Private Tour

Self-guided Bike Tour from Lucca to Pisa

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

Mobile ticket

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 easy/intermediate journey starts in Lucca and follows secondary country roads all around the Monti Pisani. Cycle down 33 kilometers of dirt and asphalt roads with a trekking bike or an e-bike.

Bikes are fitted with a phone holder, making it easy to follow the GPS directions on the application. The journey to Pisa takes between 2 to 4 hours.

After approximately 20 kilometers, stop at San Giuliano Terme for a refreshing drink in the charming central square in front of the Spa. The itinerary ends in Piazza dei Miracoli, in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Return to Lucca on a direct route by bike or on a 25-minute train ride. The bikes fit easily into the train's storage wagons and train tickets can be purchased in advance from the local partner.

Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate

33 km Lucca to Pisa; 26 km way back (or train)

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bike rental

Cell-phone holder

App with itinerary suggested

repair kit

briefing at the start

lock

what is not included in "what is included"

What To Expect

Tourist Center Lucca

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.

•Admission Not Applicable

Lucca

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.

•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Tour with E-bike

E-bike

Tour with trekking bike

trekking bike

Reviews

4.67

79 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A fun way to see Pisa and Lucca.
Lynn S,
Jun 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a fun way to see the landscape and explore Lucca and Pisa. It took us a full 2.5 hours on e-bikes and I was glad to bring a battery pack as others recommended because the app did drain my battery. The countryside was beautiful. The trail was relatively easy to follow. There’s lots of gravel and bumpy sections, and I’m definitely sore. The train was easy coming back.
A beautiful way to see Tuscany!
Melanie S,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was wonderful, different, and beautiful. The ride is easy on e-bikes. However, we stayed focus and pushed and found that it took longer than expected both ways. There is an option to ride the train back; however, you have to carry the (heavy) bikes up to the train platform, and there is an extra fee to take the bikes on the train. We elected to ride both ways and it was fun but challenging to keep pace and get back in time to catch our train. This activity was a highlight for me. It was so beautiful and such a different way to see Tuscany. There’s not a lot as far as food and drinks between Lucca & Pisa, so plan to eat lunch in Pisa. As far as safety, even though we were sometimes on busier roads, the cars were well equipped to deal with cyclists and we felt safe. We did run into one hiccup when we disembarked our boat in LaSpezia— the train we needed was sold out and we paid a lot for a taxi ride. Make sure you book the train ticket easily on the Trenitalia app.
Great bike hire company
Adam J,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very helpful team at the bike hire shop and excellent bicycles. It’s a lengthy ride to Pisa but easily achievable in the day. Highly recommended.
This was a very cool...
rncho,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a very cool experience. My only recommendation is to bring two fully charged phones plus two power banks, as the navigation app drains the battery very quickly. The bike quality was perfect. The ride does take you on roads with car traffic, so I would not recommend taking young children.
Good Value Booking with Viator
Robyn D,
Apr 17, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The location was easy to find, the bikes were in very good condition and comfortable to use. Customer service was friendly, including a good tutorial on how to use the app. While the app was very good at keeping us on the right path, the only downside is that it uses a lot of battery on the phone (drained it completely by the time we got to our destination). Luckily we brought a battery pack and could recharge it. Other than that, an excellent experience! Note that we paid much less by booking this trip through Viator before we left home than if we'd paid to do the same excursion directly from the vendor.