Discover Lucca A Charming Walled City With a Local Guide
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Discover the timeless beauty of Lucca on a private 2-hour walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide. Perfect for first-time visitors, this experience offers an engaging introduction to one of Tuscany’s most charming and well-preserved cities. Stroll through the historic center, surrounded by impressive Renaissance walls, and explore picturesque streets, elegant squares, and hidden corners off the beaten path. Along the way, visit iconic landmarks such as Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, built on the remains of a Roman amphitheater, and the magnificent San Martino Cathedral. You’ll also admire the famous Torre Guinigi, known for the oak trees growing on its rooftop. Your guide will bring Lucca to life with fascinating stories, historical insights, and local tips, all at a relaxed pace. As a private tour, the itinerary can be tailored to your interests, ensuring a personalized and memorable experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guided tour
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Lucca, marvel at the city's impressive fortress-like wall, the "Mura di Lucca," which surrounds the historic center.
Explore the medieval complex of buildings that includes the Cathedral of St. Martin and the Church of Saint John and Saint Reparata, which date back to the 5th century.
Admire the stunning Byzantine mosaics on the front of the Romanesque Basilica di San Frediano.
Take a leisurely walk through the historic center, stopping to admire the city's blend of Ancient Roman, medieval, and Renaissance architecture.
See the iconic Guinigi Tower, a 14th-century symbol of wealth and power, with oak trees planted atop it.
Wander around the picturesque Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, built on the site of a 1st-century Roman amphitheater.
Visit Piazza Napoleone, dedicated to Napoleon from France and bordered by the 16th-century Ducal Palace of Lucca.
Enjoy a final stroll through Lucca's charming cobbled streets and alleyways and take the train back to Florence
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the church
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- BellaVita tours by Alice
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Lucca
- Its from-price is 31% below the median of the 242 experiences we list in Lucca.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Lucca
Lucca is a walled Tuscan city of Renaissance ramparts, narrow lanes and an oval piazza, and the birthplace of the composer Giacomo Puccini.
Lucca is enclosed by intact Renaissance walls, about four kilometres around, topped by a tree-lined promenade used for walking and cycling above the rooftops. Within them the medieval street plan survives, with Via Fillungo as its shopping spine and many towers and churches. The Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is an oval square built on the footprint of a Roman amphitheatre, and the Guinigi Tower grows holm oaks on its roof.
Top-ranked sights in Lucca: Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Lucca Cathedral (Duomo di Lucca), Church of San Michele in Foro (Chiesa di San Michele in Foro).
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