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Overview
Discover Lucca through its food on this morning walking tour around the city. Walking with a local guide who’s passionate about the city, you’ll get the lowdown on Lucca’s history and culture through insightful commentary, and have the chance to sample Tuscan specialities along the way. Nice touch: The group is capped at just 12 people for a more personal experience.
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Tuscany like a Local
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Nice combo of history and food
Charles_B, Mar 2025
Chiara gave us a nice intro to Lucca, combining history and food. Good for small group and first time in Lucca.
Amazing tour
712katj, Mar 2025
We had an amazing time with Antonella, we learned so much about Lucca and the food stops were delicious. We got loads of tips and recommendations for the rest of our trip, such a great experience!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
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Great 2.5 hour tour walking of Lucca
N0rthCar0lina, Mar 2025
A great way to get to know Lucca in a few short hours. The food stops make it enjoyable for teens as well. Our guide spoke great English and was very knowledgeable of the history and culture of Lucca. She also allowed us to make a few stops that were not on the original tour. My only regret is we didn’t stay the night!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
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Great day in Lucca !
Mike P, Feb 2025
We had a great tour around the city center with Chiara ! Due to a light train we decided to walk instead of bike which was perfect because we could stop often and easily hear the history being offered by a very knowledgeable Chiara ! We stopped along the way for included snacks & wine and saw many historical places with the stories that originated them all. Very informative and fun !
Itinerary
Our foodie experience starts at the train station and in a few steps, we’ll reach the outstanding walls: here your guide will introduce you to Lucca, its history and its people. We will rise till the top of the fortification and we will enjoy a short stroll on the popular pedestrian promenade: You can admire gorgeous urban vistas of the historic centre and the surrounding landscapes, listening to interesting stories and funny anecdotes under the shade of ancient trees.
30 minutesLucca
After a pleasant walk we’ll need to relax and taste the first Lucca-style breakfast in a glamorous pastry shop! You will discover the delicious taste of our cakes, biscuits and sweets paired with an Italian espresso or cappuccino (in certain times of the year, breakfast can be replaced by gelato as a final stop). You will learn about Italian breakfast or gelato traditions and the importance we give to this ritual moment of the day.
15 minutesDuomo Di San Martino
With the caffeine and sugar fuelling us we will head towards the main religious square to admire the majestic Cathedral dedicated to San Martino that is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture you can't miss.
15 minutesSan Michele in Foro
The walk will lead us towards the most popular location: San Michele square where locals usually meet for a coffee and a chat. Here you’ll have the chance to discover famous sights as well as hidden corners and to learn about food traditions inside local shops with friendly vendors always available for a word. We’ll also pass by the birthplace of our most famous historic figure Giacomo Puccini, the great opera composer well-known worldwide.
45 minutesVia Fillungo
Your stroll continues along the main shopping street in Lucca, characterised by medieval palaces and artisan stores: you can admire old shop signs that are very elegant and represent the trade tradition of the city. In the middle of the itinerary, we’ll stop to have a view of the basilica of San Frediano: the locals’ beloved church.
15 minutesPiazza Anfiteatro
Our next and last stop will be in the most curious place in the city: the bustling Piazza dell'Anfiteatro where we’ll finally sit down and delight ourselves with a delicious light lunch that includes typical salami and pecorino from Garfagnana, and of course, we will toast with a local wine against the backdrop of this ancient and fascinating place.
30 minutes
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Brunch
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In certain times of the year, breakfast can be replaced by gelato as a final stop and the local snack can be served at the pastry shop.
- This is not mainly a food tour, it is a walking tour to discover the city of Lucca under many aspects: art, history, traditions and food culture (food tastings are included)
- Children are considered only if under 12 and they will have a children menu
- This tour takes place with every weather conditions and it will be confirmed also with the rain
- Please bring your passport or ID to check-in
Guide Languages
English
Italian
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.