Get to know Lucca like a local on a bike tour that’s easy on the body, mind, and soul. Cover more ground than you would on foot and reward your efforts with a series of exquisite food and drink tastings, curated by our local food-loving guides.
Book your Lucca bike tour today for an active and delicious experience!
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, perfect for exploring its pedestrian streets, green spaces, and hidden gems.
Your tour begins with a ride around the city walls, where your guide will share the fascinating history of Lucca and how the green areas you’re cycling through came to be. From there, your local guide will lead you through secret passages and hidden spots, offering insights into corners of the city you’re unlikely to discover alone.
We’ll make a stop in the historic centre, admiring Renaissance palaces, churches, and the Guinigi Tower. Venturing into less touristy neighborhoods, you’ll experience the authentic rhythm of local life.
A reward for your efforts awaits! At our favorite shop, you’ll enjoy a generous local food tasting, including cheeses, cured meats, extra virgin olive oil, and a glass of wine. Learn about Tuscany’s rich culinary heritage in the most enjoyable way – by tasting it.
After the tasting, we’ll continue through medieval alleys, ancient gates, and Romanesque churches, stopping at two iconic spots: the San Frediano Basilica and the Amphitheatre Square, one of the city’s most unique attractions.
Our tour also explores the east side of Lucca, offering a more authentic, less touristy experience. We’ll finish by cycling the remaining section of the walls and returning to the city’s heart, Piazza Grande. To top off your day, indulge in gelato at Lucca’s oldest ice cream parlor, a true local treasure.
Our tour ends here, but don’t forget to ask your guide for recommendations on what to see and do next during your time in Lucca.
Book your Lucca bike tour today for an unforgettable journey through history, culture, and Tuscan flavors!
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.
