Private tour: Kids in Lucca - Stepping Back in Time to the Middle Ages.

3.5 (4 reviews) Lucca, Italy
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Duration2h
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Join a specialized guide to bring the Middle Ages to life for children with this 2-hour kid-friendly tour of Lucca. Walk in the footsteps of the many pilgrims who visited during the Middle Ages to venerate the wooden crucifix called the 'Volto Santo' (Holy Face). Visit the historic Zecca (Mint) where a replica of the coins used in that period will be minted for you. Attempt to discover the secrets concealed in the facades of churches. Have some gelato at the end of the tour.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Ice cream
  • Entrace fees to the Cathedral and to the Mint

What to expect

  1. Duomo Di San Martino
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Meet your guide near the Cathedral of San Martino in the historic center of Lucca to begin a kid-focused walking tour of the city's Middle Ages sights and history. Start at the Cathedral of San Martino, where the beauty of the colors and the intricacy of the designs of its exterior will dazzle you as they did the pilgrims who flocked to Lucca for centuries. Animals, flowers, tales of saints, and a labyrinth will greet you before entering the Cathedral where the ancient wooden crucifix called the 'Volto Santo' (Holy Face) is contained. Through the inquisitive eyes of your child, you will discover all the intriguing legends and miracles associated with these symbols.
  2. Museo della Zecca
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Head for the historic mint where, before your very eyes, replicas of the ancient coins of Lucca will be produced and each child will receive one as a Medieval souvenir. The historic Mint is one of the oldest in Italy (operating since 650 a.C.)
  3. San Michele in Foro
    20m
    At the Church of San Michele (Saint Michael), more investigative work awaits. Attempt to uncover the secrets hidden in its spectacular façade, including stories of mythical animals and ancient legends.
  4. Via Fillungo
    40m
    Stroll through the historic center and charming streets of Lucca, such as Via Fillungo and Via Santa Croce, where you and your children will learn to 'read' the façades of the tower houses that once belonged to the wealthy merchants of Lucca.

    After so much work and mystery, it's time for a well-earned gelato break - and of course, only the best gelato in town will do.

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Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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