Lucca Tours

Journey deep into the jagged world of the Carrara marble quarries on this 4WD adventure. Exploring with a guide in a group no larger than six, discover the “white gold” that built the Pantheon and Michelangelo’s David. Learn about ancient and modern excavation techniques at a historic quarry; tour an open sky quarry, a terraced quarry, and an underground quarry; and taste the local marble-aged cold cut, “lardo di Colonnata”.

Unravel the secrets of Tuscany’s cuisine with a 5-hour cooking class in Lucca. Shop for fresh ingredients at the market, and then enjoy a tasting of honey, cheeses and olive oil back at the 18th-century palace where your class is held. Begin preparing a 4-course lunch with the help of your chef, and dig into your homemade creations when you're done, paired with regional wines. Best of all: you’ll leave armed with tips, techniques and a recipe book, so you can recreate your favorite dishes back home.

Treat your taste buds while exploring Lucca’s flat, cycling-friendly streets the way locals do on this afternoon bike and food tour. Pedal along leafy boulevards and through charming squares on a relaxed ride, stopping to sample the city’s best bites, from artisan gelato and balsamic vinegar to farro soup and pecorino cheese. Tidbits of local history are served up alongside generous food and drink tastings.

Experience the thrill of finding Italy’s most precious tuber with an experienced forager in the Tuscany countryside during this authentic truffle hunt outside San Miniato. Meet Francesca and her truffle dog and set out for a jaunt through the woods to find fresh truffles. Afterwards, relax at her family farmhouse over lunch featuring the truffles you’ve found together.

Experience a side of Italy rarely available to visitors when you take a cooking class in the Chianti wine region. During your private session, discover the secrets of Tuscan cuisine, from sauces to tiramisu. After dining on the food you just learned to make, continue on to a vineyard for a complimentary wine tasting and pairing lesson. Round-trip transport from Siena is included for your convenience.

See the Chianti region’s famous vineyards, olive groves, and medieval villages from an entirely new perspective when you embark on a half-day horseback riding tour. This private tour begins with pickup from your Siena accommodation; travel by car to an area winery, where the adventure begins. Once you’ve become acquainted with your horse, you’ll ride past some of the area’s loveliest scenery. Finish with a traditional Tuscan lunch, plus wine tasting.

Get the freedom to explore Lucca at your own pace on a self-guided tour by bike. Follow the route of the provided map and visit the most important monuments independently

Through the charm of a carriage, we will take you to discover the most beautiful squares and monuments of the ancient city of Lucca, passing through the streets of the center, in the company of a horse and its driver.

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.

Make the most of your shore time and visit the towns of Pisa and Lucca during this transfer from La Spezia. If you’re looking for an easy and budget-friendly tour, this transfer provides a detailed map with notes on top monuments so you can explore on your own. Take the stress out of planning during this full-day excursion and return to your cruise ship in time for departure.

Take a break from long hours of sightseeing and enjoy a 4-hour paddleboard tour in Garfangnana. The excursion begins with a 90-minute introductory lesson along the River Serchio to Devil’s Bridge. The area is also fun for experienced paddleboarders to explore. Then, head to the remote Cocciglia Gorges to traverse the clear blue waters along the canyon. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Pisa or Lucca can be arranged upon request.

Visit the marble quarries of Carrara on a half-day tour from Colonnata that highlights the marble industry in Italy. Learn how the marble was mined to build the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in ancient Rome, and how it was often used for sculpture during the Renaissance. See several active quarries, hear about ancient and modern mining processes, and enjoy insightful commentary from your guide.

Lucca is a Little town surrounded by renaissance walls and knowed as The city with 100 churches. It's famous also for differents local products like Buccellato, wine, Torta coi becchi.... in this tour you will explore the town and taste tipycally products of Lucca. Explore Lucca with an E-bike , visit the main attractions of the town like S.Martin Cathedral, S.Michele church, Piazza Napoleone and Piazza Anfiteatro, S.Frediano Church and a part of the wall with an expert tour guide. While you visiting Lucca you will stop to a renamed winery where you will have some savory tastings and a glass of wine from the hills of Lucca and in a famous Patissery where you will taste Buccellato (a sweet bread with raisins and anise) and Torta Coi Becchi (a cake with chard, pine nuts, raisins).

