2-Hour Walking Tour of Lecce with Baroque Landmarks and Artisan Craft
About This Tour
Embark on a short walking tour through Lecce to discover its most famous Baroque monuments and elegant historic streets. Admire landmarks such as the Basilica o...
Duration: 2 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Yes · City: Lecce · Languages: English, French, Japanese
About Lecce
Lecce
Complete with its own grand Duomo and tight-knit lanes dressed in Baroque and Renaissance majesty, Lecce is every inch the Florence of the South. Get a local guide to help you navigate the piazzas.
What's Included
- Licensed English-, French-, and Japanese-speaking guide
- Licensed Italian-speaking guide
- Tasting of traditional products
Not Included
- Entrance fees to the churches of Lecce
- Extra hours
- Transfer
- Bike rental: to be quoted
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Baroque Lecce, Roman Ruins and Artisan Traditions
During this tour, we will pass through the ancient streets of Lecce's old town, where private palaces belonging to the aristocratic families who lived in Lecce during the Baroque period are situated. We will explore together the famous Lecce of Roman times, admiring its most ancient Roman ruins, such as the Roman road, compared to the famous Appian Way, the Column, the Theatre, and the Amphitheatre, similar to the Colosseum in Rome. We will also visit the workshops of a local stone and papier-mache atelier in Lecce, where you can learn the secrets behind this ancient tradition, known as the Art of Papier-Mache. Artisans will show you the old techniques used to create a papier-mache statue. Then, we will enjoy a walk along the shopping streets, where you will taste typical products such as taralli, local snacks in different flavours including olive oil, pizza, onions, and more. At the end of the tour, you will receive details of restaurants and special pastry shops where you can taste the best gelato, traditional sweets, and coffee of Lecce.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Porta Napoli, Lecce, LE, Italia · Tour start: 73100 Lecce, Province of Lecce, Italy — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
