4-Hour Lecce City Tour with Baroque Landmarks and Local Street Food

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Lecce's most important heritage monuments
• 02 See beautiful churches and the ancient city gates
• 03 Discover artisan workshops and local craftsmanship
• 04 Savour the typical fast food of Lecce

Take a tour of the beautiful city of Lecce, also known as the "Southern Florence" for its wonderful architecture, history, and symbols spanning from Roman domination to the Baroque style. See Sant'Oronzo Square, the Roman Theatre, Celestini Palace, the stunning Duomo Square, Carafa Palace, and more. Visit artisan workshops and discover Lecce's calcareous stone sculpture and papier-mache traditions, or indulge in the city's typical fast food.

Taste the typical fast food of Lecce, from the salty Rustico to the sweet Pasticciotto or ice cream.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Lecce

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Lecce Art and Cultural Tour

• Visit important monuments such as Sant'Oronzo Square, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Roman Theatre, and Celestini Palace.

• If time allows, explore the Basilica of Santa Croce with its wonderful Baroque facade and the stunning Duomo Square.

• See Adorno Palace, Carafa Palace, and Charles V Castle.

• Proceed towards S. Irene, followed by S. Matteo, S. Chiara, S. Anna, and the Greek conservatory.

• Head to the ancient city gates of Rudiae, Napoli, and S. Biagio.

• Discover artisan workshops, Lecce's calcareous stone sculpture, and papier-mache.

• Taste the typical fast food of Lecce, from the salty Rustico to the sweet Pasticciotto or ice cream.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Lecce driver-guide

• Italian-speaking guide

What's Not Included

• Extra hours

• Typical food tasting

• Transfer (all with air conditioning):

  • Private car (Ford Focus, 5 doors) for up to 3 adults + driver (me): 0,50 € per km

  • Rented minivan for up to 8 passengers + driver (me): to be quoted

  • Minivan or bus with another driver: to be quoted

• Bike rental: to be quoted

• Segway rental: to be quoted

• Tips and gratuities

• Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Sant'Oronzo-Tufarole, Province of Avellino, Italy