Top Lucca Food Tours

Discover the heart of Tuscany through its flavors on an unforgettable half-day food tour in Lucca, a city as rich in history as it is in taste. Enclosed within its ancient city walls, Lucca is a gem waiting to be explored. Our gastronomic tour invites you to experience Lucca in the most delicious way possible. With five curated stops, each offering a taste of local specialties, you'll savor the city’s true essence. From artisanal cheeses to rustic bread, from traditional pasta to regional wines, this tour promises a feast for your senses. However, this tour isn’t just about food—it's about immersing yourself in the authentic Tuscan way of life. Led by a local food expert, you’ll dive into the stories behind the dishes, uncovering centuries-old culinary traditions, local secrets, and hidden gems that only locals know. It’s the perfect blend of food, fun, and exploration. Join us for a savory adventure through Lucca and see Tuscany like never before—one bite at a time!

Sip, slurp, and savor your way through Lucca's charming streets on a walking food tour. Indulge in delectable tastings of traditional Tuscan pasta, local specialties, and authentic Italian sweets. Regional cheeses, cured meats, and freshly baked bread are just the beginning. Discover hidden gems and family-owned eateries while learning about the history and culture behind each culinary delight. This immersive experience is the perfect way to explore Lucca's gastronomic treasures.

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 private 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.

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.

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.

Your experience will take place in an underground cellar with numerous rooms with stone barrel vaults that host more than fifty thousand different labels, the charm of the underground rooms is unique and suspended in an atmosphere of other times. The wine shop has been open since 1965 and remains a unique place in the province for the sale of wine in Lucca. It will be possible to learn about the expression of the Tuscan territory through wines that guests will taste, selected by our Sommelier, which contain the essence of the spirit of their producers and the denominations of origin.

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.

I’m a young entrepreneur running our family business. Our winery is located in a small monastery dating back to the late 1700s. Here, we carry on our small project, born out of passion and dedication to tradition. The atmosphere evokes ancient times and old customs, making the entire experience intimate and familiar. The tour begins with an introduction to who we are and the story of our winery. You'll then be guided through the cellar. At the end, you'll enjoy a light lunch and, of course, a tasting of our wines :) Everything is personally hosted by the owners.

I'm Simone Vergamini, "Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2023", 3rd place at the Best Sommelier of Italy 2018, 2021, 2022, and it will be a pleasure to accompany you to discover the best wineries. During the journeys I will tell you 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 return home enriched. We will visit 2 wineries representative of the denominations of the province of Lucca and, after touching the vineyards and visiting the cellars, we will taste the wines produced and local delights! I love my job and constantly travel to discover small wineries "Light lunch" option includes lunch + 5/8 wines depending on cellar For pick-ups in places more than 15 km from the center of Lucca will be calculated a surcharge that I will inform you in advance, to be paid by credit card at the end of the tour

Confusing roads and scarce public transportation make exploring Tuscany's Chianti wine region on your own a challenge. On this tour, relax with round-trip transportation from Lucca and taste Tuscan wine straight at a family-run winery in Chianti. Sample red and white wines, along with local products such as extra-virgin olive oil, and learn about the cantina's history and production as you tour the vineyards and cellars.

Explore the traditional Tuscan town of Lucca on a walking tour of the historic center. Stroll the cobblestone streets, bustling piazzas and old Renaissance walls; trace the city’s Roman past along Via San Paolino and Piazza San Michele; and see the birthplace of local composer Giacomo Puccini. Keep your camera poised as you admire the medieval buildings along Via Fillungo, peek inside San Frediano church and visit landmarks like the Cathedral of San Martino, Piazza Anfiteatro and Torre delle Ore.

You will experience a unique and fun opportunity with an expert truffle hunter and his dogs trained for hunting truffles. Improve your sensory experience in contact with nature and good food. You'll also get a chance to taste specialties made with truffles.

You will be welcome in a familiar, informal and warm ambience of an historical building from the 17th century with all the modern comforts. The location is peaceful and perfect for recharging your batteries and for making your creative aspect come out. You are in an unspoiled area perfect for every activity in nature in your free time. Learn how to cook from scratch: the food used in the cooking course is outstanding, always fresh, local and high quality ingredients. Italian dishes are characterized by its simplicity and this makes the course ideal for entry level to more expert students. Besides all of this your teacher is not only passionate about Italian cuisine but also a wine expert and he will always match the food with the most appropriate wine.

I am Simone Vergamini, "Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2023", 3rd place at the Best Sommelier of Italy 2018, 2021 and 2022, and it will be a pleasure to accompany you to discover the best wineries. During the journeys I will tell you 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 return home enriched. We will visit a winery representative of the beautiful countryside around the city of Lucca, usually Valle del Sole a Cappella (LU) and after visiting the winery, you will be welcomed in the tasting room or on the panoramic terrace to enjoy a light lunch based on local products that includes all the wines produced by the company.

