Piazza Anfiteatro, Lucca

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, the ancient roman forum, Piazza Anfiteatro and Torre Guinigi, symbols of the town that you can't miss. 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. Torre Guinigi is another simbol of Lucca. The tower was built of stones and bricks, known for the five ancient holm oak on top, where you can admire the whole city. After this two important stops, the tour is not finish yet. You will pass through the street of antique shops, Via del Battistero for reaching Cattedrale San Martino, the main square Piazza Napoleone and Piazza del Giglio.

Start your adventure with a convenient pick-up directly from your hotel by a private driver, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free journey. Upon arrival in Pisa, join a knowledgeable local private guide for a captivating outdoor walking tour of the renowned Piazza dei Miracoli. This UNESCO World Heritage site boasts incredible white-marble monuments, including the majestic Cathedral, a masterpiece of Pisan Romanesque architecture. Marvel at the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, and take in the stunning Baptistery, framed by elegant columned arcades. For an enhanced experience, you can choose to purchase priority access tickets on-site to explore the interior of the Cathedral and the Baptistery. After some free time for lunch (not included), continue your journey to the charming town of Lucca, known for its well-preserved Renaissance walls and enchanting medieval center. Take a leisurely walk along the iconic 16th-century walls, and delve into Lucca's rich history by visiting must-see sites such as Piazza Anfiteatro, Torre Guinigi, Duomo di San Martino, and the vibrant Antiquedealers' Street. Treat yourself to a sweet stop at a historic café and indulge in traditional local pastries.

Get an insider’s view of Lucca’s most historic neighborhoods on a group walking tour of the Amphitheater Square, the Palazzo Pfanner, the Piazza San Martino. Begin your urban walking adventure by meeting your guide at the Saint Maria Gate, where you'll hear straight to the Amphitheater Square. Learn how it was built on the ruins of a Roman arena, giving it its iconic ovular shape. Next, head towards the Palazzo Pfanner, a stunning palace with Baroque style architecture and opulent gardens. The historic city of Lucca is made of fortress style architecture from the 16th and 17th centuries. Unlike most cities, Lucca is a peaceful and slow-paced place, which you'll notice on your relaxed walking tour. Then, continue your journey down the main shopping street of Via Fillungo, where you can grab a bite to eat and do a little shopping, before walking to the Piazza San Martino — home to several important monuments, including the Lucca Cathedral, built in 1070. Carry on towards the Teatro del Giglio, which is the historic city theater and opera house. Finally, walk along the walls in front of the Porta San Pietro, and enjoy panoramic views overlooking the picturesque city.

Meet your private driver-guide in La Spezia as close as possible to your ship's arrival for the pleasant hour's drive to the charming medieval city of Lucca. It is a city enclosed and protected through the centuries by an imposing 16th-century wall, which is one of the best-preserved Renaissance defenses in Europe. Discover the city's Roman features with the Church of San Michele in Foro standing on the site of the original Roman forum. It was here that Giacomo Puccini began his musical career as a choir boy. Strolling along the lively shopping street of Via Fillungo, you will arrive at the Church of San Frediano with its 6th-century origins. See the tomb of Saint Zita (1278), mentioned by Dante in the Inferno movie, whose mummified body can be seen through the glass. Discover the unique shaped arena, Piazza Anfiteatro, constructed in the 1st century A.D. under Emperor Claudius with 54 arches and a cave able to hold as many as ten thousand spectators in 18 rows of seats. The Cathedral of San Martino houses the precious holy relic, the Volto Santo, a cedar wood crucifix said to be a true portrait of Jesus sculpted by Nicodemus, an eyewitness to the crucifixion. Also, see the remarkable marble tomb of Ilaria del Carretto and Tintoretto's infamous 'Last Supper.'  The city is filled with artisans and tempting delicatessens offering Tuscan specialties, and Lucca is particularly renowned for its olive oil. Not to be missed are the underground cellars of Enoteca Vanni, offering a tempting selection of wines from all over Italy. Lunch will be at your own cost, and your driver can make recommendations and point you in the right direction. You may even have time to enjoy lunch at a local vineyard on the outskirts of town before taking the short drive to the 11th-century powerful maritime republic of Pisa. Enjoy a driving tour of the city, which will lead you to the heart of one of the most important monuments in Italy, the breathtaking Piazza dei Miracoli with its Baptistry, the cathedral, Campo Santo Cemetery, and of course, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. You'll be free to explore some of the city on foot before meeting up with your driver for the return journey back to your ship in the port of La Spezia.

