About this experience
Take the opportunity to discover Lucca, ancient Tuscan town by a walking tour through the historic centre. You will pass along cobblestone little streets, on bustling squares and along the great Renaissance walls and you will find also the birthplace of worldwide famous local composer Giacomo Puccini. You will admire the medieval buildings along Via Fillungo, have a look inside San Frediano church and visit landmarks like the Cathedral of San Martino, Piazza Anfiteatro and Torre delle Ore. You will admire the city's rich Roman heritage in Piazza Anfiteatro, Via San Paolino and Piazza San Michele. You’ll visit the San Frediano church and paying a little fee you will be able to have a guided visit of Cathedral of San Martino, too.
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What’s included
- English and Italian speaking professional guide for the tour
Not included
- Admission fee in Cattedrale San Martino €. 3,00 on request
Itinerary
- 1
Piazzale Verdi, Lucca
The tour begins in Piazzale Verdi at the old Porta San Donato adjacent to the historic Renaissance walls.
- 2
San Michele in Foro, Lucca
From Piazzale Verdi, you will walk along Via San Paolino which corresponds to the ancient Roman street (Decumanus Maximus), passing by the Renaissance church dedicated to the Patron Saint of the town, San Paolino. We will arrive in Piazza San Michele, where the ancient Roman forum was located. Time to stop to photograph the spectacular facade of the 12th century church of the same name. Along the way, you will encounter Lucca's most famous celebrity, Giacomo Puccini, and see the exterior of the house where he was born. Still today, his operas fascinate audiences all around the world! (Admission Ticket Not Included)
- 3
Basilica San Frediano, Lucca
Stroll along to reach Via Fillungo, the main and busiest shopping street. We will see the two highest civic towers: Torre delle Ore (the tower with the clock) and the very particular Torre Guinigi, which is crowned by seven holm oak trees. More surprises await, such as the stunning Byzantine-style mosaic on the facade of one of Lucca's best-loved churches: San Frediano. (Admission Ticket Not Included)
- 4
Piazza Anfiteatro, Lucca
One of the most beautiful squares in Lucca, the elliptical shape of the characteristic piazza is due to subsequent construction of buildings over the foundations of the ancient Roman amphitheatre.
- 5
Cathedral of San Martino, Lucca
A short walk along more medieval streets and we will reach the Cathedral of San Martino with its unusual and striking Pisa-Lucca Romanesque facade. The guide will be very happy to continue the tour inside the Cathedral. There is a € 3.00 entrance fee. In the interior, the Volto Santo (the Holy Face), an evocative wooden crucifix, highly venerated for centuries and the symbol of Lucca, an incredible Last Supper painted by Tintoretto, and, in the sacristy, the beautiful marble sarcophagus of Ilaria del Carretto, the early 15th century masterpiece sculpted by Jacopo della Quercia of Siena. (Admission Ticket Not Included)
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start times
- 14:00
Know before you go
- Please show up at least 10 minutes before departure
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
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Meeting Point- Tourist InfoPoint
- Address
- Piazzale Giuseppe Verdi, Lucca, 55100, IT
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 43.84234, 10.49640
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 2 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Meeting Point- Tourist InfoPoint, Piazzale Giuseppe Verdi, Lucca, 55100, IT.
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