Medieval Lucca for Kids: 2-Hour Private Tour
ID: GYG279562-485087
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
On this guided tour for kids - also suitable for adults - discover the historic center of Lucca, walking in the footsteps of the multitudes of pilgrims and silk merchants that visited the city during the Middle Ages.
Begin your guided 2-hour private tour at St. Martin Cathedral in the city center of Lucca. The intricacy of the design of the exterior of the cathedral will greet you, then enter to cathedral and allow for mythical animals and ancient legends to be unveiled as you explore. Your guide will explain the symbols seen and the intriguing legends and miracles associated with them. Throughout the tour, sketch the lions, dragons, mermaids, and griffons as seen on the facades of the churches and learn to read the façades of the tower houses that once belonged to the wealthy merchants of Lucca.
Continue your tour with a visit to the Church of San Michele where you will find graffiti left inside and outside of the church by silk merchants. From the church, stroll through the medieval streets of Lucca and discover the subterranean area of the city, the walls of the city. After you will visit the historic Zecca, the oldest mint in Europe founded in 650 A.D, and learn how to mint a replica of the oldest European coin. Then finsih your tour with a well-earned gelato.
Highlights
- Explore the city through the inquisitive eyes of medieval pilgrims
- Have a "lucchese" medieval coin will be minted for you
- Discover the hidden secrets and the misterious symbols on the facades of the churches
- Draw the lions, dragons, mermaids and griffons seen on the facades of the churches in a sketchbook
- Explore Lucca subterranean area of one of the Walls' most imposing bastions
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
In front of the Cathedral main entrance
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
