1 Hour Walking Tour The Ancient Jewish Quarter in Lecce

4.6
(9 reviews)

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Begin your journey through the streets and alleys of medieval Lecce, focusing on its Jewish community. Visit Via della Sinagoga, the ancient path that led to one of the most important synagogues in Salento. Next, discover Vico della Saponea and walk along Via Abramo Balmes, a street dedicated to one of the city's most influential Jewish figures.

Visit the basement of the old synagogue which now houses the Jewish Museum. Here you will find purification tanks, mikvehs and a mezuzah. Learn more about the Jewish community, including why Jews were forced to leave Lecce.

What's Included

Entrance ticket to the Jewish Museum of Lecce
Snacks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point at the Agency, in front of the splendid Basilica of Santa Croce.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
  • 1

    You will visit with the guide the basement of the ancient synagogue, the current Jewish Museum of Lecce.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Visit Via della Sinagoga, the ancient path that led to one of the most important synagogues in Salento.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    you will visit Via Abramo Balmes, a street dedicated to one of the most influential Jewish figures in the city.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    You will discover via della soapa, where soaps were made.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Infotab Tours

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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Small Group
Best Conversion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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