Lucca, Italy

Lucca

A Tuscan city circled by tree-lined Renaissance walls.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Lucca

Day 1

  1. MorningRent a bike and ride the full 4-kilometre loop on top of the Renaissance walls.
  2. AfternoonVisit the oval Piazza dell'Anfiteatro and climb the Guinigi Tower with trees on top.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town's lanes.

Day 2

Visit Pisa, 30 minutes away, or the Garfagnana valley.

What to eat

Buccellato, a sweet anise bread, and tordelli lucchesi pasta.

Local tips

Make the most of Lucca

Beat the crowds

Lucca is calm. The town walls are busiest on Sunday afternoons.

Best photo spot

The oval Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, and the view from the Guinigi Tower with trees on top.

Getting there

Trains from Pisa take about 30 minutes and from Florence about 1.5 hours.

Don't miss nearby

Pisa and the Garfagnana mountains are both easy day trips.

Good to know

Cycle or walk the 4 km of tree-lined walls around the city. Puccini was born here.

Plan your visit

Getting to Lucca

Getting there

  • Pisa Airport (PSA)20 km away
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR)55 km away
  • Pisa16 km away
  • Florence60 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryItaly

Questions

Lucca: good to know

Is Lucca worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A Tuscan city circled by tree-lined Renaissance walls.

How many days do you need in Lucca?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Lucca?

You can visit all year. Lucca is calm. The town walls are busiest on Sunday afternoons.

How do you get to Lucca?

The nearest airport is Pisa Airport (PSA), about 20 km away. Trains from Pisa take about 30 minutes and from Florence about 1.5 hours.

What is there to see near Lucca?

Nearby hidden places include Pisa (16 km), San Gimignano (60 km) and Florence (61 km).

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