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Lucca City Highlights Private Guided Tour

New To The Site! Lucca, Italy

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Overview

Discover the treasures of Lucca on a 3-hour private tour of the city led by an expert local guide.
We will take a leisurely walk through the historical center and encounter remarkable highlights, such as Napoleon Square and Via Fillungo, the narrow main street that still maintains its medieval layout. The guide will provide insights, legends and commentaries about the Clock Tower and the Guinigi Tower, two unique buildings and symbols of Lucca. Finally, we will step into two incredible churches: the Basilica of San Frediano with its special Romanesque mosaic, and the Cathedral of St. Martin, home to the beautiful tomb of Ilaria del Carretto.
Wear a pair of comfortable shoes and prepare to jump back in history: we will make the past of Lucca come to life in front of your eyes!

What's Included

  • Tickets to the Basilica of San Frediano
  • Private Tour
  • Tickets to the Cathedral of St. Martin
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Antelminelli
55100 Lucca LU, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza San Frediano
55100 Lucca LU, Italy

What To Expect

Piazza Antelminelli

Piazza Antelminelli is the starting point of our tour. This important square is characterized by a large fountain and it's framed by the imposing St. Martin's Cathedral.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedral of Lucca

This Romanesque-Gothic cathedral is the main church of Lucca and boasts a long history, as it dates back to the 11th century. We will enter and discover its treasures, such as the stunning tomb of Ilaria del Carretto made by Renaissance sculptor Jacopo della Quercia.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Piazza Napoleone

Follow your expert guide through Piazza Napoleone. This 19th century square was built by Elisa Bonaparte, Napoleon's sister.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza San Michele

View the important buildings surrounding St. Michael's Square, such as the Church of San Michele al Foro and the Palazzo Pretorio. Our guide will tell you all about the nickname of this place, "Square of the Chains".
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via Fillungo

We will take a leisurely stroll along Via Filungo, the main street, and breathe its peculiar medieval atmosphere.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Torre delle Ore (Pass By)

Along Via Fillungo we will spot the Clock Tower of the city. Did you know that for a long time the city maintained the ancient, more complex Roman time measurement method?
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Torre Guinigi (Pass By)

The 44-meter high Guinigi Tower is one of the iconic symbols of Lucca. It was built in the 14th century and owes its name to a powerful family of merchants. Its unique characteristic is the charming garden on the top.
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Piazza Anfiteatro

We will pass by Amphitheater Square. This elliptical square owes its shape to the the previous structure, the 1st century amphitheater where gladiator shows were held.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Frediano Basilica

The Basilica of San Frediano is one of the oldest churches in Lucca and it's dedicated to a 6th century bishop. It's famous for the beautiful 13th century mosaic on the facade, one of the only two example of Romanesque ornamentations in Tuscany. We will enter into the church and see the 16th century frescoes by Amico Aspertini.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Tickets to the Basilica of San Frediano.Private Tour.Tickets to the Cathedral of St. Martin.Expert Local Guide. The following is NOT included: Gratuities. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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  • Tickets to the Basilica of San Frediano
  • Private Tour
  • Tickets to the Cathedral of St. Martin
  • Expert Local Guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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