About this wheelchair accessible Florence and Lucca tour
After you meet your private driver-guide with a private adapted vehicle at your accommodation or the cruise port, the Accessible Florence and Lucca Tour begins with a visit to the charming medieval city of Lucca. During the years Lucca has kept its charm. This place has great architecture, massive city walls, bell towers, impressive churches, and beautiful squares. Lucca is also the birthplace of Giacomo Puccini, one of the famous Italian composers.
During your visit to Lucca, you will see the Roman Amphitheater, the Duomo San Martino, and the Church of San Michele. Enjoy a coffee break on Napoleon’s Square, before you pass through the main shopping street Via Fillungo. An ancient street that crosses through the little town, with many shops to try local delicacies and buy some souvenirs. One of the main highlights is the amazing ánd accessible city wall. Enjoy a (st)roll and the amazing views over the region.
Your tour continues towards Florence, also known as the Heart of the Renaissance with museums hosting more than 300.000 works of arts. In Florence, you see the main sights, such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, St John’s Baptistery, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Santa Croce Square and Signoria Square. The L-shaped square where the Palazzo Vecchio is located.
At the end of the day, your driver-guide brings you back to the port or your accommodation again. But not before you pass the Michelangelo’s Square Lookout. It is one of the highest points from where you have a beautiful view of the whole city.
Optional
- Visit the Accademia Gallery where Michelangelo’s David is kept. Read more about its accessibility by clicking here.
- Visit the Uffizi Museum.
Please be advised that when your starting point is the port of La Spezia, we do not recommend to visit more than one museum due to the long distance from the port. You have to pay for the tickets when you are there.