Baroque and Underground Lecce

An exclusive tour to discover Lecce: from the elegance of its Baroque style to the secrets hidden underground. Churches, historic palaces, and archaeological treasures make this journey through the “Florence of the South” unforgettable.

Basilica of Santa Croce, masterpiece of Baroque Lecce
Underground Jewish Museum with entrance included
Roman Amphitheatre and Roman Theatre, remnants of ancient Lupiae
Duomo and Piazza Sant’Oronzo, the city’s civic and religious heart

Included	Professional licensed guide.
Not included	Meals and drinks. Transfers to/from Lecce.
Duration	1 Hour 30 Minutes
Bring along	Comfortable shoes.
Participants	Minimum of 2 persons
Requirements	Ability to walk through urban and underground routes.

Venue

Lecce
Via Umberto I, 18, 73100 Lecce, LE, Italia

Via Vespasiano Genuino, 12,

Offered by

Buzz Experience - Tour Operator

73100 - Lecce

(169)

Further information

The “Baroque and Underground Lecce” tour is a journey across centuries of art, history, and culture. It begins with the Basilica of Santa Croce, the ultimate jewel of Lecce Baroque, whose façade is richly decorated like lace carved in stone.

Next, guests explore the Underground Jewish Museum, a fascinating itinerary through hypogea that reveal the history and presence of Lecce’s Jewish community (entrance ticket included).

The tour continues to the Church of the Gesù, a fine example of Jesuit architecture, before reaching Piazza Sant’Oronzo, the city’s vibrant square, where the Roman Column and the historic Sedile dominate the scene.

The route then unveils the monuments of ancient Lupiae: the Roman Amphitheatre, once home to grand spectacles, and the Roman Theatre, a smaller but equally evocative venue.

Walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, visitors admire elegant historic palaces before arriving at the monumental Duomo Square, surrounded by the Seminary and the Episcopal Palace, a triumph of Baroque magnificence.

The tour ends with a visit to the Lecce Cathedral (Duomo), the city’s spiritual and artistic heart, leaving visitors with a memorable experience that combines art, history, and hidden wonders.

Itinerary