Things to do in Lucca
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Lucca Walking Tour: Cathedral & Piazza Anfiteatro with GuideYou walk through Lucca's medieval center with a professional guide, moving from the Roman street layout through Renaissance churches and past the tower houses of Via Fillungo to Piazza dell'Anfiteatro and the Cathedral. The tour is wheelchair accessible, free for children under 15 with a paid adult, and takes you through the layers of the town without requiring you to arrange transport or figure out which direction to go.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to understand Lucca's layout and history without navigating on your own or missing the connections between the Roman streets, medieval buildings, and Renaissance churches — the guide is what makes those layers visible instead of just walking past them.
Lucca: Tenuta Adamo Winery Tour & Wine Tasting on Vineyard TerraceYou’ll walk Lucca’s hillsides with a local guide, step inside Tenuta Adamo’s cool cellars, then relax on a terrace overlooking vineyards while tasting four wines and olive oil with fresh bread. Expect real conversation, laughter between new friends, and small details you’ll remember long after you leave.
San Miniato: Truffle Hunting & 3-Course Lunch with Local GuideYou take a train from Florence to San Miniato, hunt truffles with Francesca and her dog for about an hour, then sit down to a three-course lunch built around what you found — bruschetta, fresh pasta, and dessert with wine. Transport from the station is arranged for you. Plan for a half-day out of Florence, with the hunt starting at 11am.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Florence and want a half-day out of the city that doesn't require renting a car or figuring out transport — the train connection and taxi pickup handle both, leaving you to focus on the hunt and the meal.
Lucca bike tour with food tastings: 3 hours, local streetsA 3-hour guided bike tour of Lucca that loops the city walls, cuts through the historic centre and less-known neighbourhoods, and includes three food tastings plus gelato at the oldest ice cream shop in town. The tour runs in English or Italian with a live guide; children from age 6 ride on child bikes with a modified menu. Bike rental and all tastings are included; in winter months the gelato stop becomes cake and coffee, and the tour runs in the morning for better light.Is it for me?Choose the regular bike if you want a steady pace through the city; pick the e-bike option if you prefer less pedalling on the climbs to the walls and around the neighbourhoods. Book a private group tour if you're travelling with family or friends and want the route and timing adjusted to your group's rhythm.
Lucca Food Tour: Tuscan Meal with Local GuideLucca's Ultimate Food Tour is a three-hour walking tour through the walled city where you taste four traditional Lucca dishes—Buccellato, Tordelli, Cecina, and local cold cuts—paired with wine and guided by a local food expert. The guide speaks English and Italian, shares the history behind each dish, and keeps groups small so every guest gets full attention. At least one alcoholic drink is included.Is it for me?The small-group format and local guide mean you're eating where Lucchesi actually eat and learning why each dish matters, rather than following a crowd through tourist spots. Book this if you want to understand the food, not just taste it.
Cooking Class in Lucca: Make Pasta & Tiramisu with MammaA 3-hour hands-on cooking class in Lucca where you learn two fresh pasta recipes and tiramisu from scratch in an Italian family home, then share a 3-course lunch or dinner with local wines and espresso. The class is led by a host from Cesarine, Italy's network of home cooks operating since 2004, and kept to a small group. A market tour option lets you shop for ingredients with your host before the class begins.Is it for me?You'll roll up your sleeves in a local Lucca kitchen, make fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch, and share a meal with your new friends and your Italian host family.
Lucca Wine Tour: Two Wineries & Tuscan Lunch by VanYou're picked up from Lucca and driven through the Tuscan hills to two working wineries, where you walk the vineyards, tour the cellars with the farmers, and taste the wines they produce. Lunch at the second winery pairs the wines with local cheese, salami and garden produce. The van is air-conditioned, water and snacks are included, and the whole day runs on a fixed schedule so you know when you'll return.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste real Tuscan wine made by the people who grow it, without the formality or the long itinerary—the two-winery structure and fixed schedule mean you spend time at each place instead of moving between five stops.
Lucca: Walking Food & History Tour with Local TastingsYou’ll walk Lucca’s ancient walls with a local guide, taste sweet pastries over coffee, explore artisan shops along medieval streets, and share a light lunch with regional wine in Piazza dell’Anfiteatro. Expect laughter, stories you won’t find online, and moments that linger long after you leave.
Lucca: E-Bike Tour & Wine Tasting in Tuscan VineyardsYou ride the medieval walls of Lucca, then descend into vineyards and olive groves on an e-bike that handles the climbs for you. A local guide explains the farming and leads you to a family winery for wine tasting with local meats, cheeses and bruschetta. Helmet, e-bike rental and guide are all included. The whole experience takes a half-day, and you're back in the city by early afternoon.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Lucca's walls and surrounding wine country without arranging transport or a car rental. The e-bike motor means you can handle the rolling terrain even if cycling isn't your regular habit, and the fixed itinerary gets you to the winery and back to the city in a half-day.
