Lucca Self-Guided Audio Tour: Old Town, Towers & City Walls
Overview
Beautiful women, wealthy lords and the devil himself: behind Lucca’s mighty walls lie 2,000 years of stories most visitors walk straight past. Immerse yourself in Tuscan heritage. Local guide Fabio Strufaldi shows you where to find them, from Roman ruins to Napoleon’s sister.
- Climb onto the Renaissance walls and find an unusual club hidden above a city gate
- Discover the Holy Face, the crucifix medieval pilgrims crossed Europe to see
- Meet San Davino, the mummified saint of San Michele in Foro
- Spot the oak trees growing on top of the medieval Guinigi Tower
- Step into Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, an oval square built inside a Roman arena
- Peek into Palazzo Pfanner, home to one of Italy’s first breweries
- 41 stops, 1.9 miles, about 2 hours, with no group and no fixed start time
Starts at Porta San Pietro, 5 minutes from the station. Redeem your code in the VoiceMap app before you arrive; there’s no staff on site. GPS-triggered audio, offline maps and unlimited use.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Meeting Location
Sortita Porta S. Pietro
55100 Lucca LU, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Viale delle Mura Urbane
55100 Lucca LU, Italy
The tour ends at the Baluardo.
What To Expect
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Porta San Pietro (pass by)
Via delle Mura Urbane (pass by)
Duomo Di San Martino (pass by)
Bell tower of Duomo of Saint Martin (pass by)
Scultura Ilaria del Carretto (pass by)
Piazza Napoleone (pass by)
Palazzo Ducale di Lucca (pass by)
Monumento a Maria Luisa di Borbone-Spagna (pass by)
Lucca Horse Carriage - Carrozza Lucca (pass by)
Piazza San Michele (pass by)
Chiesa di San Michele in Foro (pass by)
Palazzo Pretorio (pass by)
Torre delle Ore (pass by)
Villa Bernardini (pass by)
Torre Guinigi (pass by)
Piazza Anfiteatro (pass by)
Via Fillungo (pass by)
Piazza San Frediano (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Lifetime access to this tour in English.
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Smartphone and headphones.
- Transportation.
- Food and drink.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lucca Self-Guided Audio Tour: Old Town, Towers & City Walls is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lucca Self-Guided Audio Tour: Old Town, Towers & City Walls will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
