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#1From Livorno Cruise Port: Bus Transfer to Pisa and Lucca

Let’s visit Lucca and Pisa in 1 day! On board our shuttle bus with our expert escort you will easily let you reach and visit this 2 cities. We grant you the ...

Duration 6h 50m Free Cancellation
4.5 of 5 (2 reviews)
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$36
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From Livorno Cruise Port: Bus Transfer to Pisa and Lucca

#2Cinque Terre Tour from Lucca

Explore the breathtaking Ligurian coast on a tour to Cinque Terre, a small corner of paradise divided into five villages suspended on steep cliffs overlookin...

Duration 10h 15m Free Cancellation
5 of 5 (1 review)
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$179
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Cinque Terre Tour from Lucca

#3Private cooking class at a local's home in Lucca

Private cooking class in a local home with a certified home cook. Learn typical Lucca recipes and taste everything you've made with wines included. Immerse y...

Duration 4h Free Cancellation
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$173
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Private cooking class at a local's home in Lucca

#4Uffizi Gallery Monolingual Tour from Lucca

Start your day in Lucca and take the train to Florence (tickets are included and will be sent by email).. Upon arrival in Florence meet our guide at the meet...

Duration 2h 15m Free Cancellation
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$78
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Uffizi Gallery Monolingual Tour from Lucca

#5Local Market visit and Dining at a local's home in Lucca

Tour the vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a private lunch or dinner in a local home with a certified home cook. Enjoy an exclusive cooking demo a...

Duration 3h 30m Free Cancellation
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$166
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Local Market visit and Dining at a local's home in Lucca

#6Puccini Experience Entrance Ticket - due to COVID19,concerts are suspended

Visit: Puccini e la sua Lucca - International Permanent Festival, Piazza San Giovanni Chiesa DI San Giovanni, 55100, Lucca ItalyPuccini e la sua Lucca” offic...

Duration 3h Free Cancellation
5 of 5
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$31
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Puccini Experience Entrance Ticket - due to COVID19,concerts are suspended

#7Accademia Gallery Monolingual Tour from Lucca

Visit the Accademia Gallery with our guides. You will get the opportunity to immerse yourself in Michelangelo’s art and see his most famous work, the statue ...

Duration 1h 15m Free Cancellation
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$66
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Accademia Gallery Monolingual Tour from Lucca

#8Pasta-making class at a local's home with tasting in Lucca

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your la...

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$173
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Pasta-making class at a local's home with tasting in Lucca

#9The Morning hike By Amazing Lucca

Climb with a professional guide (www.amazing-lucca.com) a summit through the garrigue, the vegetation that characterizes these mountains that separate Lucca ...

Duration 4h Free Cancellation
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$70
per adult
The Morning hike By Amazing Lucca

#10Name your recipe: food tour and workshop in Lucca

If you have always dreamt about going to a local market and traditional food shop in Italy, full of ingredients you'd love to experiment with, this is your c...

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$185
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Name your recipe: food tour and workshop in Lucca
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What to Do in Lucca: Must See Attractions

Basilica di San Frediano

A Romanesque-style church filled with many notable works of art and the well-preserved body of an 800-year-old saint.
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Clock Tower (Torre delle Ore)

Enjoy superb views of Lucca from the highest point in the city, the roof of an ancient tower that’s been a public clock since the 14th century.
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Guinigi Tower (Torre Guinigi)

Gaze out over Lucca from one of the city’s most famous landmarks, a medieval tower topped by a collection of oak trees.
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Palazzo Pfanner

 A privately owned 17th-century palace that attracts the crowds for the beauty of its artwork and walled Italian garden.
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Piazza Anfiteatro

Unwind in the attractive square where Roman gladiators once fought. For one day of the year it is now completely filled with flowers.
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Piazza Napoleone

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

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. 
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Cathedral of St Martin

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

Because of its frank depiction of the suffering during wartime, this bold statue is nothing like the heroic war memorials typically found throughout Europe.  
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Villa Paolina

Visit the historic summer residence of Paolina Borghese Bonaparte, the sister of Napoleon. The building now hosts a number of museums and rotating exhibitions. 
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Piazza Shelley

Enjoy the sights of Viareggio from one of its most historic squares. See a monument to poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, whose body washed ashore nearby after a shipwreck.
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Viareggio Pineta

Just steps away from the beach, take a break from the bustle of Viareggio in its pine forest. Enjoy a relaxing stroll, a scenic bike ride, or go camping. 
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Statue of Burlamacco

No visit to Viareggio is complete without seeing the city’s clown statue. Stroll along the waterfront with this colorful character watching over you. 
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Biblioteca Statale di Lucca

Inside this old convent is a vast library of ancient literary works that document key moments in Lucca’s history 
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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.

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Church of San Michele in Foro

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

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Passeggiata di Viareggio Holidays

Explore the shops, bars, hotels and restaurants on Viareggio’s promenade along the dividing line between the last row of buildings and the sparkling blue Mediterranean Sea.
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Lucca Attractions

It isn't hard to find fun things to see and do in Lucca. Delve into the area's history and check out all the best tourist attractions in this charming city. Work out your travel itinerary now so you can hit the deck running once you arrive.

Find out what makes Lucca tick with some of the very best tours & day trips. Browse through our top 555 fun activities in Lucca, and book with confidence knowing that we offer free cancellation and no added fees.

Things to Do in Lucca with Kids

Lucca is a fabulous destination for a family getaway. Bring the youngsters along and enjoy these popular family friendly experiences together:

Free Things to Do in Lucca

Traveling to Lucca on a budget? The following can be experienced for zip.

San Pellegrino in Alpe - Take a stroll around this historic attraction and learn a few secrets from long ago.

Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini - Enjoy a little quiet reflection and find out a few things about this site's religious significance.

Pania della Croce Mountain - Take a break from the concrete jungle and reconnect with nature at this picture-perfect attraction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to do in Lucca (province) on a sunny day?

Take advantage of the weather (and get some fresh air while you're at it) with some of these popular outdoor activities:

What to do in Lucca (province) on a rainy day?

There's no need to splish, splash and splosh your way through a damp day when there are great indoor activities to enjoy:

What should I not miss in Lucca (province)?

Don't venture home without checking off the following list of incredible attractions:

  • Guinigi Tower
  • Piazza dellAnfiteatro
  • Ponte della Maddalena
  • Church of San Michele in Foro

Are there cheap things to do in Lucca (province)?

Keep more of your hard-earned coin in your wallet with these thrifty and fun things to do:

What can you do in Lucca (province) for free?

Your escape to Lucca (province) needn't blow the budget with free attractions like these to enjoy:

  • Piazza dellAnfiteatro
  • Ponte della Maddalena
  • Church of San Michele in Foro
  • Cathedral of St Martin