Lucca Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Lucca tours and things to do in one of Tuscany’s most charming walled cities: cycle the tree-lined Renaissance ramparts that circle the old town, wander the oval Piazza dell’Anfiteatro and climb the tree-topped Guinigi Tower, savour Tuscan wine and cooking classes, and day-trip to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Cinque Terre and the Chianti hills. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Lucca by interest
Whatever brings you to Lucca — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Lucca
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
City Walls
Cyclable ramparts.
Piazza Anfiteatro
Oval square.
Guinigi Tower
Tree-topped tower.
San Martino
Cathedral.
Tuscan Vineyards
Wine country.
Tuscan Food
Cooking classes.
Leaning Tower
Nearby Pisa.
Cinque Terre
Coastal villages.
30 min awayPisa
Leaning Tower.
1.5 hr awayCinque Terre
Five villages.
1.5 hr awayChianti Hills
Wine country.
2 hr awaySiena & San Gimignano
Hill towns.
City awayCity Walls
Cycle the ramparts.
City awayCooking Class
Tuscan food.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Lucca visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Warm, green and blooming — a lovely time to visit.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot and busy, with festivals — book ahead.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Mild with the grape and olive harvest — ideal.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Cool and quiet, atmospheric within the walls.
For festivals
The Lucca Summer Festival and Comics draw crowds.
Best overall
Late spring and autumn are ideal.
One day
The walls and old town.
Two days
Add a wine tour or Pisa trip.
Three days
Add the Cinque Terre and Tuscan hill towns.
For wine
The Tuscan vineyards.
For food
Cooking classes and food tours.
With kids
Cycling the walls and Pisa.
On foot
The car-free old town is easily walkable.
By bike
Bikes are the classic way to ride the walls.
Trains & tours
Trains and tours reach Pisa, Florence and the coast.
Vintage rides
Vespa and Fiat 500 tours explore the countryside.
Where to stay
Stay within the walls for the full Lucca experience.
Euro currency
Italy uses the euro; cards are widely accepted.
Cycle the walls
Rent a bike to ride the full circuit of the ramparts.
Climb Guinigi Tower
Head up the tree-topped tower for rooftop views.
Take a wine tour
Set aside time for a Tuscan vineyard tour.
Pop to Pisa
Combine Lucca with a quick trip to nearby Pisa.
Cook Tuscan
Book a pasta cooking class with a local.
Spring & autumn
Visit in spring or autumn for the best weather.
Wine tours
Tuscan wine tours fill up — book ahead.
Cooking classes
Popular cooking classes sell out — reserve early.
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre day trips have limited spots — book ahead.
Pisa tours
Guided Pisa trips fill up — reserve early.
Tuscany trips
Siena and San Gimignano tours book out — reserve ahead.
Festival season
Summer festivals are busiest — book everything ahead.
Bike & walls
Around €25–45 for a guided bike tour of the walls.
Walking tour
About €20–40 for an old-town walking tour.
Wine tour
Roughly €90–150 for a Tuscan wine tour.
Cooking class
Around €60–110 for a Tuscan cooking class.
Cinque Terre
About €90–150 for a Cinque Terre day trip.
How to save
Rent a bike and self-guide the walls and Pisa route.
Lucca through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Blooms.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Festivals.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Busy.
- Best for
- Harvest.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Quiet walls.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cool.