Tours in Lucca

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.

Travel is an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and learn about new places. A horseback ride offers a unique experience, combining outdoor adventure with the charm of the equestrian world. In Pistoia we can show the best views, we are geographically in a strategic position!!! We are waiting for you will be an unforgettable experience

Embark on a day “one step from the sky” exploring the breathtaking Carrara Marble Quarries and savoring exquisite wines at the Luni farm winery. Our local expert driver will pick you up directly at your address, and we’ll journey to the heart of the Apuan Alps. At the Fantiscritti quarries, a Jeep will take us inside an active marble quarry, where a knowledgeable local guide will unveil the secrets of Carrara’s world-famous marble. Witness the art of marble cutting and explore the fascinating museum hall carved into the quarry itself. Next, we’ll visit the picturesque village of Colonnata, renowned for its "lardo di Colonnata." Stroll through its charming streets and marvel at spectacular views of the Apuan mountains. In the afternoon, we’ll head to Luni farmhouse for a delightful light lunch paired with an exceptional wine-tasting experience. Enjoy five fine local wines accompanied by delicious regional products. This tour is recommended in spring and summer for the best experience!

Your driver will arrive at the hotel reception, or the private address provided to take you to Firenze Airport (FLR) quickly and without any hassle. All our drivers speak English, and you can enjoy free Wi-Fi on board. We use only Mercedes-Benz vehicles, all with the maximum security systems!

Come and discover the history of Lucca and its walls ... Rediscover it through its stages, from the Ancient Roman period to the Contemporary Age

The tour highlights the artistic heritage of the city of Lucca. Several artistic sites will be visited in order to reconstruct the history of the city following a chronological order. It is therefore a classic tour that gives all those who visit Lucca for the first time the opportunity to get to know the places and characters that have characterized its history: from the first construction of the walls to the creation of Piazza Napoleone. There will be some curiosities ..... and goodies.

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.

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.

Live as a Tuscan is out way to say. Don't loose the oportunity to visit places where Tuscan are usually to spend time. If you want know many more about wine tradition and wine-making process this is the tour for you. 

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.

Visit Lucca with a private guided walking tour of this historic Tuscan city. Meet a local guide and take a walk to see the main monuments of the medieval center including Piazza Anfiteatro, Via San Paolino and the Cathedral of San Martino.

SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF THE HISTORICAL CENTER AND WALLS OF LUCCA ON FOOT If you are individual travelers, families or small groups and are curious to discover the monuments, squares, artistic beauties, the most famous characters and stories of Lucca, but also the secret passages and curiosities of this surprising city, follow one of our official tour guides on a fun and interesting guided walking tour of Lucca and the city walls. Includes a map with descriptions of the main monuments. The departure of the walking tour is also available from your accommodation in Lucca. Difficulty: Very Easy - Walls and historic center

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.

Have a fun in a beautiful town colonised by the Romans in the 2C BC and it has retained the plan of a Roman military camp, with the two principal streets perpendicular to each other. We might have a wine tastings at the winery in Montecarlo di Lucca!

This tour includes a car at your disposal during the tour and a transfer to San Gimignano, where you’ll have free time to explore the beautiful medieval village of San Gimignano. Then transfer to a winery in the countryside where you’ll have a guided tour of the estate, a winery lunch in the cellar with local products (Lasagna or Tuscan Ribollita + Roasted meat with roasted potatoes and vegetables + Dessert with Cantuccini and Vinsanto) and a Wine & Olive Oil Tasting of 8 wines and oils with Appetizers (Tuscan cheeses and salami, Bruschetta and snack). After Lunch, 2 hrs free tour of Siena: its soaring skyline is its pride, dominated by the gothic cathedral (Duomo is one of the most spectacular in Italy and one of the few to have been built south of the Alps in full Gothic style) and the taut needle of the Torre del Mangia and yet the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, probably captures the most attention and fame.

