Lucca: Walking tour to discover the city of 100 churches

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Overview

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Ticket and guided tour of the Basilica S.Frediano
  • Ticket and guided tour of the Cathedral of St.Martino
  • Exclusive private guide

✗ Not Included

  • Tips and free donations at monuments

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
Rebuilt on the remains of the Roman amphitheater of which it retains the oval plan. A fascinating place to take some beautiful photos
2
Stop 2
We walk up the walls to the Bastion of San Frediano. The walls of Lucca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are the best preserved Renaissance walls that can be seen in Tuscany
3
Stop 3
The basilica contains the remains of Santa Zita, very dear to the people of Lucca and protector of servants and housewives We will visit the interior to see the frescoes that narrate the arrival of the Holy Face in the city
4
Stop 4
Walking along Via Fillungo, an ancient pilgrim route on the Via Francigena, today the shopping street in Lucca, I will tell you about the legend linked to the Clock Tower. If we have time, we can taste Buccellato, a typical dessert of Lucca
5
Stop 5
In San Michele in Foro, first I will tell you the story of its sail facade and the fantastic animals that are depicted there then we will visit its interior.
6
Stop 6
A square where I will tell you stories of the imperial court, of loves and betrayals
7
Stop 7
Arrived at the Cathedral of San Martino, we will visit the interior, I will tell you its history and those of the works that are located there, such as the Holy Face, the funeral monument of Ilaria del Carretto and "The Last Supper" by Tintoretto

Meeting & End Point

📍
Meeting Point
We meet in front of the restaurant "Bread & Wine"
🏁
End Point
The tour ends inside the cathedral

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Good to Know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For visitors with mobility difficulties we recommend booking the private tour

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Where to Stay in Lucca

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Casa San Martino, stylish flat with stunning views of Lucca s cathedral

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Casa Mila - Vicino Al Centro

Casa Mila - Vicino Al Centro

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