Lucca was founded by Etruscans with traces of a pre-existing Ligurian settlement and became a Roman colony in 180 BC. The rectangular structure of its historical centre preserves the Roman street plan, and the Piazza San Michele occupies the site of the ancient forum. The city is known for its fantastic medieval city walls that still encircle most of the historic old town. Some popular places in Lucca include Guinigi Tower, St Martin Cathedral, Walls of Lucca, San Frediano Basilica, Serchio and many more.
The city's beaches and other beautiful water bodies can be visited and explored on boat cruises and sailings and tourists can discover some of the city’s hidden gems on visits to botanical gardens and wildlife in theme parks and amusements. On walking and biking tours in Lucca, visitors can view some of the most magnificent architectural builds through the most enchanting pathways in Lucca. Ancient grounds and several famous landmarks in the city can also be visited and explored on sightseeing tours as well as cultural and historical tours.
Amongst the numerous tour options in the city are the day trips and excursions from Lucca that provide tourists with the option to tour through cities and towns close to the city. Visitors also have access to the convenient airport and other city transfers that provide them with stress-free logistics within the city. These tour activities and several others are available on Tripindicator, after careful selection on the best tour packages based on user ratings and feedbacks, available at very affordable prices compared to other tour agencies.
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