Guided tour

Lecce: Jewish History Walking Tour

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Guided tour
Lecce: Jewish History Walking Tour
Top rated
4.8  / 541 reviews

Take a guided walking tour through Lecce to learn about its Jewish past. Wander through the various charismatic streets, before finishing in the underground Jewish Museum.

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Duration 1 hour
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Live tour guide
Italian, English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Sam – Australia

The tour was extremely interesting with an excellent guide. She explained everything very well. We loved the exhibits in the museum including the heartwarming and emotional video of the three women returning to Lecce from Israel who were born in Lecce after WW11. The walks around the streets of the old city were very good too. A well organised tour. Thankyou.

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Daniel – United States

The tour was very informative. The Jewish museum videos and English translations were professionally produced and contained sufficient detail to help understand the unique place in Puglian society that Jewish people played for centuries.

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Infotab - Lecce Walking Tours

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    The Jewish Museum, Lecce

    Visit, Guided tour, Walk (25 minutes)

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    Secret stop

    Guided tour, Walk (35 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Infotab - Lecce Walking Tours

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Take a trip back in time
  • Discover the main phases of Jewish history in Lecce
  • Learn more about the Jewish heritage in Salento
  • Visit the underground Jewish Museum of Lecce

Full description

Baroque Lecce is extremely well known, but the 17th century is just a recent part of a long history for this city. Lecce has been influenced by many ancient and important cultures, including Messapians, Greeks, Byzantines, Normans, French Angevins, and Spanish Aragonese. Begin your journey through the streets and alleys of medieval Lecce, focusing on its Jewish community. Visit Via della Sinagoga, the old path which used to lead to one of the most beautiful synagogues in South Italy. Following that, discover Vico della Saponea alley and walk through Via Abramo Balmes, a street dedicated to one the most important Jewish figures in Lecce. Take a trip back in time by visiting the evocative underground area of the Jewish Museum. The area is situated on the remains of the Synagougue, and includes a mikveh and mezuzah. Learn more about the Jewish community, including why the Jews were forced to leave Lecce.

Includes

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Guided visit around sites such as the Jewish Museum of Lecce and the Jewish neighborhood
  • Entrance to the Jewish Museum
  • Map of Lecce and Salento
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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  •  This tour will take place rain or shine

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4.8 /5

based on 41 reviews

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Sam – AustraliaJune 18, 2024 – Verified booking
The tour was extremely interesting with an excellent guide. She explained everything very well. We loved the exhibits in the museum including the heartwarming and emotional video of the three women returning to Lecce from Israel who were born in Lecce after WW11. The walks around the streets of the old city were very good too. A well organised tour. Thankyou.
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Daniel – United StatesSeptember 17, 2024 – Verified booking
The tour was very informative. The Jewish museum videos and English translations were professionally produced and contained sufficient detail to help understand the unique place in Puglian society that Jewish people played for centuries.
D
David – United StatesOctober 30, 2024 – Verified booking
Fantastic! Sarah was one of the best tour guys we have ever had in our many years of traveling. Extremely knowledgeable and charming.

Product ID: 364790

Activity provider:InfoTab Tours di Mazzotta Michelangelo

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