Tours & activities in Lucca

Observe the ancient healing waters in Italy's biggest spa town

Experience one of the best views in Tuscany from the top of a historic tower

Whether you're traveling alone or with friends or family, this 2-hour guided tour is the best way to discover the wonders of Lucca's old town. See intricate Roman cathedrals, the city's walls, and other important monuments.

For the guests it is a unique activity as they will have the opportunity to visit the cellar and speak directly with the winemaker. The environment is very friendly and easy going, we try to make wine tasting fun so that everyone can join in. It's a relaxing afternoon with a nice view on Lucca's hills to enjoy while sipping wine.

Discover the medieval town of Lucca with a 1-hour, 3-hour or 24-hour bike rental. Explore the town in your own time and with everything you need.

Nighttime has always been particularly fascinating. Backstreets and unexpected glimpses of monuments appearing to those negotiating the city in the darkness, are a clear invitation to experience Lucca at night.If you are travelling with your family, in a small group, or individually, share the experience of a guided tour of Lucca’s historic center with others. It is an interesting and economical way to discover the wonders of the town.

If you are travelling with your family, in a small group, or individually, share the experience of a guided tour of Lucca’s historic center with others. It is an interesting and economical way to discover the wonders of the town.

The tasting at Cantalici is a way to immerse yourself in a family atmosphere to discover typical wines of the Chianti Classico production area, an experience that allows you to rediscover ancient flavors and the love for creating a product that contains the history of an entire family.

The Garzoni Historical Garden is an 18th-century wonder that has remained virtually intact until now. It is the result of two centuries of work, begun in the sixteenth century, which transformed a vegetable plot and a hunting grove beside the country home of the Garzoni counts into a monument to artistic taste and the good life, with ingenious use of water and an exquisite selection of plants.

The guided tour allows visitors to learn about the evolution of military engineering in Italy from the 13th to the 17th centuries. Visiting the interior of the bastions is like entering the ‘bowels’ of the Walls of Lucca which, incidentally, were never used for defensive purposes. The immense brick vaults of the galleries, built for the purpose of hiding the heavy bronze cannons, are spectacular and breathtaking.

Outdoor adventures in nature on Italy's Living Mountain

On Saturdays and Sundays at 11am enjoy a 2 hours walking tour with your Local Guide in the charming and pretty Lucca!Join the group and go discovering the strong local identity that makes Lucca different from the rest of Tuscans: legends, towers, churches, powerful families and beautiful ladies protected by strong Walls.The tour will be in English AND / OR Italian depending on the composition of the group.

Electric scooters in townFriendly hostFlexible hoursDiscount on rooms in our "B&B Camera con Vista Lucca" (5%)

Meet your tour guide at the Ticket Office of Villa Reale and begin the tour.The gardens of Princess Elisa Bonaparte are a closely-guarded treasure chest full of secrets, tales, and utterly charming spots. They are an oasis of light and beauty, colour and harmony, and it is possible to exclusively view them in the company of our expert licensed guides. Only by taking a historical, botanical, and architectural tour, can the park and gardens of Villa Reale, silent witnesses to events tied to important historical figures, reveal their past magic and splendour which, today, has been given new life.

Discover the historic Tuscan city of Lucca with a Tandem Bike rental. Roam through the streets, and ride along the ancient city walls.

Music and Giacomo Puccini are two points of reference tied to history and harmony. To acquaint oneself with Lucca, they can also be perceived as two of the fundamental elements generated by a territory rich in history, culture, and tradition.Visitors will be surprised to discover how many other artists have left mementos of their passage through Lucca and how many major events have been held here, to present day. Past musicians like Boccherini, Paganini and contemporary ones like Chet Baker and The Rolling Stones, to name a few, have all been protagonists in Lucca’s still vibrant musical journey.Our guided tour consists of a pleasant stroll through town, accompanied by excerpts of the artists’ most significant and famous compositions.So, in addition to getting to know the history of Lucca, it will be possible to become acquainted with the musicians, hear anecdotes about their lives and the places in town connected to them, including the Puccini Museum and the Teatro del Giglio.

Enjoy the freedom to explore Lucca at your own pace on a self-guided tour by bike. Glide along the city streets and visit the most important monuments independently.

LUCCA BY BIKE AT YOUR OWN PACEExplore Lucca independently on a self-guided bike tour.Use the provided map and detailed notes to get a better understanding of the city and discover the main attractions without the stress of planning or follow other people in a group tour.Have fun pedaling freely on the walls of Lucca, stop in one of the historic bars to enjoy a real Italian capuccino and taste one of the typical sweets of Lucca. Discover the most important monuments and the most hidden places in the historic center. At you time, no hurry.And if you want to have direct contact with nature, ask for directions to reach the cycle path on the river park.Difficulty: Very Easy

A must-see for those visiting Lucca and Tuscany, a walk in 16 hectares of gardens from different eras between the '600 and' 900 and the discovery of the empire-style apartments of the Royal Villa where Napoleon's sister lived to finish the visit to a decidedly eclectic museum among the collections of the Countess Pecci-Blunt. Interior never open to the public before the incredible restoration that has affected the whole complex from 2015 to today.Depending on the option booked, there will be a treasure hunt to allow families to keep the children entertained while visiting with them.

In complete autonomy, the tour allows you to discover the city by following the instructions in the attached booklet. Each family can manage the city tour freely.Children receive a backpack containing material for coloring and reading.

Hybrid bike with aluminum frame, Shimano 21 speed suitable for all trails and a moderate off-road (trails, roads, etc.). The bicycle has the chassis of a good mtb, mounted on a frame with 28" road wheels and anti-puncture tires.

Listen to the most beautiful and famous melodies from the master of opera Giacomo Puccini, in a stunning venue with magnificent interpreters and acoustics. This music will move you and give you an experience of a lifetime.

Pinocchio Park is a park created from a book and for a book: The Adventures of PinocchioThe author of The Adventures of Pinocchio, Carlo Lorenzini, known, in fact, as Collodi, spent his childhood years in Collodi and returned here as an adult due to his great love for the place and for his mother’s family. For this reason, a great book can be discovered or remembered together here: reading, art and playing free the imagination and make life more beautiful.

The ticket allows you to divide the experience even in two different days: in one day you can visit the Pinocchio Park and do the activities of the Toyland, within 60 days you can visit the Historical Garden which is part of the Via Europea dei Giardini Storici and National Monument and its Butterfly House.It is possible to visit the Garden and the Butterfly House first and the Pinocchio Park within 60 days.

Andrea Colombini started his career in musical organization in 1991. Since then he has produced more than 15,000 shows and concerts, many of them acting also as conductor as well as production manager and musical assistant. He has created 8 festivals, the most important of which is the Puccini e la sua Lucca International Festival. As a conductor, he started his activity in 1994, conducting both in Italy and abroad. He studied with many distinguished conductors, among them P.Maag and A.Kerschner. In December 2013 he has performed with the Lucca Philharmonic at the Vienna Musikverein, in the Golden Hall, and was the first Italian conductor leading a totally Italian ensemble to record a DVD in the Golden Hall, the most prestigious concert Hall in the world. He is one of the biographers of the great Austrian conductor Herbert Von Karajan, about whom he recently produced a new critical biography/ essay: Il Mal di Karajan.