The popular way to get around Lucca, you’ll soon learn, is on a bike. Enjoy the medieval lanes and squares on foot, but equip yourself with two wheels for a ride on the Passeggiata della Mura, atop the medieval walls. You can do so in style on one of the neon-green or Barbie-pink models from Antonio Poli, near the tourist office at Piazza Santa Maria 42 (www.biciclettepoli.com; tel. 0583/493787; daily 8:30am–7:30pm, closed Sun mid-Nov to Feb and Mon mornings year-round). On the same street, bikes are also available from Cicli Bizzarri, Piazza Santa Maria 32 (www.ciclibizzarri.net; tel. 0583/496031; Mon–Sat 8:30am–1pm and 2:30–7:30pm, plus Sun same hours Mar to mid-Sept). The going rates are 3€ an hour for a regular bike, 4€ to 4.50€ for a mountain bike, and 6.50€ for a tandem.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
