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A square with a historic building featuring a clock tower and frescoes, surrounded by traditional buildings with shutters. 2
A square with outdoor seating, surrounded by historic buildings. 3
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A courtyard with a gravel path, potted trees, and a fountain. 5
By La Giunchiglia S.C.

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Price is NZ$40 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • A journey through the history of Lucca from its Roman origins to the present day
    • The main monuments in a single, comprehensive and engaging itinerary
    • 2.5-hour guided tour, ideal for first-time visitors to Lucca

Activity location

    • Lucca
    • Lucca, Toscana, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Vecchia Porta S. Donato, Piazzale Giuseppe Verdi, 55100 Lucca LU, Italia | In front of the Lucca Tourist Information Office, in Piazzale Verdi
    • Lucca, Toscana, Italy

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Lucca: An Unforgettable Tour of History and Beauty

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
NZ$39.63 x 2 AdultsNZ$79.26
Total
Price is NZ$79.26
Until Wed, 4 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    An itinerary to discover the city of Lucca for those who have never visited it before. It covers all historical periods, from the Roman origins to the contemporary era. During the 3-hour visit, you will see the following monuments:
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    a section of Renaissance walls
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    Piazza Napoleone with Palazzo Pubblico
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    the Cathedral of San Martino (admission fee applies)
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    the Guinigi district with the Guinigi Tower
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    Piazza Anfiteatro
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    St Frediano Church
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    Palazzo Pfanner
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    the shopping street, Via Fillungo
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    Piazza San Michele in Foro with the church
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    Giacomo Puccini's Birthplace (exterior)
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    Interior of the Duomo di San Martino
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    Climb the Guinigi Tower
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    Admission to St. Frediano Church
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    Admission to Puccini's Birthplace
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    Admission to Palazzo Pfanner

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Audio recording, Bare feet, Explosive substances, Firework, High-heeled shoes, Intoxication, Littering, Luggage or large bags, Making fire, Mobility scooters, Nudity
    • Not suitable for: Children under 2 years

What you can expect

  • Discover Lucca on a 2.5-hour guided tour designed for first-time visitors. This itinerary offers a comprehensive overview of Lucca's history, from its Roman origins to the contemporary era, through its most iconic monuments and most evocative squares.

    During the tour, you'll walk along a section of the imposing Renaissance walls, perfectly preserved and a symbol of the city. You will admire the magnificent St. Martin's Cathedral (admission €3, not included), which houses important works of art, and you will enter the picturesque Guinigi district, where the famous Guinigi Tower stands with its roof garden.

    The tour continues to the charming Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, built on the ancient Roman structure, and the Basilica di San Frediano, known for its extraordinary golden mosaic. You will then walk along Via Fillungo, the lively shopping street in the heart of the historic centre.

    You will reach Piazza San Michele in Foro with its spectacular church, one of the most representative examples of Lucchese Romanesque architecture. Along the route, you will also see the exterior of Giacomo Puccini's Birthplace, a tribute to the famous composer.

    The tour ends in Piazza Napoleone, dominated by the Palazzo Ducale (Palazzo Pubblico), the centre of the city's political life.

    An ideal experience to get your bearings in Lucca and grasp its essence in just a few hours, accompanied by an expert guide.

Location

Activity location

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    • Lucca
    • Lucca, Toscana, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Vecchia Porta S. Donato, Piazzale Giuseppe Verdi, 55100 Lucca LU, Italia | In front of the Lucca Tourist Information Office, in Piazzale Verdi
    • Lucca, Toscana, Italy