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Discovering Lecce, city of Baroque art: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour through Historic Center
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Lecce
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lecce's historic center on a 2-hour guided walking tour. Explore baroque churches, Roman monuments, and charming squares while indulging in local delicacies. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Piazza del Duomo - Wonderful example of a square converted in Baroque style, it opens before us like a wing of a theater, on the left the wonderful late 17th century bell tower built by Giuseppe Zimbalo stands out over the square with its majolica dome; in the center the Cathedral with its façade characterized by a balustrade overlooked by the statue of the protector of the city, Sant’Oronzo, and adorned with flowers, angels and lanceolate points, a sublime example of fanzaghesco baroque; the Episcopio with the portico in propylaea, an admirable work by Emanuele Manieri; on the right the Palazzo del Seminario with its rustication and its eclectic baroque, the work of Giuseppe Cino.
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Teatro Romano di Lecce - We will admire the view on the ancient Roman Theater, from the Augustan age, which over the centuries had been buried only to be unveiled by an excavation carried out in the 19th century, an evocative place surrounded by the Baroque gardens that frame the open spaces of the terraces, the orchestra, of the proscenium.
(Visit outside) - Piazza Sant’Oronzo - Heart of the city, the ancient Piazza dei Mercadanti of the ‘700 still finds the signs of its past linked to the influence of the Maritime Republic of Venice, with the Palazzo del Sedile, seat of exhibitions and city assemblies, and with the adjoining church of Saint Mark; the square flanks the ancient Roman Amphitheater, half revealed, a gem set among Baroque, Art Nouveau, Rationalist and Venetian palaces.
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Basilica di Santa Croce - World masterpiece of Baroque art, its sublime facade is dedicated to the Battle of Lepanto, and represents the ideal triumph of the Christian and Western European world; the sumptuous decorations and the many symbols fascinate the eye and raise the spirituality even today.
(Visit outside)
What's Included
- Tours
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Entrance tickets to churches and museums
Additional Information
Join us for a two-hour journey through the narrow lanes and towering edifices of the historic core, filled with classic structures, picturesque squares, baroque religious houses, and relics from the Roman age…! Expect a heap of art, history, and local customs…not to mention delectable cuisine! We’ll delight you with the refreshing ‘caffè leccese’ served over ice with almond milk, plus standard local munchies. Lecce is set to amaze you, making this tour an unforgettable experience!
Get in touch if you’re a party of 7 or more or if you have any individual tour requirement
Location
Porta Rudiae
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Joe_m
May 27, 2024
Lorenzo was very smart... - Lorenzo was very smart about the Lecce history. He spoke excellent English and was easy to understand. He answered any questions and was coordinated for time
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Elise_c
May 26, 2024
Lorenzo was funny and knowledgeable - Lorenzo was funny and knowledgeable! Great way to spend a morning in Lecce to learn more about the beautiful architecture and history
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Nichea_p
May 22, 2024
Perfect - Laurenso ( excuse spelling please) was the best. Very engaging, extremely knowledgeable and so much fun to be with. I highly recommend both him and the tour. I learned a lot and had fun!
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Angela_s
May 21, 2024
Our guide was fabulous.... - Our guide was fabulous. He was very passionate about Lecce which made for a great walking tour. He was also very funny and friendly. We would definitely recommend this walking tour to other tourists.
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Frances_d
May 18, 2024
Very good - Lorenzo was very knowledgeable and explained the history and meaning behind the city and its architectural designs
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Mary_k
May 15, 2024
First time in Lecce - Lorenzo was so much fun and his knowledge is vast! Would recommend this tour! It was our first time in Lecce and I am so glad we did a tour
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Meredith_s
May 12, 2024
Lecce walking tour - Lorenzo was a great guide and very knowledgeable about Baroque art. You could tell he really loves his city! We enjoyed his anecdotes which definitely added to the tour.
Was great to stop for a Leccese coffee too!
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Rpet
May 10, 2024
Great intro to Lecce - This a fantastic tour with a knowledgeable,gracious guide. He was interesting and informative. It was a great intro to Lecce and well worth the time and money.
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Lilian2003
May 4, 2024
A must-have! We surely recommend you especially with Lorenzo! - An excellent tour, especially thanks to Lorenzo who knows the city as well as the history and art history really well. He has an exceptional talent as a speaker and a good actor ☺️ We appreciated the tour and his advice for lunch afterwards. We highly recommend this guided roof.
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Swingkiwi64
May 25, 2024
Lovely Lecce - Beautiful architecture and historic city centre. I bought locally made earrings and necklace created from the stone from this region.
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