Private wine tour Lucca with sommelier: 2 wineries

Taste wines straight from the cellar, guided by Tuscany's best sommelier

A private wine tour in Lucca led by Simone Vergamini, Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2023, visiting two family-run wineries where you walk the vineyards, taste 4 to 6 wines at each cellar, and sample local delights including extra virgin olive oil and seasonal products. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours with transport included. A light lunch option adds a full meal alongside the tastings. Children from age 2 are welcome, and pickup is included within Lucca's center (surcharges apply beyond 15 km).

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit wineries and taste local products

• Visit first winery and walk vineyards
• Taste wines, olive oil, and seasonal products
• Visit second winery and walk vineyards
• Taste wines, olive oil, and seasonal products

The experience

Lucca's wine country sits on rolling hills where small certified organic wineries still operate as family businesses. This tour takes you to two of them in a private vehicle, and Simone (ranked third at Italy's national sommelier competition three times over) handles both the driving and the tasting notes. He'll walk you through the vineyards first, explaining the vines and what makes this province's denominations distinct, then move into the cellar where the wines are stored. At each winery you taste 4 to 6 wines depending on what that cellar produces, paired with bruschetta, cold cuts, cheese, fresh bread and focaccia. The whole day runs 4 to 5 hours.

Transport is included: a 7-seater SUV for groups up to 6 guests, a 9-seater van for 7 or 8, or a coach with a professional driver for larger parties. Pickup happens within Lucca's center at no extra cost. If you're staying more than 15 km away, a surcharge applies based on the distance, which Simone will quote before the tour. Fresh water is served at both cellars. The light lunch option adds a full meal to the tastings, so you're eating and drinking for the whole afternoon rather than tasting alone.

Simone speaks English and Italian, and children from age 2 can join. The tour isn't recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with cardiovascular concerns, but it suits all other fitness levels. Tipping is optional and at your discretion.

What’s included

• Private transport in a 7-seater SUV, 9-seater van or coach depending on group size.
• visits to two family-run, certified organic wineries.
• vineyard walks at both cellars.
• wine tastings of 4 to 6 wines per winery.
• bruschetta, cold cuts, cheese, extra virgin olive oil, bread and focaccia at both stops.
• fresh water at each cellar.
• English or Italian-speaking sommelier guide.
• pickup within Lucca's center.

Options for this experience

2 options

Traditional ExperienceGuide in English or Italian · 10:00 and 14:30Lasts about 5 hours, though the timing depends on traffic. Wine tasting served with local specialties such as bruschetta, cold cuts, cheeses and extra virgin olive oil. Visit to two outstanding wineries that represent the area, including a tour of the vineyards and cellars plus wine tasting. Transport options: an SUV for up to 6 guests, a minivan for 7 or 8 guests, or a bus with driver for 9 guests. Pickup covers locations within 15 km of the centre of Lucca, and pickup is included.

Includes a light lunch.Guide in English or Italian · 12:00Lasts about 5 hours, depending on traffic. A light lunch with starters, a first course and dessert, along with 11 or 12 wines across the two wineries. Visit to two splendid family-run, organically certified wineries, with vineyard and cellar tours and wine tasting. Transport: car for up to 6 guests, minivan for 7 or 8 guests, and bus for more than 8 guests, with special vehicles available on request for an extra charge. Pickup includes the meeting point or pickup within a 15 km radius of the centre of Lucca, and pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:30

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 15 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by WINEAFTERWINE - Wine tasting e wine tours in Tuscany

Is this one for you?Book the light lunch option if you want a full meal woven through the afternoon tastings rather than just food pairings. The traditional experience suits you if you prefer tasting wines with smaller bites and spending less time on the meal itself. Either way, the private vehicle and Simone's sommelier knowledge mean you're not following a group schedule or learning from a general guide: the pace and the depth of wine knowledge are built around what you want to know.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years); Child (2 to 15 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens during the vineyard walk at each winery?

At each of the two wineries, you walk through the vineyards with Simone, who explains the vines growing there and the traditions of the Lucca province. He then guides you into the cellar to see how the wines are made and stored before you taste them.

How many wines will I taste on this tour?

You taste 4 to 6 wines at the first winery and 4 to 6 at the second, depending on what each cellar produces. The exact count varies by which wineries are booked, but you're tasting across both sparkling, white, rosé, red and sweet varieties.

Is lunch included, or do I need to eat separately?

The traditional experience includes local delights (bruschetta, cold cuts, cheese, olive oil and bread) served at both cellars alongside the wine tastings. If you book the light lunch option, a full meal is added to those tastings, so you're eating throughout the afternoon.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs 4 to 5 hours total, including the vineyard walks, cellar visits, tastings and food at both wineries, plus travel time between them.

What if I'm staying outside Lucca's center? Will there be an extra charge?

Pickup is free within Lucca's center. If your accommodation is more than 15 km away, a surcharge applies based on the distance and travel time. Simone will calculate and inform you of this before the tour, and you pay it by credit card at the end.