Wine Tasting Lucca

• Book a wine tasting around Lucca. Venture on a half-day guided tour to the famous rolling hills! Introduce yourself to the exquisite Tuscan wines and sample the best of the local products, including the authentic extra virgin olive oil. Where to head for the best wine tasting near Lucca? Try out the famed Montecarlo wine region.
  
  
• Enjoy one of the wine tasting tours from Lucca. Combine the wine and olive oil tastings with sightseeing in more Tuscan cities! Enjoy a full day trip to the charming city of Siena, try out wines produced in San Gimignano, or visit Chianti wine cellars. Browse the page for the day tour that works best for you!
  
  
• If visiting a Lucca winery in a small group is not your cup of tea, consider taking a private wine tasting tour Lucca offers. This way, you can enjoy a more personalized experience and make the most of your gastronomic adventure!

While tasting the best of the local vinos, don’t forget to take a picture from time to time. Lucca provides breathtaking settings for your gastronomic discoveries, which makes the experience unique and worth remembering! Most instagrammable locations include:

• The beautiful Lago Massaciuccoli is a perfect spot to enjoy the romantic atmosphere of evening Lucca.
  
  
• Visit the magnificent Villa Torrigiani; its exteriors and interiors will surely leave you speechless.
  
  
• Go for a relaxing stroll in the botanical gardens Orto Botanico Comunale di Lucca.
  
  
• For the most picturesque of views during your wine tasting, visit vineyards near Forte Dei Marmi. The ancient Tuscan castle offers an experience that will surely stay in your memory for a long time!

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Once you have uncovered the secrets of local wines, don’t miss Lucca’s most famous landmarks! Even if you are short on time, try to squeeze these sights in, especially if you are a first-time visitor.

• The Walls of Lucca. No introduction needed - the 16-century city walls encircling Lucca’s historical center are known all over Europe. The intact Renaissance walls, once constructed to protect the city from enemies, are now a pedestrian promenade.
  
  
• The Lucca Cathedral. The church boasts treasures such as the Tomb of Llaria del Carretto and Volto Santo, a wooden crucifix that was allegedly carved right after the resurrection of Jesus.
  
  
• The Torre Guinigi. The clock tower, erected in the 1300s, is an excellent example of the Romanesque-Gothic architecture. On top of it, you can enjoy some of the best panoramic views of the city.
  
  
• Piazza dell'Anfiteatro. The public square remains the shape of what used to be a 2nd-century Roman Amphitheater of Lucca. Come and imagine what it must have been like to live in those times!
  
  
• San Michele in Foro. The church, the first mention of which dates back to 795 AD, holds invaluable works of art. Besides, its Pisan Romanesque façade is one of the most beautiful in the city, featuring several sculptures.

• Keep in mind that wine tours are among the most popular activities to do in Lucca. To avoid the ‘tickets sold out’ scenario, make reservations in advance.
  
  
• For the best deals, book online. Book online for exclusive offers and inexpensive tour packages that let you enjoy various sightseeing activities at discounted rates.
  
  
• Each of the available tours is carried out by professional licensed guides. You don’t have to have any prior experience of wine tasting to enjoy the wine tour.

• The minimum drinking age in Italy is 16 years.
  
  
• Wine tastings are not recommended for pregnant travelers.
  
  
• During the summertime, remember to use sun protection and wear a hat. During this season, temperatures get very high, and the sun is scorching!
  
  
• As you are getting ready for a wine tasting Lucca Italy offers, make sure you put on walking shoes. It will be a pity not to enjoy the tours through the vineyards and hills of Lucca because of the aching feet!