Top Experiences in Porta Napoli

Embark on a journey through the heart of Lecce, where baroque architecture and ancient history blend seamlessly. Begin at Porta Napoli, the ornate gateway that ushers you into a world of artistic splendor. Stroll through the majestic Piazza del Duomo to marvel at its architectural ensemble, then uncover centuries-old tales at the Teatro Romano. Piazza Sant’Oronzo offers a lively atmosphere, where the city’s vibrant life pulses around historical relics. Conclude your tour at the Basilica di Santa Croce, a masterpiece of baroque artistry with its intricate façades. This walking tour not only showcases Lecce’s cultural landmarks but also immerses you in the charm and history of one of Italy’s most picturesque cities.

Please note: The availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Join us on a two-hour family walking tour through the beautiful city of Lecce, exploring the city’s rich history, culture and architecture. We’ll start at Porta Napoli and continue to the stunning Piazza del Duomo, home to the Cathedral of Lecce. From there, we’ll witness the Teatro Romano di Lecce, a perfectly preserved ancient Roman theatre, and continue to the lively Piazza Sant’Oronzo, filled with a bustling atmosphere and unique landmarks. Finally, we will admire the beautiful Basilica di Santa Croce, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, and end the tour at the ancient gateway Arco di Prato. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Lecce’s beauty and charm with your loved ones.

We will go around the old town of Lecce for about 2hrs. I'll show you the most important Baroque and Roman monuments and I'll take you to discover some hidden corners of the town. I'll tell you about its history and its traditions! Lecce will surprise you!

Contact me if:
- you are a group of 6 or more people
- there are children with you

Other things to note:
- this experience requires a minimum of 2 travelers
- use sunscreen, the sun could be very strong in the summertime
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Follow our expert local guide through Lecce, the "Florence of the South", and discover this unique art city with us!
We will accompany you through the fascinating historical center of one of the most important cities in the Apulia region and show you its greatest highlights. Admire the beautifully decorated facade of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption and the Basilica of Santa Croce; stroll through piazza Sant'Oronzo and listen to anecdotes, insights and legends. Lecce is rich in history and features an impressive artistic heritage: learn all about the famous "Lecce Baroque".

From Porta Napoli, start this exciting experience with an expert, funny, local guide, that will be there exclusively for you and ready to reply to all your questions. Walking off the beaten paths, discover the most beautiful noble palaces, like Palazzo Adorno and its façade diamond-shaped. Learn histories about the families who lived in the town in past centuries and curious anecdotes about the buildings that you will pass. See the jewels of Baroque architecture like Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza Sant'Oronzo with the "Sedile" the old city Hall. Let yourself be attracted by the soft atmosphere in Piazza Duomo, the unique closed square with it's baroque jewels: the old Seminary, the bell tower and the church.

Enjoy this 2h30-street food tasting tour into one of the most enchanting and magic cities of the Southern Italy. Walk into the old town and taste the best local street food. Be impressed by the taste of the "rustico", soft puff pastry disc filled with mozzarella, tomato and bechamel, the flavour of local cheese, the crunchy tarallini, the "pasticciotto" freshly baked: a short pastry stuffed with custard and even more!
See the jewels of Baroque architecture like Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza Sant'Oronzo with the "Sedile", the old city Hall. Let yourself be attracted by the soft atmosphere in Piazza Duomo.
This tour is the perfect formula to join a visit to the city to tasting of local specialties!

Lecce is a city that deserves to be discovered. To do it in the best way, I'll take you on a tour that focuses on the most authentic story of the city, engaging and never boring.

A special visit to the heart of Lecce with a new story, able to excite. Not a simple description of the monuments, but a journey through the hidden soul of the city, which can be told through its protagonists, in a unique journey that can excite. WelcomeLecce with its decades of experience and professionalism can make you live a different story, for a memory of Lecce and Salento difficult to forget.

Explore Lecce and its commercial soul along luxury shopping streets and then go shopping and let your guide suggest you the nicest boutiques of the city.

Enjoy this 2h30-street food tasting tour into one of the most enchanting and magic cities of the Southern Italy. Walk into the old town and taste the best local street food. Be impressed by the taste of the "rustico", soft puff pastry disc filled with mozzarella, tomato and bechamel, the flavour of local cheese, the crunchy tarallini, the "pasticciotto" freshly baked: a short pastry stuffed with custard and even more!
See the jewels of Baroque architecture like Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza Sant'Oronzo with the "Sedile", the old city Hall. Let yourself be attracted by the soft atmosphere in Piazza Duomo.
This tour is the perfect formula to join a visit to the city to tasting of local specialties!

Artisan ice cream laboratory. Visit Lecce and its most suggestive and authentic places with an expert guide. Take part in a private and personalized tour out of time and commonplaces. Learn how to make excellent homemade ice cream with a master craftsman. Experience the atmosphere of the most authentic southern Italy, immersing yourself in the real local life.

A guided walking tour to find out the artistic beauties of Lecce and its gastronomic delights.

After meeting your guide, you will leave to discover the beautiful Lecce. You will begin your tour by heading to main sights of Lecce, walking through the characteristic narrow streets of the historic centre. You will discover the impressive Piazza Duomo, one of the most beautiful squares in Italy; Piazza Sant’Oronzo, where you will admire the remains of the Roman Amphitheatre; the fascinating Basilica of Santa Croce; the sumptuous churches in Baroque style; the amazing historical palaces and the most picturesque and hidden places of the old city.

During the tour you will make a stop for a light lunch with typical Salento products: rustico, friselline ,puccette farcite con salumi, parmigiana, lasagna, fave e verdura, capocollo, burratina and a glass of good wine.

