Lecce Private Tour with pasticciotto tasting

Overview

The tour of Lecce begins in the historic center, with a visit to the Duomo in Piazza del Duomo, a Baroque cathedral with an elegant façade and a tall bell tower dominating the square. Continue to the Church of the Theatines dedicated to St.Irene, admiring its impressive façade and refined Baroque altars enriched with artworks and decorations. Visit the Roman Amphitheatre, one of the most important Roman remains in the city, once used for spectacles and combats, still partially visible today. Reach the column topped by the statue of Saint Oronzo, patron saint of Lecce, marking the end of the ancient Appian Way connecting Rome to southern Italy. The tour ends with an external visit to the richly decorated Basilica of Santa Croce, famous for its elaborate Baroque façade, and the Roman Theatre, where parts of the ancient structures are still visible today. The experience concludes with a delightful tasting of the traditional pasticciotto, offering an authentic taste of local tradition