Explore northern Tuscany and discover the hidden charms of this medieval region during one of our day tours. Or join one of our exciting workshops to develop your talents or learn new skills in the verdant hills of the Serchio Valley. Paint the beautiful mountainscapes of the Apuan Alps, photograph the seaside villages of the Italian Riviera, or sample the full-bodied wines of the Garfagnana region. If a faster pace is what you search, trek along one of our hiking or biking excursions. Along the way, you will sample the local cuisine and meet the charming characters who inhabit this spectacular region.
We keep our groups small (6-8) so that each individual has an intimate connection with the guide or instructor. All multi-day tours include: accommodation, breakfast, and transportation during the tour or workshop. All day tours include transportation.

Below are guided day and half-day tours and workshops that are currently available. Check back often for new listings, updated workshop or tour details, and special promotions. To request further information or to register for a workshop or tour, please include the name of the workshop or tour in the subject line of your email. info@casalapace.com.

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Introduction to Lucca

70€ couple, 30€ addtl pp groups 3 – 8

Duration: Half day
Transportation To/From: Train
Included: All transportation and museum / attraction fees
Easy Walk

Lucca is a beautiful walled city with more than 2000 years of history. The Medieval streets are picturesque but can be confusing. Our day tour of Lucca provides an overview of the city from Roman times to the present. We will visit important piazze and beautiful churches, such as Piazza Napoleone, the Duomo and Piazza Anfiteatro, as well as highlighting hidden charms of this regal city. We finish our stroll just in time for a delicious lunch (cost of meal not included).


Discovering the Serchio Valley

70€ couple, 30€ addtl pp groups 3 – 8

Duration: Full day
Transportation To/From: Car or Train
Included: All transportation and museum / attraction fees
Moderate Walk

The Serchio valley is dotted with villages large and small. This day tour highlights several that we believe are most interesting and beautiful, including Coreglia Antelminelli and Barga.. You will be awestruck by the incredible views of the surrounding mountains and verdant hills that bound the Serchio river. Moderate walking is required, including uphill walking, but you will be rewarded with vistas of cobbled streets and ancient churches, terra-cotta rooftops and dramatic landscapes. Includes lunch break (cost of meal not included).


Exploring Florence

150€ couple, 50€ addtl pp groups 3 – 8

Duration: Full day
Transportation To/From: Train
Included: All transportation and museum / attraction fees
Moderate Walk

Firenze explodes with art and history. It is not easily navigable and can be overwhelming to those unfamiliar with its torturous alleys and streets. We can help you make sense of the city with our day tour that covers all of the historic center. Major points of interest are highlighted, including Piazza della Signoria, the Pitti Palace, Santa Croce, and Santa Maria Novella. Moderate walking is required. Includes lunch break (cost of meal not included)