Top Lucca Outdoor Activities

Journey deep into the jagged world of the Carrara marble quarries on this 4WD adventure. Exploring with a guide in a group no larger than six, discover the “white gold” that built the Pantheon and Michelangelo’s David. Learn about ancient and modern excavation techniques at a historic quarry; tour an open sky quarry, a terraced quarry, and an underground quarry; and taste the local marble-aged cold cut, “lardo di Colonnata”.

See sights surrounding Lucca that are usually overlooked on a 3-hour small-group 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.

Experience the thrill of finding Italy’s most precious tuber with an experienced forager in the Tuscany countryside during this authentic truffle hunt outside San Miniato. Meet Francesca and her truffle dog and set out for a jaunt through the woods to find fresh truffles. Afterwards, relax at her family farmhouse over lunch featuring the truffles you’ve found together.

Within an hour, you can discover all the secrets of the city sitting comfortably on our carriage, accompanied by a horse and his driver.

Through the charm of a carriage, we will take you to discover the most beautiful squares and monuments of the ancient city of Lucca, passing through the streets of the center, in the company of a horse and its driver.

The UNESCO-listed coastline of the Cinque Terre is the star of the Italian Riviera and this full-day tour from Lucca crams all the highlights into one day. Visit the villages of Manarola, Riomaggiore, Monterosso, and Vernazza; sample Limoncino liqueur; cool off with a swim in the sea; and tuck into a delicious Ligurian lunch (if option selected) at a local restaurant.

Take a break from long hours of sightseeing and enjoy a 4-hour paddleboard tour in Garfangnana. The excursion begins with a 90-minute introductory lesson along the River Serchio to Devil’s Bridge. The area is also fun for experienced paddleboarders to explore. Then, head to the remote Cocciglia Gorges to traverse the clear blue waters along the canyon. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Pisa or Lucca can be arranged upon request.

LUCCA BY BIKE AT YOUR OWN PACE Explore Lucca independently on a self-guided bike tour. Use the provided map and detailed notes to get a better understanding of the city and discover the main attractions without the stress of planning or follow other people in a group tour. NEW - It's now available also our new APP that show you our suggest itinerary to ride like a local both in the city and on the river park and not miss anything about our lovely town. Have fun pedaling freely on the walls of Lucca, stop in one of the historic bars to enjoy a real Italian capuccino and taste one of the typical sweets of Lucca. Discover the most important monuments and the most hidden places in the historic center. At you time, no hurry. Difficulty: Very Easy - Walls and historic center

With its compact historic center and scenic path along the top of the defensive walls, Lucca is a delightful spot to explore by bike. With this guided tour, set off on two wheels to take in the highlights of the city, touching on the most picturesque squares, storied churches, and monuments like the Roman amphitheater, towering Guinigi Tower, and picturesque Via del Battistero, famous for its antique shops.

"On the well-cultivated hills, that surround the fertile plain of Lucca on every side, the pleasant villas of the patrician families are scattered among vineyards and olive groves" (Georg Christoph Martini). Lucca and its villas, a heritage that undoubtedly deserves to be discovered and deepened. And what better way, if not the calm and relaxed state that the bicycle can bring, to enjoy a similar experience? We'll start the tour from the city center and following the path along the river, in the open countryside, we'll reach these wonderful historic mansions. We'll visit the most sumptuous and regal , the "Royal Villa" , once belonged to Elisa Bonaparte, sister of Napoleon Bonaparte. We'll return back to the city with the memory of a truly unique experience!

Monte Pisani is just few minutes away the city center of Lucca. It is a stunning place in nature so there will be many chances to stop and snap some photos. We will be surrounded by incredible views overlooking the town of Lucca one side and Pisa on the other, with the leaning tower in the distance (away from the crowd) and the sea as a background!

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.

Visit the marble quarries of Carrara on a half-day tour from Colonnata that highlights the marble industry in Italy. Learn how the marble was mined to build the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in ancient Rome, and how it was often used for sculpture during the Renaissance. See several active quarries, hear about ancient and modern mining processes, and enjoy insightful commentary from your guide.

We offer a very funny canyoning activity with lots of jumps, from 1 up to 8 meters high, sliding and rope abseiling in a very spectacular natural canyon. We provide professional qualified guide and necessary equipment to enjoy the funniest canyoning excursion in central Italy.

With this tour it is possible to visit the entire city of Lucca at 360 degrees, also including its history and development in over 2500 years of history, all accompanied by a horse, Luigi, who has now become an icon of the city!

Nestled on the shores of the Serchio River in Tuscany, Lucca boasts cobblestone streets, Renaissance architecture, and centuries of colorful history. On this private bike tour, choose a morning or afternoon ride and spin through the narrow medieval streets with your guide to lead the way. Hit top attractions including the Guinigi Tower and the 11th-century Lucca Cathedral with ease, and head up to the top of the Renaissance city walls for uninterrupted views over the Lucca rooftops.

We will tell you a lot of stories, showing you hidden corners of this area, accessible only by water. On the half way we will stop for a snack, fruits and dry fruit, water. All along the trip you'll be paddling slightly pushed by the river, watching fishes and birds. Along the banks of the river natural areas we will find small villages, an ancient Roman aqueduct, ancient and newer bridges, some villas and castles. The 10 km paddling downstream are easy for anyone, beginners or expert, the river from Lucca will bring you slowly crossing the villages of Ponte San Pietro, Santa Maria a Colle, Nozzano Castello, until the old destroyed castle of Ripafratta with a small but beautiful waterfall.

An incredibile experience with a Zip Line in the heart of Tuscany, at the end lunch in a farm house in the area

Enjoy a private surfing school ( either for beginners or more advanced surfers ) in Forte dei Marmi and then relax by the beach on your private umbrella and seabeds.

this tour will allow you to travel the entire route of the walls in total comfort and relax on a Break-style carriage drawn by a beautiful horse, which will take you to admire the historic center from more than 10 meters high.

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" and the "Linchetto", to the prized Chardonnay "Collezione Privata", you will have the opportunity to taste these amazing products, stroll through the vineyards and discover what makes this land uniques. Give yourself a great experience!

BY E-BIKE AMONG VINEYARDS AND OLIVE GROVES The e-bike tour with wine tasting begins with a visit to the walls of Lucca, over 4 km of cycle path all around the historic center. From this elevated position above the city, you will have a view of the symbolic monuments of Lucca and you will have time to become familiar with the e-bike. The guide will then easily lead you outside the walls, entering the surrounding countryside, between the villages of Meati, Gattaiola and Vicopelago. The e-bike will allow you to face a few short climbs effortlessly and our expert guide will help you understand the complexity of the "vineyard" ecosystem and its low environmental impact agriculture. The visit will continue in the vineyards, in the cellar and in the tasting room. Wine tasting will allow you to grasp the organoleptic complexity and have a better understanding of them. Typical local products such as bruschetta, meats, cheeses and olive oil will be combined

This tour is the best way to live the city in the manner of locals: by bike. You can completely enjoy the historical centre, the shading city walls and delicious typical products while you stay fit.

An experience that does not require specific skills that will allow us to visit as speleologists splendid rooms full of concretions dating back millions of years. Stalactites and stalagmites, sometimes joined in incredible columns of calcium carbonate, whose date of origin is difficult to imagine, will make the visit a unique experience. We will use the wetsuits to be able to easily pass under waterfalls and if we want we could immerse ourselves in a crystal clear underground lake. At the end of the excursion there will also be an opportunity to visit the characteristic village of Fornovolasco, nestled at the foot of the Apuan Alps.