1-Day Walking Tour of Lucca with Medieval Walls and Volto Santo
About This Tour
Enjoy a guided walking tour of medieval Lucca, known throughout Italy for its spectacular city walls that still enclose much of the historic old town. Visit the...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Lucca · Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish
Know before you go: Be amazed by the more than 100 churches hidden in Lucca's city centre, and walk along the pilgrims' roads.; Do not miss the ruins of the ancient Roman amphitheatre, now transformed into a picturesque Tuscan-style oval square where you can enjoy a coffee break.
About Lucca
Lucca
Wander around Lucca’s formidable fortifications in the company of a local guide and discover the majestic Duomo and Tuscan trattorias of this enthralling town close to Pisa and Florence.
What's Included
- Services of a professional tour guide.
- Free entrance, when permitted, to San Michele, San Frediano, and San Martino Cathedral.
- Entrance to the Guinigi medieval palace.
Not Included
- Any museum or church entrance fees.
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Discover Lucca's Medieval Walls, Churches, and Historic Streets
Walk on the medieval walls of Lucca. Originally built as a defensive rampart, the walls became a pedestrian walkway after losing their military importance. Today, they continue to offer beautiful views over the city. Walk on the medieval walls of Lucca. Originally built as a defensive rampart, the walls became a pedestrian walkway after losing their military importance. Today, they continue to offer beautiful views over the city. Stroll through Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, a public square in Lucca where the ring of buildings follows the elliptical shape of the city's second-century Roman amphitheatre. Stroll through Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, a public square in Lucca where the ring of buildings follows the elliptical shape of the city's second-century Roman amphitheatre. Visit San Michele Church, a Roman Catholic basilica in Lucca built over the ancient Roman forum. Visit San Michele Church, a Roman Catholic basilica in Lucca built over the ancient Roman forum. Stop by San Frediano. The Basilica of San Frediano is a Romanesque church located in Piazza San Frediano. Stop by San Frediano. The Basilica of San Frediano is a Romanesque church located in Piazza San Frediano. Tour the Cathedral of San Martino with the Volto Santo. The cathedral houses an ancient eight-foot-tall wooden carving of Christ's crucifixion. Tour the Cathedral of San Martino with the Volto Santo. The cathedral houses an ancient eight-foot-tall wooden carving of Christ's crucifixion. Walk through the antique shops quarter, where you can admire exquisite artefacts and buy souvenirs to remember your trip. Walk through the antique shops quarter, where you can admire exquisite artefacts and buy souvenirs to remember your trip. Visit the artisan boutique streets and Fillungo Street, and bring the tour to a close with a walk through this slow-paced part of town. Visit the artisan boutique streets and Fillungo Street, and bring the tour to a close with a walk through this slow-paced part of town. End of tour.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Lucca, Province of Lucca, Italy · Tour start: Via delle Mura Urbane, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
