Most booked tours and tickets in Lucca
Lucca Bikes and Bites with food tastings for Small Groups or Private
5.0314 reviews3h
from €92
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Lucca’s Ultimate Food Tour: Full Tuscan Meal by Do Eat Better
4.9256 reviews3h
from €68
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Lucca: Cook with an Italian Mamma – Pasta & Tiramisu by Cesarine
4.8228 reviews3h
from €85
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Flavours of Lucca, Art, History, Food for Small Groups or Private
5.0181 reviews2h 30m
from €78
Check availabilityTop sights in Lucca
- 1City Walls
- 2Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
- 3Torre Guinigi
- 4Lucca Cathedral
- 5San Michele in Foro
- 6Palazzo Pfanner
- Cycle or Walk the Iconic Renaissance Walls: The 16th-century Mura di Lucca are not ruins but a fully intact, elevated park. Rent a bike from Puccini Bike or Cicli Bizzarri and join locals for the 4.2km loop, enjoying panoramic views of gardens, churches, and the Apuan Alps.
- Explore a Perfectly Preserved Medieval Center: Lucca's grid-like Roman street plan is overlaid with a maze of medieval alleyways. Get lost discovering the 12th-century Lucca Cathedral (Duomo di San Martino) with its Volto Santo crucifix, the bustling San Michele in Foro church square, and the unique elliptical Piazza dell'Anfiteatro built atop a Roman amphitheater.
- Immerse Yourself in Musical Heritage: As the birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini, music is in Lucca's soul. Visit Casa Natale di Puccini, see his operas performed at the Teatro del Giglio or the open-air Puccini Festival in nearby Torre del Lago, and attend the Summer Festival for international rock and pop concerts in Piazza Napoleone.
Day trips and outdoor activities from Lucca
Truffle Hunting & Tasting in San Miniato Tuscany with Dogs
5.058 reviews1h 30m
from €100
Check availabilityHidden gems in Lucca
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
Orto Botanico Comunale di Lucca
A peaceful 19th-century botanical garden tucked behind the city walls, featuring medicinal plants, a pond, greenhouses, and a stunning cedar of Lebanon tree.
Museo della Cattedrale (Cathedral Museum)
Houses the stunning treasury of the Duomo, including the Volto Santo crucifix, exquisite goldsmith work, and paintings by artists like Tintoretto.
Baluardo San Regolo on the Walls
A specific bastion on the southern stretch of the Mura di Lucca, offering one of the best panoramic views of the city's rooftops, towers, and the distant mountains.
Chiesa dei Santi Giovanni e Reparata
A complex of religious buildings with a 12th-century baptistery, archaeological excavations of Roman and early Christian ruins beneath the floor, and a climbable bell tower.
Via dell' Anfiteatro (outside the Piazza)
The narrow lane that runs *outside* the back of the buildings forming Piazza dell'Anfiteatro.
Day trips from Lucca
Pisa
25 min by regional train
Famous worldwide for its Leaning Tower, Pisa offers more than just a photo op. Explore the stunning Piazza dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) UNESCO site, home to the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Camposanto Monumentale. The city also has a vibrant student life along the Arno River.
Cinque Terre
1.5 hours by train (to La Spezia, then local train)
A string of five breathtakingly colorful fishing villages clinging to cliffs along the Ligurian coast. Hike the famous coastal trails (check for open sections), take the scenic train, or boat between villages like Manarola and Vernazza for unforgettable views and seafood.
Garfagnana & Barga
1 hour by car or bus
Escape into the dramatic, mountainous region north of Lucca. Explore the medieval hill town of Barga, known as 'the most Scottish town in Italy' for its historic ties. Discover chestnut forests, ancient fortresses, and the stunning Serchio River valley.
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Things to do in Lucca: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Lucca?+
Top sights include City Walls, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Torre Guinigi and Lucca Cathedral. Away from the crowds, try Orto Botanico Comunale di Lucca and Museo della Cattedrale (Cathedral Museum).
What are the most popular tours in Lucca?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour (4.6 stars, 542 reviews); Lucca: Wine Tasting Experience - Tenuta Adamo Winery (4.8 stars, 459 reviews); Truffle Hunting Experience with Lunch in San Miniato (4.9 stars, 395 reviews).
How much do tours in Lucca cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €15 and €200 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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