Lecce Private Tour of the Must-see Sites with Top-rated Guide

3 hours Private tour

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About this activity

Follow our expert local guide through Lecce, the "Florence of the South", and discover this unique art city with us!

We will accompany you through the fascinating historical center of one of the most important cities in the Apulia region and show you its greatest highlights. Admire the beautifully decorated facade of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption and the Basilica of Santa Croce; stroll through piazza Sant'Oronzo and listen to anecdotes, insights and legends. Lecce is rich in history and features an impressive artistic heritage: learn all about the famous "Lecce Baroque".

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Pink Umbrella Tours Corporate Events and Team Building

Ages: Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Expert local guide
Included: Private Tour
Included: Admission tickets

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Pick up and drop off

Itinerary

Piazza del Duomo

10 min

This is where you will meet your guide at the beginning of the tour: in the very heart of the historical center.
Cattedrale Maria Santissima Assunta e S.Oronzo

30 min Admission included

The Duomo, overlooking the square, is surrounded by important buildings such as the bell tower, the Bishop’s Palace and the seminary. Its facade is a great example of Lecce Baroque style. The interior is characterized by an altar and various paintings dedicated to Sant’Oronzo, the patron saint of Lecce.
Stop 3

Passing by

See from outside the bell tower of the Lecce Duomo, which is 72 meters high and is made in lecce stone. Its most peculiar characteristic is the dome at the top, which is covered with colorful majolica tiles.
Piazza Sant'Oronzo

30 min

Piazza Sant'Oronzo, formerly known as the Square of Merchants, is dedicated to the patron saint who is said to have protected the area from the plague. See the remains of the Roman amphitheater in the square, which was discovered in the early 20th century.
Basilica di Santa Croce

45 min Admission included

This is the first Baroque style building in Lecce and dates back to the 16th century, when it was built to house the relics of the True Cross. Its facade features rich, almost excessive decorations, among which stands out the elaborate rose window.
Porta Napoli

20 min

The city gate of Lecce was built in the 16th century by Gian Giacomo dell'Acaja and is inspired by the traditional Roman triumphal architecture.
Obelisco

20 min

This obelisk was designed by architect Gian Giacomo dell’Acaya in 1822 for King Ferdinand I. It was built with Lecce stone, a material characterized by a golden glow when illuminated by the sun. This famous landmark is where our tour will end.