Top Lucca Motor Sports

Journey deep into the jagged world of the Carrara marble quarries on this 4WD adventure. Exploring with a guide in a group no larger than six, discover the “white gold” that built the Pantheon and Michelangelo’s David. Learn about ancient and modern excavation techniques at a historic quarry; tour an open sky quarry, a terraced quarry, and an underground quarry; and taste the local marble-aged cold cut, “lardo di Colonnata”.

Visit the marble quarries of Carrara on a half-day tour from Colonnata that highlights the marble industry in Italy. Learn how the marble was mined to build the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in ancient Rome, and how it was often used for sculpture during the Renaissance. See several active quarries, hear about ancient and modern mining processes, and enjoy insightful commentary from your guide.

Live an adventurous day in Alpe Apuane. Discover famous marble caves and learn all about the extraction and the history of this precious material. Enjoy famous Lardo di Colonnata tasting with a glass of fine local wine.

The tour starts on the historical walls, a pedestrian circular park of 4 km all around Lucca, a kind of terrace over the town. After a passage in front of the main attractions od the city centre, we go to the Serchio river park, characterized by two white gravel roads following the water, where we can ride our bike, far from the urban noise. From here you can admire the typical Tuscan countryside, made of hills and narrow roads sorrounded by seasonal flowers and fruits and olive grooves. The organic farm is very close to the river and we will be soon looking at its vineyard and green garden. The farmer (one of the real last farmer) will introduce us to his land and to his wife, the friendly and impetuous lady who will prepare our lunch with their homegrown fresh food harvested from the earth. The shy farmer Paolo will invite all us to taste his organic oil, red and white wine coupled with the foods. After this real experience we come back to Lucca in about 25 minutes

Get to know the Tuscan countryside on a small group horseback riding tour. Choose your horse depending on your experience level and ride along rolling hills, forests, castles, and charming villages. The tour can be tailored to all experience levels from beginners to expert riders.

The Via Francigena in Tuscany, from Lucca to Siena, is one of the most popular and spectacular stretches of the Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrimage route similar to the trail of Santiago di Compostela in Spain. This is a small group or private tour!

Experience the best travel stories for yourself! Join a local expert and uncover hidden gems on this Lonely Planet Experience powered by Urban Adventures. The flavours, the aromas, the colours, the smiles… they’re all part of life in Lucca! Learn more about the city on this private tour as you sip your way through narrow streets and medieval squares. Artisanal beer, local wines, and even a top-secret liqueur will have you thirsty for more Lucca!