Top Lucca Seasonal & Special Occasions

Pair an e-bike tour with a wine tasting to put a fun twist on your Lucca sightseeing plans. This half-day tour takes place in a small group of just 10 people with a local guide, meaning you'll pedal around the walls and cycle paths of Lucca with less rush. Let your bike's electric motor do the hard work on any hills beyond the city, and finish on a high note with a wine tasting at a local wine estate.

Strike out from Lucca to explore the vineyard-covered hills without having to navigate the confusing country roads with this wine tour that includes pickup and all-day transportation. Stop for tours and tastings in two boutique cellars to meet the winemakers and sample their wines, served with local pecorino cheese, cold cuts, and other delicacies. Learn about the traditional techniques and modern innovations behind some of Tuscany’s top wines.

Skip going straight out to eat in Lucca, and follow the lead of the locals instead with a pre-dinner “passeggiata” (stroll) and aperitivo. In the pleasant evening heat, you’ll walk around the old town with a local guide to learn about the city, then finish in a bar to enjoy a classic aperitivo. Wine, snacks, and good company awaits.

I'm Simone Vergamini, "Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2023", 3rd place in the Best Sommelier of Italy 2018, 2021, 2022, and it will be a pleasure to accompany you to discover the best wineries. During the journeys I will tell you the history of the area and its traditions, the vines and the peculiarities of the area. It will be a pleasure to answer your questions and I will put all my knowledge at your service so that you will go home enriched. We will visit 2 wineries representing the denominations of the province of Lucca (Colline Lucchesi and Montecarlo DOC) and, after having touched the vineyards and visited the cellars, we will taste the wines produced in combination with local products. I love my job and I constantly travel to discover the best wineries: only small wineries with high quality wines, where you can feel at home, welcomed with passion and professionalism.

Explore the traditional Tuscan town of Lucca on a walking tour of the historic center. Stroll the cobblestone streets, bustling piazzas and old Renaissance walls; trace the city’s Roman past along Via San Paolino and Piazza San Michele; and see the birthplace of local composer Giacomo Puccini. Keep your camera poised as you admire the medieval buildings along Via Fillungo, peek inside San Frediano church and visit landmarks like the Cathedral of San Martino, Piazza Anfiteatro and Torre delle Ore.

Lucca is a city rich with musical history and cultural traditions. This 2-hour stroll introduces visitors to the works of Puccini and other composers of Italian opera. Your guide is well versed on the artists’ most significant compositions and shares excerpts along the way. Admission is included to the Teatro del Giglio (opera house) and the Puccini Museum, the musician’s place of birth.

Experience the beauty of one of Italy’s most famous and photographed destinations on a small-group tour from Lucca to the colorful seaside villages of Cinque Terre. Admire the dramatic contours of the Ligurian coastline as you travel by train and boat between terraced fishing towns that spill down the rocky hillside to the shore. See for yourself why the entire area has been listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Group size is limited for a more personalized tour.

Experience the picturesque countryside views and the fresh valley air of Segromigno on this farm tour of a local olive grove and winery. See where the high quality grapes and olives are grown, and learn about how the olives are pressed and made into olive oil, and where the grapes go to be made into wine. Taste both the local olive oil and local wines, and enjoy the local ambiance.

Taste authentic Tuscan wine straight from the source on a relaxing half-day trip from Lucca. Sample red, white and sweet wines, along with local products like extra-virgin olive oil. Learn about traditional wine production methods and see all the work that goes into making some of the world’s most coveted vino.

Explore Tuscany in a day and visit the most beautiful medieval villages Siena and San Gimignano on a small group tour from Lucca. A special guided Chianti wine tasting is included. We’ll drive long the panoramic chianti vineyards and stop to try the best Chianti red and Vernaccia white wines. You’ll have a chance to sample local products like Extra Virgin Olive Oil, bruschettas and Pecorino cheeses. With the special attention of our tour leaders will be easy to enjoy the world-renowned beauty and culture of Tuscany,the fairy towers of San Gimignano and the unique cathedral and Piazza del Campo in Siena.

Podere Pellicciano Agrisole is a popular Tuscany winery that produces grapes including Sangiovese, Malvasia, Colorino, and Trebbiano. With this tour, go behind the scenes as you explore the vineyards, winery, and wine cellar; learn more about Italian winemaking; and sample a variety of red and white wines accompanied by delicious Tuscan specialties.

While in Lucca, tack an easy day trip to the Chianti region onto your itinerary. Your tour leader eliminates the hassle of navigating on your own so that you can take in the sweeping countryside views along the way. After a wine tasting with food pairings at a Chianti vineyard, continue on to the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. Round-trip transport is included for your convenience.

