Lecco Bike Tour & Pizza Lunch

There is no better way to explore a city than by bicycle. Hop on your saddle for a two wheel adventure. We will explore Lecco’s historic center and its surroundings combining culture & food. We will start our day like an Italian stopping our bicycle at an authentic pasticceria to savour a delicious typical Italian breakfast. We will continue into the heart of Lecco passing by iconic landmarks and through picturesque alleys for some windows shopping. We will visit Malgrate and cycle alongside the river Adda to Pescarenico, one of the most characteristic fishing village at Lake Como. After all this cycling, we will stop for lunch at a charming lake view restaurant framed by a background of towering peaks, which provide great panoramic views. You will sample a delicious traditional wood oven pizza all washed down with a glass of Italian wine or local bier. With the bellyful we will cycle back along the lakeside to Lecco finish creating our memorable Italian experience.

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   Lecco

   2 hours

   Meet your guide outside the Information Office in Lecco and enjoy a delicious Italian breakfast with your new travel companions before starting your two wheel adventure. Learn about the history and culture of the town pausing at the most famous town highlights. Enjoy a delicious wooden oven pizza at a charming lake view restaurant.

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   Palazzo Delle Paure

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   Originally built in 1905 with neo-medieval eclectic architecture, the building housed the offices of customs and land registry. Since people visited here to pay their taxes, it led to the complex being nicknamed the “Palace of Fears” (Palazzo delle Paure). This historic palace occupies a part of the old city walls and now serves as Lecco’s cultural center and often hosts events and art exhibitions of local and national artists.

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   Monumento a Mario Cermenati

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   The monument is a marble sculpture built in 1927 that celebrates the Lecco geologist and naturalist who lived between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It was him who founded the civic museums of Lecco.

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   Basilica San Nicolo

   Pass by

   The San Nicolo church is one of the main places of worship in Lecco. It is located near the city center of Lecco, overlooking the lake from a short height. Basilica di San Nicolo has ancient roots with origins dating back to the XI century. During the following centuries it was expanded and underwent major restorations. The church has beautiful frescoes adorning its walls and a bell tower that was added later.

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   Campanile di San Nicolo

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   The bell tower of Lecco is an iconic symbol of Lecco with Monte Resegone in the background and is right next to the church and is fondly called the “matitone” (pencil) due to its similar appearance. At 96 meters, it is one of the tallest bell towers in Europe and the second tallest in Italy. The climb to reach the top is on foot with about 400 stairs.

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   Monumento ad Antonio Stoppani

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   The walk along the picturesque lakeside promenade of Lecco offers beautiful views of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains. Stop at the monument of Antonio Stoppani, a famous abbot, geologist and patriot from Lecco who wrote the "Bel Paese".

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   Chiesa di Santa Marta di Lecco

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   The church dates back to the thirteenth century, when it was known as the church of San Calimero. It became the seat of the confraternity of the Disciplini of Santa Marta towards the end of the fourteenth century.

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   Torre Viscontea

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   A trace of the ancient city castle remains on Piazza XX Settembre: the Torre Viscontea. Its name is linked to that of Matteo Visconti, who had it built in 1296 and it was part of the city walls. The first floor is now used for temporary exhibitions.

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   Monumento a Giuseppe Garibaldi

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   The statue dates back to 1884 and is dedicated to Giuseppe Garibaldi, who came to the city four times.

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    Teatro della Societa

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    The theater, dated 1844, was built in a neoclassical style based on a design by Giuseppe Bovara. It hosted theatrical performances and concerts and was particularly appreciated for its excellent internal acoustics.

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    Monumento ad Alessandro Manzoni

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    The statue , work of Francesco Confalonieri, was inaugurated in 1891 and commemorates the most celebrated personality in Lecco: the famous writer Alessandro Manzoni who wrote "I promessi Sposi (The Betrothed).

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    Santuario Nostra Signora della Vittoria

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    The sanctuary was built in neo-Romanesque style in 1918 as a tribute to the fallen of the First World War. The 61 meter high bell tower has a three-metre iron cross which, inside, houses a relic of the cross on which Jesus was crucified.

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    Monumento Ai Caduti

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    The monument is dedicated to the fallen of the First World War. It was built in 1926 by Giannino Castiglioni, who also worked on the door of the Milan cathedral and occupies a prominent place on the Lake.

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    Ponte vecchio - Ponte Azzone Visconti

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    Ponte Azzone Visconti, also called Ponte Vecchio, is a 14th-century bridge across the River Adda in Lecco. The bridge was built under the direction of Azzone Visconti, the Lord of Milan.

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    Borgo Di Pescarenico

    1 hour

    Pescarenico is a charming colourful fishing village located on the left bank of the Adda River. Its alleys wind around the charming Piazza Era where local fishermen love to meet for lunch. Pescarenico was explicitly mentioned by the famous writer Alessandro Manzoni in "The Betrothed".

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
• We highly recommend you bring a reusable bottle of water on this walking tour as we are on the way to reducing single plastic.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.