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this small group hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Take the worry out of your departure to Firenze Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

During this private 3-hour guided tour of the Gothic Line you will visit the Museum of the Liberation, enjoy a walking tour exploring two of the area's World War 2-era bunkers. Climb, with your guide, aboard your vehicle and visit a third bunker, and walk across the famous Devil's Bridge from where you may enjoy panorama of the river and surrounding hills.

A personalised private tour from Lucca exploring the Carrara marble quarries, the sculpture town of Pietrasanta for the discerning traveller seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver guides. You will tour in comfort and style in a top of the range Mercedes minivan or sedan discovering Italy 'close up' as you travel into the heart of this incredible artistic area. Explore the open-air museum of Pietrasanta, follow in the footsteps of great artists such as Michelangelo, and delve into a sumptuous quarryman's lunch in the little village of Colonnata!

Our self-tour itineraries are an intimate way of exploring the Tuscan countryside of Lucca aboard our vintage cars at your very own pace, with no hurries or tight schedules. Planned to take you away from traffic through pretty back roads and lovely sceneries, these programs will allow you to live your day aboard our Fiat 500s to the fullest! Explore the diverse countryside of Lucca, on charming roads surrounded by olive groves, rolling hills and historical architecture. Our itineraries have been studied on purpose to offer you a unique perspective on the territory, and drive on relaxing roads away from traffic so that you can truly enjoy the driving experience. Our aim is to offer you a laid back day, experiencing Tuscany like a real local and making unique memories to last you a lifetime.

I am Simone Vergamini, "Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2023", 3rd place at the Best Sommelier of Italy 2018, 2021 and 2022, and it will be a pleasure to accompany you to discover the best wineries. During the journeys I will tell you the history of the area and its traditions, the vines and the peculiarities of the area. We will visit 2 splendid wineries representative of the Chianti Classico territory and, after touching the vineyards and visiting the cellars, we will taste the wines produced. We will have lunch at a beautiful winery in Panzano in Chianti (FI, after visiting the vineyards and cellars, then in the afternoon we will move to Barberino Val d'Elsa (FI). If one or more wineries are not available, I will inform you of the alternatives chosen. I love my job and constantly travel to discover the best wineries

Garfagnana is the mountain area of Lucca: if you love little villages on the top of the hill and good food… this is definitely a place to visit in Tuscany! I will pick you up at your accomodation with my professional van, and I will drive you through the hills of Tuscany. At every attraction, our driverguide will stop the van trying to offer you an exclusive and comfortable experience. Then, our driverguide will explain you everything he/she knows: it will be like watching the view from the eyes of a local. Barga and Castelnuovo are the main villages of the area, but something we cannot miss is the Devil Bridge (example of the architecture of the medieval age) but also the characteristic lake of “Isola Santa”. One of the most important moment in a tour in Tuscany must be a good meal: let us organize you a special lunch tasting some local specialties, like a farro soup or some good prosciutto. Don’t worry, we have always some surprises for you during our tour!

Medieval towers but also the best ice cream of the world! If your dream is to discover all the hidden corners of a Tuscan city, this is your tour. 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. Then, our driverguide will explain you everything he knows: it will be like watching the view from the eyes of a local. Siena is one of the most ichonic city of Tuscany, while San Gimignano is a perfect example of Medieval village in the heart of Tuscany. You will be amazed by how this places can transport you in a very old age! One of the most important moment in a tour in Tuscany must be a good meal: let us organize you a special lunch tasting some tuscan specialties, like finocchiona or pecorino cheese. Don't worry, we have always some surprises for you during our city tour!

VISIT LUCCA, THE WALLS AND TASTE THE TYPICAL PRODUCTS OF THE TOWN Explore Lucca by bike in small groups and taste typical local products. Lucca is surrounded by Renaissance cycle walls and is known as "the city of 100 churches", but also for its food, both sweet and salty. During this relaxing tour you will discover the main attractions such as the Cathedral of San Martino, Church of San Michele, Piazza Napoleone, Piazza Anfiteatro and part of the walls always accompanied by our friendly guide. You will stop at a traditional delicatessen where you will taste Tuscan appetizers accompanied by a glass of wine and, after a short ride, seated again in one of the historic pastry shops where you will also taste sweets from Lucca.