Lucca Self Guided Walking Tour Towers and Ramparts

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

1. 1

   Porta San Gervasio

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   See the ancient Porta di San Gervasio, one of Lucca's few surviving medieval gates, standing with its two imposing towers.

2. 2

   Santa Maria Foris portam

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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.

3. 3

   Duomo Di San Martino

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   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.

4. 4

   San Michele in Foro

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   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.

5. 5

   Torre Guinigi

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   Look up at the Guinigi Tower, crowned with holm oak trees - a 14th-century symbol of one family's power over Lucca.

6. 6

   Piazza Anfiteatro

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   Step into the elliptical Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, a lively square shaped by the ghost of a 2nd-century Roman amphitheater.

7. 7

   Basilica Di San Frediano

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   See the golden mosaic facade of the Basilica di San Frediano and learn why its main entrance faces an unusual direction.

8. 8

   Porta di Santa Maria

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   Pass through the grand Renaissance gate of Porta Santa Maria, carved with the Republic of Lucca's motto, 'Libertas.'

9. 9

   Le Mura di Lucca

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   Walk the tree-lined Renaissance ramparts of Lucca at the Baluardo San Pietro bastion, part of the great walls encircling the old city.

10. 10

    Stop 10

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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.

• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.