Private tour: Kids in Lucca - Stepping Back in Time to the Middle Ages.

Highlights

Choose a morning or afternoon tour and meet your guide in central Lucca near the Cathedral of San Martino. Begin by admiring the facade of the cathedral to see representations of flowers, animals, and stories that tell the lives of the saints. Enter the cathedral to see the 'Volto Santo' (Holy Face), the wooden crucifix that pilgrims during the Middle Ages came to see. As you walk through Lucca's charming historic center, pay attention to the buildings that line the streets, many of which were once private homes for the city's wealthy and noble families. Learn from your guide how to decipher the meanings behind the various facades. Visit the Zecca, Lucca's historic mint, to see a replica of a coin from the Middle Ages made for each child in the group. Stop at the Church of San Michele to once again 'read' the stories on the facade, including some featuring legends and myths. Finish the tour with a gelato.

Summary

Choose a morning or afternoon tour and meet your guide in central Lucca near the Cathedral of San Martino. Begin by admiring the facade of the cathedral to see representations of flowers, animals, and stories that tell the lives of the saints. Enter the cathedral to see the 'Volto Santo' (Holy Face), the wooden crucifix that pilgrims during the Middle Ages came to see. As you walk through Lucca's charming historic center, pay attention to the buildings that line the streets, many of which were once private homes for the city's wealthy and noble families. Learn from your guide how to decipher the meanings behind the various facades. Visit the Zecca, Lucca's historic mint, to see a replica of a coin from the Middle Ages made for each child in the group. Stop at the Church of San Michele to once again 'read' the stories on the facade, including some featuring legends and myths. Finish the tour with a gelato.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours

Why take this tour?

Join a specialized guide to bring the Middle Ages to life for children with this 2-hour kid-friendly tour of Lucca. Walk in the footsteps of the many pilgrims who visited during the Middle Ages to venerate the wooden crucifix called the 'Volto Santo' (Holy Face). Visit the historic Zecca (Mint) where a replica of the coins used in that period will be minted for you. Attempt to discover the secrets concealed in the facades of churches. Have some gelato at the end of the tour.

What’s included?

Private tour
Local guide
Ice cream
Entrace fees to the Cathedral and to the Mint
Entry/Admission - Lucca's Duomo (Cattedrale di San Martino)
Entry/Admission - Museo della Zecca

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 2h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Lucca was not hit badly by the Covid-19 epidemic and currently registers no cases. Our tour takes place, for the most part, outdoors. Nevertheless, we will enforce social distancing and the use of masks until the end of the pandemic.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Turislucca

About operator:

Maximize time in Lucca with a guided walking tour of this historic Tuscan city. Meet a local guide and go for a stroll to see top landmarks in the medieval center including Piazza Anfiteatro, Via San Paolino, and the Cathedral of San Martino. Get an overview of the city’s history and architecture during the tour, plus tips on where to eat, drink, and shop in Lucca.