We got stuck in the Pisa airport after a terrible experience with Ryanair. Julia, Pier and Dino…read moretook care of us and found us a French car that we could take and drop off in Paris. They were so kind to us and we appreciate the help they gave us so much! I would definitely recommend this company to anyone wanting to rent a car in Europe!

There were a few major complications as far as renting a car. Despite these complications the staff…read morehere was extremely accommodating, and did everything in their power to assure we were well taken care of. My family and I were extremely happy with the service provided by Europcar Italia.

We loved using Smile and Ride! They were the nicest people we met in Pisa and they helped…read moreaccommodate us in every way possible. I would highly recommend using them for all your biking needs. Such an amazing ride to the coast and the bikes were comfortable. So easy to use and made our trip awesome.

Perfect place to rent a bike for a tour around Pisa, made it very fun to see all the highlights and…read morehistory away from the Leaning Tower in an afternoon. Owner was very very nice and accommodating, even though the booking system had a problem she got me set up. Bike was in good shape, app was actually easy and helpful. I'll come back!

This place pretty much offers what you expect it to. You can stow your bags in a digital locker…read moresystem that seems to be pretty safe. You can stuff as much as you want in one locker. There are 2 sizes and of course the bigger one costs a little more. The prices are overall cheap so it's really not a decision-point. You have to choose a length of time to stow your bags, but even if you arrive later than expected, the additional cost is still real small (like 1 euro per hour). There is no person attending this business--it's all automated. Recommend using this business for those doing a quick stop in Pisa while you're exploring Italy using their efficient train system!

Easy to use. Prebook on the website so you just arrive and type in your code when you arrive to…read moremake things even easier. I only wish there was a separate terminal for those that had prebooked to enter the code and not have to wait for people ahead to figure out their needs, enter in all of their details, yell at each other for a bit, and then figure out how to pay for it.

Best bike rental business ever. Beautiful bikes maintained to the highest standards and the staff…read moreare so helpful. Makes touring this beautiful city such a pleasure.

This is our second time renting bikes from Tourist Center Lucca. A great experience both times…read more They are very helpful, bikes work well, and they are reasonably priced. It's a great way to enjoy Lucca without breaking the bank. This is one of my all-time favorite activities!

One of our bucket list dreams was to ride a scooter through Tuscany wine country. Tourist Center…read moreLucca made that dream come true. We discovered them, as we walked out of the Lucca Train station. We stopped in to get details, and the man working was super helpful! We decided to rent the scooter for a day, he gave us directions of where to go, and off we went for a ride around the hills surrounding Lucca - wine and olive county. After a bit of paperwork, we got our keys, helmets and were pointed in the direction of the hills. Along with a wave and "have a good time... and bring it back full." Off we went. 49 euro will get a bucket list item checked. Thank you Tourist Center Lucca for an amazing day! When we come back to Lucca, we'll stop by again.

The Pisa train station is small in scale, and mainly for commute between the coast and inland. You…read morecan take trains from here to Florence and ocean towns, and I would suggest to pay close attention to which platform to board your trains as there are different types.

Stazione di Pisa Centrale is a smaller train station and does not have the Pharmacia or coffee…read moreshops the train stations normally have. This one just has a couple vending machines, bus tickets & train ticket kiosks to purchase tickets from. Very close to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. About a 20 minute walk or if you take the bus, it is only a 8-10 min ride. There is also a closer train station to the Tower of Pisa that is only a 5 min walk. This station is a bit dated and older. It still does its job though. I was able to get on and off the train here just fine. When leaving to go back to Florence, originally it was supposed to be Platform 4, however, last minute got changed to Platform 10. We didn't know what was going on but lots of people who we waiting on the same platform with us starting running down the stairs and going to Platform 10. I feel like a screen stating the changes made in platforms for example would be great to have. Because, if we hadn't paid attention to where everyone went off to, we most likely would've missed this train to go back to Florence.

Hand-crafted pasta since 1912, the owner Giuseppe has been in the family business since 1950, is…read moreextremely friendly and informative, and made us feel welcome for our free, private tour. During World War II, the Nazis took over the building, a villa, making it their headquarters in 1944. The family had to walk for two days to Florence while the Germans occupied their home. Once the Nazis fled from Allied Forces, they returned home and were the first pastificio (pasta factory) of 36 in Pistoia to resume operations after the war. They are the only remaining pastificio of the original 36. The factory has been somewhat automated since 1950, but many of the pastas are still handmade. They have numerous varieties of pasta, including their signature brands, made with only Tuscan flour from the Pisa area. They recently unveiled a pasta in the shape of Pinocchio characters called "Le Bugie" ("the lies"), the result of a scholarship competition in the local schools. The factory employs only six people, but they produce a wide variety of pastas using old family recipes and processes. The small river behind the factory once spun the turbines beneath the building which allowed them to resume operations so quickly after the war. Special drying units maintain constant temperatures between 32 and 35 degrees Celsius (90-95 Fahrenheit) , ensuring that the pasta does not break, reducing waste, and resulting in quality products. Pastas take from 24 hours to six days to dry depending on the shape. The bronze pasta forms used to give the pastas their various shapes result in a special consistency not found in mass produced brands (De Cecco, Barilla). Their pastas take much less time to cook because the pasta from the brass forms allow the boiling water to saturate the pasta instead of cooking it from the outside. The water they are boiled in also has much more starch then that of the mass produced brands, allowing the water to be used to thicken sauces before serving. The valley in which the villa sits is quiet, green, lush, and much cooler than smoldering Florence, so it was a breath of fresh air, literally, after a month in 100 degree Florence and its wall-to-wall tourists. Giuseppe is working on adding a small gift shop and cafe, culinary demonstrations, and possibly pasta making and cooking classes in the near future, but in the meantime a tour of their operation is a must if visiting Tuscany and tell him CombatCritic sent you! CombatCritic Gives Pastaficio Chelucci Tour The Coveted 10 Bombs Out Of 10 ... IT'S THE BOMB ... More Bombs Are Better!