Historic center of Lecce: guided tour of the Baroque and artisans
Guided tour to discover an elegant city rich in history
Se sei in Puglia non puoi non visitare il centro storico di Lecce. Qui troverai la storia dell’eccellenza dell’arte Barocca della regione, racchiusa nelle sue Chiese e palazzi storici, ma anche la sua anima più antica, quella risalente all’epoca romana
⇒ POPULARITY: 9/10
⇒ THIS GUIDED TOUR IN THE HISTORICAL CENTER OF LECCE IS FOR lovers of culture and art, who love strolling in historic centers and discovering their beauties and characteristic places.
⇒ YOU WILL GET THRILLED discovering the elegance and refinement of a city that speaks of history and art, where the historic center is almost entirely pedestrian. During the guided tour in the historic center of Lecce, you will see the many craft shops that make artifacts with the ancient art of papier-mâché.
⇒ DIFFICULTY': easy
⇒ TO PUT IN THE BACKPACK: for our guided tour of the historic center of Lecce you will need to bring with you the desire to discover and learn about the history of the city, comfortable clothing and shoes, a mobile phone or camera to immortalize the most important monuments. We'll take care of the rest
⇒ WE GUARANTEE that - thanks to our guided tour of the historic center of Lecce - you will be fascinated by this city and you will live a full, authentic and engaging experience and it will be love at first…. visit.You can choose between two tour options: the group tour with other participants or the private tour exclusively for you and your group of people.
⇒ TIME: 1 hour and a half
GUIDED TOUR OF LECCE HISTORICAL CENTER IN BRIEF
We will meet in Piazza Sant'Oronzo with the guide where the Spire of the Patron Saint is located. From here our journey will begin through the baroque beauties of Lecce and the remains of the Roman era, admiring the Cathedral, the Basilica of Santa Croce, the amphitheater and the Roman Theatre, the exterior of the Castle of Charles V and numerous facades of ancient buildings.
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| Included | Professional tour guide |
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| Languages | English |
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Venue
Piazza Sant'Oronzo, Lecce, LE, Italia
Offered by
TURISTI IN PUGLIA INCOMING TOUR OPERATOR
Further information
Possibility of FOOD TOUR BY PURCHASING FOOD TOUR KITS IN THE FINAL CART at the cost of €25 per person
PLEASE NOTE. The Duomo and the church of Santacroce require a fee and the ticket is at the customer's discretion. The other churches have free access although on special occasions or ceremonies in progress they may be closed to tourists.
Why visit the centre of Lecce?
The history of Lecce is very old and the first settlements date back to the Messapian era, before the arrival of the Romans, when they Latinized its name in “Lupiae” and made it “Municipium”. An important destination on the guided tour is the Roman amphitheatre of Lecce. The Baroque period is one of maximum splendour and grandeur.
Today Lecce is among the most visited cities in Puglia.What to see in Lecce?
Lecce is a people-oriented city which makes its historic town centre where all the main tourist attractions are almost completely a pedestrian zone. You can leave your car in the designated parking lots and enjoy a relaxing stroll while following our guide. The tour meeting point is in Piazza Sant’Oronzo.
How long does it take to visit Lecce?
The duration of the visit is 1 hour and 30 minutes and takes place mainly outside, between historic palaces, the Castle of Charles V and Baroque churches, such as the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Duomo, with its magnificent squares and many other small churches that you can also visit inside.Guided tour of Lecce: online booking of visitsTo book your visit, you simply need to use the online booking system by choosing the date and time you prefer, either a morning or an afternoon shift. On hot summer days, we suggest a visit at 5 p.m. so you can catch a stunning sunset during your tour. There are no additional costs on the tour.
Guided tour of Lecce: what to see outside of Lecce
We recommend that you stay in Lecce for at least 2 nights. We can also help you book a complete package with overnight stay in hotels in the historic centre.From Lecce it will be easy to reach other places, such as Otranto on the sea, which can be visited with a guided tour and then afterwards you can spend the day at the beach. Further south, you cannot miss Gallipoli and Santa Maria di Leuca where you can book a 90-minute boat ride to discover the coast and its bays.
