Lucca bike tour with food tastings: 3 hours, local streets

Three hours on two wheels: city walls, narrow alleys, and four food stops

A 3-hour guided bike tour of Lucca that loops the city walls, cuts through the historic centre and less-known neighbourhoods, and includes three food tastings plus gelato at the oldest ice cream shop in town. The tour runs in English or Italian with a live guide. Children from age 6 ride on child bikes with a modified menu. Bike rental and all tastings are included. In winter months the gelato stop becomes cake and coffee, and the tour runs in the morning for better light.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Walls of Lucca30m
2. Church of San Michele in Foro1h
3. Piazza dell'Anfiteatro45m

Bike tour and food tastings in Lucca

• Meet at Railway station main entrance
• Pick up bikes at rental shop
• Bike on top and around town walls
• Explore secret passages and hidden sites
• Cycle through historical centre and local neighborhoods
• First food stop with pecorino, cold cuts, and olive oil tasting
• Ride through narrow alleys and ancient churches
• Visit San Frediano basilica and Amphitheatre square
• Explore east side of town
• Return to walls and see unexplored parts
• Pass by Piazza Grande for last sweet stop at oldest ice cream shop
• Return to starting point

The experience

You start at Lucca's railway station and pick up your bike at the rental shop a few yards away. From there the route climbs onto the city walls (a green ribbon that rings the entire centre), where you get an unobstructed view of the medieval streets below and the countryside beyond. The guide points out the construction history of the fortifications and leads you into secret passages and hidden corners you wouldn't find on your own. This is the main reason locals bike here: the walls let you see the whole city at once without the noise of traffic.

The ride then drops into the historic centre, passing the Church of San Michele in Foro and the Guinigi Tower, then deliberately steers into quieter neighbourhoods where tourists rarely go. That's where the first food stop happens: at a local shop where you taste pecorino cheese, cured meats, and extra-virgin olive oil while the guide explains traditional recipes and the ingredients that make them work. A glass of wine or soft drink comes with it. From there you continue through narrow alleys and secondary trails, past San Frediano basilica and the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, exploring the less-known east side of town before climbing back to the walls for the final stretch.

The tour ends with a second ride back down to the historic centre and a stop at Lucca's oldest ice cream shop for artisan gelato. The kind the guide says you'll remember. In colder months this becomes cake and coffee instead, and the whole tour shifts to the morning for better light and temperature. The route takes three hours total. You return to the starting point at the railway station.

What’s included

• Bike rental for the full 3 hours.
• Italian appetizer with a selection of cured meats, cheese and a glass of wine or soft drink.
• artisan gelato at the oldest ice cream shop in Lucca (or cake and coffee in winter).
• live guide in English or Italian.
• child bikes and modified menu for children under 12.

Options for this experience

3 options

Shared Regular BikeGuide in English or Italian · 10:30Lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately 2.5 hours)

Private GroupGuide in English or Italian · 10:30Private option for tours

E-Bike Option 2026Guide in English or Italian · Available from 21 Mar 2027Electric bike

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 10:30, from € 92 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:30

AgesAdult (12 to 69 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Tuscany like a Local

Is this one for you?Choose the regular bike if you want a steady pace through the city. Pick the e-bike option if you prefer less pedalling on the climbs to the walls and around the neighbourhoods. Book a private group tour if you're travelling with family or friends and want the route and timing adjusted to your group's rhythm.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What's included in the Lucca bike tour?

The tour includes bike rental, an Italian appetizer with cured meats, cheese and a glass of wine or soft drink, and artisan gelato at the end. A live guide in English or Italian leads the whole route.

Can I do this tour on an e-bike instead of a regular bike?

Yes. An e-bike option is available with a departure time of 2:30 pm, or you can book a private group tour on either regular or e-bikes depending on your preference.

What are the Walls of Lucca and why do you ride on them?

The Walls of Lucca are a complete ring of fortifications built over centuries around the medieval city centre. Riding on top of them gives you an overview of the entire historic centre and the countryside beyond, and lets you understand how the city was built and defended.

What happens to the gelato stop in winter?

In colder months, the gelato stop is replaced with cake and coffee. The tour also runs in the morning during winter for better light and temperature conditions, and some stops may change if shops have different winter hours.

What should I bring to check in for the tour?

Bring your passport or ID to check-in at the rental shop. Public transportation is available nearby if you need to reach the railway station starting point.