The tour of Lecce, also known as the “Florence of Southern Italy,” starts from Porta Napoli and leads into the heart of the historic center, visiting the Duomo in Piazza del Duomo, a Baroque cathedral with an elegant façade and a slender bell tower dominating the square. Continue to the Church of the Theatines dedicated to St. Irene and admire its impressive façade and refined Baroque altars enriched with artworks and decorations. Visit the Roman Amphitheatre in Piazza Sant’Oronzo, one of the most important Roman remains in the city, once able to host over 25,000 spectators for shows and combats, and still partly visible today. Reach the column topped by the statue of St. Oronzo, patron saint of Lecce, marking the end of the ancient Appian Way connecting Rome to southern Italy. The tour ends with an external visit to the richly decorated Basilica of Saint Croce, famous for its ornate Baroque façade, and the Roman Theatre where parts of the ancient structures are still visible today

A fascinating tour through the history of Lecce from the oldest Messapian and Roman times to the town’s splendors during the Renaissance and Baroque age. Our best tourist guides will accompany you during a passionate tour through the historic center, full of history, traditions, anecdotes and local experiences.

The tour of Lecce begins in the charming historic center with a visit to the Cathedral (Duomo), a remarkable Baroque cathedral with a striking façade and a tall bell tower dominating the square. Then we visit the Church of the Teatini dedicated to Saint Irene, to admire its scenic exterior architecture and richly decorated interiors. The next stop is the Roman Amphitheatre, a significant testimony of the Imperial era in the city, once used for public performances and gladiatorial games, and the column dedicated to Saint Oronzo, patron saint of Lecce, which symbolically marks the endpoint of the ancient Via Appia. Next, we admire from the outside the stunning Basilica of Santa Croce, a masterpiece of Lecce Baroque with its richly decorated façade and the Roman Theatre with important remains of the original structure still visible. The experience concludes with a tasting of the traditional pasticciotto leccese, a typical sweet representing one of the symbols of local pastry tradition

Explore the enchanted magic of Lecce under the stars with our tour of the illuminated historic center. Join us for a journey through centuries-old palaces and baroque monuments that transform into living works of art with night lights. Through the ancient labyrinth of squares and courtyards, you will discover the unique charm of Lecce after dark. From the magnificence of the Duomo to the evocative Piazza Sant'Oronzo and the remains of the Roman Amphitheatre, every corner reveals a thousand-year history and timeless beauty. With your expert guide, you will hear fascinating tales and legends that make the experience even more magical. Prepare to be captured by the enchanted atmosphere of this Salento city, where every building seems to preserve a history and every glimpse promises a new emotion. An unforgettable experience that will leave you enchanted by the magic of Lecce in the evening.