Exploring the hills of Lucca with an e-bike tour adds an exciting dimension to your adventure. Admire the picturesque landscapes as you move nimbly through vineyards and olive groves. Cycling through the cypresses, olive groves and vineyards, crossing the small enchanted villages that seem suspended in time, is a truly unique experience. The tour reaches its peak with a delicious tasting, giving you the opportunity to taste the fine local wines and taste culinary specialties that tell the authenticity of Tuscan cuisine. A perfect combination of adventure, breathtaking views and gastronomic delights, which will completely immerse you in the essence of the magnificent Lucca countryside. This is a shared tour. We limit the group to a maximum of 2/3 bookings to ensure everyone's comfort. If you are not comfortable cycling, please contact us before booking to avoid any inconvenience during the tour.

The tasting at Cantalici is a way to immerse yourself in a family atmosphere to discover typical wines of the Chianti Classico production area, an experience that allows you to rediscover ancient flavors and the love for creating a product that contains the history of an entire family. You have the possibility to taking a guided tour in the vinification area and aging cellar with explanation of production processes, history and company philosophy. Not just wine! The guided tour leads to the discovery of an ancient brick kiln dating back to the early 1500s - past, present and future! It ends with the tasting of 6 wines, accompanied by crackers, taralli and bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil.

Our tasting tours are a journey to discover the history of Lucca and the taste given by organic production that pays attention to the territory. Let yourself be involved in the story of Lucca Ducale, of which Maria Teresa of Savoy was the protagonist and who made the Tenuta di San Martino in Vignale her country residence. We will visit together the historic cellar and the oil mill, which are still used today, with the inclusion of modern machinery and the use of wise and nature-friendly organic techniques. After having quenched the thirst for knowledge, it will be the turn of the palate! The visit ends, in fact, with the tasting of four wines and our olive oil, accompanied by salami and cheese produced in the area. There will be no shortage of space for chatting and laughing, guaranteed by the exclusivity of the tour. Customizations are possible, upon contact.

See fresh pasta, dessert, and other distinctly Tuscan dishes prepared right before your eyes during a small-group cooking experience in Lucca. Set at a local home, your enthusiastic host shares insider tips on how to get the recipes just right as you appreciate the cooking demonstration. Once everything is ready, enjoy the 4-course meal with a selection of regional red and white wines.

Delve into a delicious journey with the head of Lucca’s olive oil academy during a small-group tastings tour. This immersive epicurean adventure is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic culinary experience. Set in a charming 18th-century apartment, you’ll begin by tasting the region’s top olive oils and wines. Then, continue with a freshly prepared meal with spectacular views overlooking the city’s medieval walls.

I am Simone Vergamini, "Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2023, 3rd place at the Best Sommelier of Italy 2018, 2021 and 2022. We can organize the tasting directly at your home or at the hotel where you are on holiday, even in the center of Lucca or on the neighboring hills. The experience always includes an introduction to wine tasting, the history of the territory and wineries.5 wines accompanied by bread, cheese and oil from local production. These are wines selected from small producers, mainly organic certified We can organize the tasting directly at your home or at the hotel where you are on holiday. I'll take care of everything and you won't have to think about anything! I will set the table with tasting tablecloths and serve you wines in professional glasses! At the end of the tasting I will leave the bottles uncorked (if not finished :) so you can enjoy them during the holiday.

Explore Tuscany in a day and visit the beautiful medieval villages Siena and San Gimignano on a small group tour from Lucca. A special guided Chianti wine tasting is included. Discover the famous towers of San Gimignano, see the Piazza di Campo in Siena, and try Chianti red and Vernaccia white wines with olive oil, bruschettas, and Pecorino cheese.

Embark on an exciting journey through the Tuscan countryside to uncover Italy’s most prized culinary treasure—truffles—guided by an expert forager. Meet Francesca and her truffle dog and set out for a jaunt through the woods to find fresh truffles. Afterward, relax at her family farmhouse over lunch featuring the truffles you’ve found together.

An e-bike tour through the picturesque medieval village of Monte Carlo di Lucca in Tuscany, is a journey through time, exploring its cobbled streets and admiring the historic architecture. After a brief initial introduction, during which the functions of the e-bike will be explained, you will have the opportunity to explore its features and start enjoying the experience Achieve unique, effortless views with e-bikes, enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. The culmination of this adventure is a tasting of local wines, immersing yourself in the wine traditions of Monte Carlo and savoring fine nectars that tell the story of the territory through their unique flavor. This is a shared tour. We limit the group to a maximum of 2/3 bookings to ensure everyone's comfort. If you are not comfortable on a bike, please contact us before booking to avoid any inconvenience during the tour.