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".
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert local guide
Private Tour
Admission tickets
Food and drinks
Pick up and drop off
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza del Duomo
Near the Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra
Return
Obelisco di Terra d’Otranto
Lecce Private Tour of the Must-see Sites with Top-rated Guide
Lecce
About
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".
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert local guide
Private Tour
Admission tickets
Food and drinks
Pick up and drop off
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza del Duomo
Near the Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra
Return
Obelisco di Terra d’Otranto
Itinerary
1
Piazza del Duomo
This is where you will meet your guide at the beginning of the tour: in the very heart of the historical center.
10 minutes
2
Cattedrale Maria Santissima Assunta e S.Oronzo
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.
30 minutes
3
Campanile del Duomo
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.
4
Piazza Sant'Oronzo
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.
30 minutes
5
Basilica di Santa Croce
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.
45 minutes
6
Porta Napoli
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.
20 minutes
7
Obelisco
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.