Top Lucca Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

Experience the beauty of one of Italy’s most famous and photographed destinations on a small-group tour from Lucca to the colorful seaside villages of Cinque Terre. Admire the dramatic contours of the Ligurian coastline as you travel by train and boat between terraced fishing towns that spill down the rocky hillside to the shore. See for yourself why the entire area has been listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Group size is limited for a more personalized tour.

Lucca is a city rich with musical history and cultural traditions. This 2-hour stroll introduces visitors to the works of Puccini and other composers of Italian opera. Your guide is well versed on the artists’ most significant compositions and shares excerpts along the way. Admission is included to the Teatro del Giglio (opera house) and the Puccini Museum, the musician’s place of birth.

Discover two Tuscany’s most famous and well-preserved medieval villages on this small-group tour from Lucca. See why the UNESCO-listed town of San Gimignano earned the nickname of ‘Medieval Manhattan’ with its many imposing stone towers, and visit the home of Italy’s famous Palio horse race in Siena. Finish your day in the country with a tasting of the region’s renowned wines at a historic winery tucked into the Tuscan hills.

While in Lucca, tack an easy day trip to the Chianti region onto your itinerary. Your tour leader eliminates the hassle of navigating on your own so that you can take in the sweeping countryside views along the way. After a wine tasting with food pairings at a Chianti vineyard, continue on to the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. Round-trip transport is included for your convenience.

Discover local flavors during a tasting at a winery in Lucca. Learn about the history of the estate that dates back to the 16th century. Hear stories about how the wine is made, including the grape’s journey from the vineyard through the cellar to the finished product. Taste three wines overlooking the vineyards.

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.

Lucca is surrounded by picturesque wine country, but navigating the rural roads and finding the small wineries on your own can be a challenge. With this wine tour, round-trip transportation from Lucca and a wine expert guide ensure a stress-free day. Stop at two family-run cellars to tour the vineyards and learn about their history and production techniques, then enjoy tastings featuring wines paired with local cheeses and other specialties.

Lucca is one of the most cyclist-friendly cities in Italy, with a compact historic center and scenic bike path atop the medieval city walls. Explore its old town on two wheels with this self-guided bike tour through the town center. Follow the custom map to take in Lucca’s top sights at your own pace, stopping to read about the town’s history and main attractions in the map details.

Discover the secrets to turning out fresh pasta and classic tiramisù like a real Italian 'mamma' with this home cooking class. Join a local cook in her kitchen and learn how to make two different types of pasta from scratch, then try your hand as assembling a creamy tiramisù under her careful guidance. Top off your class with a family-style lunch or dinner featuring the dishes you've created together.

“Cinque Terre” means “Five Villages” and this area is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unique and historical significance. Centuries-old fishing villages characterized by colorful houses that cling to rocky cliffsides along the coastline, the Cinque Terre boasts some of the most dramatic and impressive landscapes in Italy.

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.

Do as the locals in Lucca do, and get around the city by bike. This half-day Lucca bike tour not only showcases the sights of the old town, but also the city’s food, too. During the ride, you’ll stop to savor a glass of wine along with regional treats such as cured meat and cheese, and learn about Tuscany from your guide. When you book, choose between a small-group tour or a private option just for your personal group.

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.

Join us for an interesting morning food tour that will dive you into the gastronomy, history, art and culture of our fascinating city. This experience is a perfect introduction to the city that you will discover from different points of view. We look forward to letting you experience a chill-out tour seen from a local perspective.

Strike out from Lucca to explore the vineyard-covered hills without having to navigate the confusing country roads with this wine tour that includes pickup and all-day transportation. Stop for tours and tastings in two boutique cellars to meet the winemakers and sample their wines, served with local pecorino cheese, cold cuts, and other delicacies. Learn about the traditional techniques and modern innovations behind some of Tuscany’s top wines.

Discover the highlights of Lucca, a charming, walled city in northern Tuscany, during this scenic walking tour. Perfect for first-time visitors, the guided tour covers Lucca’s impressive history. Tick off the main sights in a single stroll, with admission to the 11th-century cathedral included. Discover the stories and legends that have made the small, stunning city so unique, and listen to entertaining anecdotes about its fabled residents.

Head to the Tuscan hills for a vineyard visit and wine tasting with your own private guide. Perfect if you don’t have much free time while in Lucca, this customizable experience can be tailored around your plans. Start with a pickup from Lucca, Pisa Airport, or Livorno Port, then travel in a private vehicle with your guide to a Tuscan vineyard where local wine, cheese, salami, and time-honored traditions await.

Podere Pellicciano Agrisole is a popular Tuscany winery that produces grapes including Sangiovese, Malvasia, Colorino, and Trebbiano. With this tour, go behind the scenes as you explore the vineyards, winery, and wine cellar; learn more about Italian winemaking; and sample a variety of red and white wines accompanied by delicious Tuscan specialties.

With this tour it is possible to visit the entire city of Lucca at 360 degrees, also including its history and development in over 2500 years of history, all accompanied by a horse, Luigi, who has now become an icon of the city!

I'm Simone Vergamini, 3rd classified at the Best Sommelier of Italy 2018 and 2021, and it will be a pleasure to accompany you to discover the best wineries. While traveling, I will tell you about the history of the area and its traditions, the vines and the peculiarities of the area. It will be a pleasure to answer your questions and I will put all my knowledge at your service so that you can go home enriched. We will visit 2 wineries representative of the designations of the province of Lucca (Colline Lucchesi and Montecarlo DOC) and, after having touched the vineyards and visiting the cellars, we will taste the wines produced in combination with local products. I love my job and I constantly travel to discover the best wineries: only small wineries with high quality wines, where you can feel at home, welcomed with passion and professionalism.

Enjoy an alternative evening during your stay in town and join us on an evening walking tour of the sightseeing of Lucca with final aperitivo that means wine and food to relish. You will discover the charm of the city by night by experiencing the local tradition of meeting friends before dinner! An easy way to explore the city under many aspects: art, history and lifestyle!

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.

Explore Tuscany in a day and visit the most beautiful medieval villages Siena and San Gimignano on a small group tour from Lucca. A special guided Chianti wine tasting is included. We’ll drive long the panoramic chianti vineyards and stop to try the best Chianti red and Vernaccia white wines. You’ll have a chance to sample local products like Extra Virgin Olive Oil, bruschettas and Pecorino cheeses. With the special attention of our tour leaders will be easy to enjoy the world-renowned beauty and culture of Tuscany,the fairy towers of San Gimignano and the unique cathedral and Piazza del Campo in Siena.