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Overview
Nestled on the shores of the Serchio River in Tuscany, Lucca boasts cobblestone streets, Renaissance architecture, and centuries of colorful history. On this private bike tour, choose a morning or afternoon ride and spin through the narrow medieval streets with your guide to lead the way. Hit top attractions including the Guinigi Tower and the 11th-century Lucca Cathedral with ease, and head up to the top of the Renaissance city walls for uninterrupted views over the Lucca rooftops.
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Turislucca
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The tour guide was caught...
Jeffrey_W, Jun 2023
The tour guide was caught off guard as viator did not confirm the tour and we waited for half an hour until we contacted the tour agent and they rescheduled for us. The tour was great and helpful and they went out of their way to accommodate our schedule.
Great bike ride in Lucca!
Liora_a, May 2022
Paola was a great guide. She was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed being with her. Lucca is a beautiful city with a rich history.
We enjoyed it, however the guide was...
Louise G, Oct 2016
<p>We enjoyed it, however the guide was not all suitable for children even though we requested someone who was.</p>
Itinerary
Palazzo Pfanner
Hop onto your bike, and with one of our local specialized guides, ride up to the top of the Renaissance Walls for a fabulous perspective of the historic center. After just a few moments, you will be able to admire the most exquisite private garden in Lucca, that of Palazzo Pfanner.
10 minutesLe Mura di Lucca
The leisurely-paced bike ride will continue along the tree-lined boulevard that characterizes the Walls for about 2 kilometers. Then, you will enter the subterranean area of one of the Walls' most imposing bastions.
20 minutesDuomo Di San Martino
Once out and back into the light of day, the tour will continue with a stop at the the Cathedral of San Martino (Saint Martin), where the people of Lucca have venerated the wooden crucifix called the Volto Santo for centuries. There are many Italian masterpieces in the interior, such as the sarcophagus of Ilaria del Carretto and Tintoretto’s Last Supper. To visit the interior, there is a 3 euro fee. Naturally your guide will enter with you to explain the various works of art and monuments.
20 minutesSan Michele in Foro
Back onto your bike, you will cycle through the narrow streets toward Piazza San Michele (Saint Michael’s Square) and its splendid church of the same name. Just a short distance away is the house where the most famous celebrity of Lucca, the opera composer, Giacomo Puccini, was born.
20 minutesTorre Guinigi
You will head up onto the Walls once again to complete the circuit and admire the town’s towers especially the strikingly particular Torre Guinigi (Guinigi Tower) with its crown of secular holm oak trees.
10 minutesPiazza Anfiteatro
You will stop at the characteristic oval-shaped Piazza Anfiteatro (Amphitheatre Square), built on the ruins of the ancient Roman arena, this square is one of the most picturesque landmarks of the town. Should you get thirsty or hungry, simply tell your guide. There are a number of places where it is possible to have tastings of delicious local products along with excellent Tuscan wine.
20 minutesBasilica Di San Frediano
The last stops will be at the Church of San Frediano, that is one of the most ancient churches in Lucca, famous for its façade with the splendid gilded mosaic. To visit the interior, there is a 2 euro fee. Naturally your guide will enter with you to explain the various works of art and monuments.
The tour will end at the bike rental shop where it began.
20 minutes
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Bike rent for 2 hours
- Local guide
- Private tour
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee to the Churches, the Guinigi Tower and Palazzo Pfanner
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
- Adult rate applies to travelers 15 years and older
- Children ages 0-14 are free with a paid adult
- Turislucca’s tours are in compliance with government health and safety protocols for Covid-19.
- Turislucca’s tours are in compliance with government health and safety protocols for Covid-19.
Guide Languages
English
Spanish
German
Italian
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.