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Flavours of Lucca, Art, History, Food for Small Groups or Private

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Lucca, IT
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Flavours of Lucca, Art, History, Food for Small Groups or Private

5 (104)
Lucca, IT
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Join us for an exciting morning walking tour in Lucca that will immerse you in the city's history, art, and food culture. This unique experience offers a perfect introduction to the city from a local perspective. Start your adventure at the train station and discover the outstanding walls of Lucca while enjoying breathtaking views of the historic center and surrounding landscapes. Indulge in a Lucca-style breakfast at a glamorous pastry shop, savoring the delicious taste of cakes, biscuits, and sweets paired with an Italian espresso or cappuccino. Visit the majestic Cathedral of San Martino and explore the popular San Michele square, where locals gather for coffee and conversation. Wander along Via Fillungo, the main shopping street, admiring its medieval palaces and artisan stores. Finally, unwind at the bustling Piazza dell'Anfiteatro while relishing a mouthwatering light lunch with local delights and a glass of wine. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the flavors of Lucca while discovering its rich history and vibrant culture!

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Suitable for 2-12 Participants
  • Small Group Tour, Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Walking tour of Lucca's historic center
  • Taste Lucca-style breakfast in a glamorous pastry shop
  • Admire the majestic Cathedral of San Martino
  • Discover famous sights and hidden corners of San Michele square
  • Delight in a delicious light lunch in the bustling Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
  • Breakfast
  • Snacks
  • Brunch

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Introduction

Join the Flavours of Lucca tour, a captivating morning walking experience that offers a unique blend of history, art, and food culture. Explore this fascinating city from different perspectives as you immerse yourself in its rich heritage. Led by knowledgeable local guides, this tour promises an unforgettable journey through the streets of Lucca, where you'll uncover hidden gems and indulge in delicious culinary delights.

What to expect?

During this 150-minute tour, you can anticipate a carefully crafted itinerary that includes various highlights of Lucca. Start by meeting your guide at the bike shop Tourist Center, just outside the train station. From there, you'll embark on a 30-minute stroll along the city's outstanding walls, taking in breathtaking panoramic views and listening to intriguing stories and anecdotes. Next, you'll experience the delightful taste of a Lucca-style breakfast at a glamorous pastry shop, where you'll savor delicious cakes, biscuits, and sweets paired with an Italian espresso or cappuccino. Admire the majestic Lucca Cathedral, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, before continuing to San Michele square, where you'll explore famous sights and learn about local food traditions. As you stroll along Via Fillungo, the city's main shopping street, admire medieval palaces and artisan stores, and pause to marvel at the beloved Church of San Frediano. Finally, reach the bustling Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, where you'll enjoy a delicious light lunch featuring typical salami, pecorino from Garfagnana, and a local wine, all against the backdrop of this ancient and captivating place.

Who is this for?

The Flavours of Lucca tour is perfect for travelers who crave a multifaceted experience. History enthusiasts will appreciate the in-depth exploration of Lucca's historic center and its architectural wonders. Art lovers will revel in the Romanesque beauty of the Lucca Cathedral and the artistic surprises found throughout the city. Foodies will delight in the chance to sample mouthwatering local delicacies, discovering the rich culinary traditions that make Lucca a gastronomic paradise. This tour caters to small groups or individuals seeking an intimate and personalized experience, making it suitable for solo travelers, couples, friends, and families alike. Whether you're an experienced traveler or embarking on your first adventure, the Flavours of Lucca tour offers a truly immersive and enchanting journey through one of Italy's most captivating cities.

Why book this?

By booking the Flavours of Lucca tour, you gain access to a unique and captivating experience that combines the best aspects of this enchanting city. With passionate local guides leading the way, you'll not only gain insights into Lucca's history and culture, but you'll also have the opportunity to interact with friendly vendors and uncover hidden corners that are often missed by other tourists. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the city, from its ancient fortifications to its bustling squares and charming narrow streets. Indulge your taste buds with delectable local treats, and let the city's vibrant energy envelop you as you explore its art, history, and food scene. This tour offers a perfect blend of education, relaxation, and enjoyment, promising an experience that will leave you with lasting memories.

