Tours in Lucca

I am Simone Vergamini, "Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2023, 3rd place at the Best Sommelier of Italy 2018, 2021 and 2022. We can organize the tasting directly at your home or at the hotel where you are on holiday, even in the center of Lucca or on the neighboring hills. The experience always includes an introduction to wine tasting, the history of the territory and wineries.5 wines accompanied by bread, cheese and oil from local production. These are wines selected from small producers, mainly organic certified We can organize the tasting directly at your home or at the hotel where you are on holiday. I'll take care of everything and you won't have to think about anything! I will set the table with tasting tablecloths and serve you wines in professional glasses! At the end of the tasting I will leave the bottles uncorked (if not finished :) so you can enjoy them during the holiday.

A customized day trip to Portovenere & the Cinque Terre for the discerning traveler seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver-guides. Travel from Lucca to discover the colorful fishing town of Portovenere and adventure through the five Cinque Terre villages; a World Heritage site of outstanding beauty. We have great recommendations for planning a wonderful day for you however, as a private tour, if there is anything you would particularly like to see or do, just let us know and we'll do our best to incorporate this into your day. As a small group private tour, you'll visit Italy close up in comfortable Mercedes minivans.

The best unforgetable tour in Tuscany in order to discover the real life in Tuscany. You will visit the great countryside, you will discover the old wineries so you can understand the old and news wine-making process. Vineyards, olive trees, old houses, this is just something you will find in your tour. San Gimignano, the ancient medieval village, considered one of the most beautiful village in Italy.

DISCOVER LUCCA AND THE WALLS HAVING FUN Do not miss this fantastic opportunity to reach all the interesting points of the city centre and its 4.2 km of walls in a single tour. You can choose the tour by city bike in the morning or the ebike tour in the afternoon. Take the chance to explore Lucca by bike with an expert tour guide, the best way to visit the town center. The city walls protect the center from the traffic of motor vehicles and offer a fascinating trail around. After a ride on top of the walls, you can see the most important attractions. A local tour guide will show you Piazza San Michele, Piazza Anfiteatro, Torre Guinigi. Piazza Anfiteatro is an elliptical open space, built on the ruins of the ancient Roman amphitheater during the 2nd century. Today the square is host to many shops, bars and restaurants. The tour continues through the street of antique shops, via del Battistero, Cattedrale San Martino, the main square Piazza Napoleone and Piazza del Giglio.

Immerse yourself in a small group pasta-making class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. You'll have a fully equipped workstation with utensils and ingredients and your local host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipe, handed down by generations of mammas and nonnas. After the class, sit down at the table with your Italian family and taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks and wine experts. Cesarine are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. Every host is reviewed for authentic culinary traditions.

With this tour it is possible to visit the entire city of Lucca at 360 degrees, also including its history and development in over 2500 years of history, all accompanied by a horse, Luigi, who has now become an icon of the city!

You will experience a unique and fun opportunity with an expert truffle hunter and his dogs trained for hunting truffles. Improve your sensory experience in contact with nature and good food. You'll also get a chance to taste specialties made with truffles.

If your dream is to discover all the hidden corners of a Tuscan city, that's what you were waiting for :) We will spend some hours in the Etruscan village of Volterra... famous for its roman theatre and the production of alabaster! This unique town was the home of the Etruscans: a population that lived in the area of Tuscany even before the Romans. Furthemore, Volterra was the setting for "New Moon", the second vampire book in the Twilight series. During the day, we will stop in a real salt mine to discover the secret of the finest salt of Tuscany! I will pick you up with my professional van, and I will drive you through the hills of Tuscany until we will arrive at our destination. At every attraction, our driverguide will stop the van trying to offer you an exclusive and comfortable experience and will explain you everything he knows: it will be like watching the view from the eyes of a local. Don't miss this special opportunity to book a daytrip to remember :)

LUCCA BY BIKE AT YOUR OWN PACE Explore Lucca independently on a self-guided bike tour. Use the provided map and detailed notes to get a better understanding of the city and discover the main attractions without the stress of planning or follow other people in a group tour. Have fun pedaling freely on the walls of Lucca, stop in one of the historic bars to enjoy a real Italian capuccino and taste one of the typical sweets of Lucca. Discover the most important monuments and the most hidden places in the historic center. At you time, no hurry. And if you want to have direct contact with nature, ask for directions to reach the cycle path on the river park. Difficulty: Very Easy

Enjoy an alternative evening during your stay in town and join us on an evening walking tour of the sightseeing of Lucca with final aperitivo that means wine and food to relish. You will discover the charm of the city by night by experiencing the local tradition of meeting friends before dinner! An easy way to explore the city under many aspects: art, history and lifestyle!

