Cycling day trip from Pisa to Lucca

Cycling from Pisa to Lucca

This ride takes you from the iconic city of Pisa—home to the famous Leaning Tower—north to the beautiful Renaissance walls of Lucca. It’s about 28 km long and mostly flat, making it a relaxed ride perfect for all levels. The route meanders along mostly quiet roads and cycleways, threading through Tuscan countryside with just a touch of gentle climbing.

You'll pedal past small villages and olive groves, catching glimpses of distant hills. The ride is a patchwork of surfaces—mostly paved and asphalt, but with occasional stretches of gravel, so a hybrid or gravel bike is a good shout. It’s a peaceful route overall, with only short sections on busier roads.

When you arrive in Lucca, reward yourself with a loop around its famously intact city walls or grab a gelato in the shady Piazza dell’Anfiteatro. Whether you linger in the old streets of Pisa or soak in Lucca’s medieval vibes, this route is a great way to experience classic Tuscany on two wheels!