Lucca’s Ultimate Food Tour: Full Tuscan Meal by Do Eat Better
Description
Discover Lucca through its flavors on our Lucca Food Tour, a delightful journey through the historic streets of one of Tuscany’s most charming walled cities. Taste the dishes Lucchesi love, from hearty traditional specialties to excellent local wines and olive oil. Every stop is carefully selected to introduce you to authentic Tuscan culinary traditions, showcase beloved local eateries, and create an unforgettable food experience. Your guide is a passionate local “Foodie”, a friendly expert who shares insider tips, explains each dish, and brings to life the history and stories behind every bite. Do Eat Better Experience tours combine high-quality gastronomy with an immersive cultural walk, offering a true taste of local life in Lucca. To ensure a personal and authentic experience, we welcome only small groups, so every guest receives our full attention and guidance. Please note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages are available upon request.
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We begin our journey in one of Lucca’s main squares, bordered by majestic XVI-century palaces. As we cross this vibrant hub, we’ll head towards our first stop to dive into the local culinary delights.
While admiring the beautiful church and the lively square around it, we will taste the first traditional specialty of Lucca, the Buccellato, a sweet bread flavored with fruit and anise.
Next, we’ll make our way through Piazza Anfiteatro, the most iconic and picturesque spot in Lucca. We’ll stroll around this uniquely shaped square, once the site of a Roman amphitheater, before heading to the next stop on our gastronomic journey.
At this characteristic stop in the heart of the walled city, we’ll indulge in a plate of Tordelli, a traditional Lucca pasta filled with meat and herbs, served in a rich, savory sauce. A true taste of the region’s culinary tradition.
As we continue our walk through the charming streets of Lucca, we’ll pass by the iconic Torre Guinigi, a medieval tower with a unique garden at its summit, offering a glimpse into the city’s fascinating history.
In this lovely square, we will stop to enjoy a plate of fresh local cold cuts, perfectly paired with a glass of red wine, while soaking in the lively atmosphere and beauty of Lucca.
On Via Buia, we will sample Cecina, a beloved Tuscan street food made from chickpea flour and served warm and savory. This iconic dish is a true local favorite.
We’ll wrap up our food tour with a sweet treat along Via San Paolino, where we’ll indulge in some local chocolate and a traditional dessert, leaving you with the perfect ending to this delicious exploration of Lucca’s culinary offerings.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.
Reviews(206)
Corrado was a fabulous and knowledgeable guide- thank you! We enjoyed every meal along the tour and felt it was wonderful value for the experience!
I often take a food tour in cities but this one was very disappointing . The foods tasted were normal everyday food . We learnt very little . 3 of the tastings were done standing in the street in very high temperatures . There were 4 of us and we were joined by 2 others . The dynamic was slow and rather boring . The guide was very inexperienced and didn’t add much to the evening . Not worth the money .
Quick overview of some of Lucca’s “famous” spots! Our guide Denia was a fun local who gave us insight into many of the restaurants in town. Now I want to go back and enjoy a full meal, especially at Trattoria da Giulia!
We had a fabulous time doing the Lucca food tour!!! Our guide, Sacha, was everything!!! She was the perfect balance of chill, cool vibes but let’s get to the good places!!! She spoiled us with incredible locations and authentic Lucca favorites while providing information along the way. It was a lovely time and a highlight of our visit to charming Lucca. She was also so kind as to provide foodie spots in neighboring cities we were going to.
We very much enjoyed our food tour with Denia. We’d literally just arrived by train, dumped our bags and met up with her. There are so many food options so it was lovely to hear from a local what they like to eat and where. I wondered if we’d get enough to eat but there was ample! All the food was delicious and traditional and we learnt a little about this special town along the way.
We did the Food Tour with Sacha who turned out to be a very funny, thoughtful Guide and a fountain of Lucca Trivia. The Food was great, we had a lovely time with a delightful group. Can highly recommend and we will certainly be back :)
Lucca is a fabulous place that will capture anyone’s heart. Nicolleta was our guide on this tasting experience. We learned more about some of the sites of the city through her passionate eyes. This tour throws you comfortably into the culture of this warm and enchanting city. We attended with our two sons who are 21 and 18. It was a great way to celebrate this special place.
A delightful evening. Annalisa was so knowledgeable and made the evening very special. It was lovely to learn about the history of the city and its cuisine.
Alessandra was a great host! She was pleasant and helpful and shared information about the area which was a really nice perk
What a fun way to be introduced to Lucca! Denia, our local guide, shared history and insights as we tried the typical fare. It truly was a complete meal, from appetizer to dessert. She was even able to accommodate my food allergy. Highly recommended for any visitor to Lucca!
