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- German
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- Portuguese
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- English
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- Italian
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- French
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- Spanish
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Explore Lucca at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour designed for smartphone use. Navigate through 10 engaging stops, starting at Porta di San Gervasio, while enjoying audio stories and interactive quizzes that enhance your visit. This 3 km route allows you to discover the city’s history without the pressure of a group, making it ideal for solo travelers or friends seeking a fun adventure. With a duration of 2.5 hours, the tour can be completed at your convenience, rain or shine. Perfect for those who love learning and exploring at their own rhythm.
- Self-guided tour with audio narration and quizzes
- 3 km walking route featuring 10 interesting stops
- Duration of approximately 2.5 hours; flexible timing
- Ideal for solo travelers or groups looking for an interactive experience
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of Porta di San Gervasio. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.
The tour ends near Casa del Boia. Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
See the ancient Porta di San Gervasio, one of Lucca's few surviving medieval gates, standing with its two imposing towers.
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Discover the church whose name means 'Saint Mary Outside the Gate,' a survivor of Lucca's older walls on the Square of the Severed Column.
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Duomo Di San Martino (Pass by)
Admire the bell tower of Lucca's Cathedral of San Martino and the famously narrow right arch of its facade, a compromise with the pre-existing tower.
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San Michele in Foro (Pass by)
Marvel at the soaring marble facade of San Michele in Foro, built on the old Roman forum and climbing far higher than the church's roof.
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Torre Guinigi (Pass by)
Look up at the Guinigi Tower, crowned with holm oak trees - a 14th-century symbol of one family's power over Lucca.
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Piazza Anfiteatro (Pass by)
Step into the elliptical Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, a lively square shaped by the ghost of a 2nd-century Roman amphitheater.
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Basilica Di San Frediano (Pass by)
See the golden mosaic facade of the Basilica di San Frediano and learn why its main entrance faces an unusual direction.
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(Pass by)
Pass through the grand Renaissance gate of Porta Santa Maria, carved with the Republic of Lucca's motto, 'Libertas.'
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Le Mura di Lucca (Pass by)
Walk the tree-lined Renaissance ramparts of Lucca at the Baluardo San Pietro bastion, part of the great walls encircling the old city.
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End at the Casa del Boia, the former executioner's house built into the city walls - now a quiet corner with a layered past.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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