Pisa to Lucca: Self-Guided Ride Along the Puccini Trail
This tour connects two of Tuscany’s most iconic cities through a scenic route combining nature, culture, and history. Starting in Pisa, you’ll follow cycle paths and quiet roads along the Serchio River to Lucca. Ride on the famous Renaissance Walls, explore the charming historic centre, and discover landmarks such as Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, the Guinigi Tower, and Via Fillungo. Complete your visit by tasting some of Lucca’s delicious local specialties. Tour distance: approximately 28 km to Lucca and 28 km back to Pisa. Alternatively, you can return to Pisa by regional train, taking your bike with you (a €3,50 bike supplement applies in addition to the train ticket). Bike drop-off in Lucca is available for an additional fee (€80).
What you'll see & do
- ✓Tuttomondo (1989) is one of the last public murals executed by Keith Haring before his death and one of the few outdoor public works created by the artist for permanent display.
- ✓The little church is a delightful architecture built in gothic style and located right on the southern bank of the river Arno.
- ✓The square of Miracles needs no introduction: the cathedral, the baptistery, the monumental cemetery and the leaning tower stand out on the world-famous lawn.
- ✓The Medicean Aqueduct: A Journey Through Time The Medicean Aqueduct is a stunning masterpiece of 16th-century engineering that stretches for over 6 kilometers from the hills of San Giuliano Terme straight into the heart of Pisa. Commissioned by the Grand Duke of Tuscany, its 900+ majestic brick arches create a mesmerizing visual line across the Tuscan countryside.
- ✓San Giuliano Terme: The Gateway to Wellness and History Nestled at the foot of the Monti Pisani, San Giuliano Terme is a charming spa town renowned since Roman times for its healing thermal waters. Famous as a prestigious retreat for European royalty and poets like Shelley and Byron during the 18th century, it remains a jewel of relaxation and elegance.
- ✓The Puccini Cycle Path: A Symphony of Nature and Music Named after the legendary opera composer Giacomo Puccini, this enchanting cycle path follows the Serchio River, connecting the historic walls of Lucca. It’s a flat, easy, and incredibly scenic route that immerses you in the landscapes that inspired world-famous operas like Tosca and Madama Butterfly.
- ✓Ride along the middle age wall
- ✓Following the Puccini trail
What's included
- ✓Lock
- ✓Kit Repair and Pump
- ✓Bicycle use
- ✓App self-guided tour
- ✓Phone Holder
What's not included
- ✓Helmet
- ✓Bag
- ✓Tour Guide
- ✓hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✓bike transport from Lucca to Pisa
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
No child seats, trailers or tag-alongs attached to e-bikes and trekking bikes
The bicycle frames are guaranteed by the manufacturer for a weight of up to 130kg
Please bring your passport or ID card and a physical credit card
The minimum height requirement for the e-bikes is 145 cm
A security deposit will be required at the check-in
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Pisa to Lucca: Self-Guided Ride Along the Puccini Trail
This tour connects two of Tuscany’s most iconic cities through a scenic route combining nature, culture, and history. Starting in Pisa, you’ll follow cycle paths and quiet roads along the Serchio River to Lucca. Ride on the famous Renaissance Walls, explore the charming historic centre, and discover landmarks such as Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, the Guinigi Tower, and Via Fillungo. Complete your visit by tasting some of Lucca’s delicious local specialties. Tour distance: approximately 28 km to Lucca and 28 km back to Pisa. Alternatively, you can return to Pisa by regional train, taking your bike with you (a €3,50 bike supplement applies in addition to the train ticket). Bike drop-off in Lucca is available for an additional fee (€80).
What you'll see & do
- ✓Tuttomondo (1989) is one of the last public murals executed by Keith Haring before his death and one of the few outdoor public works created by the artist for permanent display.
- ✓The little church is a delightful architecture built in gothic style and located right on the southern bank of the river Arno.
- ✓The square of Miracles needs no introduction: the cathedral, the baptistery, the monumental cemetery and the leaning tower stand out on the world-famous lawn.
- ✓The Medicean Aqueduct: A Journey Through Time The Medicean Aqueduct is a stunning masterpiece of 16th-century engineering that stretches for over 6 kilometers from the hills of San Giuliano Terme straight into the heart of Pisa. Commissioned by the Grand Duke of Tuscany, its 900+ majestic brick arches create a mesmerizing visual line across the Tuscan countryside.
- ✓San Giuliano Terme: The Gateway to Wellness and History Nestled at the foot of the Monti Pisani, San Giuliano Terme is a charming spa town renowned since Roman times for its healing thermal waters. Famous as a prestigious retreat for European royalty and poets like Shelley and Byron during the 18th century, it remains a jewel of relaxation and elegance.
- ✓The Puccini Cycle Path: A Symphony of Nature and Music Named after the legendary opera composer Giacomo Puccini, this enchanting cycle path follows the Serchio River, connecting the historic walls of Lucca. It’s a flat, easy, and incredibly scenic route that immerses you in the landscapes that inspired world-famous operas like Tosca and Madama Butterfly.
- ✓Ride along the middle age wall
- ✓Following the Puccini trail
What's included
- ✓Lock
- ✓Kit Repair and Pump
- ✓Bicycle use
- ✓App self-guided tour
- ✓Phone Holder
What's not included
- ✓Helmet
- ✓Bag
- ✓Tour Guide
- ✓hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✓bike transport from Lucca to Pisa
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
No child seats, trailers or tag-alongs attached to e-bikes and trekking bikes
The bicycle frames are guaranteed by the manufacturer for a weight of up to 130kg
Please bring your passport or ID card and a physical credit card
The minimum height requirement for the e-bikes is 145 cm
A security deposit will be required at the check-in
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.