Lecce is an important stage for art and culture lovers, in fact, it is the main Baroque city in southern Italy. Walking in the city center is a dive into the past, between churches and antique buildings that keep precious details and decorations.

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Duration 1.5 - 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
Private group available

Highlights

Enjoy Baroque art
Watch papier-mache artisans at work
Visit churches and antique buildings

Full description

Your tour begins from Sant'Oronzo square, where you will find a Roman Amphitheater which was first discovered at the beginning of the 20th Century. The itinerary goes on to the historic center, which is rich with churches and old buildings decorated by Baroque Art. During the tour, it will be possible to look at papier-machè artisans at work. This kind of art belongs to Lecce from the 17th Century, when it was conceived to decorate churches, back when the paper was the only material available. It continues to adorn the houses and the churches of this magical city thanks to old masters and young people.

Includes

Experienced multilingual guide

Church entrance ticket (€6.50 per person)

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Know before you go

This tour is free for children under 14 years old
The tour requires a minimum of 2 persons to run. In the event that the minimum is not reached within 7 days before the date of the excursion, you will receive an email with a cancellation and refund.
Cancellation policy: all excursions are non-refundable within 24 hours, must cancel at least 24 hours in advance to receive a refund.
Refunds will not be given for no-shows

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4.6 /5

based on 99 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Service
4.9/5
Organization
4.8/5

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Fabio L., an official regional guide, strictly local, was very professional and made us partakers of infinite peculiarities of his beloved city. In 2 hours we immersed ourselves in the history, architecture, culture, customs, traditions, craftsmanship and curiosities of Lecce. Tips for tasting local specialties are much appreciated. An authentic 5-senses experience, engaging and satisfying.

July 18, 2021

Very good experience can strongly recommend. Fabio knew all about history in Lecce and Salento. Came up with a lit of tips where to eat, have pastry and ice. Due to heavy rain we had to stop the tour on tuesdax ended it in Wednesday. Thank you so much for the flexibility

June 9, 2021

Fabulous introduction to the history and life in Lecce.

Fabio was wonderful with his thorough archeological, historic and gastronomic knowledge of Lecce and Puglia in general. His style was engaging and he made us feel right at home with knowledge that we would not have found without him. His advice about restaurants was excellent and his quote “glorious food, it’s not just nutrition” was just right. He also gave us great advice on what else to see in the area.

October 1, 2019

Lecce: Walking Tour

Lecce: Walking Tour

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Fabulous introduction to the history and life in Lecce.