Florence
Half Day to Lucca
Four hours in Lucca, a walled city still laid out on its Roman grid
Sightseeing, Local Culture
Why We Love it
Rent a bike at the gate and ride the top of the medieval walls — they circle the whole city, and it is the best thing in Lucca.
The Experience
Four hours out of Florence with a private vehicle and an English-speaking driver, door to door from your accommodation, to Lucca — a walled city with Etruscan roots that became a Roman colony in 180 BC and still runs on the Roman street grid.
It is small enough to cover on foot. The Romanesque cathedral of San Martino, the church of San Michele — standing where the Roman forum was — and San Frediano with its mosaics. Puccini was born here; the house is a museum now. And the medieval walls, built wide enough to defend the city, run the whole way round as a promenade you can walk or cycle.
What you get is the car, the driver and free time: you see Lucca at your own pace, and entrance fees, bike rental and lunch are yours to settle on the day.
My pick for anyone who wants a half day out of Florence without a fixed itinerary, and for anyone who will actually rent the bike and ride the walls — which is the best thing in Lucca.
From $215 per person
4 Hours
Private
9:00 am or 2:30 pm
Highlights
What's Included
Private vehicle
Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Florence
Knowledgeable English-speaking driver
Free time to visit Lucca at your own pace
What's Not Included
Entrance fees
Meals
Gratuities
Need to Know
4 hours, departing 9:00 am or 2:30 pm
Private — your party only, in your own vehicle
One price for the vehicle rather than per head
Your driver collects you from and returns you to your accommodation in Florence
Your driver is a driver, not a walking guide — the time in Lucca is free time
Entrance fees, bike rental and lunch are paid on the day
Free cancellation up to 7 days before
Pricing Details
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Need to know
Four hours out of Florence with a private vehicle and an English-speaking driver, door to door from your accommodation, to Lucca — a walled city with Etruscan roots that became a Roman colony in 180 BC and still runs on the Roman street grid.
It is small enough to cover on foot. The Romanesque cathedral of San Martino, the church of San Michele — standing where the Roman forum was — and San Frediano with its mosaics. Puccini was born here; the house is a museum now. And the medieval walls, built wide enough to defend the city, run the whole way round as a promenade you can walk or cycle.
What you get is the car, the driver and free time: you see Lucca at your own pace, and entrance fees, bike rental and lunch are yours to settle on the day.
My pick for anyone who wants a half day out of Florence without a fixed itinerary, and for anyone who will actually rent the bike and ride the walls — which is the best thing in Lucca.