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Overview
Explore the traditional Tuscan town of Lucca on a walking tour of the historic center. Stroll the cobblestone streets, bustling piazzas and old Renaissance walls; trace the city’s Roman past along Via San Paolino and Piazza San Michele; and see the birthplace of local composer Giacomo Puccini. Keep your camera poised as you admire the medieval buildings along Via Fillungo, peek inside San Frediano church and visit landmarks like the Cathedral of San Martino, Piazza Anfiteatro and Torre delle Ore.
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Turislucca
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Excellent walking tour
karenmA8244ZT, Apr 2025
Excellent tour guide. Enjoyed the walking route and learning about Lucca. Fascinating history. April is an excellent time to visit
Excellent way to spend a couple of hours…ask for Gorgio as your guide, he’s amazing!
nigel r, Apr 2025
We wanted to learn about the history of Lucca & as time was short, we only had two days here, we thought a guided tour was the best way forward. We were not to be disappointed! At this point, we have to say one thing, it was our guide Giorgio who made all the difference. His passion for Lucca, its history & its culture was plain for all to see. He made the experience something we won’t forget, we have talked about so much of what he told us since the tour, we learnt a huge amount. We hoped we would see him again & lo & behold, when we visited the Puccini Museum today, he also works there! Thank you Gorgio, you made our tour very very special! Nigel & Konstantina.
Ok tour
Cristy_H, Apr 2025
Meet up location lacked information so struggled to find the guide. We finally found the guide. Informative tour but the guide really liked to talk so tour ran over 2 and 1/2 hours.
The Victory of Lucca
Giuliana-BadiaGiulia, Apr 2025
I have to thank Vittoria di Turislucca for the beautiful guided tour. It is not difficult to make people love Lucca for the first time. But when you already know her you have to be good at stimulating your curiosity. With Vittoria I discovered new and different aspects of this city. You can see that he loves her and the passion he puts into making her know reveals this love.
Itinerary
Porta San Donato
The tour begins in Piazzale Verdi at the old Porta San Donato where the tourist information centre is located, adjacent to the historic Renaissance walls.
10 minutesSan Michele in Foro
From Piazzale Verdi, you will walk along Via San Paolino which corresponds to the ancient Roman street (Decumanus Maximus), passing by the Renaissance church dedicated to the Patron Saint of the town, San (Saint) Paolino. At the end of the street, behold Piazza San Michele, the area where the ancient Roman forum was located. Time to stop to photograph the spectacular facade of the 12th century church of the same name. Along the way, you will encounter Lucca's most famous celebrity, Giacomo Puccini, and see the exterior of the building where he was born. Still today, his operas fascinate audiences all around the world!
20 minutesBasilica Di San Frediano
Stroll along to reach Via Fillungo, the main and busiest shopping street of the town where both traditional shops and medieval tower houses live. The two highest civic towers will also be covered: Torre delle Ore (the tower with the clock) and the very particular Torre Guinigi, which is crowned by seven holm oak trees.
More surprises await, such as the stunning Byzantine-style mosaic on the facade of one of Lucca's best-loved churches: San Frediano.
30 minutesPiazza Anfiteatro
Just a few steps away from San Frediano church is one of the most beautiful squares in Lucca, Piazza Anfiteatro. The elliptical shape of the characteristic piazza is due to subsequent construction of buildings over the foundations of the ancient Roman amphitheatre.
30 minutesDuomo Di San Martino
A short walk along more medieval streets and you will reach the Cathedral of San Martino with its unusual and striking Pisa-Lucca Romanesque facade. This is where the tour ends.
However, if you are not too tired, the guide will be very happy to continue the tour inside the Cathedral. There is a € 3.00 entrance fee. In the interior, the Volto Santo (the Holy Face), an evocative wooden crucifix, highly venerated for centuries and the symbol of Lucca, an incredible Last Supper painted by Tintoretto, and, in the sacristy, the beautiful marble sarcophagus of Ilaria del Carretto, the early 15th century masterpiece sculpted by Jacopo della Quercia of Siena, await your visit.
30 minutes
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Professional guide
Exclusions
- eventuale biglietto ingresso duomo
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Adult rate applies to travelers 15 years and older
- Children ages 0-14 are free with a paid adult
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.