Flavours of Lucca, Art, History, Food for Small Groups or Private
Description
Join us for an interesting morning walking tour that will dive you into the history, the art and also the food culture of our fascinating city. This experience is a perfect introduction to the city that you will discover from different points of view. We look forward to letting you experience a chill-out tour seen from a local perspective.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In certain times of the year, breakfast can be replaced by gelato as a final stop and the local snack can be served at the pastry shop.
- This is not mainly a food tour, it is a walking tour to discover the city of Lucca under many aspects: art, history, traditions and food culture (food tastings are included)
- Children are considered only if under 12 and they will have a children menu
- This tour takes place with every weather conditions and it will be confirmed also with the rain
- Please bring your passport or ID to check-in
Reviews(167)
We had a very nice and interesting tour with many tips that we also utilized. Our guide, unfortunately, I forgot her name, was very nice and explained everything wonderfully. The small snacks were very delicious.
Great little introduction to the city, our guide was lovely and very informative and the 3 stops for food and drinks were good quality. We thought it was good value for money.
We met Antonella easily at the assigned spot. From the first moment, she was warm, informative and considerate. Her depth of knowledge and love for the city were apparent with every important landmark and every delicious cafe at which we stopped. This tour was the best quality possible.
Excellent tour and great food. Chiara is a wonderful guide. We walked all around and throughout Lucca as she told us about its history, culture and much, much more. We had three great stops for refreshments and food. Very informative and interesting.
We enjoyed this tour with guide Chiara. She was friendly & professional with much information. Great for first-time visitors or repeat-visitors like us. We learned about the history, culture and much more. She gave us tips for the rest of our visit.
We had a really great morning with Claudia. She is knowledgeable, interesting and lively, but also accommodating to members of our group of four. We were not at the correct meeting point and she came to us rather than making us find her, which we appreciated greatly. She was very generous with her time and expertise. We would certainly recommend this tour of beautiful and interesting Lucca.
Tons of information about this lovely city. Lots of tasty delights along the way. There was just the right amount of food and history.
Great tour with guide through Lucca. Very knowl;edgible and good sense of humor. Food stops and walking were perfectly times
Our guided tour ended up being very personalised for just the two of us… our guide was very informed relaxed and took the time to understand what we wanted from the tour. Included a stop for coffee & cake (Italian breakfast) and finishing with refreshments & a bite of food. Sara explained architecture & history as we strolled through the streets of the medieval old town. Not rushed … would recommend !!
When booking this tour, you should request antobertolani! She made Lucca’s history come alive. Our group of four found her to be very knowledgeable and engaging. We wish we had another day with her. She went above and beyond to paint a picture of the layers of history in Lucca. She even shared dining recommendations and shopping tips.
