Piazza San Giusto Tours

Often referred to as the beating heart of a city, public squares are usually buzzing with life and colorful characters. Find out what's going on at Piazza San Giusto and learn about its long history.

Piazza San Giusto is a worthwhile place to begin your discovery of Lucca Historical Center. This public square comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it's not the only spot to see here. Allow time for other sights like Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Guinigi Tower, and Palazzo Pfanner to fully appreciate what the area has to offer.

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JOIVY Together Florence Secret Nest

JOIVY Together Florence Secret Nest

3 out of 5
Oltrarno
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Sep 11 - Sep 16
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Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Florence (FLR)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (455 reviews)
Very nice hotel to stay in Florence, breakfast was excellent, clean and quite, transportation was around the corner, would stay again here for sure.

Reviewed on May 19, 2025

Hotel Bencista

Hotel Bencista

3 out of 5
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Aug 11 - Aug 18
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New York (JFK) to Florence (FLR)
7.2/10 Good! (11 reviews)
Aurum Uffizi

Aurum Uffizi

4 out of 5
Historic Centre of Florence
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Sep 11 - Sep 16
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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Florence (FLR)
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
This is a great hub if you don’t mind walking 15 mins in either direction. Florence is walking city, about 10000 steps and all day walk total 16,000 steps. it’s 42 mins walk, if you need to take the train out to Rome or Milan. Keep that in mind.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour

Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $17 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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LUCCA the Puccini bike path and Massacciuccoli lake

LUCCA the Puccini bike path and Massacciuccoli lake

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $173 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Private cooking class at a local's home in Lucca

Private cooking class at a local's home in Lucca

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $167 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Carriage tour in the historic center of Lucca

Carriage tour in the historic center of Lucca

Activity duration is 35 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is $104 per traveler*
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Popular places to visit

The church of Santi Giovanni e Reparata is a church of Lucca that is located in Piazza San Giovanni. The first seat of the bishops of the diocese, when the dignity of cathedral at the beginning of the eighth century was transferred to St. Martin remained its right to the baptismal font, and this made the relationship between the two sacred buildings always very close. At the beginning of the nineteenth century the church was destroyed by the Napoleonic government, deprived of its furnishings and destined to house the archives of the ancient Republic. In 1828 it was reopened to worship, but in a very changed situation. The present structure dates back to the reconstruction of the second half of the XII century, but its origins are much older.

San Giovanni Church

Find out about the history of Lucca when you take a trip to San Giovanni Church. Check out the stunning cathedral and lively bars in this walkable area.

San Giovanni Church
Piazza Napoleone showing heritage architecture, a city and road cycling

Piazza Napoleone

4.5/5(34 reviews)

The largest square in Lucca is a favorite spot for socializing. Some of the biggest names in music entertain here.

Piazza Napoleone
Teatro del Giglio showing a statue or sculpture, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Teatro del Giglio

Watch an opera or a play at this historic city theater and opera house, which was designed in the early 19th century.

Teatro del Giglio
Piazza San Michele featuring a square or plaza, night scenes and a church or cathedral

Piazza San Michele

5/5(9 reviews)

Once the site of the Roman forum during ancient times, now this piazza is a delightful square of bars, cafés and an unfinished 12th-century church.

Piazza San Michele
Church of San Michele in Foro showing heritage architecture

Church of San Michele in Foro

4.5/5(37 reviews)

Showcasing the history of a remarkable town, this magnificent basilica was built on the ancient center of Lucca’s civic life.

Church of San Michele in Foro
Cathedral of St Martin showing interior views, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Cathedral of St Martin

4.5/5(47 reviews)

Visit one of Lucca’s most sacred religious icons, an impressive building that is almost a millennium old.

Cathedral of St Martin

Best Lodging Options Near Piazza San Giusto

Hotel Rex
Hotel Rex
3 out of 5
Piazzale Bettino Ricasoli 19, Lucca, LU
Hotel Rex
Grand Universe Lucca, Autograph Collection
Grand Universe Lucca, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
Piazza Del Giglio 1, Lucca, LU
Grand Universe Lucca, Autograph Collection
Albergo Celide
Albergo Celide
4 out of 5
Viale Giuseppe Giusti 25, Lucca, LU
Albergo Celide
The Tuscanian Hotel
The Tuscanian Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Sant'Anastasio 23, Lucca, LU
The Tuscanian Hotel
Hotel Ilaria
Hotel Ilaria
4 out of 5
Via Del Fosso 26, Lucca, LU
Hotel Ilaria
Palazzo Dipinto
Palazzo Dipinto
4 out of 5
Piazza del Palazzo Dipinto, 27, Lucca, LU
Palazzo Dipinto
Antica Corte dei Principi
Antica Corte dei Principi
Via Dell'Olivo 2, Lucca, LU
Antica Corte dei Principi
Palazzo Tucci Residenza d'Epoca
Palazzo Tucci Residenza d'Epoca
Via Cesare Battisti 13, Lucca, LU
Palazzo Tucci Residenza d'Epoca
Lucca Charm
Lucca Charm
Via Roma 14, Lucca, LU
Lucca Charm
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