Italy · Architecture

3-Hour Walking Tour of Lucca Architecture and Historic Churches

3 Hours Round trip from Piazza dellAnfiteatro Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Lucca's famous amphitheatre-shaped square
02 See the Guinigi Tower, a striking example of local Romanesque-Gothic architecture
03 Visit St Martin Cathedral and admire one of Lucca's key religious landmarks
04 Discover St. Michael Church and St. Frediano Church from the outside

Discover the architectural highlights of Lucca, known in Italy as "the town of one hundred churches." Explore its well-preserved Renaissance streets, walk through the historic walled centre, and uncover the secrets this elegant city holds. Visit Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, the Guinigi Tower, Napoleon's Square, St Martin Cathedral, and more on this 3-hour tour.

Head to the Guinigi Tower, a typical example of local Romanesque-Gothic architecture.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Lucca

Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lucca's Architectural Highlights

Take a short stroll along Lucca's perfectly preserved Renaissance walls and its main shopping street.
Visit the famous Amphitheater Square (Piazza dell'Anfiteatro), a public square in the northeast quadrant of Lucca's walled centre.
Marvel at St Martin Cathedral, a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours.
Discover other churches, such as St. Michael Church and St. Frediano Church, from the outside only.
Walk through the marvellous Napoleon's Square.
Explore Giacomo Puccini's birthplace from the outside.
Head to the Guinigi Tower, a typical example of local Romanesque-Gothic architecture.
Walk through picturesque alleys and squares lined with old shops.