This is a unique experience to learn about the art, culture, food and folklore of this wonderful city.

The city of Lecce is known for both Baroque architecture and excellent street food. With this experience, you can discover the best of both worlds without tiring your feet, combining sightseeing and food tasting into one bike tour. Dash through the picturesque alleys of the historic center to admire the historic palaces and churches, stopping to taste local delicacies such as puccia, taralli and pettole, washed down with Apulian wines. Bike through the historic center of Lecce to admire its highlights in a few hours. Avoid the hassle of a map and a tour guide with a guide. Taste local specialties, including sweet "pasticciotti" and "leccese coffee".

We offer you a special papier-mâché course, during which you learn the elaborate but satisfying process of creating handmade papier-mâché works, linked to the Salento tradition.

A skilled craftsman will explain and show the different stages of production, which is still carried out according to the ancient tradition handed down from generation to generation. Take part in a craft activity and, with the help of "poor" materials such as paper, straw, flour, glue and water, you will create a small handmade souvenir to take home!

We will meet at the time indicated in Vico de Argenteris 16A, the starting point of our visit to a cellar in Lecce. Are you ready to discover the fine wines of Salento? Then we go!
We will immerse ourselves in the historic center of Lecce to learn the secrets of the wine tradition and culture of this beautiful region of Puglia. We will taste a negroamaro, a primitivo and a susamaniello. Health!
While we let ourselves be inebriated by the notes and aromas of these wines, we will have the opportunity to get to know the rich heritage of Lecce in front of monuments such as Porta Napoli or the Basilica of Santa Croce.
We will leave behind the Roman ruins of the theater and the amphitheater and conclude our visit in Piazza Duomo after a three-hour experience.

The historic center of Lecce is one of the most interesting in Puglia. The peculiarity of its Baroque architecture derives from the ability of local artists and architects who, between the 17th and 19th centuries, made it something unique also thanks to the quality of the soft local stone. Our tour will be a journey through time, from the splendor of the Roman Empire to contemporary Lecce. An elegant and refined city where churches and ancient buildings alternate with artisan workshops (particularly those of papier-mâché), shops and clubs where it is possible to taste the typical products. The itinerary includes a small tasting of typical products.

Discover Lecce, the Florence of the South Italy, with Baroque-style architecture. Lecce is located in Apulia the heel of Italy, and is the capital of a land called Salento, surrounded by the Adriatic Sea. Walk through the old town and discover the wonders of Lecce, explore the Duomo square, the cathedral, the church of St. Irene, St.Oronzo square and the remains of the Roman amphitheater.

Discover the Basilica of Santa Croce, a jewel of Lecce Baroque and the near Celestine Convent.

Discover Lecce, the Florence of the South Italy, with Baroque-style architecture. Tasting of typical pasticciotto, a tastly filled Italian pastry, walk through the old town and discover the wonders of Lecce, one of the most beautiful cities of southern Italy

Explore the Duomo square, the cathedral, the church of St. Irene, St.Oronzo square and the remains of the Roman amphitheater. Discover the Basilica of Santa Croce, a jewel of Lecce Baroque and the near Celestine Convent.

We will meet at the time indicated in Vico de Argenteris 16A, the starting point of our visit to a cellar in Lecce. Are you ready to discover the fine wines of Salento? Then we go!
We will immerse ourselves in the historic center of Lecce to learn the secrets of the wine tradition and culture of this beautiful region of Puglia. We will taste a negroamaro, a primitivo and a susamaniello. Health!
While we let ourselves be inebriated by the notes and aromas of these wines, we will have the opportunity to get to know the rich heritage of Lecce in front of monuments such as Porta Napoli or the Basilica of Santa Croce.
We will leave behind the Roman ruins of the theater and the amphitheater and conclude our visit in Piazza Duomo after a three-hour experience.

Visit Lecce on foot, by bicycle or in the comfort of our modern and ecological rickshaws. Join a private tour and discover the most beautiful places with an expert guide. Choose between a morning, afternoon or evening departure and set off to discover the spirit of fascinating Lecce. Admire historic attractions, including the Roman amphitheater in Piazza Sant'Oronzo and the ornate Basilica of Santa Croce, as well as Piazza Duomo. You will get to know the authentic local culture and traditions and taste mouth-watering foods, such as ice cream or bruschetta, and a glass of wine. Enjoy a flexible itinerary and the individual attention of your guide.

Experience a pleasant multilingual tour on foot, by bicycle or in the comfort of our modern and ecological rickshaws with an expert guide.
The tour begins by visiting the main attractions, crossing the characteristic streets of the historic center, we will discover the immense Piazza del Duomo, one of the most beautiful in Italy.
The tour continues to discover the monumental entrance to the city, Porta Napoli, to continue with the fascinating Basilica of Santa Croce, which reveals the artistic development of the Lecce Baroque.
The tour ends by pedaling in Piazza Sant'Oronzo where, among historic buildings and churches, we will discover the Roman vestiges of the Roman amphitheater.
Between history and culture, the discovery of typical flavors, a tasting of the excellences among those available according to season, is inevitable.

The tour begins with the visit of the main attractions, crossing the characteristic streets of the historic center, we will discover the majestic Piazza del Duomo, one of the most beautiful in Italy.
The tour continues by discovering the monumental entrance to the city, Porta Napoli, and continues with the fascinating Basilica of Santa Croce, which reveals the artistic development of the Lecce Baroque.
The tour ends by cycling to Piazza Sant'Oronzo, where among historic buildings and churches we will discover the remains of the Roman amphitheater.
Between history and culture, the experience of typical flavors is a must. Tastings of excellence of our territory among those available depending on the season.