LECCE Private Tour: The Florence of Southern Italy
Lecce, Italy
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
One of the jewels of Puglia, Lecce is rich in history and world-class sights—and a private walking tour is the perfect way to get up close and personal and immerse yourself in the city’s atmosphere. Admire the ruins of the city’s Roman–era amphitheater, see the baroque splendors of the Piazza del Duomo, take in the Basilica di Santa Croce, and learn more from your guide.
- A private tour lets you beat the crowds and see the sights
- Pick a departure time that works best for your itinerary
- See the city’s major landmarks, from Roman ruins to baroque churches
- Learn all about Lecce’s millennia of history from your guide
What's Included
- Private walking tour of Lecce with licensed tour guide
- Visit the Duomo, a stunning example of Baroque architecture
- Admire the Duomo’s bell tower and Piazza del Duomo
- Visit the Church of the Theatines, dedicated to St. Irene
- Discover the evocative Roman Amphitheatre ( external visit )
- Marvel at the column supporting the statue of Lecce’s patron saint, St. Oronzo
- Admire the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Roman Theatre ( external visit )
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Porta NapoliPiazzetta Arco di Trionfo, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Porta Napoli gate (under the arch)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Basilica di Santa Croce
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Chiesa di Sant'Irene
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Piazza Sant'Oronzo
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Piazza del Duomo
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Cattedrale di Lecce - La Cripta
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Anfiteatro Romano
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
based on 30 reviews
RobertoC_B, Sep 2025
I paid 280 Euros for a private tour scheduled for 10am (myself and my wife)
Then I got a message asking to reschedule for 11am, to what I agreed
When I showed up at 10:50 I was informed there are no guides available
I was offered a group tour that was overcrowed and we could barely hear the guide
Elodie_D, Nov 2024
Myriam discovered us all the city and it was very intéressant for all the family.
We recommanded her prestation.
Lesli_T, Oct 2023
Christian was an excellent guide and one of our favorites! He gave us great history, is so warm and personable and made our stay in Lecce so much better! Highly recommend!
Laurie_P, Oct 2023
We all would have liked more about the history of Lecce and the buildings and less about the cafes and shopping stops.
Vicki_G, Sep 2023
Our guide Christian was excellent. We gained a better appreciation of this amazing city. I would definitely recommend.
Alberto_D, Aug 2023
Great tour with Christian
Very knowledgeable tour guide in Puglia area
He showed us the best areas of Lecce and Otranto
Gave us good tips for local restaurants, beaches and also great selection of wineries around the area
It’s a tour that you should consider if around the Puglia area
Nicola_G, Aug 2023
Eleonora was excellent, timely and very pleasant. She was very knowledgable and helpful. Took time to answer questions and was also very accommodating. It was a very warm day and she was able to move our meeting time up so as to avoid the hottest part of the day.
helen_k, Jul 2023
Donatello was fabulous - great tour guide. Booking was super easy - meeting instructions clear - overall an excellent experience
Cristina_L, Jun 2023
Iliana was. Great!!!!
She was very helpful, knowledgeable. Very patient with us. Have A 2 year old!!!
Everyone enjoyed the tour. Highly recommend her.
Carey_A, Jun 2023
Seeing the comparisons between the four Baroque churches we saw. Having a guide who was a local and also with a deep understanding of the Baroque period.
ginge, Jun 2023
The tour was very interesting with a fun side to it as well. I would definitely recommend the tour, we were very lucky as Christian was very knowledgeable too
Brilliant day in Lecce!!
Robert_R, Oct 2022
Amazing tour of Lecce Tour guide Eleanor went above and beyond what was advertised We visited with detailed explanation of four of the five top churches, the Roman ruins, the underground river, and local custom’s including a paper machete demonstration. She also prepared us for our self visit to Otranto and the amazing tree of life mosaic at the cathedral
Joellen_K, Oct 2022
It was overpriced for what we were given. Only lasted less than 1 1/2 hours. Supposed to be 2.
Guide was nice but didn’t give as much history etc as we expected
pyerstucker, Sep 2022
Beatrice was a very companiable, knowledgeable and amusing guide. Her English is one of the best I have heard from Italian guides and she speaks very clearly and is easy to understand. We much enjoyed our tour.
viviene_h, Jun 2022
Donatella is a great guide, she knows a lot about Lecces history, buildings, food and daily life. She took us to the historical center and we loved her tour
Ann_P, May 2017
Our guide, Oliviera, was great.
This venue is often overlooked, but it shouldn't be. It's far less crowded than the usual spots in Florence, but it has so much to offer.
CatherineWestrelin, Oct 2023
Merci à notre guide, elle nous a fait découvrir lecce en 2 heures avec son histoire, ses anecdotes, ses secrets.
Cela a été une bonne rentrée en matière pour la suite de notre visite pour reconnaître le baroque du rococo....
Mais aussi pour regarder de manière différente les balcons et le haut des bâtiments.
Josef_M, Sep 2023
Sehr kompetente Führung durch Irene, ruhig und mit vielen wertvollen Hinweisen. Wir durften viel über die Geschichte von Lecce erfahren.
Es war einfach nur top👍
Stefan_D, Sep 2023
Absolut lohnenswerte Tour mit Donatella. Auch wenn die Tour wegen fehlender Kapazitäten beim Veranstalter nicht in Deutsch sondern in Englisch stattfand: die drei Stunden vergingen wie im Fluge. Wir haben jede Menge interessante Dinge aus der Geschichte der Stadt Lecce erfahren, und Details gesehen und Anekdoten gehört, die uns sonst verborgen geblieben wären. Donatella nahm sich Zeit für unsere Fragen und bereitete uns ein unvergessliches Erlebnis.
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