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6-Hour Walking Tour Of Lecce & Otranto

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Religious, Architecture, Walking

  • Duration

    30 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, French

Description

Traverse through the main attractions of Lecce and Otranto on this six-hour tour. Take a stroll at the spectacular historic center of the Otranto, also known as "The East Gate". Visit the Cathedral Mosaic (one of the largest in Europe) and the Altar, which contains the bones and skulls of the martyrs. Get amazed by the byzantine beauties of the St. Peter Basilica and then, enjoy a break on the Otranto Waterfront. Explore the Florence of the South – Lecce and relish its beautiful baroque style churches and rococo buildings.

Highlights
  • Explore the Cathedral of Otranto
  • See St Peter Byzantine Basilica
  • Walk around the Duomo Square 
  • Visit St Oronzo Square in Lecce
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    • Walk along the Sea Gate and Bulwarks with stops to take some pictures.
    • Stop at Aragonese Castle, a medieval castle next to Ischia.
    • Visit the Cathedral and Crypt.
    • Explore St. Peter Basilica, a church built in the Renaissance style.
    • Pass by Alfonsina Tower and Land Gate.
    • Take a lunch break at the Otranto Waterfront lined with stunning medieval architecture and scenic harbours.
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    • Pass by Naples Gate, an ancient city gate.
    • Discover Duomo Square, Cathedral and Bishop Palace (from outside unless you pay Cathedral's entrance fee).
    • Stop at St. Claire Church, dedicated to and contains the remains of Saint Clare of Assisi and the Roman Theatre (from outside unless you pay the church's entrance fee).
    • Photo stop at St. Oronzo Square, which was built in the 2nd century.
    • Admire the Roman Amphitheatre, circular or oval open-air venues with raised seating, built by the ancient Romans.
    • Explore Holy Cross Basilica and Celestini Building (from outside, photo stop, unless you pay Basilica's entrance fee)
    • Enjoy food and wine tasting at the end of the tour. 
What's Included
  • English-speaking Italian tour guide
What's Excluded
  • Food
  • Duomo and Holy Cross Basilica entrance fees in Lecce
What to bring
  • Comfortable shoes for the tour 
Know before you go
  • Beachwear is not allowed in Churches.
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
2 To 4 EUR 70 Per Person
5 To 10 EUR 50 Per Person
11 To 20 EUR 30 Per Person

This is a private tour
Starting From

Fromss

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USD 78 / person