Discover the magic of Lucca on an evening walking tour that celebrates one of Italy’s most beloved traditions – the aperitivo. Stroll through the historic streets with your expert guide, uncovering local landmarks and savoring the best food and drink in Tuscany. Dive into Italian and Lucchese culture, visiting craft stores and sampling local wines paired with traditional Italian snacks. This tasty tour will leave you falling in love with Lucca forever!
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A pleasant stroll to discover Lucca historic centre from the walls to Napoleon and San Michele Squares, along Fillungo Street and Amphitheatre square to Guinigi tower.
Start with a selection of local focaccias and a glass of wine in a traditional Bakery and continue with a glamourous Aperitivo in a Vineria, plus crostini of the day and a glass of Lucca wine.
San Michele Square
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, food samples (including local focaccia or pizza, and a selection of crostini and savoury treats changing daily), 2 glasses of wine or beer.
Exclusions: Additional food and drink, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities for the guide.
Become a local Lucchese for a day and join us for one of Italy’s most cherished traditions – aperitivo time!
Your adventure begins outside Lucca’s charming train station, where we’ll set off towards the city walls. Here, you’ll enjoy stunning views of Lucca, while learning about the city’s fascinating history and its legendary rivalry with Pisa.
Strolling through the narrow, picturesque streets, we’ll arrive at the magnificent Romanesque marble Cathedral. By then, you’ll understand why Lucca is known as the city of 100 churches.
Next, we’ll wander through the sycamore-lined Piazza Napoleone, named after Napoleon’s sister Elisa, who ruled Lucca in the early 19th century.
Our first foodie stop is at a friendly bakery opposite the exquisite San Michele church in Foro Square, where locals love to gather. Here, we’ll enjoy a drink and try cecina, a delicious focaccia made with unexpected ingredients.
The shopping street of Via Fillungo is next on our itinerary. Your guide will introduce you to some of Lucca’s most historic artisan shops and delis, where you can find leather goods, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, perfume, fashion, and local wines – perfect souvenirs of your Tuscan journey. At the end of this lively street, we’ll stop to admire the Romanesque San Frediano Church.
A leisurely stroll through Lucca’s bustling streets brings us to the atmospheric Amphitheatre Square, built atop a second-century Roman amphitheatre. From here, we’ll make our way to the base of Lucca’s iconic Guinigi Tower, known for the trees that adorn its summit.
No Italian evening is complete without a visit to a typical Vineria, Tuscany’s beloved small wine bars. Here, your guide will explain the art of the aperitivo, as we sip a glass of carefully selected local wine at a glamorous Vineria. As the sun sets, we’ll enjoy crostini and the chef’s special dish of the day.
Our tour ends here with heartfelt arrivederci’s, but the night doesn’t have to stop! Lucca is blessed with charming restaurants and bars – don’t forget to ask your guide for their personal recommendations. Saluti!
Dress standard: Please wear casual dress and comfortable shoes for walking. Bring a waterproof jacket or an umbrella in case of rain.
Accessibility: Yes
Physical rating: Low
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We’ll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 4 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 4 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 4. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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