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Palazzo apartments inside the Renaissance walls and pool villas in the olive-covered hills around them
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The Tuscan city that kept its walls
Lucca never lost its ramparts. The Renaissance walls run around four kilometres round the old city, and they were never needed for war. Their broad, tree-lined top is now a promenade, where the Lucchesi cycle, jog and stop for a coffee on the way. Inside them is a quiet city of towers, Romanesque churches and narrow streets, and Giacomo Puccini was born here in 1858.
We have 160+ properties in and around Lucca. In the city there are apartments in old palazzi, some with views of the cathedral. Outside the walls there are family villas with private pools in Capannori, farmhouses near Montecarlo, and a few large houses for gatherings in the hills.
Here is how to choose between city and country, and when to come.
Lucca at a glance
- Villas and apartments
- 160+ in and around Lucca, with up to 18 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £1,700 to £8,500 a week, from around £1,100
- Best areas
- Inside the walls, Capannori and the villa hills, and the wine village of Montecarlo
- Best time
- April to June and September to October; July and August for pools and the coast
- Airport
- Pisa, around 30 minutes by road; Florence around an hour
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Palazzo Lucchese Lucca: Luxury 12-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Pool – Lucca12 bedrooms
Palazzo Pisano Lucca: 12-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Pool & Air-Con – Lucca12 bedrooms
Villa Annabelle | 6-Bedroom Villa in Vorno (Capannori)6 bedrooms
Palazzo Quercia Lucca: Elegant 11-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Tennis Court – Lucca11 bedroomsWhere to stay in Lucca
The old city inside the walls for walking everywhere, Capannori and its hills for pool villas among the olive groves, and Viareggio and the Versilia coast for beach days.
Towers, an oval piazza and Via Fillungo
Most of the old city is closed to traffic, so the bicycle and your own feet are the way to get about. Via Fillungo is the main shopping street, with old shopfronts and cafés. Just off it, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro keeps the oval shape of the Roman amphitheatre it was built over.
Climb the Torre Guinigi to reach the holm oaks growing on its roof. In the Cathedral of San Martino, look for Jacopo della Quercia's marble tomb of Ilaria del Carretto. Puccini's birthplace is now a small museum. An apartment here means a morning on the walls and an evening aperitivo without needing a car.
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Where Lucca's merchants built their country houses
Lucca's silk merchants grew rich, and from the sixteenth century they built villas in the hills north and east of the city. Several still have gardens you can visit, including the Villa Reale at Marlia and Villa Torrigiani at Camigliano, both in the Capannori district.
This is the countryside most of our villas look out on: olive groves, vineyards and quiet lanes, with the city around 15 to 20 minutes away. To the east, the walled hilltop village of Montecarlo makes its own DOC wine and is a pleasant place for a long lunch.
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The sea in half an hour, the Garfagnana in an hour
The Versilia coast is close. Viareggio has its seafront promenade and is famous for its carnival in February. Each summer, Torre del Lago holds an open-air Puccini Festival on the lake where the composer lived.
Inland, the Serchio valley climbs into the Garfagnana for chestnut woods and walking. On the way you pass the medieval Ponte della Maddalena at Borgo a Mozzano, known locally as the Devil's Bridge. Pisa and its Leaning Tower are an easy morning out.
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Tordelli, farro and a candlelit September night
Lucchese cooking is plain and generous. Try tordelli, meat-filled pasta in a ragù, and farro soup from the Garfagnana. The local olive oil is excellent, and buccellato, a sweet bread with raisins and aniseed, is the thing to buy from a pasticceria.
Spring and early autumn are the best seasons. On the evening of 13 September, the Luminara di Santa Croce lights the city with candles for a procession. Around the end of October, Lucca Comics and Games fills the streets, so plan around it. Our concierge can book cookery classes, wine tastings, garden visits and restaurant tables.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Lucca
Palazzo Quercione Lucca: Opulent 6-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Pool – Lucca6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £21,245 a week
Villa Levante Poggio Vallico Lucca: Luxury 8-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool near Lucca – Tuscany8 bedrooms · sleeps 15From £21,147 a week
Cascina Serchio Lucca: Elegant 8-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Tennis Court – Tuscany8 bedrooms · sleeps 15From £20,328 a week
Santa Gemma | 16-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Lucca Capannori16 bedrooms · sleeps 32From £19,725 a week
Villa Bernardini Lucca: 7-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Pool & Tennis Court – Lucca7 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £19,257 a week
Villa Crepuscolo Montecarlo Lucca: Charming 4-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Countryside Views – Lucca4 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £17,556 a week
Casa Smeralda Italy6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £17,344 a week
Villa Corvino Montecarlo Lucca: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Swimming Pool – Lucca Tuscany6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £17,185 a weekWhy book your Lucca villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Lucca's properties range from apartments within the walls to villas set deep in the hills, and we know which ones let you walk into the city and which really need a car. With 160+ properties in Lucca, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Bicycle hire, garden and villa visits, wine tastings around Montecarlo, cookery classes, tickets for the Puccini Festival and transfers from Pisa. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I stay inside Lucca's walls or in the countryside?
Stay inside the walls if you want to walk everywhere and eat out every night. Choose a villa in Capannori or the hills near Montecarlo for a private pool, space and views over the olive groves, with the city a short drive away.
When is the best time to visit Lucca?
April to June and September to October are warm without the heat of high summer. July and August suit pool villas and days at the coast. The Luminara on 13 September is a lovely evening to be in the city.
Can you walk or cycle on Lucca's walls?
Yes. The broad, tree-lined top of the walls is a public promenade of around four kilometres. Bicycles can be hired near the gates, and a loop is one of the best ways to start the day.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Lucca?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Lucca cost?
Across our 160+ villas in Lucca, weekly rates typically range from £1,700 to £8,500, with the most affordable from around £1,100 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Lucca?
Pisa airport is around 30 minutes away by road, and Florence airport around an hour. Lucca also has a railway station just outside the walls, with trains to Pisa and Florence.
Are there villas in Lucca for large groups?
Yes. Our Lucca collection includes properties with up to 18 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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