Lecce Private Walking Tour

Italy
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  • Price from
    €215
  • Duration
    2 h
  • Group size
    Private tour
  • Guide languages
    English, Italian, French

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    Overview

    From Porta Napoli, start this exciting experience with an expert, funny, local guide, that will be there exclusively for you and ready to reply to all your questions. Walking off the beaten paths, discover the most beautiful noble palaces, like Palazzo Adorno and its façade diamond-shaped. Learn histories about the families who lived in the town in past centuries and curious anecdotes about the buildings that you will pass. See the jewels of Baroque architecture like Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza Sant'Oronzo with the "Sedile" the old city Hall. Let yourself be attracted by the soft atmosphere in Piazza Duomo, the unique closed square with it's baroque jewels: the old Seminary, the bell tower and the church.

    What's included

    • Walking tour

    Not included

    • Gratuities

    What you will do

    • Porta Napoli

      It is a triumphal arch of Lecce, which marks the entrance to the historical center of the city

      10 min

    • It's an area of old town, locally called "chiesa greca", named after the church, where Greek-Byzantine ritual functions are still performed today

      15 min

    • Together with Basilica of Santa Croce, are the bookmarks of local architecture and Baroque style. The central top window of the Basilica, looks like a thick stone embroidery.

      Pass by, no stop

    • Enjoy the warm and welcoming athmosphere in this square, especially at sunset, when the twilight starts to produce its effect

      20 min

    • Step right in the center of the square, on top of the emblem of the city, the she-wolf and listen to its history from you guide. Admire the the ruins of Roman amphitheatre and the column coming from Appian road, holding the statue of saint'Oronzo, patron of the city

      20 min

    Meeting point

    Go under the arch of Porta Napoli and look for the guide showing "Guided tours of Puglia)

    Important information

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.