In this tour we discover the most important places to see in Lucca. Walking in the historic center we have fun visiting churches, streets, monuments and listening to the history of the city, legends and unusual and funny stories. We walk from the Renaissance walls to the Cathedral of San Martino, a great example of rich Romanesque architecture. Inside we admire works of art such as the monument to Ilaria del Carretto. In Piazza Napoleone we discover the love stories of his court and the culture of that time. Then walk around Via Fillungo, the shopping street, bars and restaurants where you can enjoy an aperitif or eat excellent Tuscan cuisine. We visit the basilica of San Frediano with its Byzantine mosaic and then take photos in Piazza Anfiteatro, testimony to Lucca's Roman origins. We continue towards the Guinigi tower with the holm oaks on the top and end up at the Devil's window. Along the way, for those with a sweet tooth, we can stop to taste Buccellato, a typical dessert from Lucca.

A 3-hour walking tour, calm and relaxed, to discover the most important places in the historic center of Lucca. You will walk on paved streets that have remained like this since the Renaissance, among stately buildings, truncated towers, ancient squares. I will tell you the stories of the only city in Tuscany that has not known the rule of the Medici, of the Guinigi family that has left so many signs in the city, of the love stories of the Napoleonic era and I will show you the most significant churches among the many that the city of Lucca hosts. The visit of the city of Lucca starts from our meeting point in the park in front of the station from where you can admire the majesty of the Renaissance walls that for 5 centuries have protected the historic center of Lucca from the attacks of the neighboring cities. Passing through the access gates in the walls you will discover how this defense system was conceived and how, having lost their original function, they have become a symbol of the city and a place frequented by the Lucchesi who are very jealous of them. Entering the city we will visit the Cathedral of San Martino, the largest church in Lucca with its Pisan Romanesque style facade. Inside we can admire works of art such as the “volto Santo”, a wooden crucifix from the Middle Ages to which the Lucchesi are very attached and the funeral monument to Ilaria del Carretto whose story I will tell you. We will then move towards Piazza Napoleone. This square was the seat of the Napoleonic court for 10 years, there I will tell you about the secret loves that were intertwined with Paganini's career. We will continue the tour to the church of San Michele in Foro to observe the bas-reliefs of mythological figures that are found on its facade. Here, for those with a sweet tooth, we can stop to buy the Buccellato, a typical dessert of Lucca. From there we will move to Via Fillungo, the shopping street, with bars and restaurants where you can enjoy an aperitif or eat excellent Tuscan cuisine. As we pass under the clock tower I will tell you about a beautiful woman from Lucca, who paid for her pact with the devil on that tower! We will arrive at the Basilica of San Frediano, we will first admire the Byzantine mosaic on the facade and then we will visit its interior where I will tell you the story of Santa Zita, patron saint of Lucca. Two more steps to Piazza Anfiteatro, witness to the Roman origins of the city of Lucca, today it is home to several street markets and a destination for photographers but also for those who want to enjoy an aperitif at sunset in a fascinating atmosphere. We continue towards the Guinigi tower with the holm oaks on the top, an unmistakable symbol of the profile of Lucca. We end our tour a little further on, at Palazzo Bernardini, where I will tell you how the Devil put his tail there!

Discover the main attractions of Lucca on a guided walking tour with a local guide. See the main attractions of the town, including the Saint Martin's Church, Saint Micheal's façade, and Guinigi Tower. Start your tour in front of the Teatro del Giglio, next to Garibaldi's statue. Head to Saint Martin's Church, where you can admire its gorgeous and a bit weird façade. Continue to see Saint Micheal's façade and Piazza San Salvatore with its famous goddess of the pure water. Next, see San Frediano's façade, Guinigi's Tower, and the amphitheater. Learn about the history of the town and its medieval structure.

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.

Lucca, is a small jewel just north-west of Florence, which rises from the green of its neighboring valley as an almost intact testimony of the succession of centuries and domination. Its history is told above all by its form, by monuments, by streets and structures of every age that coexist in harmony. This classic itinerary was designed for those who come to visit the city of Lucca for the first time, or those who do not wish to dwell only on a historical period, but rather to have a global vision of the history of the city. Your tour includes a visit to the most significant monuments through which your guide will retrace all the historical and artistic phases. Among many other sites, you will visit the Church of St. Michael, a Roman-Catholic basilica with sublime details, built in 795.

Join us to explore incredible places and have unforgettable experiences, where animation and entertainment come together to create magical moments. We organize fun-filled lunches, snacks and dinners with lots of laughter, games, quizzes, curious questions and engaging shows that will surprise you. Every moment with us is designed to give you unique emotions and unforgettable memories. Get carried away by the magic of this adventure and discover how special it can be to share it all together! Guide in all languages with instant translator, guided tour with possible transportation (many types, most varied), hourly or all-inclusive rates, to be arranged as you prefer.