Self-guided Bike Tour from Lucca to Pisa
Description
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)
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Itinerary
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.
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.
cycle path along the river park
Small village with ancient thermal baths where you can stop to refresh in a bar, deli-shop or grocery
the itinerary ends at Pisa leaning tower
Way back to the Tourist center Lucca by bicycle (aprox 2 hours) or by train (22 minutes)
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important 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
Reviews(112)
Easy to follow route mostly off the main roads . Be ready for it to take a little longer than stated. Also consider the weight of electric bikes if you are using the train as the local station back from Pisa has a lot of stairs to negotiate and they are heavy …unless we missed the lift!
Great day out in the countryside, the bikes made it easy and very enjoyable. We went there and back on the bikes after spending a few hours in Pisa and having a lovely lunch away from the crowds in the centre. 100% would do it again it was fun and lovely to cycle so far through varying scenery. We’re in our mid 50s and don’t cycle at all except on holidays sometimes.
What a ride!! My wife and kids said it was the coolest thing they have EVER done. The round trip on the bike was 38 miles. There is the option to train back from Pisa., but we opted to ride round trip. Staff was helpful with app and bike setup. It took my family of 4 (14 and 11 year old) about 2 hours from Lucca to Pisa and 1.5 hours to get back. Great scenery through Tuscany countryside. Recommend bringing a battery pack and sunscreen.
Staff contacted and accommodated a booking change which was really kind and helpful. Office easy to locate near the train station and the bikes were well maintained and easy to operate. Staff helpful in providing a map app. The ride was easy and we went through beautiful countryside.
Beautiful cycle ride. Staff at location super nice and helpful. Helped with a last minute booking change due to a cancelled flight. Love seeing a place by bike.
Lots of riding, but the e-bike makes it easy. We enjoyed a beautiful bike ride from Lucca to Pisa and back via two different routes. The app provided all the directions needed to make it on your own. I recommend.
This was one of the funnest things I did on my two week vacation. Go at your own pace, take pictures of the country side. The leaning tower is a must see in person.
Biked to and from Pisa. Enjoyed the trails and going through countryside. For the most part the directions were ok. There were a few times we got turned around. It would have been helpful if the app would have recalculated and told us how to get back on the right track. Instead it took a few trial and errors. Be sure to bring an extra battery pack. The ride took 2.5 hours on the way to Pisa with a couple of brief stops for pictures. The way back took less than two hours nonstop. It was approximately 60km.
Very nice tour, after 15 minutes you are out of town. On good bike paths we went through nature. Partly through villages and asphalt roads. In Pisa there are also bike paths. Back on the same path. One was perfectly committed. Grazie millie!
Was worth the ride across to Pisa and an easier ride back. Both equally worth the scenery. Remember. Bring a phone charger pack. And if you want to experience the Pisa Climb. Buy your tickets ahead of time.
