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3-Hour Walking Tour of Lecce with Baroque Landmarks and Local Flavours

3 Hours Round trip from 73100 Lecce Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Duomo Square and the heart of Lecce's historic centre
  • 02 Visit St Oronzo Square and see the Roman Amphitheatre
  • 03 Admire the Holy Cross Basilica and the Celestini Building
  • 04 Savour Rustico, Pasticciotto, and iced coffee

Travel through the highlights of Lecce, known for its baroque buildings, on this 3-hour walking tour through the streets of the historic centre. Visit Duomo Square, St Oronzo Square, the Holy Cross Basilica, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Bishop Palace, and many other tourist spots. Discover the beauty of the city from a local's perspective, enjoy its unique atmosphere, meet the locals, and taste Italian delicacies.

Explore the Roman Theatre and take some photos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Lecce
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Discover Lecce's Historic Centre and Landmarks

  • Meet your tour guide and begin the tour at Naples Gate, an ancient city gate.
  • Stop at Duomo Square, the Cathedral, and the Bishop Palace for photos from the outside, unless you choose to pay the Cathedral entrance fee.
  • Visit St. Irene Church, a Catholic church in Lecce.
  • Stop at St. Claire Church, dedicated to Saint Clare and containing her remains, for an outside visit and photos, unless you wish to pay the entrance fee.
  • Explore the Roman Theatre and take some photos.
  • See St. Oronzo Square, which was built in the 2nd century.
  • Discover the Roman Amphitheatre, a circular or oval open-air venue with raised seating built by the ancient Romans.
  • Admire the Holy Cross Basilica and the Celestini Building from the outside during a photo stop, unless you choose to pay the Basilica entrance fee.
Piazza del Duomo (Lecce), Basilica of Santa Croce, Lecce, Teatro Romano

Where this trip takes you

Piazza del Duomo (Lecce), Basilica of Santa Croce, Lecce, Teatro Romano

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 73100 Lecce 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Italian tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Duomo, St. Claire Church, and Basilica entrance fees
  • Food

What to bring

  • If clients decide to visit churches from inside, they should dress properly, especially in summer - no beachwear.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Naples Gate, Lecce
Tour start
73100 Lecce, Province of Lecce, Italy
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in 73100 Lecce.

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