Lecce Historical Attractions Tour Group (2h)
Lecce, Italy
Experience a pleasant multilingual tour on foot, by bicycle or in the comfort of our modern and ecological rickshaws with an expert guide.
The tour begins by visiting the main attractions, crossing the characteristic streets of the historic center, we will discover the immense Piazza del Duomo, one of the most beautiful in Italy.
The tour continues to discover the monumental entrance to the city, Porta Napoli, to continue with the fascinating Basilica of Santa Croce, which reveals the artistic development of the Lecce Baroque.
The tour ends by pedaling in Piazza Sant'Oronzo where, among historic buildings and churches, we will discover the Roman vestiges of the Roman amphitheater.
Between history and culture, the discovery of typical flavors, a tasting of the excellences among those available according to season, is inevitable.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, 73010, Lecce Italy
Crossing the characteristic streets of the historic center, we will discover the immense Piazza del Duomo, one of the most beautiful in Italy.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Duomo di Lecce, Piazza Duomo, 73100, Lecce Italy
We will admire the double façade of this church, which spans the centuries from its appearance in the Middle Ages to its transformation in the Baroque era.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Obelisco, Piazza Angelo Rizzo, 73100, Lecce Italy
Short stop to admire a monument that through its low reliefs tells the story of long conflicts that have conditioned local culture and economy for centuries.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Porta Napoli, Via Adua Altezza Piazzetta Arco di Trionfo, 73100, Lecce Italy
We will discover the monumental entrance to the city, Porta Napoli, the 'Triumphal Arch of the city'.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di Santa Croce, Via Umberto I 3, 73100, Lecce Italy
The Lecce Baroque masterpiece par excellence, an unmissable stop to admire the most fascinating of the churches of Salento.
The visual impact is certainly impressive and breathtaking.
By examining the enchanting façade, with the help of the guide, we will find faces and strange animals carved on the Lecce stone, a symbol of the socio-cultural-economic-religious relationships that influenced the construction of the city of Lecce.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Sant'Oronzo, 73100, Lecce Italy
The column of Sant'Oronzo, about 29 meters high, is located in Piazza Sant'Oronzo in Lecce. On the top it houses the statue of the patron saint made in Venice in 1739.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Anfiteatro Romano, Piazza Sant'Oronzo, 73100, Lecce Italy
The Roman amphitheater of Lecce is a Roman monument located in the central Piazza Sant'Oronzo. It dates back to the Augustan age.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa di Santa Chiara, Piazzetta Vittorio Emanuele II, 73100, Lecce Italy
The church of Santa Chiara is located in the historic center of Lecce, in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Teatro Romano di Lecce, Via Arte della Cartapest, 73100, Lecce Italy
The Roman Theater of Lecce is a Roman monument located in the historic center of the city.
Duration: 5 minutes
Inclusions
- Light refreshment
- Professional guide
- Use of the bicycle
- Use of the helmet
- Small group bike tour (max. 25)
- Multilingual guide (the visit can be done simultaneously in two languages)
- Snacks - Little tasting of a local product during the tour.
Exclusions
- During the visit we do not enter the churches, but we give you explanations from the outside
- If after the tour you want to visit the churches, ticket = € 9 for 5 churches to be purchased in the Duomo.
- Entry/Admission - Duomo di Lecce
- Entry/Admission - Basilica di Santa Croce
- Entry/Admission - Chiesa di Santa Chiara
- Entry/Admission - Teatro Romano di Lecce
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Can be operated by a multilingual guide (bilingual tour)
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required on the Rickshaw tour
- We operate in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- The tour departs with a minimum of four people, please contact the supplier
- It is recommended to drink plenty of water on hot days, use a visor and protective sunscreen
- The management reserves the right to postpone the booking in the event of a weather alert
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travelers can participate
- Parking: We suggest a list of car parks near the veloservice office and the historic center. Welcome to Lecce and see you soon. https://www.google.com/maps/placelists/list/kQCswlPjxhlELHiprQ8WMoXqwW6NnQ
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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