Lucca Historic Center 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
by Turislucca
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This two-hour guided walking tour covers Lucca's historic center with a professional guide. The tour begins at Porta San Donato near Piazzale Verdi, adjacent to the Renaissance walls. From there, the route follows Via San Paolino, the original Roman Decumanus Maximus, passing the church of San Paolino and the birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini. The group then arrives at Piazza San Michele, where the 12th-century church of San Michele in Foro stands with its notable facade. Next, the tour continues along Via Fillungo, Lucca's main shopping street, where visitors see medieval towers including Torre delle Ore, the clock tower, and Torre Guinigi, distinguished by seven holm oak trees on its roof. The tour proceeds to the Basilica of San Frediano, recognized for its Byzantine-style mosaic facade. A short walk leads to Piazza Anfiteatro, an elliptical square built over the remains of an ancient Roman amphitheater. The tour concludes at the Cathedral of San Martino, known for its Pisa-Lucca Romanesque facade. Visitors may choose to continue inside the Cathedral for an additional entrance fee to view the Volto Santo wooden crucifix, Tintoretto's Last Supper painting, and the marble sarcophagus of Ilaria del Carretto by Jacopo della Quercia. The guide may speak multiple languages. This tour is suitable for individuals, families, and small groups interested in seeing Lucca's main historic sites.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Porta San Donato
The tour begins at Piazzale Verdi by the old Porta San Donato, where the tourist information center is located next to Lucca's Renaissance walls.
10 min
San Michele in Foro
From Piazzale Verdi, the route follows Via San Paolino, the ancient Roman Decumanus Maximus, passing the Renaissance church of San Paolino. The walk ends at Piazza San Michele, the site of the former Roman forum, where the 12th-century San Michele in Foro church stands. Along the way, the guide points out the birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini and the exterior of his childhood home.
20 min
Basilica Di San Frediano
The tour continues along Via Fillungo, Lucca's main shopping street with traditional shops and medieval tower houses. The tour covers Torre delle Ore, a clock tower, and Torre Guinigi, topped by seven holm oak trees. The facade mosaic of San Frediano church, designed in Byzantine style, is a highlight here.
30 min
Piazza Anfiteatro
Next is Piazza Anfiteatro, an elliptical square built over the remains of an ancient Roman amphitheater, featuring buildings constructed on the original foundations.
30 min
Duomo Di San Martino
The tour concludes at the Cathedral of San Martino, known for its distinctive Pisa-Lucca Romanesque facade. Visitors may choose to enter the Cathedral for a €3.00 fee to view the wooden Volto Santo crucifix, Tintoretto’s Last Supper painting, and the marble sarcophagus of Ilaria del Carretto sculpted by Jacopo della Quercia.
30 min
Meeting point
Meet the local guide inside the Tourist Information Office, located in Piazzale Verdi at the end of via San Paolino Lucca
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Lucca Historic Center 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
by Turislucca
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€30Overview
This two-hour guided walking tour covers Lucca's historic center with a professional guide. The tour begins at Porta San Donato near Piazzale Verdi, adjacent to the Renaissance walls. From there, the route follows Via San Paolino, the original Roman Decumanus Maximus, passing the church of San Paolino and the birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini. The group then arrives at Piazza San Michele, where the 12th-century church of San Michele in Foro stands with its notable facade. Next, the tour continues along Via Fillungo, Lucca's main shopping street, where visitors see medieval towers including Torre delle Ore, the clock tower, and Torre Guinigi, distinguished by seven holm oak trees on its roof. The tour proceeds to the Basilica of San Frediano, recognized for its Byzantine-style mosaic facade. A short walk leads to Piazza Anfiteatro, an elliptical square built over the remains of an ancient Roman amphitheater. The tour concludes at the Cathedral of San Martino, known for its Pisa-Lucca Romanesque facade. Visitors may choose to continue inside the Cathedral for an additional entrance fee to view the Volto Santo wooden crucifix, Tintoretto's Last Supper painting, and the marble sarcophagus of Ilaria del Carretto by Jacopo della Quercia. The guide may speak multiple languages. This tour is suitable for individuals, families, and small groups interested in seeing Lucca's main historic sites.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Porta San Donato
The tour begins at Piazzale Verdi by the old Porta San Donato, where the tourist information center is located next to Lucca's Renaissance walls.
10 min
San Michele in Foro
From Piazzale Verdi, the route follows Via San Paolino, the ancient Roman Decumanus Maximus, passing the Renaissance church of San Paolino. The walk ends at Piazza San Michele, the site of the former Roman forum, where the 12th-century San Michele in Foro church stands. Along the way, the guide points out the birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini and the exterior of his childhood home.
20 min
Basilica Di San Frediano
The tour continues along Via Fillungo, Lucca's main shopping street with traditional shops and medieval tower houses. The tour covers Torre delle Ore, a clock tower, and Torre Guinigi, topped by seven holm oak trees. The facade mosaic of San Frediano church, designed in Byzantine style, is a highlight here.
30 min
Piazza Anfiteatro
Next is Piazza Anfiteatro, an elliptical square built over the remains of an ancient Roman amphitheater, featuring buildings constructed on the original foundations.
30 min
Duomo Di San Martino
The tour concludes at the Cathedral of San Martino, known for its distinctive Pisa-Lucca Romanesque facade. Visitors may choose to enter the Cathedral for a €3.00 fee to view the wooden Volto Santo crucifix, Tintoretto’s Last Supper painting, and the marble sarcophagus of Ilaria del Carretto sculpted by Jacopo della Quercia.
30 min
Meeting point
Meet the local guide inside the Tourist Information Office, located in Piazzale Verdi at the end of via San Paolino Lucca
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.