Lucca’s Ultimate Food Tour: Full Tuscan Meal by Do Eat Better
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Lucca, Italy
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Focus on the best food and wine in Lucca with an insider guide
- Sample savory and sweet specialties from pasta to chocolate
- Sightsee as you stroll between tastings in the old town
- The relaxed pace and informal vibe of a small-group tour
What's Included
- MealsThis is an itinerant full meal. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal in at least 4 stops
- Alcoholic BeveragesAt least one alcoholic drink is included (only for over 18-year-old guests)
- Water
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Cappella Musicale Santa CeciliaVia Francesco Carrara, 22, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better Experience Lucca Food Tour in front of Cappella Musicale Santa Cecilia
End point
- Piazza San MicheleP.za San Michele, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
Near Piazza San Michele
Start time.11:45 am
Itinerary
Piazza Napoleone (Pass By)
1
Chiesa di San Michele in Foro
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Anfiteatro (Pass By)
2
Basilica di San Frediano
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Torre Guinigi (Pass By)
3
Piazza San Michele
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Via Buia
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Via San Paolino
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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based on 260 reviews
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Travelers praise the tour for its authentic Tuscan culinary offerings, highlighting the variety and quality of local dishes and drinks as a key highlight. Guides receive consistent commendation for their deep knowledge of Lucca’s history and food traditions, delivering engaging and patient commentary that enriches the experience. Overall, the combination of flavorful cuisine and informative guidance creates an enjoyable and educational tour.
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Walking all over seeing several churches and landmarks on the way to each destination. Food was fabulous and Valentina was an amazing, knowledgeable host with a great sense of humor. She made great recommendations even with a celiac person in the group. Would recommend this for anyone wanting to experience real food and wine. Fabulous just fabulous
Fabulous experience, great food and a totally engaging host. Would recommend highly if you want to taste all that Lucca has to offer!
Alessandra was lovely. Very knowledgeable about our stops, the food culture, and local history. We really enjoyed chatting with her about her background and the elements of Lucca on the journey.
Having booked this months ahead, and travelled in specifically to Lucca for the tour, our hiking group of 10 were disappointed to find out that our tour had been ‘overlooked’ and wasn’t scheduled at all. The company was very apologetic but it was a huge oversight and disappointment!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
We’re very sorry for the disappointment caused to your group, especially after booking months in advance and travelling specifically to Lucca for the tour. Unfortunately, the booking information was not passed on properly to us, so we had no record of your reservation. We issued a full refund on the spot, but we understand that this could not make up for your lost time and missed experience. Please accept our sincere apologies.
Alessandra was a terrific guide. The food was outstanding and it was lovely walking around Lucca and getting to know a bit about the city.
The food tour was a great experience. Our guide, Alessandra, did a fantastic job and spoke excellent English. The food stops were great as well and the dishes were local to Lucca.
This tour had a an amazing menu with locations that were spread out in a way that we got to walk through and see so many of the gorgeous streets in Lucca. Our tour guide Alessandra was so knowledgeable and charismatic that there was never a dull moment on the tour. In addition, she was also very patient at each stop never rushing us and this gave us a lot of time to digest and socialise. Amazing experience!!
Denia was a fabulous tour guide, very knowledgeable and took the time to answer questions. She took us to some lovely traditional places, ones we didn’t even know were there. It was a lovely final night in Lucca for us and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves
Awesome tour! We loved everything about it from our tour guide all
The way down to the food we tried!
Our guide was lovely. The food was excellent and gave us a broad view of the food. Typical for this region. When we have done food tours in the past, history of the town is often also given. This tour was strictly about the food so a bit more historical information would have been welcomed.
This walking tour of Lucca was very informative. The food stops were small, local restaurants that have stood the test if time. The food was delicious and Denia was a fantastic tour guide!
Viatours has never let us down!!!! Sasha was marvellous, incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and great fun. All food stops were brilliant and loved hearing the stories of Luccan/ Tuscan culture and traditions. Great pace and top spots to sit and watch life in Lucca go by whilst enjoying a glass of local wine. Thank you Sasha, you were amazing
Great experience! All the food stops were delicious and appreciated the mini educational historical information sessions along the way. Our guide, Alessandra, was friendly, knowledgeable, and kind. My husband was not able to walk very fast, especially in the August heat wave, but she was very patient and understanding. There were 12 people on our tour and all were lovely people we enjoyed getting to know.
