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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Take a break from sightseeing and head to the hills surrounding Lucca to sample the area’s excellent wines. Connect with a winemaker at a boutique winery for a relaxed tour through the vineyards and cellar, with plenty of time to ask questions about the history and production of the local vintages. Then relax on the terrace overlooking the rolling countryside to sample the estate’s wines and olive oil while enjoying the view.

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 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.

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.

Discover Lucca through its food on this morning walking tour around the city. Walking with a local guide who’s passionate about the city, you’ll get the lowdown on Lucca’s history and culture through insightful commentary, and have the chance to sample Tuscan specialities along the way. Nice touch: The group is capped at just 12 people for a more personal experience.

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class. You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines. This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship.

The best unforgetable tour in Tuscany in order to discover the real life in Tuscany. You will visit the great countryside, you will discover the old wineries so you can understand the old and news wine-making process. Vineyards, olive trees, old houses, this is just something you will find in your tour. San Gimignano, the ancient medieval village, considered one of the most beautiful village in Italy.

Learn how to make three traditional Tuscan pastas from scratch during a 4-hour private class in Lucca. Set in a local home, you get the undivided attention and expert instruction of a local cook. Once everything is prepared, enjoy the fruits of your labor with a selection of red and white regional wines. All materials and ingredients are provided, as is a special gift for you to take home.

“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.

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 splendid wineries representative of the Bolgheri area and, after having touched the vineyards and visiting the cellars, we will taste the wines produced in combination with local products. Between one visit and another, a lunch based on typical local products in the heart of the beautiful town of Bolgheri. 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.

The UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre are among the most picturesque destinations along Italy’s coast, but the logistics of visiting these fishing villages can be complicated. With this shore excursion, skip the hassle of arranging transportation and instead reach the coast via minivan and then take in the villages either by train or by boat. Enjoy the flexibility of a private experience and spend as much time as you wish exploring each village.

Spend the day exploring the beauty and culture of Cinque Terre on a full-day, private tour from Lucca. Visit Cinque Terre’s charming villages with time to explore on your own and a stop for lunch. Opt to take a hike or a ferry ride depending on your tastes. Enjoy total flexibility on your a private tour with space for up to eight guests. Avoid the hassles of driving or navigating and leave the details to your guide.

Tuscans were making wine long before Roman times. Discover the region’s rich wine traditions, the fine art of winemaking, and a wealth of local delicacies on this intimate guided tour with a maximum of eight people. Taste wines including Chianti Classico, Chianti Reserva, and super Tuscans; visit three separate wineries; sample olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cold cuts, and pecorino cheese; and enjoy a light lunch with wine.

A customized day trip of Chianti countryside and San Gimignano for the discerning traveler seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver-guides. Travel from Lucca to discover delightful Chianti villages, enjoy some of the best wines this area has to offer as well as visit the enchanting hilltop towered town of San Gimignano. Visit Italy close up in a comfortable Mercedes minivan taking you into the very heart of the beautiful Tuscan countryside. This is a leisurely and relaxing day with time to sit back and enjoy the food and wine of Tuscany.

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.

VISIT LUCCA, THE WALLS AND HAVE LUNCH IN A FAMILY FARM IN THE COUNTRYSIDE, BASED ON THEIR VEGETABLES, EGGS, PASTA, OLIVE OIL AND WINES. An easy excursion also suitable for children and people not used to cycling. The itinerary is designed to have a "monumental" part and a "natural" part. We first have a bike tour of Lucca, passing in front of the symbols of the city and on the famous walls. We will then follow the cycle path on the river park where we can pedal freely in the nature to reach the countryside and the organic family farm. The farmer's wife will welcome us with an exquisite tasting lunch based on her products, where you find bruschetta, Tuscan appetizers, vegetable omelettes and pies, fresh pasta with seasonal sauce, all accompanied by their own wines. A wonderful experience in contact with nature, where it is possible to visit the greenhouse, the vineyard and the small cellar and play with the hens.

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.