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Explore Lecce’s golden Baroque with a friendly local discovery guide on a private, fully walkable tour that starts in Piazza Sant’Oronzo and threads through the heart of the historic center. From ornate facades like Santa Croce to atmospheric squares and leafy public gardens, enjoy photo stops and stories at open, public spaces that showcase the city’s character. Choose a flexible experience—from 1 hour to 6 hours—to match your pace, from a swift highlights loop to a deeper dive across this compact, pedestrian‑friendly center.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Lecce train station, walk about 13 minutes along Viale Oronzo Quarta and Via Vittorio Emanuele II to Piazza Sant’Oronzo; meet by the Roman Amphitheatre railings in the square.
Itinerary
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1
Kick off in Lecce’s main square for an orientation and quick stories about the column of Sant’Oronzo, the Sedile, and the lively “salotto” atmosphere
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
View the 2nd‑century amphitheatre directly from street level
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Basilica di Santa Croce (exterior): Admire the famed Lecce Baroque facade—griffins, cherubs, and lavish stonework—from the square outside
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Enter the dramatic enclosed square to take in the cathedral, campanile, and palaces from the outside
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Walk to the grand 16th‑century triumphal arch by Gian Giacomo dell’Acaya and appreciate its monumental profile from the piazzetta
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Obelisco di Lecce: Pause at the 19th‑century obelisk opposite Porta Napoli—an landmark ideal for photos
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Villa Comunale (Giardini Garibaldi): Take a relaxing loop through Lecce’s central public gardens, an 1800s green oasis with a neoclassical pavilion
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Visit Lecce’s oldest city gate, crowned with statues and Baroque detail, easily reached on foot from the center
15 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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