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Lecce City Shared Tour with Museum Undergrounds

4.610 reviewsLecce Basilica of Santa Croce (Basilica Di Santa Croce)

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Discover the essence of Salento's Baroque art in Lecce's historic center. Expert guides lead a 2-hour tour through cobblestone streets and magnificent buildings, narrating tales of nobility and devotion. Marvel at the Basilica of Santa Croce and Lecce Cathedral's bell tower in Piazza del Duomo. Explore the Archaeological Museum's underground, revealing ancient city secrets and precious artifacts. Uncover buried traditions and daily life remnants in mysterious chambers. This journey unveils Lecce's captivating past, offering an unforgettable encounter with Baroque wonders and historical richness.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Tour Guide
  • Ticket Faggiano Museum

What's not

  • Ticket di ingresso in Cattedrale e Basilica se disponibili (euro 7 p.p.)
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Through the cobbled alleyways of Lecce's historic center unfolds a journey into the heart of Salento's Baroque art. Visitors are greeted by architectural grandeur reflecting centuries of history and culture. The 2-hours guided tour, begins with a stroll through ancient streets, where buildings adorned with Baroque details stand tall, recounting tales of nobility and devotion.

    30 min

  2. Expert tour guides lead the group through significant sites, unveiling secrets behind decorated facades and richly adorned churches. Visitors immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of Piazza del Duomo.

    30 min

  3. Continuing the journey, the tour heads towards the captivating entrance of the Archaeological Museum, where an underground world of discoveries awaits. Here, the ancient secrets of the city emerge from archaeological excavations, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past. Visitors explore the museum's depths, admiring precious artifacts and remnants of bygone eras. The highlight of the visit is the exploration of the underground, where evidence of daily life and buried traditions lie beneath the layers of time. Through ancient corridors and mysterious chambers, participants uncover the richness of Lecce's historical heritage, a testament to a glorious and captivating past. In conclusion, the guided tour offers an unforgettable experience through the wonders of Baroque art in Lecce's historic center, enriched by the evocative discovery of the Archaeological Museum's underground. A journey through time and the beauty of a city steeped in history and charm.

    40 minAdmission included

  4. Visitors will admire the magnificent facade of the Basilica of Santa Croce and the bell tower of Lecce Cathedral, a true masterpiece of Baroque architecture.

    20 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Go to our Meeting Point in Piazza Duomo, 2 at "Infolecce" and wait next to the entrance
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 25 travellers
Operated by
theutra soc. coop. a r.l.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Lecce

  • Its from-price is 73% below the median of the 315 experiences we list in Lecce.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 100 of 315.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Lecce

Lecce is a Baroque city in Italy's heel, built in honey-coloured limestone and carved with flowers, animals and saints on every façade.

Lecce's soft local limestone could be carved like wood, and the architects of the seventeenth century used it to cover churches and palaces in garlands, cherubs, animals and plants, a style called Leccese Baroque. The Basilica of Santa Croce has the richest façade, and the Piazza del Duomo is a closed square with a campanile. A Roman amphitheatre lies half uncovered in Piazza Sant'Oronzo, and the city is sometimes called the Florence of the South.

Top-ranked sights in Lecce: Lecce Basilica of Santa Croce (Basilica Di Santa Croce), Lecce Roman Amphitheatre (Anfiteatro Romano di Lecce), Porta Napoli.

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