Italy / Lucca

Lucca in a Day

Published January 9, 2024

Lucca in a Day

A charming Tuscan city that feels calmer than Florence, with tree-lined walls you can bike.

Italy has a way of turning ordinary moments into postcard memories: warm cornetti at a cafe bar, a surprise view down a stone alley, and a late dinner that somehow becomes the best meal of your trip.

About this stop: A charming Tuscan city that feels calmer than Florence, with tree-lined walls you can bike.

Suggested itinerary

  • Rent a bike on the city walls (60–90 min).
  • Piazza dell’Anfiteatro (30–45 min).
  • Stroll Via Fillungo and side streets (45–60 min).
  • Climb Torre Guinigi (45–60 min).
  • Lunch: simple and local (60–90 min).
  • Cathedral of San Martino (30–45 min).
  • Afternoon gelato and a slow wander (45–60 min).