Lecce Walking Tour

Baroque churches and the ruins of ancient Roman buildings await on our walking tour of Lecce. We'll immerse ourselves in this southern Italian city's monumental legacy as we stroll through its historic old town.

Tour Details

We will meet in the Piazza Sant'Oronzo at the scheduled time to begin our walking tour of Lecce, also known as the Florence of the South.

As we walk through the historic centre of Lecce, we will visit the theatre and amphitheatre from the 2nd century AD.

Our tour includes the façade of the Castle of Charles V, built in 1539, while we explore Lecce's connections to the Spanish Crown and admire Renaissance buildings like Vernazza Palace, along with several churches featuring Baroque details.

Next, we will view the Church of San Giuseppe and the decorative elements of the Basilica of Santa Croce, discussing the dragons on its façade linked to the legendary Battle of Lepanto.

We will also visit the exterior of Lecce Cathedral and its square, observing the Episcopal Palace and the seminary.

After 1 hour and 30 minutes of exploration, we will conclude our walking tour back at the starting point.