Top Lucca Wine, Beer & Spirits

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.

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.

Head to the Tuscan hills for a vineyard visit and wine tasting with your own private guide. Perfect if you don’t have much free time while in Lucca, this customizable experience can be tailored around your plans. Start with a pickup from Lucca, Pisa Airport, or Livorno Port, then travel in a private vehicle with your guide to a Tuscan vineyard where local wine, cheese, salami, and time-honored traditions await.

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.

Unravel the secrets of Tuscany’s cuisine with a 5-hour cooking class in Lucca. Shop for fresh ingredients at the market, and then enjoy a tasting of honey, cheeses and olive oil back at the 18th-century palace where your class is held. Begin preparing a 4-course lunch with the help of your chef, and dig into your homemade creations when you're done, paired with regional wines. Best of all: you’ll leave armed with tips, techniques and a recipe book, so you can recreate your favorite dishes back home.

Lucca is one of the most cyclist-friendly cities in Italy, with a compact historic center and scenic bike path atop the medieval city walls. Explore its old town on two wheels with this self-guided bike tour through the town center. Follow the custom map to take in Lucca’s top sights at your own pace, stopping to read about the town’s history and main attractions in the map details.

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.

Experience the thrill of finding Italy’s most precious tuber with an experienced forager in the Tuscany countryside during this authentic truffle hunt outside San Miniato. Meet Francesca and her truffle dog and set out for a jaunt through the woods to find fresh truffles. Afterwards, relax at her family farmhouse over lunch featuring the truffles you’ve found together.

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.

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.

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.

Visit the historic town of San Gimignano and discover a hidden gem— local wineries where the views are almost as good as the wine. Enjoy wandering through two wineries, take in views of the vineyards and the surrounding rolling countryside, and learn about how wine is made. Then taste some of the local wine with your hosts, and visit the cellars where wine is kept in wooden barrels to age.

Sip, slurp, and savor your way through Lucca's charming streets on a walking food tour. Indulge in delectable tastings of traditional Tuscan pasta, local specialties, and authentic Italian sweets. Regional cheeses, cured meats, and freshly baked bread are just the beginning. Discover hidden gems and family-owned eateries while learning about the history and culture behind each culinary delight. This immersive experience is the perfect way to explore Lucca's gastronomic treasures.

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!

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

A fantastic Wine Tasting on our terrace, where you can see all our vineyards directly, while tasting 3 of our biodynamic wines, a white wine, a rosé and a red and extra virgin olive oil.

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.

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.

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