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Tours/Lucca/Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour

Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour

4.6(535)Lucca2 hours
VIATOR4.5(312)TRIPADVISOR4.7(223)
Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
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Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour

At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Price from
$17 / person
Location
Lucca, Italy
Rating
4.6 / 5 · 535 reviews
Languages
EN, IT
Group
Small group, up to 50
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Turislucca
Meeting point
Meet the local guide inside the Tourist Information Office, located in Piazzale Verdi at the end of via San Paolino Lucca

Description

If you are travelling with your family, in a small group, or individually, share the experience of a guided tour of Lucca’s historic center with others. It is an interesting and economical way to discover the wonders of the town.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
2:00 PM
Next available
Wed, Oct 7
Adult (ages 15–90)
$17
Child (ages 0–14)
Free

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.

Tour Options

Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour

Itinerary

Porta San Donato
10 min

The tour begins in Piazzale Verdi at the old Porta San Donato where the tourist information centre is located, adjacent to the historic Renaissance walls.

San Michele in Foro
Admission not included20 min

From Piazzale Verdi, you will walk along Via San Paolino which corresponds to the ancient Roman street (Decumanus Maximus), passing by the Renaissance church dedicated to the Patron Saint of the town, San (Saint) Paolino. At the end of the street, behold Piazza San Michele, the area where the ancient Roman forum was located. Time to stop to photograph the spectacular facade of the 12th century church of the same name. Along the way, you will encounter Lucca's most famous celebrity, Giacomo Puccini, and see the exterior of the building where he was born. Still today, his operas fascinate audiences all around the world!

Basilica Di San Frediano
Admission not included30 min

Stroll along to reach Via Fillungo, the main and busiest shopping street of the town where both traditional shops and medieval tower houses live. The two highest civic towers will also be covered: Torre delle Ore (the tower with the clock) and the very particular Torre Guinigi, which is crowned by seven holm oak trees. More surprises await, such as the stunning Byzantine-style mosaic on the facade of one of Lucca's best-loved churches: San Frediano.

Piazza Anfiteatro
30 min

Just a few steps away from San Frediano church is one of the most beautiful squares in Lucca, Piazza Anfiteatro. The elliptical shape of the characteristic piazza is due to subsequent construction of buildings over the foundations of the ancient Roman amphitheatre.

Duomo Di San Martino
Admission not included30 min

A short walk along more medieval streets and you will reach the Cathedral of San Martino with its unusual and striking Pisa-Lucca Romanesque facade. This is where the tour ends. However, if you are not too tired, the guide will be very happy to continue the tour inside the Cathedral. There is a € 3.00 entrance fee. In the interior, the Volto Santo (the Holy Face), an evocative wooden crucifix, highly venerated for centuries and the symbol of Lucca, an incredible Last Supper painted by Tintoretto, and, in the sacristy, the beautiful marble sarcophagus of Ilaria del Carretto, the early 15th century masterpiece sculpted by Jacopo della Quercia of Siena, await your visit.

What's included

Included
Professional guide
Not included
eventuale biglietto ingresso duomo

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.6
535 reviews
5
419
4
58
3
26
2
11
1
21

How it compares in Lucca

  • The most-reviewed of 224 tours in Lucca
  • Starting price $17 is 82% below the typical $97 for tours of similar length in Lucca

Excurgo comparison of 224 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Adult rate applies to travelers 15 years and older
  • Children ages 0-14 are free with a paid adult

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour take?

Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.

How much does Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour cost?

Prices start at $17 per person for this Lucca experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 2:00 PM.

How much does Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour cost for children?

Children aged 0–14 pay nothing, adults from $17.

Can I cancel Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Meet the local guide inside the Tourist Information Office, located in Piazzale Verdi at the end of via San Paolino Lucca. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN, IT.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children ages 0-14 are free with a paid adult

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(535)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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Teresa_C
September 27, 2026 · via Viator
Lovely Lucca

Perfect amount of time and Giorgio was an AMAZING guide. The pace and information was great! I learned so much about Lucca. Highly recommend

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Arlene_J
September 25, 2026 · via Viator
Excellent walking tour of Lucca

Excellent tour of Lucca with Antonella. Very informative and well explained. Interesting locations, history, culture and art.

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Diane_E
September 23, 2026 · via Viator
Very disappointing tour

We arrived late due to relying on the coordinates given us the app we were standing at the wrong meeting point, there were 3 other couple’s including us. When we did arrive arrive about 3 or 4 minutes late the tour guide had already started, she checked our tickets but didn’t introduce herself so don’t know her name, we also didn’t get a map which she referred to during the tour. There were times I couldn’t hear her also. The tour itself was ok but I wouldn’t recommend it.

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O7190ZNjilla
September 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Lovely tour of Lucca

This was perfect. Really enjoyable walking tour of Lucca. I forget the guide’s name but she was a lovely lady from Lucca with short hair and wore pink and purple. Good sense of humour and she struck a superb balance of local info on culture with some interesting history. (Not all tours manage this) She kept me listening and interested throughout and did a great job of having us in the shade wherever possible. Brava! Grazie mille

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Passenger262048
September 10, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Don’t book a tour if there is even a chance of rain. If so be prepared

Great guide, but it rained so much I had to leave the tour . Should of been offered a refund or another day for the tour

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Sheela_K
September 6, 2026 · via Viator
Very nice tour, with...

Very nice tour, with knowledgeable and pleasant guide. Would recommend this tour to other visitors..

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Noemi_G
August 11, 2026 · via Viator
Excellent experience

Beautiful experience and Nadia our guide was super nice and made everything more fun with anecdotes and was available for various clarifications, also available to stay with us inside the Duomo

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Cosmopolitan787818
August 10, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent guide and a great way to discover Lucca

We really enjoyed our walking tour of Lucca with Nadia. She was incredibly knowledgeable and insightful, and her stories and explanations gave us a much better understanding of the city and its history. What we particularly appreciated was that Nadia added a little something extra to the tour. She took us to what, in her opinion, is the best place for gelato and granita in Lucca. It wasn't part of the standard itinerary, but it turned out to be a fantastic recommendation – the kids were absolutely delighted! That personal touch made the tour feel less like a standard sightseeing experience and more like being shown around the city by someone who genuinely knows and loves Lucca. Thank you, Nadia, for a wonderful experience. Highly recommended!

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Pauline_B
August 9, 2026 · via Viator
The joining point is...

The joining point is inside at the information centre, I was not aware of this. Very informative but also Italian people on the tour and so a lot of time spent waiting for the guide to give the Italian version too. Was late finishing by at least half an hour and we missed the end in order to catch a train.

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Bueu-39
August 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Lucca: Walking through history, and tasting Tuscan food and wines.

Lucca is a very beautiful city. I rented an apartment in the historic area, within the walls. I decided to base myself there to travel to other places in Tuscany. Everything by train. Lucca exudes history in every street you walk down. Its people are friendly; its food and coffee are tasty; its architecture shows the different stages and styles as time has passed. I loved it and would go back again.

$17/ person
4.6(535)
Duration2 hours
LanguagesEN, IT
ConfirmationInstant
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