Lecce Guided Tour and Artisan Gelato Workshop (3h)

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Crossing the characteristic streets of the historic center of Lecce, we will discover the majestic Piazza del Duomo, one of the most beautiful in Italy.

   10 min

2. We will admire the double facade of this cathedral that has spanned the centuries, from the Middle Ages to its Baroque transformation, and the church tower, the tallest in the city.

   10 min

3. This monument, with its bas-reliefs, represents the story of a long discord that influenced the local economy and culture.

   10 min

4. Monumental entrance to the city dedicated to the magnificent deeds of Emperor Charles V.

   10 min

5. The masterpiece of Lecce Baroque par excellence, a must-see stop to admire the most fascinating of the churches in Salento. The visual impact is definitely impressive and breathtaking. Looking at the enchanting facade, with the help of the guide, we will discover faces and strange animals carved on the Lecce stone.

   15 min

6. The column of Sant'Oronzo, about 29 meters high, is located in Piazza Sant'Oronzo in Lecce. On the top it houses the statue of the patron saint made in Venice in 1739.

   10 min

7. The Roman Amphitheatre of Lecce is a Roman monument located in the central Piazza Sant'Oronzo. It dates back to the Augustan age.

   10 min

8. The church of Santa Chiara is located in the historic center of Lecce, in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.

   5 min

9. The tour ends in the laboratory of a small ice cream parlor, located in the heart of the historic center. We will learn to recognize the best ingredients and with the help of Sandra's skilled hands we will prepare excellent homemade ice cream. All that remains is to taste it!

   1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

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

Know before you go

How it compares in Lecce

• Its from-price is 254% above the median of the 315 experiences we list in Lecce.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• 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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