Exclusive Shore Excursion: Lucca & Livorno with Driver-Guide
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Duration
8 hours to 9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Europe/Rome
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Docking in Livorno? Skip the crowds and step into something special! Livorno charms with its canals, old fortresses, and colorful streets. Then there's Lucca – elegant and full of surprises, wrapped in Renaissance walls and known as the “city of 100 churches.” But this isn't just about sights – it's about the vibe. Walk the same streets that inspired music legends like Puccini, Boccherini and Mascagni. Their melodies still echo through these towns, turning your visit into a journey through history and harmony. Hop in our comfy Mercedes van with your local driver/guide, and let’s explore Tuscany beyond the tourist trail. Short on time? No worries – we’ll make every minute count. ✨
What's Included
Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Not included
Lunch
Breakfast
Gratuities
Ticket for the Cathedral of San Martino (optionable): between 3 and 7 € pp.
Ticket for the Guinigi twr (optionable): 5€ pp Reservations mandatory in the wknd and holidays
Ticket for the Puccini house/museum (optionable): 9€ pp
Walking tour in Lucca
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
25 minutes
Stop 1
The journey from Livorno to Montenero is approximately 25 minutes. The Sanctuary of the Madonna di Montenero is the most panoramic point of the city. The Virgin of Montenero is considered the patroness of Tuscany.
Stop 2
35 minutes
Stop 2
The journey from Montenero to here is approximately 20 minutes. Mascagni terrace built in the first part of the 20th century is a large square delimited towards the sea by a sinuous balustrade made up of 4,100 elegant columns in cement conglomerate; the floor consists of a chessboard of 8,700 square meters made up of 34,800 black and white tiles.
Stop 3
10 minutes
Stop 3
The journey from Terrazza to here is approximately 10 minutes. Piazza della Repubblica is the largest bridge square in Europe. The underlying part is navigable and connects to the canals in the Venice district.
Stop 4
30 minutes
Stop 4
The Venezia district is the oldest district of Livorno and the most characteristic one. it owes its name to the Venetian laborers who worked for the Medici family in order to build a junction between the Arno River and the port. it is alive at night because it is full of pubs, restaurants, and lounge bars.
Stop 5
45 minutes
Stop 5
The journey from Livorno to Lucca is approximately 45 minutes. The walls of Lucca are the greatest example in Europe of walls built in the sixteenth century according to the principles of modern fortification that have been preserved completely intact in a large city.
Pass by stop 6
Pass by stop 6
Piazza Napoleone, seat of political power, known to the people of Lucca as Piazza Grande, was dedicated to Napoleon by his sister Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi, who led the Principality of Lucca from 1805 to 1815.
Stop 7
5 hours
Stop 7
Piazza San Michele is the heart of the historic center of Lucca, the center of the administrative, political and religious power of the Roman colony, the heart of the medieval city. in the square there is the large spectacular Romanesque church of San Michele in foro, whose construction dates back to the 8th century. This is our unloading and reloading point: the next attractions can be visited on foot. We will provide you with a map and obviously if you want we can recommend and book a delicious restaurant for you. This time calculation obviously includes the return journey which is usually 1 hour.
Pass by stop 8
Pass by stop 8
The Cathedral of San Martino in Lucca hosts priceless masterpieces of sculpture and painting both outside and within its walls, which are inextricably linked to the history of the Cathedral and its city. The foundation of the church of San Martino, according to tradition by the bishop of Lucca San Frediano, dates back to the 8th century. The internal visit is optional.
Pass by stop 9
Pass by stop 9
The Guinigi Tower: medieval tower built in the second half of the 14th century and iconic symbol of the city of Lucca. It owes its name to the rich and powerful family of merchants and bankers from Lucca, to whom it belonged continuously until 1968, the year in which the family's heirs left it to the city in execution of a bequest. Its uniqueness lies in the hanging garden located on the top and in the harmonious composure of the structure, to which the foliage of holm oaks above, clearly visible from afar, gives a touch of frivolity and exclusivity.
Pass by stop 10
Pass by stop 10
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro in Lucca is one of the most beautiful in Tuscany, with its circular shape and colorful buildings overlooking it, as well as an unmissable destination for those visiting the city of walls. The splendid square, one of a kind, is built on the remains of the ancient Roman amphitheater, which was built in the 1st or 2nd century AD. outside the city walls of the time, near the north gate, so that it was easily accessible by spectators who came from the surrounding area.
Pass by stop 11
Pass by stop 11
Puccini's birthplace is the place where the maestro was born on 22 December 1858 and spent part of his youth. Today it preserves furnishings, documents, scores and precious objects that belonged to the musician, including the Steinway & Sons piano on which he composed many of his works, including Turandot. Giacomo Puccini was an Italian composer, considered one of the greatest and most significant opera composers of all time. The internal visit is optional.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Travel time is included in the tour duration.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
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