The best way to experience Lucca the medieval walled city, is by way of walking or biking the cobblestone roads throughout. Tours of Lucca include the famous Via San Paolino, the statue of Giacomo Puccini (whilst we discuss this statue you will also learn about the life and works of Giacomo Puccini and his links to Lucca), you will visit the Piazza San Michele, the Cathedral of S. Martino whose exterior itself is a perfect introduction to its history and the picturesque setting of Piazza Napoleone.

Once you are in Piazza Napoleone we recommend you also see Palazzo Ducale as they should be seen together since the former became the backdrop for the place when it was totally modeled for Elisa Baciocchi in 1806. Passing also the famous Torre Giunigi and the Amphitheater which was built outside the walls during the second century A.D the history and stories throughout the years here is amazing, the famous walls of the historical center of Lucca, (the walls along with the view of the Guinigi Tower is the most astounding site the city has to offer) and the Church of S. Frediano whose apse stands majestically and is seen from the walls.

The Church of S. Frediano which you will visit inside and out is a work of more than one century and it's considered to be one of the most interesting products of Romanesque architecture in Lucca. In fact, did you know there are a total of six churches and two cathedrals in Lucca? One of the two most famous opera composers the world has ever know was born in Lucca... Known the world over as Giacomo Puccini was born Giacomo Antonio Domenico Michele Secondo Maria Puccini on December 22nd, 1858.

Some of the best tours of Italy include the town of Lucca in their itinerary and it's one of the biggest highlights of the trip... From the moment you make your way off the motor-coach outside the entrance into the medieval-walled town, you're given headsets and on your way into Lucca you go!