Lecce's extravagant baroque facades — carved from golden pietra leccese — are among Italy's most breathtaking. A private expert guide leads you deep into the city's ancient centro storico, finishing with a hands-on session with a master stone carver.
What to expect
Begin at the Roman Amphitheatre before weaving through Piazza del Duomo, Santa Croce Basilica and the luminous Piazza Sant'Oronzo with scholarly commentary on every carved cherub and twisted column. Duck into a centuries-old bottega to watch — and attempt — the art of sculpting Lecce stone, a craft passed down through generations. The final hour is pure wandering: gelato in hand, sun on golden stone. Lecce is just 35 minutes from Brindisi by road.
Good to know
Lecce is 35 mins by car or 30 mins by fast regional train (approx. EUR 4 each way). Allow 5–6 hours total. Book the guide in advance and arrange a private transfer for seamless port-to-port logistics.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Brindisi — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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- Alberobello, Locorotondo & Ostuni: Private Guide & Lunch
- Ostuni White City: Private Tuk-Tuk Tour of the Medieval Village
- Brindisi Roman Columns & Baroque Cathedral: Expert Private Walking Tour
- Masseria Farm-to-Table Cooking Experience in the Pugliese Countryside
- Sailing the Adriatic: Private Yacht Charter from Brindisi