Top Lucca Half-day Tours

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.

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.

Do as the locals in Lucca do, and get around 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 BY BIKE AT YOUR OWN PACE Explore Lucca independently on a self-guided bike tour. Use the provided map and detailed notes to get a better understanding of the city and discover the main attractions without the stress of planning or follow other people in a group tour. Have fun pedaling freely on the walls of Lucca, stop in one of the historic bars to enjoy a real Italian capuccino and taste one of the typical sweets of Lucca. Discover the most important monuments and the most hidden places in the historic center. At you time, no hurry. And if you want to have direct contact with nature, ask for directions to reach the cycle path on the river park. Difficulty: Very Easy

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.

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!

"On the well-cultivated hills, that surround the fertile plain of Lucca on every side, the pleasant villas of the patrician families are scattered among vineyards and olive groves" (Georg Christoph Martini). Lucca and its villas, a heritage that undoubtedly deserves to be discovered and deepened. And what better way, if not the calm and relaxed state that the bicycle can bring, to enjoy a similar experience? We'll start the tour from the city center and following the path along the river, in the open countryside, we'll reach these wonderful historic mansions. We'll visit the most sumptuous and regal , the "Royal Villa" , once belonged to Elisa Bonaparte, sister of Napoleon Bonaparte. We'll return back to the city with the memory of a truly unique experience!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.’

Delve into the heart of Tuscany’s Chianti wine region—and enjoy an indulgent meal plus wine tastings—when you book this private, half-day tour. Following pickup at your area hotel, set off with just a private guide for company. Venture first to the Antinori nel Chianti Classico winery, where you’ll tour the striking facilities and enjoy a tutored tasting. Then, transfer to the regal Villa Le Corti for further wine and olive oil tastings, plus a gourmet, 3-course lunch.

BY E-BIKE AMONG VINEYARDS AND OLIVE GROVES The e-bike tour with wine tasting begins with a visit to the walls of Lucca, over 4 km of cycle path all around the historic center. From this elevated position above the city, you will have a view of the symbolic monuments of Lucca and you will have time to become familiar with the e-bike. The guide will then easily lead you outside the walls, entering the surrounding countryside, between the villages of Meati, Gattaiola and Vicopelago. The e-bike will allow you to face a few short climbs effortlessly and our expert guide will help you understand the complexity of the "vineyard" ecosystem and its low environmental impact agriculture. The visit will continue in the vineyards, in the cellar and in the tasting room. Wine tasting will allow you to grasp the organoleptic complexity and have a better understanding of them. Typical local products such as bruschetta, meats, cheeses and olive oil will be combined

What would a medieval city be without its "secret passages"? With this tour you will have the opportunity to visit a little-known route, which will allow you to enjoy a wonderful view from another angle of San Miniato: the Carbonai Alleys. Our journey will start from Via Carducci, where we'll walk along this beautiful alley unearthed by the great collaborative will of the citizens of San Miniato. After our walk we will visit the historical center, which has a really interesting history and hides places and alleys that not everyone knows and that we are sure will win you over!

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

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.

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.

If you are curious this is the tour for you; if you like history and a little gossip combined, you can't miss it; if you like art and nature combine together this tour awaits you.

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 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.

Experience the stunning natural beauty of Tuscany’s mountainous Garfagnana region, which makes an excellent half-day trip from Lucca. Travel by minivan with a guide and a small group through a luscious emerald landscape crisscrossed by the Serchio River. Visit the medieval village of Barga, home to a former Medici palace and an imposing hilltop cathedral, and hear the legends and history behind the striking Devil’s Bridge.