Lucca: Tuscan Vineyard Wine Tasting & Pickup from Town

A farmer pours wine in his cellar while telling you how his family planted those vines

You're picked up at your Lucca hotel and driven through the Tuscan hills to a family-run vineyard. Walk the vines with the owner, tour the cellar, then taste wines paired with local cheese and cured meat. The driver brings you back to town at the end of the afternoon, so you skip the logistics of finding the place or arranging your own transport.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tuscan vineyard visit and wine tasting

• Pick up from Lucca
• Drive through Tuscan hills
• Walk in the vineyard
• Visit the wine cellar
• Learn about Tuscan wine
• Taste wines with local products

The experience

Someone's hand tilts a glass under the light, checking the color before it reaches your lips. That someone is the owner of the vineyard, and he's about to walk you through forty years of Tuscan winemaking in a single afternoon. The driver picks you up at your hotel in Lucca in the morning and takes the van through the hills (past the cypress trees and the stone walls that separate one family's land from the next) to a winery that doesn't advertise, doesn't have a gift shop, and doesn't fill up with tour groups. It's the kind of place you'd never find on your own, which is exactly why the pickup from Lucca matters.

The tour starts with a walk through the vineyard itself, rows of vines at different ages, some gnarled and dark with age. The farmer explains what you're looking at (the soil, the slope, why this corner gets more sun), and then you move into the cellar, where the temperature drops and the smell changes to something like wet stone and old wood. He shows you the barrels, talks about fermentation, about the years when the harvest was good and the years when it wasn't. It's not a performance. It's a conversation with someone who has spent his life here. Then you taste. Each wine comes with something from the property (local pecorino cheese, Tuscan salami, vegetables from the garden), so you're not just drinking, you're eating the place he's describing.

The whole thing takes four to five hours from pickup to drop-off. You'll drink three or four wines, eat enough to not feel light-headed on the drive back, and leave with a bottle or two if you want them. Groups stay small, which means the farmer isn't rushing through his story, and you're not standing shoulder-to-shoulder with twenty other people. The van ride back to Lucca gives you time to think about what you've just heard: the real Tuscany, not the postcard version.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in Lucca, private van transport through the Tuscan countryside, a guided walk through the vineyard, a cellar tour with the farmer, wine tasting paired with local cheese and salami, bottled water, and return transport to your hotel. Specialized infant seats are available if needed, and service animals are welcome.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 16:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Autoservizi DB Tuscany

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste real Tuscan wine without spending the morning researching wineries or figuring out how to get there: the pickup and the small-group format mean you show up and the farmer does the rest.

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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 (13 to 17 years); Child (under 13).

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.

How long is the tour from pickup to drop-off?

Around four to five hours, including the drive from Lucca, the vineyard walk, cellar visit, and wine tasting.

What's included in the wine tasting?

Three to four wines paired with local pecorino cheese, Tuscan salami, and vegetables from the vineyard garden.

Do I need to arrange my own transport?

No. Hotel pickup in Lucca and return transport are included in the tour.

Is this suitable for people who don't drink much?

Yes. You can taste small amounts, and bottled water is provided throughout the day. Let the operator know about any dietary preferences when you book.

Can I buy wine to take home?

Yes, bottles are available for purchase if you'd like to take some back with you.