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Lucca: Walking tour to discover the city of 100 churches
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Lucca
About
A 2.5 hour walking tour of the historic center of Lucca, with ENTRANCE and GUIDED TOUR to the Cathedral of San Martino and the Basilica of San Frediano. On cobbled streets, between stately buildings, severed towers, ancient squares, I will tell you the stories of the Tuscan city never dominated by the Medici and give you advice on where to taste the specialties of Lucca. We start from Piazza Anfiteatro destination for those who want to enjoy an aperitif in a fascinating atmosphere and we go on the imposing Renaissance walls. We will visit the inside of the Basilica of San Frediano where I will tell you the story of the “Holy Face” and the patron saint of Lucca. From there we will move to Vi...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Russian (Русский) & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Russian (Русский) & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Ticket and guided tour of the Basilica S.Frediano
Ticket and guided tour of the Cathedral of St.Martino
Exclusive private guide
Tips and free donations at monuments
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, 32
We meet in front of the restaurant "Bread & Wine"
Return
Cathedral of Lucca
The tour ends inside the cathedral
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Rebuilt on the remains of the Roman amphitheater of which it retains the oval plan. A fascinating place to take some beautiful photos
15 minutes
2
Le mura di Lucca
We walk up the walls to the Bastion of San Frediano. The walls of Lucca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are the best preserved Renaissance walls that can be seen in Tuscany
20 minutes
3
Basilica Di San Frediano
The basilica contains the remains of Santa Zita, very dear to the people of Lucca and protector of servants and housewives
We will visit the interior to see the frescoes that narrate the arrival of the Holy Face in the city
20 minutes
4
Via Fillungo
Walking along Via Fillungo, an ancient pilgrim route on the Via Francigena, today the shopping street in Lucca, I will tell you about the legend linked to the Clock Tower. If we have time, we can taste Buccellato, a typical dessert of Lucca
5
Chiesa di San Michele in Foro
In San Michele in Foro, first I will tell you the story of its sail facade and the fantastic animals that are depicted there then we will visit its interior.
10 minutes
6
Piazza Napoleone
A square where I will tell you stories of the imperial court, of loves and betrayals
7
Lucca's Duomo (Cattedrale di San Martino)
Arrived at the Cathedral of San Martino, we will visit the interior, I will tell you its history and those of the works that are located there, such as the Holy Face, the funeral monument of Ilaria del Carretto and "The Last Supper" by Tintoretto
30 minutes
Lucca: Walking tour to discover the city of 100 churches
(26) Reviews
Lucca
About
A 2.5 hour walking tour of the historic center of Lucca, with ENTRANCE and GUIDED TOUR to the Cathedral of San Martino and the Basilica of San Frediano. On cobbled streets, between stately buildings, severed towers, ancient squares, I will tell you the stories of the Tuscan city never dominated by the Medici and give you advice on where to taste the specialties of Lucca. We start from Piazza Anfiteatro destination for those who want to enjoy an aperitif in a fascinating atmosphere and we go on the imposing Renaissance walls. We will visit the inside of the Basilica of San Frediano where I will tell you the story of the “Holy Face” and the patron saint of Lucca. From there we will move to Vi...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Russian (Русский) & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Russian (Русский) & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Ticket and guided tour of the Basilica S.Frediano
Ticket and guided tour of the Cathedral of St.Martino