Get to know Lucca like a local, on a bike tour that’s kind to the body, mind and soul. See more of the city than you would on foot and reward yourself for being so active with a series of exquisite food and drink tastings, carefully curated by our local team of food-obsessed guides.
Outside Tourist Center bike shop - Piazzale Ricasoli 203
Ride along the city walls and more, see Napoleon, San Michele and Amphitheatre squares, discover local districts and hidden corners
Cheese, cured meat and wine tasting inside a local shop, followed by a delicious Italian gelato
Entrance to Lucca Railway station, under the taxi sign
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, food samples as per itinerary (1 gelato; sampling of local cured meats and pecorino cheese with Tuscan bread, extra virgin olive oil; a glass of local wine or beer), bike and helmet rental.
Exclusions: Additional food and drink, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities for the guide.
Lucca is a bike friendly city. The pedestrianised streets of the historic core and the many green spaces just outside it, offer heaps of delightful bike routes to explore.
Your tour begins around the city walls, where you will learn of the origins of our beautiful city and how the green spaces you’re riding through came to be created.
Your local guide will lead you through secret passages and take you to hidden spots that you’re unlikely to find on your own. We will stop in the historical centre to admire the many renaissance palaces and churches, as well as the magnificent Guinigi Tower. We’ll then head out to the less touristy neighbourhoods where you’ll get a flavour of local life.
A generous reward for your efforts awaits, with a generous local food tasting in our favorite shop, here you can try and enjoy delicious cheeses, cured meats, extra virgin olive oil and a good glass of wine. You will learn about Tuscany’s rich food heritage the best possible way, by eating it.
After the tasting we continue to explore the rest of the historical centre cycling through the medieval alleys, ancient gates, and gorgeous Romanesque churches till we reach one of the loveliest one: San Frediano Basilica to end up at the mysterious Amphitheatre Square. We will also explore the east side of the town, which is less touristy but leaves a real local taste.
We will finish visiting the part of the walls that remained unexplored, before going down again to the city to reach Piazza Grande: after all that exercise and good food, there’s only one way to end your extraordinary day out in Lucca: trying the best gelato in the oldest ice cream parlor in Lucca: true excellence! Our tour ends here, ask your guide for suggestions on what to see and do next during your time in the city.
In colder months our tour will be run in the morning, for better light and temperature reasons and we will replace the gelato with a coffee and cake. There can be some changes to stops due to different opening times at the shops in low season.
This is mainly a biking tour, the best way to discover the whole city of Lucca especially the less known sights. Food and drink are included to give a relaxing break along the riding.
Dress standard: Please wear casual dress and comfortable shoes and bring a waterproof jacket in case of rain, we can consider to do an alternative itinerary by foot.
Accessibility: Normally not but it depends on disability
Physical rating: Low
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We’ll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 8 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. For children under the age of 8 please contact us to find the best solution.
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Great experience with Chiara walking (and eating) our way through Lucca. We learned so much about the history of Lucca and the way of life then and now.
Chiara was a fantastic guide! She is super knowledgeable about Lucca s history, architecture and landmarks. She was so personable and was great with our kids and dog too. We felt so welcomed! We tried delicious local food and the amount for each tasting was perfect! We definitely did not feel hungry. Of course the kids favorites were the pastries and pizza. My husband and I loved trying the Cecina made with chick peas and seasonal chestnut bread roll. Seriously, everything was so great and we recommend her to anyone coming to the Lucca/Pisa area!
We loved cycling around Lucca like a local! Marta our guide was passionate and knowledgeable about the history and culture of her city and she took us to places we would never have found on our own. Enjoyed the food stops and the chance to taste the local specialties. At the end of the tour we discovered that my husband had left his backpack at our last food stop. Marta personally escorted us back to the restaurant. Grazie mille Marta.
My boyfriend and I did the Lucca Bikes and Bites tour in September 2020. Chiara was the perfect tour guide, showing us the sights by bike, and sharing all her local knowledge whilst visiting some very yummy food spots, to try local delicacies. The balsamic vinegar tasting was incredible and we went back to the shop the next day to buy a bottle to bring home. A great fun experience and nothing better than seeing the city on a bike, would 100% recommend.
Thank you Marta for such a wonderful experience. Marta guided us on the Lucca wall tour. She is extremely knowledgeable, patient and kind.
