Lecce Roman Amphitheatre (Anfiteatro Romano di Lecce) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Lecce Roman Amphitheatre. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Lecce History and Street Food Tasting Small Group Tour

• Lecce History and Street Food Tasting Private Tour

• Lecce Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guides by a Local

The open-air space of the Lecce Roman Amphitheater is free to view from the outside, though there is a fee of a few euros to go inside the small museum and other areas on-site. The landmark is often included on city tours of Lecce, ranging from €7 for an audio tour that passes by, to €130 for a private tour that includes food tastings.

The Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce is one of the city’s most important historical landmarks and a registered national monument. Accidentally uncovered in 1909 during a renovation of the city center, this ancient gladiatorial venue once hosted fights and hunts (with hunting scenes depicted in bas-relief). Only about a third is uncovered today.

The best time of day is generally the morning, right at opening time. That’s when you’ll find the fewest crowds, as well as the best lighting conditions for photos. Avoid midday, when the sun is harshest (if you come then, wear a hat.)

Yes, the Lecce Roman Amphitheatre is a great option for families with children. Kids will get a kick out of imagining the ancient gladiatorial ring in its heyday (it once held around 15,000–25,000 spectators). Even better, it’s located right inside bustling Piazza Sant’Oronzo, so chances are you’ll walk right by.

No, reservations aren’t needed to visit the Lecce Roman Amphitheatre. In fact, visitors can admire the millennia-old venue from the street level when passing by. However, it’s worth springing for the modest entrance fee. Don’t miss the nearby Roman Theatre (Teatro Romano), believed to have once held 5,000 audience members.