Lecce Trip Overview
A fascinating tour through the history of Lecce from the oldest Messapian and Roman times to the town’s splendors during the Renaissance and Baroque age.
Our best tourist guides will accompany you during a passionate tour through the historic center, full of history, traditions, anecdotes and local experiences.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Lecce, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lecce, Puglia, Italy
A fascinating tour through the history of Lecce from the oldest Messapian and Roman times to the town’s splendors during the Renaissance and Baroque age.
Our best tourist guides will accompany you during a passionate tour through the historic center, full of history, traditions, anecdotes and local experiences.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Centro Storico, Lecce, Corte dei Cicala, 19-35, 73100, Lecce Italy
2h guided tour through the following places in the center of Lecce with our local guide
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, 73010, Lecce Italy
Start the walking tour in Piazza del Duomo where we find the Cathedral, the Bell Tower, the Bishop Palace and the Seminary.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa di Sant’Irene, Via Regina Isabella 9, 73100, Lecce Italy
Admire this stunning baroque church with the explanation of our local guide (from outside only)
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, Lecce Italy
Walk to the famous and main Vittorio Emanuele II avenue to reach the next stop of the walking tour
Stop At: Colonna di Sant’Oronzo, Piazza Sant’Oronzo, 30, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Admire the most important square of the city dedicated to the saint protector of the city – our guide will tell you all the anecdotes and history of this place
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Anfiteatro Romano, Piazza Sant’Oronzo, 73100, Lecce Italy
Admire the Roman amphitheater
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di Santa Croce, Via Umberto I 3, 73100, Lecce Italy
Admire this stunning basilica, one of the main examples of the baroque splendor in the city (explanation from outside)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo dei Celestini, Via Umberto I 13, 73100, Lecce Italy
Together with the church of S.Croce, they represent the symbols of the Lecce Baroque style. This is also the last highlight of the walking tour.
Duration: 15 minutes
