Top Lucca Half-day Tours

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.

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.

Follow the Serchio River and cycle along scenic country roads on the way to the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa on this family-friendly self-guided tour. This easy/intermediate journey starts in Lucca and follows secondary country roads all around the Monti Pisani. Cycle down 33 kilometers of dirt and asphalt roads with a trekking bike or an e-bike. Bikes are fitted with a phone holder, making it easy to follow the GPS directions on the application. The journey to Pisa takes between 2 to 4 hours. After approximately 20 kilometers, stop at San Giuliano Terme for a refreshing drink in the charming central square in front of the Spa. The itinerary ends in Piazza dei Miracoli, in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Return to Lucca on a direct route by bike or on a 25-minute train ride. The bikes fit easily into the train's storage wagons and train tickets can be purchased in advance from the local partner. Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate 33 km Lucca to Pisa

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.

Wine tour performed in compliance with the provisions of the regulations COVID-19 We will visit 2 wineries representative of the appellations of the province of Lucca (Colline Lucchesi and Montecarlo DOC) and, after touching 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. I am a sommelier from Lucca with many years of experience, winner of some important competitions, 3rd place in the Best Sommelier of Italy 2018 and owner of the Uvaggio online wine shop. I work as a wine consultant, educator and write about wine on the homonymous blog Wineafterwine. I love wine more than anything and I travel to wineries, studying every day to improve myself!

Take a stroll through Lucca’s medieval history and architectural highlights on a private, 3-hour walking tour. Learn the backstory behind local landmarks like the city walls, Palazzo Ducale, Teatro del Giglio, Guinigi Tower and Basilica di San Frediano from your knowledgeable guide, who will also point out hidden gems that many visitors miss. Ask all the questions you like during the personalized tour, and finish with a glass of wine or prosecco at a local ‘enoteca.’

Learn about World War 2 history with a private guide during this self-drive tour of the Gothic Line. Explore the Museum of Liberation, home to memorabilia including military uniforms and arms, before visiting two World War 2-era bunkers. Go off the beaten path with an itinerary that includes a third bunker and a walk across the Devil’s Bridge, dating back to the Middle Ages.

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.

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.

Pair an e-bike tour with a wine tasting to put a fun twist on your Lucca sightseeing plans. This half-day tour takes place in a small group of just 10 people with a local guide, meaning you'll pedal around the walls and cycle paths of Lucca with less rush. Let your bike's electric motor do the hard work on any hills beyond the city, and finish on a high note with a wine tasting at a local wine estate.

Sample some of the bounty of the Tuscan hills with this 3-hour wine and food trip to Montecarlo from Lucca. Visit a winery in the Medieval village of Montecarlo, overlooking Val di Nievole. Taste local wines with cheese, cured meat, bread, and olive oil. Learn about life in the village from the owner or a guide.

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.

VISIT LUCCA, THE WALLS AND TASTE THE TYPICAL PRODUCTS OF THE TOWN 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.

Depart from Pisa for a half-day tour that includes sightseeing in Lucca and wine tasting in Montecarlo. Start by taking in the Lucca Cathedral, San Michele in Foro church, and the popular Via Fillungo shopping street. Hear about the ancient Romans that built Amphitheatre Square (Piazza dell'Anfiteatro) and see the old town walls. Continue to the charming village of Montecarlo for a wine tasting that features Sangiovese and Trebbiano Toscano. Your tour includes comfortable transportation from Pisa, wine tasting, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

The Monti Pisani are a mountain range that marks the natural border between the cities of Lucca and Pisa. Inhabited since prehistoric times, this place has been able to enchant famous people who have also changed the face at this land. Highlights: • Admire the Romanesque parish of S. Maria del Giudice. • Walk through the garrigue and discover the wild plants of the Mediterranean shrubland. • Visit a site of hermits from the 1100s, still visible today. • A unique view up to the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Live an adventurous day in Alpe Apuane. Discover famous marble caves and learn all about the extraction and the history of this precious material. Enjoy famous Lardo di Colonnata tasting with a glass of fine local wine.

Through this tour it will be possible to have a timeless experience that blends the classic Italian style with the typical beauty that only the Tuscan countryside can offer. Get on board our bike to discover the real Tuscan landscapes, traditions, colours, and flavours. What are you waiting for? Call your friends to spend a carefree and fun day.

This tour represent the really life in Tuscany. Visit Pisa and admire the Leaning Tower. Visit the most famous Pasta Factory in the area and show the pasta production. Visit a small medium winery in the Chianti area and taste a range of very good wines (red and white) paired with local food in a Light Lunch

Through this tour it will be possible to have a timeless experience that blends the classic Italian style with the typical beauty that only the Tuscan countryside can offer... Get on board our bike to discover the real Tuscan landscapes, traditions, colours, and flavours. What are you waiting for? Call your friends to spend a carefree and fun day.

Through the "Drive the Vintage" tour it will be possible to have a timeless experience that blends the classic Italian style with the typical beauty that only the Tuscan countryside can offer ... Get on board our vintage Fiat 500 cars to discover the real Tuscan landscapes, traditions, colors, and flavors. What are you waiting for? Call your friends to spend a carefree and fun day in the company of a chubby little car immersed in the lush Tuscan scenery. max 3 people per car This experience consists in discovering the Lucca area aboard a splendid vintage Fiat 500 in the company of your friends, all organized down to the smallest detail. The tour will start upon reaching at least two booked cars. In each car max 3 people.

Discover the sights and savor the flavors of Lucca on a 3- to 4-hour small-group tour. Perfect for first time visitors, the half-day excursion offers an immersive look at Tuscan culture and history. Follow your guide to medieval churches and other noteworthy landmarks. The tour also includes a visit to a local estate where you learn the secrets to Tuscan wine making and can taste a the local vintage.

Through this tour, it will be possible to have a timeless experience that blends the classic Italian style with the typical beauty that only the Tuscan countryside can offer... Get onboard our bike to discover the real Tuscan landscapes, traditions, colours, and flavours. What are you waiting for? Call your friends to spend a carefree and fun day.