Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesRussian, Italian
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Overview
A 2.5 hour walking tour of the historic center of Lucca, with ENTRANCE and GUIDED TOUR to the Cathedral of San Martino and the Basilica of San Frediano.
On cobbled streets, between stately buildings, severed towers, ancient squares, I will tell you the stories of the Tuscan city never dominated by the Medici and give you advice on where to taste the specialties of Lucca.
We start from Piazza Anfiteatro destination for those who want to enjoy an aperitif in a fascinating atmosphere and we go on the imposing Renaissance walls.
We will visit the inside of the Basilica of San Frediano where I will tell you the story of the “Holy Face” and the patron saint of Lucca.
From there we will move to Via Fillungo, the shopping street, to the church of San Michele. For the sweet tooth, there we can taste Buccellato.
Passing through Piazza Napoleone I will tell you its story and then we will take you to the Cathedral of San Martino. Inside I will tell you the story of the monument to Ilaria del Carretto.
What's included
Ticket and guided tour of the Basilica S.Frediano
Ticket and guided tour of the Cathedral of St.Martino
Exclusive private guide
Tips and free donations at monuments
What to expect
Piazza Anfiteatro
15m
Rebuilt on the remains of the Roman amphitheater of which it retains the oval plan. A fascinating place to take some beautiful photos
Le Mura di Lucca
20m
We walk up the walls to the Bastion of San Frediano. The walls of Lucca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are the best preserved Renaissance walls that can be seen in Tuscany
Basilica Di San Frediano
20m · Admission ticket included
The basilica contains the remains of Santa Zita, very dear to the people of Lucca and protector of servants and housewives
We will visit the interior to see the frescoes that narrate the arrival of the Holy Face in the city
Via Fillungo
Pass by
Walking along Via Fillungo, an ancient pilgrim route on the Via Francigena, today the shopping street in Lucca, I will tell you about the legend linked to the Clock Tower. If we have time, we can taste Buccellato, a typical dessert of Lucca
10m
In San Michele in Foro, first I will tell you the story of its sail facade and the fantastic animals that are depicted there then we will visit its interior.
Piazza Napoleone
Pass by
A square where I will tell you stories of the imperial court, of loves and betrayals
Duomo Di San Martino
30m · Admission ticket included
Arrived at the Cathedral of San Martino, we will visit the interior, I will tell you its history and those of the works that are located there, such as the Holy Face, the funeral monument of Ilaria del Carretto and "The Last Supper" by Tintoretto
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We meet in front of the restaurant "Bread & Wine"
End point
The tour ends inside the cathedral
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For visitors with mobility difficulties we recommend booking the private tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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