Lecce Private Sightseeing Tour with Tastings

Overview

Experience the soul of Lecce on a relaxed 2.5-hour private walking tour led by a local guide who knows every hidden corner and story behind the city’s golden stone facades. As you wander through the winding streets of the historic center, the Baroque beauty of Lecce comes to life. You’ll step inside two of the city's most iconic landmarks: the Basilica of Santa Croce, with its dazzlingly detailed façade and whimsical stonework, and the Duomo, a quiet masterpiece nestled in one of Italy’s most elegant squares. Your guide will share the history, legends, and little surprises that most visitors miss! To round out the experience, you'll pause to taste two local favorites—something sweet, like a warm pasticciotto filled with silky custard, and something savory, perhaps a rustico leccese, flaky and rich with mozzarella and béchamel. It’s the perfect way to savor not only Lecce’s art and architecture, but its flavors, too.

Itinerary

1. Piazza Sant'Oronzo

   The living room of the city. Your guide will point out the history related to the big clock leaning out from the wall, the column hosting the statue of Sant'Oronzo, the patron of the city and the Roman amphitheatre heritage of Roman presence in Lecce

   · 20 min

2. Porta Napoli

   One of the main old gates of the city in the past

   · 15 min

3. Piazza del Duomo

   Elegant and breathtaking closed square, especially at night, hosting two of the main higlights of Lecce baroque: the cathedral and the old Seminary

   · 20 min

4. The Cathedral of Lecce, also known as Duomo di Lecce, is a stunning example of Baroque architecture located in the heart of Lecce, Italy. Originally built in 1144 and extensively rebuilt in 1659–1670 by architect Giuseppe Zimbalo, the cathedral features an ornate façade, a richly decorated interior, and a prominent 70-meter-high bell tower.

   · 20 min· Admission included

5. The Basilica of Santa Croce in Lecce is a masterpiece of Lecce Baroque architecture, renowned for its intricate and lavish façade. Construction began in 1549 and continued for over a century, involving prominent architects such as Gabriele Riccardi, Francesco Antonio Zimbalo, and Cesare Penna.

   · 20 min· Admission included

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What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability.

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