The Architect's Water

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Lucca, Italy

3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the scenic Lucca countryside and historic aqueduct that most tourists miss with this unique small-group bike tour. Rent a bike (own expense), then follow your guide away from the city center and onto the slopes of Monte Pisano. Traveling by bike allows you to visit landmarks that would otherwise be difficult to reach, including the Lorenzo Nottolini Aqueduct and Guamo Valley. Along the way, your guide provides live commentary for a more enriching experience.

Take a break from the crowds with a cycling excursion outside Lucca
A small-group excursion for a relaxed pace and attention from your guide
Visit landmarks that most tourists miss, including a historic aqueduct
Bike rentals available at the starting point for seamless logistics

What's Included

Local guide
Coffee and/or Tea

Bicycles: bike rental available at the meeting point: €18/3 hours (€30 for e-bike)

€18.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Pro Classic Cycle
Via Fontana, 31, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Le Mura di Lucca

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acquedotto del Nottolini

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
Comfortable and close-fitting clothes
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 11 reviews

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Informative & a great way to see some architecture (especially if you like aqueducts!)

Paul_M, Jul 2023

Excellent way to see the aqueduct and some of the countryside around Lucca. The cycling is not hard & is probably about 15km in total. All done on bike paths (except a very short stretch of road). Alessandro was an informative and a careful cycle tour leader. Overall an excellent tour.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you Paul! The idea of this tour is to let people known the countryside of lucca, following the waters flow, the architecture of the aqueduct and discovering many little gems. Suitable for everyone, even those who don't cycle often!

Nice Afternoon Biking along the Acqueducts

Sherry L, Sep 2019

We had a very enjoyable day out in the country and away from the crowds in the city. Federica was a good and helpful leader who told us about the acqueducts and other things along the way. We stopped on the way down at a little cafe for beverages and a little snack. This trip is rated 'easy' but I wouldn't because we had to lug our bikes over a freeway overpass and some of the terrain was a little steep.

Lucca Bike Tour

THOMAS_F, Sep 2019

Well, you get to ride next to a aqueduct but it's not Roman! Built around 1812 it's still kinda cool, but... For a causal bike rider it's OK (except for hauling yourself & maybe your bike up and down the stairs to go over a major highway). I wish there was more diversity in the ride. Our guide was very pleasant and accommodating as she hauled one of our group's bikes over that bridge both ways!