Tour of Lecce with a visit to the basement of the ancient synagogue
Description
The tour begins with a visit to the Underground Jewish Museum, where you will discover the fascinating Jewish and medieval history of the city. Here you can admire an underground room with tanks used for the purification of the body. You will continue the tour with a stop in front of the Church of Santa Croce, jewel of Lecce Baroque, to appreciate its exterior. You will explore the nearby Piazza Sant'Oronzo, the former market square with the Old Town Hall, the Roman Column and the remains of a Roman amphitheatre. Walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, you will discover beautiful Baroque palaces and the Church of Sant'Irene. Finally, you will end the tour in Piazza Duomo, one of the most renowned squares in the region, where you will admire the Archbishop's residence, seminary, bell tower and cathedral from the outside.
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Itinerary
The basement of the ancient synagogue now houses the Jewish museum of Lecce. You will take a dip in the medieval history of the city.
Jewel of Lecce Baroque. The guide will be pleased to show you the secrets of the symbols of the Basilica.
You will be fascinated by its symbols and its square that houses the archiepiscopal residence, the seminary and the bell tower.
You will visit the major monuments of the historic center of Lecce. Starting from the Roman era with the amphitheater and the Roman theater you will also be able to discover the history of the churches and the Baroque palaces that characterize the historic center
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(296)
The guide was very knowledgeable. It was a whistlestop tour to the Jewish museum and I felt we needed a good 45 minutes there. It was a shame we didn’tget to spend more time at the Jewish museum. We had a brief look at the Roman Arena from above. It would’ve been better if we had gone inside to have a look. I would suggest doing the Jewish museum and the Roman Arena before you go on this tour. I would also suggest buying the €21 ticket access to all the churches and the Cathedral and the Bell Tower. This tour was an added extra for us and he did discuss the Roman , Baroque and renaissance architecture but we saw very little on the walk. I saw more when I was visiting the churches during the day.
Hello everyone, I wanted to share my opinion on this magnificent city that is Lecce. I had been told about the beauty of its baroque architecture, as well as the kindness and creativity of its inhabitants. I can now confirm that the reputation of this city is fully deserved. I advise everyone to go there, if only to stroll through its historic alleys, admire its heritage, and enjoy its peaceful and charming atmosphere. Lecce is a city that truly deserves to be discovered.
Maria was an excellent tour leader . She was great at her trade and her knowledge of history of the city , the region and Europe lead to her ability to conduct such a great walking tour of Lecce . She was able to answer questions comfortably and spoke great English . The second part of the tour which was to visit the underground Synagogue was not as great , as our tour leader who was somebody else showed up late and they just showed us a movie .
Super interesting, this visit was a wonderful discovery, our guide was passionate, what more could one ask for...
Very beautiful experience and highly recommended! The guide Luigi Leante (I include the surname not knowing if there are others with the same name) in my opinion has an ability to intrigue beyond the content of the story thanks to his way of presenting and his stage presence. It was pleasant to discover the history of a part of the historic center of Lecce that we otherwise would have struggled to grasp on our own. The time passed lightly
The guide Luigi Leante is very cultured and prepared. Lecce is a beautiful city. Too bad about the unwelcome commercial promotions.
Our guide Patrizia was very good and informative. She used the whisper system mic and ear phones which worked well for our group of about 12 people. She also did a good job of trying to keep the group in the shade and with breaks in the heat.
My family and I discovered the secrets of Lecce thanks to our guide, Luigi Leante, who is well-prepared, knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about his city. From a group tour, it transformed into a private tour, and Luigi led us through the streets of Lecce, responding with great kindness to all our questions. Recommended
Booked this tour on a whim and was SO pleased. It was so informative, and the tour guide spoke perfect English. She gave us recs for local gems and made the city come to life!
A very interesting experience about the Renaissance and Baroque history of Lecce narrated by a guide, Luigi Leante, who was simply exceptional, friendly, and engaging even for children, with food and wine recommendations, and at the end of the tour, a tasting of taralli and wine offered for free. Highly recommended. A big thank you especially to Luigi Leante, who is knowledgeable, friendly, and simply excellent; keep it up, top-notch.