The experience always includes an introduction to wine tasting, the history of the territory and the wineries. 5 wines accompanied by bread, cheeses and locally produced oil. These are wines selected from small producers, mainly with organic certification We can organize the tasting directly at your home or at the hotel where you are on vacation, even in the center of Lucca. I'll take care of everything and you won't have to think about anything! I will set the table with tasting tablecloths and serve you the wines in professional glasses! At the end of the tasting I will leave the bottles uncorked (if not finished :) in order to enjoy them during the holiday. I am a sommelier from Lucca with many years of experience, winner of some important competitions, 3rd place in the Best Sommelier of Italy 2018 and owner of the Uvaggio online wine shop. I work as a wine consultant, educator and write about wine on the homonymous blog Wineafterwine.

What we propose is a beautiful visit among its famous alleys and buildings, to enjoy this small medieval village that still today smells of history, ancient events, legends and much more! But since San Miniato is not only a land of history and truffles, but also of good wine, why not to taste some of the most delicious wines in some of the most famous wineries in our area to enjoy this delicious nectar? You will have the opportunity to taste the finest wines comfortably seated and to savor one of the typical experiences of our area! We are sure you will be fully satisfied, also because afterwards you can buy the wines that you liked the most, to bring home a tasty memory of our wonderful hills!

Delve into a delicious journey with the head of Lucca’s olive oil academy during a small-group tastings tour. This immersive epicurean adventure is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic culinary experience. Set in a charming 18th-century apartment, you’ll begin by tasting the region’s top olive oils and wines. Then, continue with a freshly prepared meal with spectacular views overlooking the city’s medieval walls.

I am a young entrepreneur and i manage my family business with enthusiasm. You will enjoy a casual and authentic experience. Our winery is the smallest in Lucca and is located in a 18th century monastery. Here the atmosphere is extremely cozy and intimate. We’ll have a walk in one vineyard of ours first, then i’ll show you our small winery. At the end you will try our wines paired with local food :) Everything is personally followed by the owner

The tasting at Cantalici is a way to immerse yourself in a familiar atmosphere to discover typical wines from the Chianti Classico production area, an experience that allows you to rediscover ancient flavors and the love for the creation of a product that contains the history of an entire family.

Discover two Tuscany’s most famous and well-preserved medieval villages on this small-group tour from Lucca. See why the UNESCO-listed town of San Gimignano earned the nickname of ‘Medieval Manhattan’ with its many imposing stone towers, and visit the home of Italy’s famous Palio horse race in Siena. Finish your day in the country with a tasting of the region’s renowned wines at a historic winery tucked into the Tuscan hills.

I am Simone Vergamini, "Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2023", 3rd place in the Best Sommelier of Italy 2018, 2021 and 2022, and it will be a pleasure to accompany you to discover the best wineries. During the journeys I will tell you about the history of the area and its traditions, the vines and the peculiarities of the area. We will visit 2 splendid wineries representative of the Chianti Classico area and, after having touched the vineyards and visited the cellars, we will taste the wines produced. We will have lunch at the Gagliole company in Panzano in Chianti (FI, after visiting the vineyards and cellars, then in the afternoon we will move to the Monsanto Castle in Barberino Val d'Elsa (FI). In case one or more cellars are not available I will be happy to inform you of the alternatives chosen which are usually Bibbiano in Castellina in Chianti (SI) and Molino di Grace in Panzano in Chianti (FI) I love my job and constantly travel to discover the best wineries

This tour is including a car at your disposal during the tour, transfer to a beautiful winery in Montecarlo where you can taste 4 different types of wine. After the winery, 1 hr free time to visit Montecarlo, a magical medieval town that is on top of a lone hill, with an amazing panorama. After the visit, the driver will take you on a different part of the countryside of Lucca to Experience a real Tuscan farm; Among the silence and the scent of the hills, the Farmhouse and its cellars are still intact, just as they were in the 1600’s. It’s in this setting that we want to invite you, where you can learn about our history and the products of the Farmhouse: a taste of the past in Tuscany. Here you will taste local cured meats and cheeses, a bruschetta, a typical first course ‘Lucchese’ dish, a tasting of the Farmhouse’s olive oil with slices of bread and a tasting of 5 of our wines from the Farmhouse . 5-hrs tour. Lunch included

Explore Lucca with a professional photographer who can help you make the most of your time in the city. After a short consultation, visit Lucca’s most well-known and visited landmarks—as well as any other locations you may choose. Feel free to bring any additional clothing or accessories to make the most of your photo shoot. Your personal photographer captures the moments and delivers five edited photos within two days of your shoot.

Experience the enchanting city of Pisa and discover its wonderful, lesser-known countryside. Visit the world-famous Leaning Tower and broaden your knowledge about Tuscan traditions with your local guide. Head to a cozy winery located in a medieval hilltop borough to savor the most delicious recipes of the Tuscan cuisine. Enjoy your private tour of the wine cellar and taste the finest red wines while learning some history of this top-notch product.

A way to experience the territory and get to know the story of a family that, for generations, has devoted itself with passion and dedication to the production of wine and oil. From the "Ebrius" to "Linchetto", you will have the opportunity to taste these amazing products, stroll through the vineyards and discover what makes this land uniques. A great experience to learn more about the wines of Lucca.