Highlights of Lucca Small Group Guided Tour
Overview
Travel in a small group and visit the Duomo. Enjoy a fully guides 2 hour walking tour at a relaxed pace.
Inclusions
- Pre-reserved tickets for Lucca's Duomo
- Guided tour for 2 hours
- Small groups tour
- Headsets for listening to the guide (available for groups of 6 or more)
- Freedom to explore Lucca on your own after the tour
- Entry/Admission - Lucca's Duomo (Cattedrale di San Martino)
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Porta San Pietro, Fra Il bBaluardo Santa Maria e Quello San Colombano, Lucca Italy
Visit the iconic city of Lucca, famously known for its beautiful walls that surround the center of the city. Our tour begins just outside the walls, near one of the four monumental city doors: Porta San Pietro.
Explore the secret underground tunnels which lead to a beautiful garden where 1631 trees were planted many moons ago. In ancient times, Lucca was a fortress city. Your local guide will explain how it was structured and the various hurdles and obstacles enemies had to overcome if they were to conquer the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lucca's Duomo (Cattedrale di San Martino), Piazza San Martino, Lucca Italy
Visit the famous cathedral of Lucca with pre-reserved tickets. Originally constructed as a dedication to Saint Martino, your guide will explain the mysteries surrounding its construction and architecture.
Visit two houses that seemed to have been preserved, frozen in time from the 14th century. You may climb it, explore inside, and stand on top to enjoy the spectacular view.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: San Michele in Foro, Piazza San Michele, 55100, Lucca Italy
You’ll visit San Michele (the ancient political square) which houses important buildings of Lucca. If sweets are your thing, you might like to taste the traditional "Buccellato" cake at the famous bakery.
The church dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel is filled with intricate works of art, depicting ancient scenes such as St Michael slaying a dragon.
Listen as your guide points out these scenes and explains mythical stories.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Via Fillungo, Lucca Italy
Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the charming, bustling Fillungo Street. There’s no wonder why it’s the most popular street in Lucca- filled with shops, boutiques, cafes, restaurants and much more.
And last but not least, the Roman amphitheatre. This historic building housed gladiatorial shows and games and was built in the second half of the 1st century AD.
At the end of the tour, feel free to continue exploring on your own or ask for a recommendation on where to go next.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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The tour guide was very knowledgeable of Lucca. It is a beautiful town, with a rich history. Unfortunately it was raining, but we all made the most of our time.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable of Lucca. It is a beautiful town, with a rich history. Unfortunately it was raining, but we all made the most of our time.Belinda had a fabulous knowledge of Lucca and, as a native Lucchese, gave us a great understanding of the rich history of this amazing walled town. Her knowledge of the many towers, churches and local businesses was great and will set us up for our week in Lucca.
Belinda had a fabulous knowledge of Lucca and, as a native Lucchese, gave us a great understanding of the rich history of this amazing walled town. Her knowledge of the many towers, churches and local businesses was great and will set us up for our week in Lucca.Roberto was an excellent guide. Very informative and beautiful tour of Lucca! Would highly recommend, especially if you don’t have too much time.
Roberto was an excellent guide. Very informative and beautiful tour of Lucca! Would highly recommend, especially if you don’t have too much time.Roberto was so engaging, English is excellent, the radios/ear pieces a necessity and his knowledge of the area supreme. When I come back next time, he will be the only guide I will want to use!
Roberto was so engaging, English is excellent, the radios/ear pieces a necessity and his knowledge of the area supreme. When I come back next time, he will be the only guide I will want to use!Amazing guided tour to the beautiful city of Lucca. Roberto is an excellent guide. He knows every corner of Lucca and tells the story of this historic city by walking through the walls and charming streets. Highly recommended!!!
Amazing guided tour to the beautiful city of Lucca. Roberto is an excellent guide. He knows every corner of Lucca and tells the story of this historic city by walking through the walls and charming streets. Highly recommended!!!Enjoyed spending time a few hours with Antonella. Very friendly and knowledgeable. A great introduction to the city of Lucca and understanding the important areas and get a sense of what Lucca is all about. Thank you.
Enjoyed spending time a few hours with Antonella. Very friendly and knowledgeable. A great introduction to the city of Lucca and understanding the important areas and get a sense of what Lucca is all about. Thank you.