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Nestled on the shores of the Serchio River in Tuscany, Lucca boasts cobblestone streets, Renaissance architecture, and centuries of colorful history. On this private bike tour, choose a morning or afternoon ride and spin through the narrow medieval streets with your guide to lead the way. Hit top attractions including the Guinigi Tower and the 11th-century Lucca Cathedral with ease, and head up to the top of the Renaissance city walls for uninterrupted views over the Lucca rooftops.

Unravel the secrets of Tuscan cuisine with a local chef in Montecatini Terme near Lucca, and learn to cook the region’s dishes. Taking place at the chef’s ancestral countryside olive press near a babbling brook and 12th-century stone bridge, the experience includes a market visit, tasting session, cooking class, and 4-course lunch—created with your own hands. Regional wine and an insight into Tuscan cuisine and culture complete the experience.

Savour Tuscan heritage and explore Lucca's medieval charm at your own pace on this self-guided tour. Uncover the hidden treasures of Lucca's medieval old town on a captivating walking tour. Explore the longest original city wall in Europe, admire Romanesque churches, and discover tales of beautiful women, wealthy lords, and the devil himself. Pass by historic sites, including Piazza Dell‘Anfiteatro and the unique Guinigi Tower. Marvel at Lucca Cathedral and stroll the vibrant town centre. This self-guided tour offers a glimpse into Lucca's rich history and a chance to enjoy local cuisine in its charming streets - though any food or drinks will be at your own cost. Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too. Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.

“Cinque Terre” means “Five Villages” and 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. With this tour, visit three of the villages, traveling between them by bus, boat, and train.

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.

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.

Italy's culinary culture is like nowhere else on earth, and taking a cooking class is a great way to bring a bit of that culture home with you. With this private cooking class, you'll learn how to cook in the home of a local expert. You'll start with a visit to a market to choose three to five ingredients, followed by a private cooking class where you'll get to create, and eat, a meal all your own.

I am a young entrepreneur running our family winery, set inside a charming monastery from the second half of the 1700s. Here, we carry on our project with passion and dedication to tradition, surrounded by an intimate, warm atmosphere that recalls ancient customs. Our tour is personally guided by us, the owners. It begins with an introduction to our history and philosophy, followed by a visit through the historic winery. At the end of the tour, you will enjoy a tasting of our wines paired with local specialties tailored to your visit time: light snacks for the morning tour, a light lunch for the midday session, or an aperitivo for the afternoon tour

Get an introduction into Lucca’s traditional cuisine and modern dining scene from a local insider with this exclusive food tour. Sample the city’s most beloved pasta dish, a street food staple, charcuterie and wine, and even artisan chocolate and dessert as you stroll through the old town. Learn about Lucca and its culinary culture from your guide plus take in a few of the city sights along the way.

Podere Pellicciano Agrisole is a popular winery that sustainably produces native Tuscan grapes, including Sangiovese, Malvasia, Colorino, and Trebbiano. With this small-group tour, go behind the scenes as you explore the vineyards, winery, and wine cellar; learn more about Italian winemaking; and sample a variety of red and white wines accompanied by delicious Tuscan specialties such as cheese and salami.

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

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.

If your dream is to discover all the hidden corners of a Tuscan city, that's what you were waiting for :) We will spend some hours in the Etruscan village of Volterra... famous for its roman theatre and the production of alabaster! This unique town was the home of the Etruscans: a population that lived in the area of Tuscany even before the Romans. Furthemore, Volterra was the setting for "New Moon", the second vampire book in the Twilight series. During the day, we will stop in a real salt mine to discover the secret of the finest salt of Tuscany! I will pick you up with my professional van, and I will drive you through the hills of Tuscany until we will arrive at our destination. At every attraction, our driverguide will stop the van trying to offer you an exclusive and comfortable experience and will explain you everything he knows: it will be like watching the view from the eyes of a local. Don't miss this special opportunity to book a daytrip to remember :)

Discover the countryside of Lucca riding a Vespa 125 Primavera. The iconic scooter, in its most modern version, offers the perfect means to explore the natural surroundings of the city. We offer two different itineraries, one heading north towards Montecarlo, and one heading south towards the Lake of Massaciuccoli. After a little briefing, we'll provide an itinerary to follow on Google Maps and offer some suggestions of spots where to stop for lunch and things to see along the way. You can also choose to stop for a picnic at our partner winery or have an olive oil tasting in a local mill. In this self-tour type of experience, we encourage the visitors to take their time, enjoying this beautiful region at their own pace. On a Vespa, the trip is just as important as the destination. Please note that experience in driving scooters/motorcycles is mandatory. If the customer shouldn't have this, we reserve the right to deny rental for safety reasons, and there won't be a refund.

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.

Lucca is a city rich with musical history and cultural traditions. This 2-hour stroll introduces visitors to the works of Puccini and other composers of Italian opera. Your guide is well versed on the artists’ most significant compositions and shares excerpts along the way. Admission is included to the Teatro del Giglio (opera house) and the Puccini Museum, the musician’s place of birth.

Embark on an exciting journey through the Tuscan countryside to uncover Italy’s most prized culinary treasure—truffles—with 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.

Our self-tour itineraries are an intimate way of exploring the Tuscan countryside of Lucca aboard our vintage cars at your very own pace, with no hurries or tight schedules. Planned to take you away from traffic through pretty back roads and lovely sceneries, these programs will allow you to live your day aboard our Fiat 500s to the fullest! Explore the diverse countryside of Lucca, on charming roads surrounded by olive groves, rolling hills and historical architecture. Our itineraries have been studied on purpose to offer you a unique perspective on the territory, and drive on relaxing roads away from traffic so that you can truly enjoy the driving experience. Our aim is to offer you a laid back day, experiencing Tuscany like a real local and making unique memories to last you a lifetime.

Taste authentic Tuscan wine straight from the source, without worrying about driving afterward, on a relaxing half-day trip from Lucca. Sample red and white 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.

We advise all curious people, lovers of the outdoors, to rent a Vespa or a scooter to discover the beauties around Lucca independently and easily and experience a trip to freedom along the fascinating roads of Tuscany. We are ready to suggest the best attractions, small villages, ancient farms, parks for outdoor experiences and historic cities that you can visit from Lucca by renting a Vespa, which you could not reach so easily either by bicycle or by car.

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.

Discover one of Tuscany’s most famous and well-preserved medieval villages on this small-group tour from Lucca. See why the UNESCO-listed town of San Gimignano earned the nickname ‘Medieval Manhattan’ with its many stone towers. Finish your day with tastings of the region’s renowned wines and olive oils at a historic winery tucked into the Tuscan hills.

Discover the enchanting city of Lucca on a lively walking tour led by local guides. Held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, this experience explores Lucca’s distinct character, from its spectacular towers and churches to its rich legends and history, all protected by the city's walls. Tours are hosted separately in English or Italian, with children under 12 joining for free, so bring the whole family along for a cultural adventure.

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.