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On this self-guided bike tour, rent a bike in Lucca, ride along country roads following the Serchio River and arrive at Piazza dei Miracoli in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Choose between a trekking bike and an e-bike, and ride at your own pace following the smartphone itinerary app. The route is almost entirely flat, making it great for families, and only about 2 km of the 33 km total is on regular roads. After taking photos with the Leaning Tower on Piazza dei Miracoli, return to Lucca by train or by bike.
Pick up a trekking bike or e-bike at Tourist Center Lucca in front of Lucca station and set off. A bike lock, handlebar phone holder and repair kit are provided, and you can ride freely without a guide by following the smartphone itinerary app.
The journey starts at Lucca's ancient walls and continues along scenic country roads following the Serchio River. This intermediate, almost entirely flat route mixes regular roads, bike paths, dirt roads and country lanes. Of the 33 km total, only the roughly 2 km section to San Giuliano Terme is on regular roads.
San Giuliano Terme, reached after about 20 km, is the only village on the route with bars and shops selling food and drinks. Take a short break here before heading on to Pisa.
The journey ends on Piazza dei Miracoli in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. After exploring the square and taking photos, you can load your bike onto a train with a dedicated bike compartment and return to Lucca in about 25 minutes. If you are fit, you can also cycle back on a more direct return route.
※ Train tickets are not included and must be purchased separately.
※ Bikes are returned to the rental shop where you started.
Meeting point :
Tourist Center Lucca Bike rental
Piazzale B. Ricasoli, 203, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
Meeting point information:
The shop is just outside Lucca train station, on the left side of the square. Return here at the end of the tour to drop off your bike.
Piazzale B. Ricasoli, 203, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy