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Lucca Bikes and Bites with food tastings for Small Groups or Private
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3 Hours
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Offered in: English, Italian
Overview
This tour is the best way to experience the city in the manner of locals: by bike. This way you can savour the historic centre fully, the shading city walls and delicious local products while you keep yourself fit.
What's Included
- italian apetizer: selection of cured meats and cheese and a glass of wine or soft drink
- Use of bicycle
- artisan gelato
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Just outside the bike shop Tourist Center
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Lucca
Your tour begins at the Railway station (at the main entrance) and in few yards we reach the rental shop to take our bikes and to be ready for the discovery of this fascinating bike friendly town. You will soon realize how the green space and the bike routes give a privilege visit of Lucca.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Le mura di Lucca
The ride continues on the top and around the town walls: you will enjoy an outstanding view of the city centre, a gorgeous vista on the surrounding countryside and understand the history and the construction of the fortification during the centuries. Your guide will give you the chance to explore secret passages and hidden sites that you couldn't find on your own.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
San Michele in Foro
We will go through the historical centre to admire the many noble palaces and old churches, passing by the outstanding Guinigi Tower. You will also cycle along less touristy neighbourhoods getting a real taste of local life. Therefore, it will be the time to enjoy our first food stop, by paying a visit to our favourite shop and tasting delicious delicatessens of the city. You will try delicious pecorino cheese, local cold cuts and cherry on top - the extra-virgin olive oil. You will also learn about traditional recipes and get to know about curious ingredients.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Anfiteatro
After the tasting we go on a ride through different corners of the city centre admiring narrow alleys, secondary trails and ancient churches till we reach and glimpse the façade of the lowest one: San Frediano basilica which is very close from the fascinating Amphitheatre square. We’ll continue exploring the east side of the town that is less known but very local.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Napoleone
Later we’ll go back on the saddle and we’ll climb back to the walls, concluding the visit by seeing the remaining unexplored parts. We head down again to the historical centre passing by Piazza Grande, ready for the last sweet stop in the oldest ice cream shop of Lucca: here we will taste a real excellence, the best gelato you will always remember (in colder months gelato will be replace with a cake and a coffee)! Finally, we return to the starting point fully aware that we have experienced the city in the manner of the locals.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In colder months this tour takes place in the morning for better light and temperature conditions. Gelato will be replace with a cake and coffee and there can be changes to stops due to different winter time openings.
- This is mainly a biking tour, the best way to discover the whole city of Lucca especially the less known sights. Food and drink are included to give a relaxing break along the riding.
- In case of rain we can not cancel the tour but we can give you the option to have a walking tour with the same itinerary.
- Children are considered only if under 12 and they will have a children bike and a children menu
- Please bring your passport or ID to check-in
Operated by Tuscany like a Local
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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