Top Lucca Tours by Duration - page 2

Slow trains and buses make visiting Tuscany’s top towns by public transit a hassle. With this time-saving day trip, travel on board a private sedan or minivan with an English-speaking driver at the wheel to cover three Tuscan gems in a single day. Enjoy free time to sightsee and shop in Siena, San Gimignano, and Pisa and even relax over lunch (own expense).

The historic town of Pietrasanta and massive Carrara marble quarries are two of the top sights near the Tuscan coastline, but both are a challenge to reach with public transportation. With this private day trip, skip the hassle of arranging tricky logistics and explore with a private driver directly from Lucca. Enjoy easy pickup at your Lucca hotel and round-trip transport to both destinations, with free time to explore at your own pace.

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.

Medieval towers but also the best ice cream of the world! If your dream is to discover all the hidden corners of a Tuscan city, this is your tour. 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. Then, our driverguide will explain you everything he knows: it will be like watching the view from the eyes of a local. San Gimignano is a perfect example of Medieval village in the heart of Tuscany. You will be amazed by how this place can transport you in a very old age! One of the most important moment in a tour in Tuscany must be a good meal: let us organize you a special lunch tasting with some tuscan specialties, like finocchiona or pecorino cheese. Don't worry, we have always some surprises for you during our city tour!

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.

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 18th-century family home, in a former olive oil mill, the experience covers 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.

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.

Explore two charming Italian towns, Siena and San Gimignano—without having to rent a car or tackle public transport—on this full-day trip from Pisa. Travel through the picturesque Tuscan countryside to your first stop, San Gimignano, and enjoy free time to shop, eat, or explore. Continue to Siena—known for its well-preserved medieval architecture—and choose whether to wander historic streets, sample gelato (own expense), or visit one of its UNESCO World Heritage-listed monuments. End the day back in Pisa.

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.

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.

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 :)

Enjoy our private tour through the rolling hills of the Chianti Classico area, the land of the famous Black Rooster. Sit back and relax as we drive along scenic countryside roads surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and cypress trees, stopping at panoramic points to take photos of the breathtaking Tuscan landscapes. During the journey, you will pass through and visit charming medieval villages such as Panzano, Greve in Chianti, and Montefioralle, the birthplace of the historic Vespucci family. You will have time for short walks through their historic centers, soaking in the authentic atmosphere of rural Tuscany. The experience concludes at a local winery, where you will enjoy a guided tasting of authentic Chianti Classico wines, paired with traditional Tuscan antipasti made with local products.

Visit the historic town of San Gimignano and discover a hidden gem— local wineries where the views are almost as good as the wine. Enjoy wandering through two wineries, take in views of the vineyards and the surrounding rolling countryside, and learn about how wine is made. Then taste some of the local wine with your hosts, and visit the cellars where wine is kept in wooden barrels to age.

The tour highlights the artistic heritage of the city of Lucca. Several artistic sites will be visited in order to reconstruct the history of the city following a chronological order. It is therefore a classic tour that gives all those who visit Lucca for the first time the opportunity to get to know the places and characters that have characterized its history: from the first construction of the walls to the creation of Piazza Napoleone. There will be some curiosities ..... and goodies.

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.

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.

Enjoy a great experience around the famous Tuscany region with your expert english speaking driver and on board our comfortable a/c vehicle This is a fantastic and PRIVATE tour just for yourself and not on a big coach! A full day visiting the most beautiful attractions in the surroundings of Lucca, get an introduction of our lifestyle, explore amazing locations, take hundreds of pictures, breathe the Tuscan atmosphere and most important, spend a day with locals! On this tour we will visit 2 amazing locations: Volterra and San Gimignano....and we will stop for lunch in a family owned winery for a delicious and authentic lunch combined with a wine and olive oil tasting in the famous Chianti Wine region (optional, upon request). From the ancient village of Volterra founded 3000 years ago, to the medieval village of San Gimignano.. a full immersion in art, history, architecture and traditions.

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.

Come to Tuscany! A tour to discover the city of Lucca with its vineyards, olive trees and beautiful Villas! If you want to spend a few hours in the countryside, away from traffic and chaos, this is the tour for you! Here's what we'll do together: -We ride along the river and low traffic roads (about 1 hour) This path is almost all pedestrian, very safe -Villa Reale We visit the Park walking surrounded by nature and admiring Camellias, ancient trees and extraordinary architecture We visit the inside of the Villa walking among the rooms that were the residence of Princess Elisa Baciocchi, Napoleon's sister -Short walk through vineyards and olive trees to get -Free time for our souvenir photos! -Return with our e-bikes (about 1 hour)

Visit the wild side of Lucca: if you love little villages on the top of the hill and good food… this is definitely a place to visit in Tuscany! I will pick you up at your accomodation with my professional van, and I will drive you through the hills of Tuscany. At every attraction, our driverguide will stop the van trying to offer you an exclusive and comfortable experience. Then, our driverguide will explain you everything he knows: it will be like watching the view from the eyes of a local. Barga is the main villages of the area, but something we cannot miss is the Devil Bridge (example of the architecture of the medieval age). One of the most important moment in a tour in Tuscany must be a good meal: let us organize you a special lunch tasting some local specialties, like a farro soup or some good prosciutto. Don’t worry, we have always some surprises for you during our tour!

The Puccini Cycle and Footpath is an enchanting itinerary that celebrates the life and work of Giacomo Puccini, offering an immersive experience in the beauty of nature and local culture. Along the way you will cross the Serchio River Park, a natural area ideal for nature and bicycle lovers. The tour includes the opportunity to admire Lake Massaciuccoli and visit the Lipu Oasis, a place renowned for its biodiversity, with over 300 species of birds. During the excursion, tastings of typical local products will be offered, allowing you to savor the culinary traditions of the region. This route is perfect for those who love combining sport and culture, enjoying unique views and the history linked to one of the greatest Italian composers. 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.

We will hike through one of the wildest natural parks in Tuscany, with a unique wealth of biodiversity, and we will reach a high altitude lake. Walking in the silence of centuries-old woods and mountain streams we will slowly approach the high altitude grasslands, the must-see Apennine ridges. There you can enjoy a breathtaking view and relax on the shore of the lake. Lunch at mountain lodge or packed lunch can be bought locally.

Explore the beauty of Portovenere and Cinque Terre in the comfort of a private tour, which also provides a smooth transfer to and from Lucca. This tour is also customizable, and you can pick and choose what you would like to see most, and focus your time on. Your guide will incorporate all of your wishes, and make sure you have the most comprehensive and enjoyable tour of both of these Italian areas.

Travel to the capital of the ancient Etruscan empire on a half-day tour from Pisa to Volterra. After journeying through the rolling green hills and valleys of the Tuscan countryside, explore Volterra’s many layers of history on a tour of highlights including the ancient Roman theater, Medici fortress and Bishop’s Palace. Learn about the area’s traditional alabaster industry on a factory tour, and admire a modern cultural gem with a visit to the open-air amphitheater created by famed Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli.