Savor Lucca: Culinary Walking Tour with Authentic Tuscan Lunch
Discover the heart of Tuscany through its flavors on an unforgettable half-day food tour in Lucca, a city as rich in history as it is in taste. Enclosed within its ancient city walls, Lucca is a gem waiting to be explored.
Our gastronomic tour invites you to experience Lucca in the most delicious way possible. With five curated stops, each offering a taste of local specialties, you'll savor the city’s true essence. From artisanal cheeses to rustic bread, from traditional pasta to regional wines, this tour promises a feast for your senses. However, this tour isn’t just about food—it's about immersing yourself in the authentic Tuscan way of life. Led by a local food expert, you’ll dive into the stories behind the dishes, uncovering centuries-old culinary traditions, local secrets, and hidden gems that only locals know. It’s the perfect blend of food, fun, and exploration.
Join us for a savory adventure through Lucca and see Tuscany like never before—one bite at a time!
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Savor Lucca: Culinary Walking Tour with Authentic Tuscan Lunch
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You will look over the church and the square. You will try the first traditional Lucca dish, the "Buccellato" in a local boutique pâtisserie. Typical sweet bread, Buccellato, is made from simple ingredients. It is a baked product with very ancient origins, originally with a circular and ring shape that has recently given way to oval versions that are more convenient to pack and transport.
Basilica Di San Frediano
Characteristic stop in the walled city where, you will try out the traditional Lucca pasta in a local restaurant, the "Tordelli". A fun and tasty experience to get to know the city like a true local! Tordelli, Lucca's regional dish par excellence, a pasta stuffed with all kinds of goodies: meat, cheese, chard, mortadella and dressed with delicious meat sauce or with oil and cacio cheese. A unique speciality that you can only find in Lucca.
You will also have the chance to eat a fresh dish of cold cuts. You will enjoy a lovely glass of red wine in the square or inside an old-style tavern/bar. Tuscany is famous for its cold cuts and Lucca is certainly no exception. You will taste the best cold cuts in the area accompanied by a good glass of local wine.
Inclusions
- Red Wine
- The chance to try and buy local specialties
- Lunch
- Small group tour with a personal local guide
- Insider tips and recommendations from your local host
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ⚠️THE FULL ADDRESS WILL BE ON YOUR CONFIRMATION VOUCHER UNDER THE "BEFORE YOU GO" SECTION.
- Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- In front of Oratorio della Madonnina, next to Porta San Pietro (the closest entrance to the wall city from Lucca Train Station).
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Host name: Daniele Tardivelli Host phone number: +393291790647 Address: Via Francesco Carrara, 22, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy Directions: In front of Oratorio della Madonnina, next to Porta San Pietro (the closest entrance to the wall city from Lucca Train Station). Please contact your host by phone call or WhatsApp to confirm and/or ask any questions about the event
