Tour of Lecce with a visit to the basement of the ancient synagogue
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Jewish Museum ticket
What To Expect
Jewish Museum Lecce
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.
Basilica di Santa Croce
Jewel of Lecce Baroque. The guide will be pleased to show you the secrets of the symbols of the Basilica.
Options
Group tour in Italian
Group tour in English
Group Tour in French
Reviews
244 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very good guide, easy to...
Graham G,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very good guide, easy to understand & charming. We saw lots of different & interesting places. To be highly recommended.
Great Guide
Adrian S,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00The guide was extremely informative and intersting and his English was terrific. First class walk around Lecce.
Good, factual, historical tour of Lecce
James E,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
4.00This was a good factual, historical tour of Lecce. You went through and did learn a fair bit about architecture, how the city has changed and the key sites. The group was very large (approx. 30 people), which did mean it was difficult to hear the guide as the radios disconnected - especially downstairs or when in large squares and spread out. The tour could do with a few more personal touches, or stories about people living in Lecce. The wine tasting and taralli tasting at the end was a plus.
Lecce, history and culture
Giovanni P,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
3.00Unfortunately you do not visit the churches, which are part of another circuit. The preparation of the guides is remarkable, but the stop by a pseudo writer with a banquet in the middle of the street has irretrievably scuttled the hitherto very positive judgment.
A beautiful itinerary and story about Lecce
MariaLidia M,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
4.00Lecce is beautiful and the guide made us understand and see its wonders, I recommend doing this experience.
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