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Basilica di Santa Croce - We will admire the beautiful symbols and decorations in Baroque style situate on the facade of this most representative church.
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Duomo di Lecce - We will admire the most beautiful Duomo Square in Lecce, surrounded by the ancient buildings in Baroque style: the Seminary, the Bishop Palace and the Bell Tower, 70 meters high.
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Anfiteatro Romano - We will discover the most ancient monuments dating back to the Roman Times, compared with the famous Colosseo in Rome, situated in the middle of the most ancient square, surrounded by monuments of different eras, representing a mixture of architectural styles
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Teatro Romano di Lecce - Walking together through the most ancient streets of the old town, we will arrive at the Roman Theatre, to admire the place where the actors performed tragedies and comedies.
You will feel like going back in time, admiring many other ruins as the Roman road, compared to the famous Appia Way, the Roman Column and the mosaic floor, symbols of the Roman origin of the town. -
Centro Storico, Lecce - We will enjoy a visit of the laboratories of a local stone and papier-mache atelier in Lecce, where you can learn the secrets behind this ancient tradition, notice as “The Art of Papier Mache”
Artisans will show you the old secrets creating a statue of paper machè.
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Tickets Entrance to visit Churches (€ 6 per person)
Join us for a tour of Lecce’s exquisite Art & Nature, widely recognized as the Baroque Capital.
Experience Lecce, a city that will leave a lasting impression as we explore grand private estates complete with courtyards and lush gardens. We’ll also admire the intricate icons displayed on many of the city’s stunning churches, with explanations provided by me.
As we traverse the city’s hidden alleyways, we’ll journey through the old town’s maze-like heart. Here, we can immerse ourselves in the relaxed ‘slow life’ so prevalent in southern Italy, soaking in the genuine ambiance of day-to-day life.
Together, we’ll explore the fantastic array of religious art and visit the oldest workshops famed for their ceramic and papier-mache creations.
Of course, the tour wouldn’t be complete without a taste of local cuisine. Be sure to try ‘puccia’ (a bread filled with vegetables) or ‘pasticciotto’ (a sweet custard pastry), from one of the legacy pastry shops I’ll recommend.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.