Top Lucca Outdoor Activities - page 2

Discover Lucca in all its beauty with the 2-hour deluxe carriage tour. This experience allows you to cross the historic center and walk the entire circuit of the famous Renaissance walls, admiring unique views and hidden glimpses of the city. Along the way I will tell you curiosities, anecdotes and stories related to the monuments, squares and life of Lucca, making the tour personalized and engaging. The carriage is comfortable and can accommodate up to 4 people, ideal for couples, families or small groups. The pace of the tour is relaxing, perfect for taking pictures, enjoying the city without hurrying and living an authentic experience away from the crowds. The welfare of horses is always the priority: they are used to the urban environment and work at a respectful pace. An elegant and unforgettable experience, ideal for those who want to experience Lucca in an original way. Perfect also for those who want a complete immersion in the history, culture of the city.

We advise all curious people, lovers of the outdoors, to rent a Vespa or a scooter to discover the beauties around Lucca independently and easily and experience a trip to freedom along the fascinating roads of Tuscany. We are ready to suggest the best attractions, small villages, ancient farms, parks for outdoor experiences and historic cities that you can visit from Lucca by renting a Vespa, which you could not reach so easily either by bicycle or by car.

Maximize your limited vacation time in Lucca on a private walking tour of the Medieval Center. This leisurely excursion offers an intimate way to experience Lucca's cultural heritage and architectural wonders without feeling rushed. Your local guide will lead you to iconic landmarks, such as Piazza dell'Anfiteatro and the Cathedral of San Martino, while sharing fascinating insights that take you beyond the guidebook.

Rio Selvano is the most fun route in Tuscany, diving, slides and rope descents. The perfect canyon, suitable for beginners, and fun for people with experience. Variety of obstacles and techniques.

Explore Lucca at a leisurely pace on a 2-hour bike tour that combines sightseeing with moderate exercise. See the highlights of the city—the birthplace of renowned composer 19th-century Giacomo Puccini—including Piazza dell' Anfiteatro and Lucca’s Duomo. Your guide shares commentary along the way, offering a local perspective on this popular Italian destination.

Ride through Lucca’s countryside on a tailor-made e-bike journey, with the option to enjoy a Tuscan light lunch. Enjoy unique natural landscapes and experience the authentic Italy. Perfect for nature, sport, and adventure lovers!

Experience the beauty of one of Italy’s most famous and photographed destinations without having to rent a car on a small-group tour from Lucca to Cinque Terre. Admire the dramatic contours of the Ligurian coastline as you travel by minivan, train, and boat (depending on the weather) between terraced fishing towns that spill down the rocky hillside to the shore. See why the entire area is a UNESCO World Heritage.

The Puccini Cycle and Footpath is an enchanting itinerary that celebrates the life and work of Giacomo Puccini, offering an immersive experience in the beauty of nature and local culture. Along the way you will cross the Serchio River Park, a natural area ideal for nature and bicycle lovers. The tour includes the opportunity to admire Lake Massaciuccoli and visit the Lipu Oasis, a place renowned for its biodiversity, with over 300 species of birds. During the excursion, tastings of typical local products will be offered, allowing you to savor the culinary traditions of the region. This route is perfect for those who love combining sport and culture, enjoying unique views and the history linked to one of the greatest Italian composers. This is a shared tour. We limit the group to a maximum of 2/3 bookings to ensure everyone's comfort. If you are not comfortable on a bike, please contact us before booking to avoid any inconvenience during the tour.

Lucca is a city rich with musical history and cultural traditions. This 2-hour stroll introduces visitors to the works of Puccini and other composers of Italian opera. Your guide is well versed on the artists’ most significant compositions and shares excerpts along the way. Admission is included to the Teatro del Giglio (opera house) and the Puccini Museum, the musician’s place of birth.

It's a unique tour. Simple but exciting. In 10 km you go from the sea to the Apuan Alps. I can't believe it. The Alps have the Wow! effect. From the waterfront cycle path, to the cycle path along the frigid river. You cross the historic city centre. at an old grocery store you buy breakfast. You go up to the oven spinning mill. You go down and up to the Torrente renara for a refreshing swim in summer, in the other months crioterapy. From salt water to fresh water. You return... all downhill for 10 km.

Welcome to the cycle tour "Medicean Historical Versilia" UNESCO site "Medicean Palace". Pietrasanta, an open-air museum, houses works of art by Fernando Botero, Igor Mitoraj etc.; Saint Augustine and Piazza Duomo If you are a BRAVO BIKER you climb to Capriglia up to 380 m above sea level. Descent to be done carefully. Then Versiliana historic Villa belonged to Gabriele D 'Annunzio, now home to shows, cultural cafes and exhibitions. Then we enter the pine forest in the shade and fine air for a session of cardio-circulatory activity and fitness. Forte dei Marmi stands where the marble road ended, built by Michelangelo for the transport by sea of blocks from the Apuan Alps. The Fort, located in Piazza Garibaldi, was a military, customs and health post, now home to exhibitions and Museums of Satire. It owes its worldly fame to the Agnelli family who introduced it to the world since the last century

Meeting at APT Cinquale where you leave your e-bikes and walk a short stretch of sea side, 50 meters away are the Dunes of Forte dei Marmi, discovering intact vegetation is protected by WWF. Return to the APT and fork the ebikes along the Via Romantica, stretch along the Versilia river until you reach Lake Porta, an oasis protected by the WWF. Then a nice round of golf Versilia and you enter via Padre Ignazio da Carrara direction Vittoria Apuana where Al bar quarto Platano awaits you a good coffee or depending on the time a delicious aperitif. Finally we return to the APT Cinquale

Get to know the Tuscan countryside on a small group horseback riding tour. Choose your horse depending on your experience level and ride along rolling hills, forests, castles, and charming villages. The tour can be tailored to all experience levels from beginners to expert riders.

