes and aromas of these wines, we will have the opportunity to get to know the rich heritage of Lecce in front of monuments such as Porta Napoli or the Basilica of Santa Croce. We will leave behind the Roman ruins of the theater and the amphitheater and conclude our visit in Piazza Duomo after a three-hour experience.

Join us on a two-hour family walking tour through the beautiful city of Lecce, exploring the city’s rich history, culture and architecture. We’ll start at Porta Napoli and continue to the stunning Piazza del Duomo, home to the Cathedral of Lecce. From there, we’ll witness the Teatro Romano di Lecce, a perfectly preserved ancient Roman theatre, and continue to the lively Piazza Sant’Oronzo, filled with a bustling atmosphere and unique landmarks. Finally, we will admire the beautiful Basilica di Santa Croce, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, and end the tour at the ancient gateway Arco di Prato. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Lecce’s beauty and charm with your loved ones.

Explore the stunning beauty and rich history of Southern Italy with a guided tour from Bari to the charming towns of Lecce and Otranto. This tour offers a perfect blend of culture, architecture, and breathtaking coastal views. Explore Lecce: Discover the Roman amphitheatre from the 2nd century BC, once capable of holding more than 25,000 people, admire the column of Sant'Oronzo, patron saint of Lecce and stroll among the baroque palaces and papier-mâché workshops. Travel to Otranto: Did you know that the historic center of Otranto with its Castle inspired Horace Walpole's famous novel, "The Castle of Otranto", the first Gothic novel in history? Our guide will take you to admire the exterior of the Aragonese Castle, then through the medieval streets you will reach the Cathedral, a jewel of Romanesque architecture to continue our tour towards the city walls, concluding with a spectacular panoramic view. Includes 1 hour of free time to have lunch on your own.

Discover the timeless charm of Lecce and Otranto on an exclusive private tour. Wander through Lecce’s stunning baroque streets, admiring the magnificent Duomo and the intricate façade of the Basilica di Santa Croce. Then, immerse yourself in the historic atmosphere of Otranto, with its breathtaking Cathedral and imposing Aragonese Castle. Stroll through picturesque alleys, enjoy panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea, and uncover the rich history that shaped these iconic towns. This personalized tour, led by an expert guide, offers an unforgettable experience of southern Italy's beauty and heritage.

Experience the soul of Lecce on a relaxed 2.5-hour private walking tour led by a local guide who knows every hidden corner and story behind the city’s golden stone facades. As you wander through the winding streets of the historic center, the Baroque beauty of Lecce comes to life. You’ll step inside two of the city's most iconic landmarks: the Basilica of Santa Croce, with its dazzlingly detailed façade and whimsical stonework, and the Duomo, a quiet masterpiece nestled in one of Italy’s most elegant squares. Your guide will share the history, legends, and little surprises that most visitors miss! To round out the experience, you'll pause to taste two local favorites—something sweet, like a warm pasticciotto filled with silky custard, and something savory, perhaps a rustico leccese, flaky and rich with mozzarella and béchamel. It’s the perfect way to savor not only Lecce’s art and architecture, but its flavors, too.