Top Lucca Day Trips

Experience the beauty of one of Italy’s most famous and photographed destinations without having to rent a car on a small-group tour from Lucca to Cinque Terre. Admire the dramatic contours of the Ligurian coastline as you travel by minivan, train, and boat (depending on the weather) between terraced fishing towns that spill down the rocky hillside to the shore. See why the entire area is a UNESCO World Heritage.

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.

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.

This self-guided bike tour allows travelers to explore country roads between Lucca and Pisa on their way to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Follow a 20-mile (33 kilometers) route on dirt and asphalt backcountry roads around the Monti Pisani hills. A little over the halfway mark, stop for a break in San Giuliano Terme’s charming central square. Return to Lucca on a direct bike route or short train ride (own expense).

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.

Spend the day exploring the beauty and culture of Cinque Terre on a full-day, private tour from Lucca. Visit up to four of Cinque Terre’s charming villages (depending on the weather) on a flexible itinerary with enough time for hiking and swimming. Enjoy total flexibility on a private tour with space for up to eight guests. Avoid the hassles of driving or navigating, and leave the details to your guide.

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.

Five small fishing villages scattered on the cliff of Mediterranean sea, not bad isn’t it? If your dream is to discover all the hidden corners of a natural paradise, this is your tour. I will pick you up at your accommodation with my professional van, and I will bring you in the two most beatiful towns of the natural park of Cinque Terre. Usually is impossible to drive there, but thanks to our professional license, I can drive you as close as we can to the main attractions of the tour... but always be prepare to walk because it is a very wild place! It will be like watching the view from the eyes of a local. Prepare your smartphone to the best picturesque view of your vacation! The coloured houses and the clear blue sea are just stunning in Cinque Terre. One of the most important moment in a tour in Tuscany must be a good meal: you can eat something quick or let us organize you a special lunch tasting some local specialties, like mussels or pasta with pesto sauce :) Are you ready?

Explore the picturesque Tuscan countryside on this self-guided bike tour from Lucca to Montecarlo. Pedal through scenic vineyards, olive groves, and historic villas as you traverse the renowned wine roads. Take breaks for wine tastings or enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch at charming trattorias in Montecarlo. With an easy-to-follow app and a self-guided kit, you can set your own pace while soaking in the stunning views. Perfect for biking enthusiasts, this tour promises an authentic taste of Tuscany. - Self-guided tour with flexible itineraries and a mobile app - Choose between E-bike or Trekking bike for your adventure - Enjoy a scenic 54 km roundtrip, usually taking 5 hours in total - Wine tasting and lunch options available in Montecarlo

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 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.

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.

Avoid the hassle of navigating Lucca’s historic center on foot or missing hidden local spots on your own with a relaxed bike tour through Lucca. Cycle along the city’s ancient walls and quiet streets while a guide brings local history and food culture to life. Pause to enjoy regional wine, brunch, snacks, and Tuscan specialties without needing to plan stops or reservations.

While in Lucca, tack an easy day trip to the Chianti region onto your itinerary. Your tour leader eliminates the hassle of navigating on your own so that you can take in the sweeping countryside views along the way. After a wine tasting with food pairings at a Chianti vineyard, continue on to the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. Round-trip transport is included for your convenience.

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.

Lucca is one of the most cyclist-friendly cities in Italy, with a compact historic center and scenic bike path atop the medieval city walls. Explore its old town on two wheels, without the rush of a group tour, with this self-guided bike tour through the town center. Follow the custom map to take in Lucca’s top sights at your own pace, stopping to read about the town’s history and main attractions in the map details.

“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.

The UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre are among the most picturesque destinations along Italy’s coast, but the logistics of visiting these fishing villages can be complicated. With this shore excursion, skip the hassle of arranging transportation and instead reach the coast via minivan and then take in the villages either by train or by boat. Enjoy the flexibility of a private experience and spend as much time as you wish exploring each village.

Strike out beyond Lucca’s medieval city walls and explore the countryside on two wheels with this self-guided bike rental. Get fitted for your bike and download your app-based itinerary in Lucca, then set off on your own to discover historic villas and gardens in the surrounding countryside. Pedal along the Via Francigena that skies the Serchio River past Villa Oliva, Villa Grabau, and Villa Reale.

If your dream is to discover all the hidden corners of a natural paradise, this is your tour. What we called “The gulf of poets” is a spectacular promenade on the seaside that finish with an historical castle on the cliff. Islands, blue sea and good seafood is what you will find by choosing this tour. We will pick you up at your accomodation with my professional van, and we 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/she knows: it will be like watching the view from the eyes of a local. 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 seabass or pasta with clams. Don’t worry, we have always some surprises for you during our tour!

Enjoy the highlights of Pisa and Florence together with our professional driver! Directly from your accommodation a full day tour by a comfortable Mercedes vehicle! As an option we might stop in a winery for Wine Tastings! We will visit Pisa in the morning then off to Florence to enjoy the main attractions in the city center: Cathedral Square (Duomo), Republic Square, Signoria Square, Pontevecchio and the famous Leather Market. Later on if you wish we will leave the city to head to Tuscany for wine tastings! The best of Tuscany in a day! We will select on of our favorite wineries for you! NOTE: wine tastings and light lunch are not included and will have to be paid directly on spot (optional)

This tour is including a car at your disposal during the tour, transfer to a beautiful winery in Montecarlo where you can taste 4 different types of wine. After the winery, free time to visit Montecarlo, a magical medieval town that is on top of a lone hill, with an amazing panorama. After the visit, the driver will take you on a different part of the countryside of Lucca to Experience a real Tuscan farm; Among the silence and the scent of the hills, the Farmhouse and its cellars are still intact, just as they were in the 1600’s. It’s in this setting that we want to invite you, where you can learn about our history and the products of the Farmhouse: a taste of the past in Tuscany. Here you will taste local cured meats and cheeses, a bruschetta, a typical first course ‘Lucchese’ dish, a tasting of the Farmhouse’s olive oil with slices of bread and a tasting of 5 of our wines from the Farmhouse . 5-hrs tour. Lunch included

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.