Lecce Walking Tour with Visit to the Basement of the Ancient Synagogue
by Infotab Tours
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Lecce is known for its Baroque architecture and rich historical sites. This walking tour lasts about an hour and a half and includes a visit to the Underground Jewish Museum, located in the basement of an ancient synagogue. Here, visitors see an underground chamber with tanks used for ritual purification and learn about the city's Jewish and medieval past. The tour continues outside the Basilica di Santa Croce, where the guide points out the details and symbols on the Baroque church's exterior. Next, the group visits Piazza Sant'Oronzo, which features the Old Town Hall, a Roman column, and remains of a Roman amphitheatre, all part of Lecce's historic center. Walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the tour passes by Baroque palaces and the Church of Sant'Irene. It concludes at Piazza Duomo, one of the most prominent squares in the region, where the Archbishop’s residence, seminary, bell tower, and cathedral are admired from the outside. The walking tour includes the Jewish Museum ticket.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Jewish Museum Lecce
Located in the basement of the ancient synagogue, this museum highlights Lecce's medieval Jewish history. Visitors can see an underground room with tanks once used for ritual purification.
15 min
Basilica di Santa Croce
This Baroque basilica is a key landmark of Lecce. The guide explains the meaning behind the church's exterior symbols and architectural details during the visit.
10 min
Cattedrale Maria Santissima Assunta e S.Oronzo
The cathedral sits in a notable square containing the archbishop’s residence, seminary, and bell tower. Visitors view these buildings from the outside and learn about their symbols.
15 min
Centro Storico, Lecce
The historic center tour covers major monuments including Roman-era structures like the amphitheatre and Roman theater. It also highlights the churches and Baroque palaces that define Lecce’s center.
50 min
Meeting point
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to tour departure
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Lecce Walking Tour with Visit to the Basement of the Ancient Synagogue
by Infotab Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€40Overview
Lecce is known for its Baroque architecture and rich historical sites. This walking tour lasts about an hour and a half and includes a visit to the Underground Jewish Museum, located in the basement of an ancient synagogue. Here, visitors see an underground chamber with tanks used for ritual purification and learn about the city's Jewish and medieval past. The tour continues outside the Basilica di Santa Croce, where the guide points out the details and symbols on the Baroque church's exterior. Next, the group visits Piazza Sant'Oronzo, which features the Old Town Hall, a Roman column, and remains of a Roman amphitheatre, all part of Lecce's historic center. Walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the tour passes by Baroque palaces and the Church of Sant'Irene. It concludes at Piazza Duomo, one of the most prominent squares in the region, where the Archbishop’s residence, seminary, bell tower, and cathedral are admired from the outside. The walking tour includes the Jewish Museum ticket.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Jewish Museum Lecce
Located in the basement of the ancient synagogue, this museum highlights Lecce's medieval Jewish history. Visitors can see an underground room with tanks once used for ritual purification.
15 min
Basilica di Santa Croce
This Baroque basilica is a key landmark of Lecce. The guide explains the meaning behind the church's exterior symbols and architectural details during the visit.
10 min
Cattedrale Maria Santissima Assunta e S.Oronzo
The cathedral sits in a notable square containing the archbishop’s residence, seminary, and bell tower. Visitors view these buildings from the outside and learn about their symbols.
15 min
Centro Storico, Lecce
The historic center tour covers major monuments including Roman-era structures like the amphitheatre and Roman theater. It also highlights the churches and Baroque palaces that define Lecce’s center.
50 min
Meeting point
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to tour departure
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.