Things to do in Lucca
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History & culture
See all 152 activitiesOpens in new tabExcursion from Florence to Pisa through the Tuscan Countryside
Private & custom tours
See all 124 activitiesOpens in new tabValle del Sole Tour and Tasting of our 6 Wines
Classes & workshops
See all 13 activitiesOpens in new tabPrivate cooking class at a local's home in Lucca
Adventure & outdoor
See all 17 activitiesOpens in new tabTuscany: Canyoning Adventure Day Trip
Holiday & seasonal tours
See all 5 activitiesOpens in new tabLago di Massaciuccoli: tour in kayak con Aperitivo
Discover the most popular places to visit in Lucca
Piazza Napoleone
The largest square in Lucca is a favorite spot for socializing. Some of the biggest names in music entertain here.
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
Unwind in the attractive square where Roman gladiators once fought. For one day of the year it is now completely filled with flowers.
Guinigi Tower
Gaze out over Lucca from one of the city’s most famous landmarks, a medieval tower topped by a collection of oak trees.
Palazzo Pfanner
A privately owned 17th-century palace that attracts the crowds for the beauty of its artwork and walled Italian garden.
Lucca Roman Amphitheatre
Emerge from Lucca’s narrow alleys into a unique piazza, built on the remains of an ancient gladiatorial arena.
Cathedral of St Martin
Visit one of Lucca’s most sacred religious icons, an impressive building that is almost a millennium old.
Piazza San Michele
Once the site of the Roman forum during ancient times, now this piazza is a delightful square of bars, cafés and an unfinished 12th-century church.
City Wall
Marvel at these exceptional and well-preserved ramparts that serve as a scenic tree-lined promenade that entirely encloses this historic city.
Teatro del Giglio
Watch an opera or a play at this historic city theater and opera house, which was designed in the early 19th century.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Lucca
Lucca Historical Center
Unique features of Lucca Historical Center include the historic sites and cafes. Make a stop by Piazza Napoleone or Teatro del Giglio while you're exploring the area.
Pontetetto
Though Pontetetto might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Teatro del Giglio and Piazza Napoleone.