Tag: Lucca

  • Day Trip to Lucca and Pisa

    Day Trip to Lucca and Pisa

    We booked a day trip to Lucca and Pisa with All Tuscany Company, and it was a highlight of our Italy adventure. Our driver, arranged by owner Euan MacKa, was personable, engaging, and full of great stories and historical insight. He even gave us walking tours in both cities before letting us explore on our own. The entire experience lasted about 9 hours and was seamless from start to finish.

    Lucca

    We started in Lucca, a charming medieval town with cobblestone streets and peaceful energy. We wandered the old town, climbed the Torre delle Ore for sweeping views, and made sure to sample some of the best gelato around.

    Walking through Lucca's medieval streets
    📍Exploring the charming medieval streets of Lucca—such a photogenic town with so much character.
    Gelateria Anfiteatro storefront
    🍦 A must-stop: Gelateria Anfiteatro for refreshing popsicles and classic scoops in the heart of Lucca. Read our full gelato rankings here →
    Inside Torre delle Ore
    ⏳ Climbing 207 wooden steps to the top of Torre delle Ore—the tallest tower in Lucca.
    Basilica di San Frediano exterior
    ⛪ Basilica di San Frediano, with its stunning golden mosaic façade shining in the midday sun.
    Family walking the Lucca walls
    🌳 Ending our Lucca visit with a peaceful walk atop the city’s historic Renaissance walls.

    Pisa

    From Lucca, we made our way to Pisa. The city was buzzing with visitors, and we made sure to hit all the highlights. We climbed the Leaning Tower, witnessed the echo trick inside the Baptistery, and ended the day inside the stunning Pisa Cathedral.

    Climbing the Leaning Tower of Pisa
    🌀 Twisting our way up the Leaning Tower of Pisa—it’s a dizzying but iconic climb!
    Bell at the top of Leaning Tower
    🔔 Victory at the top! The views (and bells) from the Leaning Tower were unforgettable.
    Classic Pisa photo op
    📸 Because you can’t leave Pisa without the classic Leaning Tower pic—nailed it?
    Inside Pisa Cathedral
    🎨 The breathtaking interior of Pisa Cathedral—rich with mosaics, marble, and history.

    If you’re based in Florence and looking for a well-paced, family-friendly excursion, this Lucca and Pisa combo day trip is a perfect option.

    Want to see what we did before and after this? Our Venice itinerary kicks off the trip—and our Florence post (coming soon!) continues it.

    🚐 Transportation Tip:
    We highly recommend All Tuscany Company for private transfers and day trips in the region. Our driver made the entire experience seamless and special.
    Contact: Euan MacKa
    📱 +39 338 7731304