Corrado was a fabulous and knowledgeable guide- thank you! We enjoyed every meal along the tour and felt it was wonderful value for the experience!
I often take a food tour in cities but this one was very disappointing . The foods tasted were normal everyday food . We learnt very little . 3 of the tastings were done standing in the street in very high temperatures . There were 4 of us and we were joined by 2 others . The dynamic was slow and rather boring . The guide was very inexperienced and didn’t add much to the evening . Not worth the money .
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to respectfully clarify a few points. Our food tours are designed to showcase everyday local dishes that are genuinely eaten in the region, rather than elevated or fine-dining items. The intention is to provide an authentic snapshot of local food culture through traditional, accessible tastings. Regarding the format, some stops are indeed conducted standing outdoors, particularly in historic or pedestrian areas where partner venues do not have dedicated seating or where food is traditionally served street-side. We understand that high temperatures can make this less comfortable, and we regret that this affected your enjoyment. We’re also sorry to hear that you felt the guide did not provide sufficient context. Our guides are trained to share cultural and culinary insights throughout the tour, and we will ensure your comments are passed on for review and further development where needed. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue refining both the structure and delivery of our experiences.
A delightful evening. Annalisa was so knowledgeable and made the evening very special. It was lovely to learn about the history of the city and its cuisine.
What a fun way to be introduced to Lucca! Denia, our local guide, shared history and insights as we tried the typical fare. It truly was a complete meal, from appetizer to dessert. She was even able to accommodate my food allergy. Highly recommended for any visitor to Lucca!
Excellent way to tour Lucca and experience its history, culture, and food. Lucca is a beautiful town, and Annalisa made the experience especially memorable. Our guide, Annalisa, was amazing. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Lucca and gave us a wonderful understanding of the city’s culture and how it has evolved over time. The food selections were outstanding — from a special sweet bread served with locally sourced salami and cheese, to local wines, amazing pasta, and the best gelato ever. Every stop was thoughtfully chosen and delicious. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lucca.
Excellent day!
Denia was a warm and friendly guide explaining the food we enjoyed at each venue. We had a gentle saunter through the streets of Lucca with Denia offering a little information about the surrounding buildings en route. Each of our 5 stops offered different, wholesome, typically Tuscan food. (Tasty but not gourmet!)
We opted to add the extra drinks package which worked well and wasn’t overload alcohol-wise.
But, if you want more about the history, architecture and characters of the town, you should select a different tour.
Denia was an excellent guide. Food stops were great and delicious. Highly recommend this tour and guide?
What a wonderful way to eat your way through Lucca. We enjoyed this so much and our guide was patient and informative. Thanks
Great way to start a stay in Lucca! Tour the city and sites, try some of the best foods, get the lay of the land.
Tizziana is as an amazing guide. (This maybe my second review, the first one did not seem to publish?) We were the only people on the food tour. Lucky us. Tizziana took her time giving us the history or Lucca. She mixed in lots of food information. We had Ravioli, salami, Celine traditional (made with chickpea flour- butter, wine cheese- all so good. Oh and the gelato. We learned only buy gelato that’s covered not sitting out for the original best.
We had such a wonderful time! We had a great group and such a nice and informative tour guide, Alessandra. It was a very easy and comfortable tour and all the food stops were good. Thank you.
A great way to experience some of the special things Lucca has to offer with a friendly local (Alessandra)
Such a great tour that mixes good food with history. We left full & had the most delicious local food.
Great way to spend the day and walk the city. Definitely stopped at spots we would have walked right past! Denia, our guide, was wonderful.
Learning the history of the city while visiting spots I otherwise would have missed is the best part of tours like this. Tiziana did an amazing job!
Very nice guide, food was delicious….we would have loved a little more history. It was a nice area of Lucca
Excellent. Denia was excellent and so nice and informative. We asked questions about Lucca and learned a lot.
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