Strike out beyond Lucca’s medieval city walls and explore the countryside on two wheels with this self-guided bike rental. Get fitted for your bike and download your app-based itinerary in Lucca, then set off on your own to discover historic villas and gardens in the surrounding countryside. Pedal along the Via Francigena that skies the Serchio River past Villa Oliva, Villa Grabau, and Villa Reale.

We will hike through one of the wildest natural parks in Tuscany, with a unique wealth of biodiversity, and we will reach a high altitude lake. Walking in the silence of centuries-old woods and mountain streams we will slowly approach the high altitude grasslands, the must-see Apennine ridges. There you can enjoy a breathtaking view and relax on the shore of the lake. Lunch at mountain lodge or packed lunch can be bought locally.

Your full-day Cinque Terre Tour is a must when visiting Italy. Your knowledgeable Guide (if in the option) will show you the villages scattered along the beautiful Mediterranean coast. The village you will reach first, depending of the weather conditions, the waves conditions, the traffic and more. Our Guide are very experts in Cinque Terre and can manage the itinerary in the best way based on your request and the day option weather. Please consider our itineraryis based on the visit of 4 villages. Otherwise the itinerary can change based on the traffic and weather conditions. In case the ferry-boats work we will use just ferry-boats instead than the trains (this for the option with the guide) Just for Option without the guide: Your English Speaking Driver will explain the Cinque Terre area during the drive. The driver will drop you of at the scheduled village and will be at the scheduled last village in order to pick you up. The driver cannot come down in the villages

Explore the picturesque Tuscan countryside on this self-guided bike tour from Lucca to Montecarlo. Pedal through scenic vineyards, olive groves, and historic villas as you traverse the renowned wine roads. Take breaks for wine tastings or enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch at charming trattorias in Montecarlo. With an easy-to-follow app and a self-guided kit, you can set your own pace while soaking in the stunning views. Perfect for biking enthusiasts, this tour promises an authentic taste of Tuscany. - Self-guided tour with flexible itineraries and a mobile app - Choose between E-bike or Trekking bike for your adventure - Enjoy a scenic 54 km roundtrip, usually taking 5 hours in total - Wine tasting and lunch options available in Montecarlo

Pedal through the picturesque Chianti Classico region on a relaxed bike tour perfect for families and novice cyclists. Starting from the charming village of Gaiole in Chianti, famous for its Chianti Classico wine and the vintage cycling race L’Eroica, this route offers stunning vistas along tranquil secondary roads. Explore an impressive 11th-century castle with breathtaking views and indulge in wine tastings from a noble family estate. The journey continues through historic routes to the village of Castagnoli, where you'll savor notable Chianti Classico wines as you return to Gaiole amidst captivating landscapes and historic castles. - Enjoy a leisurely bike ride suitable for families and beginner cyclists - Visit a historic 11th-century castle with wine tastings included - Explore the charming village of Gaiole, the heart of Chianti Classico - Experience the scenic beauty of Tuscany with stunning panoramas

Discover Lucca with the intermediate tour, designed for those who want to experience the historic center and travel half of the famous Renaissance walls. This tour combines history, views and curiosities, allowing you to admire the main squares, quaint streets and hidden views of the city in a relaxing and authentic way. Along the way I will tell you anecdotes, curiosities and local stories, adapting the pace of the tour to the interests of the group. The carriage is comfortable and can accommodate up to 4 people, ideal for couples, families or small groups. The tour is slow and relaxing, perfect for taking pictures and enjoying the city without rushing. The welfare of horses is always the priority: they work at a quiet pace and in compliance with current regulations, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. An original and unforgettable way to discover Lucca, perfect for those who want to combine history, views and authentic moments in a single carriage ride.

A way to experience the territory and get to know the story of a family that, for generations, has devoted itself with passion and dedication to the production of wine and oil. From the "Ebrius" to "Linchetto", you will have the opportunity to taste these amazing products, stroll through the vineyards and discover what makes this land uniques. A great experience to learn more about the wines of Lucca.

- San Miniato is internationally recognized as the truffle capital — this is geography and history, not marketing - Francesca is a professional truffle hunter by trade, not a tour guide with a borrowed dog - The truffles you taste are found during your experience — fresh, not preserved - Small group (max 10 guests) or private option: no crowds, no tour buses 1. **Hunt** for truffle in the forests of San Miniato with a professional truffle hunter and her trained dog — the variety changes with the season 2. **Learn** the secrets of the search: truffle biology, seasons, how to read a productive woodland 3. **Taste** fresh truffles collected during your own experience, paired with local farm produce and wine 4. **Explore** a historic 16th-century estate at the heart of the world's truffle capital 5. **Experience** a small group outing (max 10 guests) or private format — no crowds, no rush 6. **Take home** the memory of a morning in the Tuscan forest

While in Lucca, tack an easy day trip to the Chianti region onto your itinerary. Your tour leader eliminates the hassle of navigating on your own so that you can take in the sweeping countryside views along the way. After a wine tasting with food pairings at a Chianti vineyard, continue on to the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. Round-trip transport is included for your convenience.

A fantastic Wine Tasting on our terrace, where you can see all our vineyards directly, while tasting 3 of our biodynamic wines, a white wine, a rosé and a red and extra virgin olive oil.

Discover one of Tuscany’s most famous and well-preserved medieval villages on this small-group tour from Lucca. See why the UNESCO-listed town of San Gimignano earned the nickname ‘Medieval Manhattan’ with its many stone towers. Finish your day with tastings of the region’s renowned wines and olive oils at a historic winery tucked into the Tuscan hills.