Recently Viewed
City Bike Tour: Explore Historic Center & Local Delights
5.0
257 Ratings
Lucca
This journey offers the optimal city experience the way the locals do: on a bicycle. It allows you to take in the rich history of the city centre, the shaded city walls, and relish in the delightful local delicacies as you maintain your fitness.
This journey offers the optimal city experience the way the locals do: on a bicycle. It allows you to take in the rich history of the city centre, the shaded city walls, and relish in the delightful local delicacies as you maintain your fitness.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lucca - The tour kicks off at the Railway station’s main entrance, and just a short distance away, the rental shop awaits where bikes are ready for an exciting exploration of this charming, bike-friendly town. The abundance of green spaces and bike paths offers a unique perspective of Lucca.
- Le mura di Lucca - The journey continues atop and…
- Lucca - The tour kicks off at the Railway station’s main entrance, and just a short distance away, the rental shop awaits where bikes are ready for an exciting exploration of this charming, bike-friendly town. The abundance of green spaces and bike paths offers a unique perspective of Lucca.
- Le mura di Lucca - The journey continues atop and around the town walls, providing a breathtaking view of the city center and the picturesque countryside. The guide will share insights into the history and construction of the fortifications over the centuries, and offer the opportunity to discover secret passages and hidden spots not easily found alone.
- San Michele in Foro - The route takes us through the historic center, showcasing numerous noble palaces and ancient churches, including the remarkable Guinigi Tower. Cycling through less touristy neighborhoods offers an authentic glimpse into local life. It’s then time for the first culinary stop at a favorite shop to savor the city’s delightful delicacies, including pecorino cheese, local cold cuts, and the exquisite extra-virgin olive oil. Learn about traditional recipes and intriguing ingredients.
- Piazza Anfiteatro - After the tasting, the ride continues through various parts of the city center, exploring narrow alleys, secondary paths, and ancient churches until reaching the façade of the lowest one: San Frediano Basilica, near the captivating Amphitheatre Square. The exploration extends to the lesser-known but very local east side of town.
- Piazza Napoleone - Later, the tour returns to the walls, completing the visit by exploring the remaining unexplored sections. Descending again to the historical center, the journey passes through Piazza Grande, leading to the final sweet stop at Lucca’s oldest ice cream shop. Here, indulge in the finest gelato, a memorable treat (in colder months, gelato is replaced with cake and coffee). Finally, the tour concludes at the starting point, enriched by experiencing the city like a local.

What's Included
- Italian appetizer with a selection of cured meats, cheese, and a beverage choice of wine or soft drink
- Complimentary bicycle use
- Assorted snacks provided
- Italian appetizer with a selection of cured meats, cheese, and a beverage choice of wine or soft drink
- Complimentary bicycle use
- Assorted snacks provided
Additional Information
- In colder months this tour takes place in the morning for better light and temperature conditions. Gelato will be replace with a cake and coffee and there can be changes to stops due to different winter time openings.
- 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…
- In colder months this tour takes place in the morning for better light and temperature conditions. Gelato will be replace with a cake and coffee and there can be changes to stops due to different winter time openings.
- 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.
- In case of rain we can not cancel the tour but we can give you the option to have a walking tour with the same itinerary.
- Children are considered only if under 12 and they will have a children bike and a children menu
- Please bring your passport or ID to check-in
Location
Tourist Center Lucca Bike rental
Piazzale B. Ricasoli
Just outside the bike shop Tourist Center
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(257 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Rickp101
Oct 25, 2025
Amazing experience you will love - Amazing experience- one I will always remember because of Marta our guide - who is an incredible host and lifelong resident of Lucca - someone so proud of her city and extremely knowledge about its history. Her energy, humour and passion are connecting and touching.
Worth every euro and then some.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Resort08992188861
Oct 22, 2025
Excellent Way to Explore Lucca - Pleasant way to see much of Lucca. Easy ride - bikes are single speed not electric. Going up a couple of ramps might challenge some, but walking up the short ramps was always an option.
Tour leader was a local and spoke English very well. Glad we ended up with the 2:30pm tour so we could explore the shops in the morning and ride while most shops were closed.
The itinerary took us around the perimeter wall and inside the central city on narrow streets that didn't have much vehicle traffic.
Quite a snack - a beer/soft drink and charcuterie/cheese. We could have done with just the gelato, but sitting outside for a break was enjoyable.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Julie_s
Oct 21, 2025
A great day! - What a wonderful experience our whole family had! Even though it was a very busy Sat. in Lucca, we were able to ride through the streets and up on the wall in a comfortable easy pace. Our guide was amazing and taught us a lot about the history of Lucca. Enjoying a mixed board of meats and cheese as well as a gelato at the end, made for a perfect ride. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Review provided by Viator
John_g
Oct 17, 2025
Luca was very... - Luca was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was fun for young and old alike. There was time to relax and enjoy city and we learned a great deal about the history of Tuscany. Would definitely recommend for others.
Review provided by Viator
Tori_c
Oct 14, 2025
We loved our bike tour... - We loved our bike tour and would highly recommend! Our guide, Maria, was great. She was super nice and knowledgeable. This was a great way to spend the morning in Lucca.
Review provided by Viator
Lynda_b
Oct 13, 2025
Guide was wonderful and... - Guide was wonderful and very informative. Nice pace with stops including food. Even a few who hadn’t ridden a bike in years had a great time
Review provided by Viator
Janice_s
Oct 12, 2025
Fabulous way to see Lucca! - Fabulous way to see Lucca! And the food choices were excellent too! Best gelato we’ve had in Italy! Sarah was an excellent guide.
Review provided by Viator
Gail_c
Oct 7, 2025
Wonderful bike tour inside the walls of Lucca. - Fabulous way to see Lucca on top and inside of the walls! Our guide Sarah was pleasant and knowlegable about Lucca history and the sites we were seeing. Biking around the areas made it fun. The food and gelato was an extra treat! We would highly recommend this tour to get an overview of Lucca and its history.
Review provided by Viator
Lori_d
Oct 4, 2025
Fun way to learn about Lucca - This was a great activity for our first day in Lucca. We learned so much about the city and were able to cover more ground by bike. Our tour guide was very friendly and informative. Our whole group would highly recommend this tour.
Review provided by Viator
Ctgirlgrc
Sep 30, 2025
Great tour of the walled city of Lucca - We arrived in Lucca on Monday nigth and went on the Lucca Bikes and Bites private tour with Sarah. It was a wonderful way to get an over view of inside the walls of Lucca as well as the history. Very informative and enjoyable! Sarah was a pleasant and very knowegeable guide as we biked on top and around the walls and streets of Lucca. The bikes were safe and very easy to ride through town. Delicious food samples along the way.. I would highly recommend this tour!
Review provided by Tripadvisor