Lecce Historical Attractions Tour: Explore City Landmarks on Foot, Bike or Rickshaw

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Lecce on this engaging tour. Explore the city’s main attractions, admire the stunning Piazza del Duomo, and discover the fascinating Basilica of Santa Croce. End the tour with a visit to the Roman amphitheater and indulge in a tasting of local delicacies.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Piazza del Duomo - Crossing the characteristic streets of the historic center, we will discover the immense Piazza del Duomo, one of the most beautiful in Italy.

  • Duomo di Lecce - We will admire the double façade of this church, which spans the centuries from its appearance in the Middle Ages to its transformation in the Baroque era.

  • Obelisco - Short stop to admire a monument that through its low reliefs tells the story of long conflicts that have conditioned local culture and economy for centuries.

  • Porta Napoli - We will discover the monumental entrance to the city, Porta Napoli, the ‘Triumphal Arch of the city’.

  • Basilica di Santa Croce - The Lecce Baroque masterpiece par excellence, an unmissable stop to admire the most fascinating of the churches of Salento.
    The visual impact is certainly impressive and breathtaking.
    By examining the enchanting façade, with the help of the guide, we will find faces and strange animals carved on the Lecce stone, a symbol of the socio-cultural-economic-religious relationships that influenced the construction of the city of Lecce.

  • Piazza Sant’Oronzo - The column of Sant’Oronzo, about 29 meters high, is located in Piazza Sant’Oronzo in Lecce. On the top it houses the statue of the patron saint made in Venice in 1739.

  • Anfiteatro Romano - The Roman amphitheater of Lecce is a Roman monument located in the central Piazza Sant’Oronzo. It dates back to the Augustan age.

  • Chiesa di Santa Chiara - The church of Santa Chiara is located in the historic center of Lecce, in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.

  • Teatro Romano di Lecce - The Roman Theater of Lecce is a Roman monument located in the historic center of the city.

What's Included
  • Visit conducted in dual-languages
  • Complimentary light refreshment
  • Bicycle included
  • Expert guidance by professional guide
  • Snacks provided
  • Helmet provided for safety
  • Exclusive small-group biking experience (maximum 25 riders)
What's Not Included
  • During the visit we do not enter the churches, but we give you explanations from the outside
  • If after the tour you want to visit the churches, ticket = € 9 for 5 churches to be purchased in the Duomo.
Additional Information

Enjoy a delightful multilingual exploration by foot, bike, or in the luxury of our contemporary, environmentally friendly rickshaws with a skilled guide. The excursion starts with a visit to primary attractions, traversing the unique streets of the historic city center, where we’ll uncover the giant Piazza del Duomo, considered as one of Italy’s most gorgeous. The journey proceeds to reveal Porta Napoli, the city’s monumental gateway, followed by an insight into Lecce Baroque’s artistic evolution at the mesmerizing Basilica of Santa Croce. The tour concludes with a bicycle ride in Piazza Sant’Oronzo, where we’ll unearth historical edifices, churches, and Roman artifacts from the ancient amphitheater. Amid history and culture, it’s inevitable to participate in the discovery of local tastes with a sampling of the available seasonal delicacies.

  • Can be operated by a multilingual guide (bilingual tour)
  • A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required on the Rickshaw tour
  • We operate in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • The tour departs with a minimum of four people, please contact the supplier
  • It is recommended to drink plenty of water on hot days, use a visor and protective sunscreen
  • The management reserves the right to postpone the booking in the event of a weather alert
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Parking: We suggest a list of car parks near the veloservice office and the historic center. Welcome to Lecce and see you soon. https://www.google.com/maps/placelists/list/kQCswlPjxhlELHiprQ8WMoXqwW6NnQ
Location
Velo Service Lecce
Vico de Argenteris
Parking: We suggest a list of parking lots near the veloservice office and the historic center. Welcome to Lecce and see you soon. https://www.google.com/maps/placelists/list/kQCswlPjxhlELHiprQ8WMoXqwW6NnQ
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Danielle_b
Sep 16, 2024
Biking through historical Lecce - The tour was informative, our tour guide even had visual aids to show us more detail. Her name is Flore. Ask for her she is wonderful. The refreshment stop was better than expected. We got to try local pastries and had a lovely local ice coffee
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Conny18
Sep 4, 2024
Cycling in town - Highly recommended! - The 2 hours guided tour was a very nice and easy way to get around and visit the main sights in Lecce historical town - especially during hot weather. We started at 10 am and had a cafe leccese and a pasticchio. We were a group of 5, bikes were good, only cycling could have been more. Our guide Mattia did an excellent job - he gave a lot of interesting information about town and history and he was kind and very patient. Finding the office can be a bit tricky so have your phone or good map with you. Highly recommended!
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Helen_b
Aug 12, 2024
Excellent Lecce intro - Brilliant - Davide was friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about Lecce. Thoroughly recommend⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ we had the teens in a rickshaw and we biked 👌
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Philippel0uis
Aug 5, 2024
A great visit! Thanks to our Guide Adriano! - A great visit! Adriano, our French Expatriate Guide in Italy, turned this tour into a one man show. By mixing personal anecdotes, humor and artistic and historical info, he turned this moment into an unforgettable memory! A big thank you to him. The visit is very interesting. The city's heritage is impressive. Lots of nice touches, including an unexpected tasting stop.
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Letylousse
Jul 29, 2024
Very nice visit!! - Very nice city, very nice visit with Flora to accompany us... It contains the city, knows how to keep children in suspense... Very nice!!
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Cdips
Jul 14, 2024
Velo Perfecto - Antonio speaks perfect English and is very knowledgeable and witty. Fantastic way to see Lecce and discover it’s history
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Wendy_w
Jun 16, 2024
Highly recommend using Velo Service for tours in Lecce! - Mattia was our guide in the rickshaw, he was very knowledgeable and passionate about Lecce and its history. His English was very good and we learnt a lot about the town. Stopping at a lovely ice cream shop halfway round the tour, which was included in the cost, was a nice addition to the tour. Highly recommend using Velo Service for tours in Lecce!
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Monica_m
Jun 14, 2024
Nice quick fun tour - Great quick and easy ride around the historic center of Lecce. My daughter and I enjoyed the ride greatly and the history was really interesting. I would suggest to also offer a bike ride with a bit more bike riding as an option. We actually left the tour wishing for more.
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Leonella_p
Jun 7, 2024
Pleasurable tour of Lecce’s historical sites - Excellent overview of several significant historical sites in Lecce by two thorough, knowledgeable and pleasant tour guides. Loved the option of touring with a bike or rickshaw versus walking.
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Marco
Aug 12, 2024
Knowing Puglia - If you want to know more about the locality and the history of the province of lecce this is the occasion to do something different together with your partner, friends or family.A way to know the city with guides Davide and Adriano on a bike tour, who at one point made us feel a beautiful group of people despite the different nationalities.Thank you guys for the beautiful experience
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