Rio Selvano is the most fun route in Tuscany, diving, slides and rope descents. The perfect canyon, suitable for beginners, and fun for people with experience. Variety of obstacles and techniques.

This is a wonderful bike tour of Lucca that combines the love of sport and exploring. Visit Lucca, the birthplace of the famous composer Giacomo Puccini, easily by bike! After a warm welcome from our expert guide you'll cycle to visit the most important places of Lucca. You’ll enjoy to bike on the walls of Lucca, a real raised park all around the city, and discover some of the secret passages inside the walls. You will cycle to and discover the different areas of the city, stopping at the various monuments to take a closer look. You will see the 'tree tower' with oak trees sprouting from the top, the Amphitheater square, the market center, the Cathedral and many other interesting places.

Discover the countryside of Lucca riding a Vespa 125 Primavera. The iconic scooter, in its most modern version, offers the perfect means to explore the natural surroundings of the city. We offer two different itineraries, one heading north towards Montecarlo, and one heading south towards the Lake of Massaciuccoli. After a little briefing, we'll provide an itinerary to follow on Google Maps and offer some suggestions of spots where to stop for lunch and things to see along the way. You can also choose to stop for a picnic at our partner winery or have an olive oil tasting in a local mill. In this self-tour type of experience, we encourage the visitors to take their time, enjoying this beautiful region at their own pace. On a Vespa, the trip is just as important as the destination. Please note that experience in driving scooters/motorcycles is mandatory. If the customer shouldn't have this, we reserve the right to deny rental for safety reasons, and there won't be a refund.

Join us for an interesting morning walking tour that will dive you into the history, the art and also the food culture of our fascinating city. This experience is a perfect introduction to the city that you will discover from different points of view. We look forward to letting you experience a chill-out tour seen from a local perspective.

If you want to try real Lucca’s flavors you are in the right place. We will make everything together and at the end we will eat what we cooked with a good glass of wine as accompaniment. Also kids can cook with us and actively participate to the cooking class. It is an excellent opportunity to learn how Italian grandma’s cook. We are here to learn and have fun by cooking together! We will cook pasta and tiramisù together, two very typical italian dishes and in the meanwhile we drink local wine or aperitivo! Vegetarian, vegan and no dairy options.

The tasting at Cantalici is a way to immerse yourself in a familiar atmosphere to discover typical wines from the Chianti Classico production area, an experience that allows you to rediscover ancient flavors and the love for the creation of a product that contains the history of an entire family.

The tasting at Cantalici is a way to immerse yourself in a family atmosphere to discover typical wines of the Chianti Classico production area, an experience that allows you to rediscover ancient flavors and the love for creating a product that contains the history of an entire family. You have the possibility to taking a guided tour in the vinification area and aging cellar with explanation of production processes, history and company philosophy. Not just wine! The guided tour leads to the discovery of an ancient brick kiln dating back to the early 1500s - past, present and future! It ends with the tasting of 6 wines, accompanied by crackers, taralli and bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil.

In the historical site of the Academy, an XVIII-century apartment, we propose our guests the best local products. We usually introduce the world of Evo, cultivars, health benefits and then we move on to make an extra virgin olive oil tasting of 4 or 6 Evos. Extra virgin olive oil tasting is followed by wine tasting and a light lunch or dinner to appreciate traditional Tuscan cooking. All the activities are held personally by me, Evo expert and food & wine consultant, in English, French, and Spanish.

An interactive course with the possibility of tasting. With the help of the master ice cream maker you will discover how to recognize a real artisan ice cream from an industrial ice cream.

I am a young entrepreneur and i manage my family business with enthusiasm. You will enjoy a casual and authentic experience. Our winery is the smallest in Lucca and is located in a 18th century monastery. Here the atmosphere is extremely cozy and intimate. We’ll have a walk in one vineyard of ours first, then i’ll show you our small winery. At the end you will try our wines paired with local food :) Everything is personally followed by the owner

Enjoy the visit of the most beautiful medieval villages in Tuscany with us: Siena and San Gimignano. Admire the lovely and stunning views driving in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Discover the vibrant local life, the colorful pottery shops and the tallest towers of San Gimignano. In Siena will learn all the secrets about the famous horse race “Palio” and Campo square. A special guided Chianti wine sampling and the visit of a famous wine estate will be reserved for you. Small group, more flexibility and attention for you.

Join a specialized guide to bring the Middle Ages to life for children with this 2-hour kid-friendly tour of Lucca. Walk in the footsteps of the many pilgrims who visited during the Middle Ages to venerate the wooden crucifix called the 'Volto Santo' (Holy Face). Visit the historic Zecca (Mint) where a replica of the coins used in that period will be minted for you. Attempt to discover the secrets concealed in the facades of churches. Have some gelato at the end of the tour.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Pistoia treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Lucca, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Lucca! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more! What are you waiting for?