Lucca: 3-Hour Bikes & Bites Foodie Adventure like a Local

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Lucca: 3-Hour Bikes & Bites Foodie Adventure like a Local
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Top rated
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
102 reviews

This is a fabulously fun and flavorsome introduction to Tuscany’s most underrated city. Your knowledgeable local guide will lead you through the tree-lined boulevards and pretty church squares of Lucca and into popular local cafés and delis. Salute.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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English, Italian

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Melanie – United Kingdom

We had a great morning with our guide Luca. His English was excellent and he was so charming and funny, giving us some interesting historical facts and humorous stories. The stop for antipasti and wine was delicious. The gelato stop was the best we had all holiday. Our family of six (aged 23-59) thoroughly enjoyed this activity.

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Mary – United States

I highly recommend this tour! There were many families and people of all ages on this tour. The ride was beautiful through tree-lined streets, with some sun and some shade. We took breaks to learn the history of Lucca and for some delicious food! We stayed in Florence and took the train for a quick day trip to Lucca just to do this tour. Everyone in my group loved it!

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Highlights

  • Taste the best cured meats, cheeses and artisan gelato in Lucca and meet the people behind those delicious flavors
  • Burn off some calories riding through the city’s bicycle-friendly narrow lanes
  • Enjoy the outstanding and unique green walls of Lucca
  • Discover Lucca’s charming history and stunning Romanesque architecture

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Bikes in Lucca are a must. You'll feel like a local as you head off on a journey sure to be relaxing and memorable. Take a sights-packed ride around the city walls, stopping to explore hidden corners and learn more about one of Italy’s most prosperous regions. Taste some local delicacies along the way.

Pass by little squares with magnificent ancient church facades and noble Renaissance palaces. Lofty medieval towers still feature prominently here; one of the most famous landmarks in Lucca is the beautiful Guinigi Tower. Pass by this one and many more with plenty of Instagram-friendly stops along the way. 
Enjoy your first food stop at a local-favorite shop. Taste the delicacies the area is famous for, including pecorino cheese, cold cuts, and extra-virgin olive oil. Cruise through different corners of the city center, admiring narrow alleys and ancient churches before reaching the lowest one: San Frediano Basilica.
Continue exploring the lesser-known east side of the town, getting a real feel for local life. Hop aboard your bike and climb back toward the city walls and the historical center through Piazza Grande.
Settle in for a final, extra sweet stop at the oldest ice cream shop in Lucca: prepare to taste some gelato you'll never forget (pastry in colder months). Finally, return to the meeting point knowing that you experienced the city like a real local.

Includes

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Food samples as per itinerary (1 gelato or pastry, sampling of local cured meats and pecorino cheese with Tuscan bread, extra virgin olive oil)
  • 1 glass of local wine or beer
  • Bike and helmet rental
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Souvenirs and personal shopping
  • Tips/ gratuities for your guide

Meeting point

Just outside the bike shop Tourist Center Lucca

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • Please bring your passport or ID to check-in
  • This tour runs in all weather conditions so please dress accordingly. There is also the option to take the tour on foot instead of by bike
  • Children are considered only if under 12 and they will have a children bike and a children menu. Travelers under 5 years of age are not permitted on this tour or you can ask for a baby seat if available
  • In colder months the tour takes place in the morning for better light and temperature conditions and gelato will be replaced with cake and coffee
  • the tour takes approximately 3 hours but depends on the size of the group
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From $104 per person

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Overall rating

4.9 /5
4.9 out of 5 stars

based on 102 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Melanie – United KingdomJune 20, 2025 – Verified booking
We had a great morning with our guide Luca. His English was excellent and he was so charming and funny, giving us some interesting historical facts and humorous stories. The stop for antipasti and wine was delicious. The gelato stop was the best we had all holiday. Our family of six (aged 23-59) thoroughly enjoyed this activity.
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Mary – United StatesJune 16, 2025 – Verified booking
I highly recommend this tour! There were many families and people of all ages on this tour. The ride was beautiful through tree-lined streets, with some sun and some shade. We took breaks to learn the history of Lucca and for some delicious food! We stayed in Florence and took the train for a quick day trip to Lucca just to do this tour. Everyone in my group loved it!
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Lori – United StatesJune 15, 2025 – Verified booking
We loved our bike tour with Chiara in Lucca. My fiancé and I had a cycling tour of Lucca with snacks. It was @ 2 hours and it was so interesting and fun. My partner has some back problems and it was not difficult biking for him at all. It was leisurely with lots of interesting stops to learn more about the history. Lucca is beautiful and worth seeing this way. One of the best parts was our tour guide Chiara. She is so knowledgeable about the city and know s so much about the history. It felt like she had an advanced degree in the regional history and local history. She was great. The food along the way was a lovely treat and allowed us to try to some local specialties. The experience was well with it.

Product ID: 102386

Activity provider:
Tuscany like a Local

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