Lucca: Walking Tour with Local Stories & City WallsYou’ll join a local guide near Puccini’s statue for a walking tour through Lucca’s medieval heart—exploring cathedrals, ancient towers, bustling piazzas, and even strolling atop the massive city walls. Along the way you’ll catch stories only locals know and feel that gentle hum of daily life echoing through old stone streets.
Cinque Terre small group tour from LuccaYou’ll taste sea air as you wander Cinque Terre’s colorful villages with a local guide from Lucca. Expect ferry or train rides between towns, time to explore winding alleys at your own pace, plus stories and laughter along the way. It’s less about counting stops—more about soaking up Ligurian life as it happens around you.
Lucca: Tuscan Vineyard Wine Tasting & Pickup from TownYou'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.Is it for me?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.
Lucca: Wine Tasting & Lunch at Family Winery in MonasteryYou tour a working Tuscan winery in a 1700s monastery with the owners as your guides, walk through the cellar to see how they make wine using organic methods, then sit down to a light lunch and wine tasting. Groups are small and shared, so expect other guests; if you want privacy, you can arrange a private session when you book.Is it for me?Right for travelers in Lucca who want to understand how wine actually gets made, not just taste it—the owners hosting it themselves means you learn from people who chose this life, not from staff reading a script. Plan for a shared group experience; if you prefer to be alone, arrange a private tour when you contact them.
Lucca to Pisa: 33km Bike Tour Along Serchio RiverYou rent a bike in Lucca, follow a mapped route along the Serchio River and country roads for 33 flat kilometers, and arrive at Pisa's Leaning Tower on your own schedule. The rental includes the bike, repair kit, lock, app map and a starting briefing. You return either by riding back (26km, about two hours) or by train (22 minutes), with your bike loaded in the bike car.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to cycle between two Tuscan cities without a guide or a group schedule — the flat 33-kilometer route and self-guided format mean you control the pace, stops and timing, which is what makes a long ride feel manageable instead of rushed.
Cinque Terre Day Trip from Lucca: Boat, Train & Three VillagesYou travel from Lucca by air-conditioned minivan to the Cinque Terre coast, then move between three villages—Vernazzo, Manarola, and Monterosso—by boat and train. The tour includes entry to each village, a boat ride with coastal views, time to swim at Monterosso's beach, and a full day with your guide. You arrange and pay for your own lunch and gelato. The return drive to Lucca happens in the late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Lucca and want to see Cinque Terre without renting a car or figuring out train schedules yourself—the minivan pickup and fixed route remove the logistics, and the boat ride gives you the view most visitors miss.
Lucca to Chianti: Small Group Wine Tour & Tuscan Vineyard TastingYou’ll follow a local guide from Lucca into Chianti’s rolling vineyards for an afternoon of wine tasting, stories from real winemakers, and fresh bruschetta with olive oil. Expect laughter echoing off stone walls, hands-on moments among ancient vines, and a relaxed ride back as golden light fades over Tuscany.
Private wine tour Lucca with sommelier: 2 wineriesA 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).Is it for me?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.
Walking tour of Lucca walls and historic sites: 2 hoursA 2-hour walking tour of Lucca's walls and historic sites, guided in English, Italian or French, traces the city's evolution from the Ancient Roman period to the present day. The route climbs the Renaissance walls above the Cathedral of San Martino, descends into the San Colombano bulwark, and passes through medieval gates including Porta dei Borghi on the way to Piazza dell'Anfiteatro. All areas are wheelchair accessible and the tour suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guided walk that covers Lucca's history from Roman times onward and fits a half-day schedule.
Lucca Walking Tour: Self-Guided Audio & Written GuideA self-guided walking tour of Lucca with audio and written directions in English, Spanish, Italian, French and German, plus local restaurant recommendations and historical details about each stop. You navigate using your smartphone and Google Maps; the digital guide covers the Cathedral, Guinigi Tower, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, the Clock Tower and other landmarks. No guide walks with you—you move through the city at your own speed and choose which sites to enter.Is it for me?The four to five hours is the walking time only—you control when you stop, which sites you enter and how long you linger, so it works for anyone who wants to explore Lucca without a fixed schedule or a group pace. If you prefer a guide walking with you or a set itinerary that moves you through each stop in order, a guided group tour is a better fit.
Organic Wine Tour San Miniato: Vineyard Walk & TastingAn organic wine tour at Podere Pellicciano, a family-run winery in the San Miniato hills between Florence and Pisa, where you walk through vineyards, visit the cellar and taste up to 10 wines paired with traditional Tuscan food. The guide is live in English or Italian. The whole experience runs 2.5 to 3 hours and includes bottled water, wine and snacks.Is it for me?At 2.5 to 3 hours, this tour fits a free afternoon without eating your whole day—you can do it and still have time to explore San Miniato or head back toward Pisa or Florence. If you want to taste wines without the vineyard walk, or need a longer immersion into winemaking, a different tour would suit you better.
