Overview
For a more action-packed and fun tour, Lucca’s historic center can be visited by bike. Because its entire historic center and ring of tree-lined Renaissance walls are entirely pedestrian and bike-friendly, Lucca is the only city in Tuscany where guided bike tours are ideal, fascinating, and enjoyable.
With one of our local specialized guides, you will rent a bike at one of the rental shops in the historic center and together embark upon discovering our charming town. Through the ancient narrow medieval streets you will reach the various landmarks.
You can also visit the interior of the Cathedral, of Saint Frediano Church and go up the Guinigi Tower, and even sample Tuscan wines and taste traditional local products in a 17th century wine-cellar right in the center of town.
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What's included
Bike rent for 2 hours
Local guide
Private tour
Food and drinks
Entrance fee to the Churches, the Guinigi Tower and Palazzo Pfanner
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet the guide at the bike shop "Poli" in Piazza Santa Maria, 42 Lucca
Dates: Daily
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Every day every half an hour from to 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
Optional fees per person:
Entrance Cathedral: € 3.00
Entrance Guinigi Tower: € 4.00
Entrance Saint Frediano Church: € 2.00
Wine tasting: € 10.00/with snack € 14.00
What to expect
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Palazzo Pfanner
10 min
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.
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Le Mura di Lucca
20 min
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.
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Duomo Di San Martino
20 min
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.
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San Michele in Foro
20 min
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.
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Torre Guinigi
10 min
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.
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Piazza Anfiteatro
20 min
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.
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Basilica Di San Frediano
20 min
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Turislucca’s tours are in compliance with government health and safety protocols for Covid-19.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private Tour: Historic Lucca by bike
Can I cancel Private Tour: Historic Lucca by bike for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Meet the guide at the bike shop "Poli" in Piazza Santa Maria, 42 Lucca Dates: Daily
What's included?
- Bike rent for 2 hours
- Local guide
- Private tour
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee to the Churches, the Guinigi Tower and Palazzo Pfanner
Which places does it visit?
It visits Palazzo Pfanner, Le Mura di Lucca, Duomo Di San Martino, San Michele in Foro, Torre Guinigi, Piazza Anfiteatro, Basilica Di San Frediano.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
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