Self-guided Bike Tour from Lucca to Pisa

4.7 (115 reviews) Lucca, Italy
Duration4h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Follow the Serchio River and cycle along scenic country roads on the way to the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa on this family-friendly self-guided tour.

This intermediate journey starts from the ancient Walls of Lucca and
it is completely flat and is suitable both for e-bikes and trekking bikes. The route winds along mixed roads, cycle paths, dirt roads, country roads and only the access to San Giuliano Terme take place on normal roads, for approximately 2 km (out of 33 km)
San Giuliano Terme, after about 20km, is the only village where you find bars and shops for foods and drinks. The itinerary ends in Piazza dei Miracoli, in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

After the visit to Piazza dei Miracoli and the usual photos, it is possible to return easily by train by loading the bicycle on the prepared wagons. (about 25 minutes of travel).
The more trained can decide to use the return route by bike, that is more direct.

Difficulty: 33 km Lucca to Pisa; 26 km way back (or train)

Options

Tour with E-bike

E-bike

Tour with trekking bike

trekking bike

What's included

  • Bike rental
  • Cell-phone holder
  • App with itinerary suggested
  • repair kit
  • briefing at the start
  • lock
  • On Request: Helmet (not mandatory)

What to expect

  1. Tourist Center Lucca
    Avoid the restrictive itineraries of organized sightseeing tours and explore the historical center of Lucca independently. Rent a bike for 3 hours and use the provided map with detailed information to discover the main monuments without the stress of planning.
  2. Lucca
    Travelers will wander around the ancient streets of Luca and on the walls following the itinerary on the map or on the downloadable app at our shop.
  3. Parco Fluviale del Serchio
    Pass by
    cycle path along the river park
  4. San Giuliano Terme
    15m
    Small village with ancient thermal baths where you can stop to refresh in a bar, deli-shop or grocery
  5. Pisa
    30m
    the itinerary ends at Pisa leaning tower
  6. Pass by
    Way back to the Tourist center Lucca by bicycle (aprox 2 hours) or by train (22 minutes)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Tourist center Lucca shop, in front of the train station, left side of the square

End point

Tourist center Lucca shop, in front of the train station, left side of the square

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • E-bikes available for people over 155cm and over 14 years old
  • Trekking bikes available for people over 150cm
  • no seat, trailer or tag-along connected to e-bikes and trekking bikes
  • The bicycle frames are guaranteed by the manufacturing company for a weight of up to 130kg

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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