Embark on a 2-hour kid-friendly tour of Lucca and dive into the Middle Ages. Explore historic sites, learn about pilgrims, mint your own coins, and indulge in gelato!
Embark on a 2-hour kid-friendly tour of Lucca and dive into the Middle Ages. Explore historic sites, learn about pilgrims, mint your own coins, and indulge in gelato!
- Lucca’s Duomo (Cattedrale di San Martino) - Join your guide near the Cathedral of San Martino in Lucca’s historic center for a family-friendly walking tour exploring the city’s medieval sights and history. Begin at the Cathedral of San Martino, where the vibrant colors and intricate designs of its exterior will captivate you, just as they did the…
- Lucca’s Duomo (Cattedrale di San Martino) - Join your guide near the Cathedral of San Martino in Lucca’s historic center for a family-friendly walking tour exploring the city’s medieval sights and history. Begin at the Cathedral of San Martino, where the vibrant colors and intricate designs of its exterior will captivate you, just as they did the pilgrims who visited Lucca for centuries. You’ll encounter animals, flowers, tales of saints, and a labyrinth before entering the Cathedral, which houses the ancient wooden crucifix known as the ‘Volto Santo’ (Holy Face). Through your child’s curious perspective, uncover the fascinating legends and miracles linked to these symbols.
- Museo della Zecca - Visit the historic mint where replicas of Lucca’s ancient coins are crafted before your eyes, and each child receives one as a Medieval keepsake. The historic Mint is among the oldest in Italy, operating since 650 A.D.
- San Michele in Foro - At the Church of San Michele (Saint Michael), more exploration awaits. Try to unveil the secrets hidden in its magnificent façade, including stories of mythical creatures and ancient legends.
- Via Fillungo - Wander through Lucca’s historic center and charming streets, such as Via Fillungo and Via Santa Croce, where you and your children will learn to ‘read’ the façades of the tower houses that once belonged to Lucca’s affluent merchants.
After all this adventure and mystery, it’s time for a well-deserved gelato break - and naturally, only the finest gelato in town will suffice.
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Ice cream
- Entrace fees to the Cathedral and to the Mint
- Ice cream
- Entrace fees to the Cathedral and to the Mint
Take part in a specialized tour designed to make the Medieval period fascinating for kids with this 2-hour child-friendly exploration of Lucca. Trace the paths once trodden by countless pilgrims who came to pay their respects to the wooden figure known as the ‘Volto Santo’ (Sacred Face). Stop by the historic Zecca (Mint), where you’ll get the chance to…
Take part in a specialized tour designed to make the Medieval period fascinating for kids with this 2-hour child-friendly exploration of Lucca. Trace the paths once trodden by countless pilgrims who came to pay their respects to the wooden figure known as the ‘Volto Santo’ (Sacred Face). Stop by the historic Zecca (Mint), where you’ll get the chance to create a replica of the coins used back then. Try to uncover the mysteries hidden in the frontages of old churches. Cap off the tour with some delightful gelato.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