See sights surrounding Lucca that are usually overlooked on a 3-hour small-group tour. Rent a bike (own expense), then follow your guide away from the city center and onto the slopes of Monte Pisano. Traveling by bike allows you to visit landmarks that would otherwise be difficult to reach, including the Lorenzo Nottolini Aqueduct and Guamo Valley. Along the way, your guide provides live commentary for a more enriching experience.

Welcome to the cycle tour "Versilia Storica Medicea" UNESCO site "Medici Palace" in Seravezza. Pietrasanta, an open - air museum, houses works of art by Fernando Botero, Igor Mitoraj and other artists; Cloister of Sant 'Agostino, home to international exhibitions, located in Piazza Duomo, we will admire the bell tower attributed to Michelangelo Buonarroti. Then we leave for the historic Versiliana Villa that belonged to Gabriele D 'Annunzio, now home to shows, cultural cafés and exhibitions. Then we enter the pine forest in the shade and fine air for a session of cardio-circulatory and fitness activities. Forte dei Marmi stands where the marble road ended, built by Michelangelo to transport the blocks from the Apuan Alps by sea. The Fortino, located in Piazza Garibaldi, was a military, customs and health post, now home to exhibitions and museums of the satire. It owes its worldly fame to the Agnelli family who made it known to the world since the last century.

With guidance and training from 'seasoned' chef Mario, you'll learn the secrets of Italian pizza making, using the finest local ingredients and traditional techniques. After learning the skills, put them to the test to customise and make your dream pizza in front of friends and family.

Within an hour, you can discover all the secrets of the city sitting comfortably on our carriage, accompanied by a horse and his driver.

Italy's culinary culture is like nowhere else on earth, and taking a cooking class is a great way to bring a bit of that culture home with you. With this private cooking class, you'll learn how to cook in the home of a local expert. You'll start with a visit to a market to choose three to five ingredients, followed by a private cooking class where you'll get to create, and eat, a meal all your own.

A way to experience the territory and get to know the story of a family that, for generations, has devoted itself with passion and dedication to the production of wine and oil. From the "Ebrius" and the "Linchetto", to the prized Chardonnay "Collezione Privata", you will have the opportunity to taste these amazing products, stroll through the vineyards and discover what makes this land uniques. Give yourself a great experience!

Learn about the Italian composer Puccini and connections to his hometown of Lucca with tickets to this concert series. Step inside a basilica in the center of Lucca to hear a concert featuring renowned singers and musicians. Get a crash course in the best of Puccini’s music with this evening concert.

An incredibile experience with a Zip Line in the heart of Tuscany, at the end lunch in a farm house in the area

Lucca is an ideal city to explore by bike. It is a car-free city (only permit holders allowed), so very relaxing and in this way there is much more to discover in a short time. The guide is Dutch who has lived in Italy for years. We will visit the important historical sites, but we will also let you discover the local secrets.

The UNESCO-listed coastline of the Cinque Terre is the star of the Italian Riviera and this full-day tour from Lucca crams all the highlights into one day. Visit the villages of Manarola, Riomaggiore, Monterosso, and Vernazza; sample Limoncino liqueur; cool off with a swim in the sea; and tuck into a delicious Ligurian lunch (if option selected) at a local restaurant.

Taste authentic Tuscan wine straight from the source on a relaxing half-day trip from Lucca. Travel by minivan through a serene landscape of rolling hills and vineyards, stopping at both a big-name winery and an organic family-run estate. Sample red, white and sweet wines, along with local products like extra-virgin olive oil. Learn about traditional wine production methods and see all the work that goes into making some of the world’s most coveted vino.