Good to know

When booking the Flavours of Lucca tour, keep in mind that the total duration is approximately 150 minutes. Wear comfortable shoes, as you'll be walking through the streets of Lucca during the tour. You'll meet your guide just outside the bike shop Tourist Center, located near the train station. The tour includes a Lucca-style breakfast at a pastry shop, where you'll sample delicious cakes and sweets accompanied by an Italian espresso or cappuccino. Throughout the tour, your guide will provide interesting historical and cultural information about the city. Finally, the tour concludes in the bustling Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, where you'll enjoy a light lunch featuring local salami, pecorino cheese, and a glass of regional wine.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Mura di Lucca

Our foodie experience starts at the train station and in a few steps, we’ll reach the outstanding walls: here your guide will introduce you to Lucca, its history and its people. We will rise till the top of the fortification and we will enjoy a short stroll on the popular pedestrian promenade: You can admire gorgeous urban vistas of the historic centre and the surrounding landscapes, listening to interesting stories and funny anecdotes under the shade of ancient trees.

Lucca

After a pleasant walk we’ll need to relax and taste the first Lucca-style breakfast in a glamorous pastry shop! You will discover the delicious taste of our cakes, biscuits and sweets paired with an Italian espresso or cappuccino (in certain times of the year, breakfast can be replaced by gelato as a final stop). You will learn about Italian breakfast or gelato traditions and the importance we give to this ritual moment of the day.

Lucca's Duomo (Cattedrale di San Martino)

With the caffeine and sugar fuelling us we will head towards the main religious square to admire the majestic Cathedral dedicated to San Martino that is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture you can't miss.

San Michele in Foro

The walk will lead us towards the most popular location: San Michele square where locals usually meet for a coffee and a chat. Here you’ll have the chance to discover famous sights as well as hidden corners and to learn about food traditions inside local shops with friendly vendors always available for a word. We’ll also pass by the birthplace of our most famous historic figure Giacomo Puccini, the great opera composer well-known worldwide.

Via Fillungo

Your stroll continues along the main shopping street in Lucca, characterised by medieval palaces and artisan stores: you can admire old shop signs that are very elegant and represent the trade tradition of the city. In the middle of the itinerary, we’ll stop to have a view of the basilica of San Frediano: the locals’ beloved church.

Piazza Anfiteatro

Our next and last stop will be in the most curious place in the city: the bustling Piazza dell'Anfiteatro where we’ll finally sit down and delight ourselves with a delicious light lunch that includes typical salami and pecorino from Garfagnana, and of course, we will toast with a local wine against the backdrop of this ancient and fascinating place.

Reviews

(104)

5 (104)

Adventure62261338873

Our walking food tour with Sara in Lucca was our favorite experience in Tuscany so far. Sara shared so much history and current information about this fabulous city. We enjoyed the pace of the tour because we could look around at our surroundings as Sara was explaining and then she gave us time to see new things and ask questions about them. We never felt rushed. In addition the food was delicious and it had significance for the area - Chick pea pizza is unique and tasty! Grazie Sara! We loved your tour!

M3372LGannemariew

Chiara is a fantastic and interesting guide. There was the history of Lucca as well as stops to sample local food. Allow yourself extra time to relax and enjoy the light lunch at the end.

Jane_W

We made a day trip from Florence and had a wonderful tour in Lucca with Chiara! She was very knowledgable and interesting to learn from and she introduced us to some yummy typical foods of Lucca! We would highly recommend this tour!

jameswO6978FB

Sara is a fantastic guide. We enjoyed her friendly demeanor, her thorough explanations, her grasp of history and historical perspective, her humor and her engagement with us.

robertmE8282GI

We did a wonderful walk around Lucca especially in the ancient walled part of the city. Saw many sites & tasted different items including pastry, chickpea pizza & a lunch of wine meats & cheeses. Our family was the only one in Antonella's tour. She pointed our many of the sites in town. We would highly recommenced the tour guide & this tour

Lucy_D

Marta was an excellent tour guide. She is extremely friendly and informative. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lucca. The food and drinks were tasty and more than I expected. We will not soon forget the laughs we had sitting under the canopy of a trattoria in the torrential rain. Grazie Mille Marta.

459joew

Interesting/humorous & fun. Good value. Met some lovely people from around the world - such a bonus

E3986QJshaunm

We have been to Lucca before and even been on a walking tour, but this was a totally different and very enjoyable experience with Chiara. We saw sites in the town and learnt about their historical relevance at the same time, and mixed in with this we tasted some of the local specialties produced by local artisans. Great value, and a great guide, so find the time if visiting Lucca

jillcC3454AQ

Antonella was a great guide. She really looked after us, she was fun and had lots of good stories and recommendations to make our stay in Lucca all the more pleasant. Lovely group of people to share the morning with too.

666kimberleyb

Sara was fantastic, the tour was educational and the food was delicious. Sara stopped at various locations and told us about the history of Lucca and the people that made it what it is today. It was great being in a smaller group and we tried things we wouldn't have ordered without this tour and so glad to have experienced them. Highly recommend this tour!
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-26 10:09