A fun and entertaining way to experience the very best of Tuscany! An easy guided E-Bike tour from Florence to Chianti through the Tuscan countryside, including a (stress-free!) hill journey up to the marvelous Piazzale Michelangelo, the city’s most amazing viewpoint.
Meet your dedicated guide, get on your snappy E-Bike and set off with a smile for an unforgettable tour. Pedal effortlessly across the Arno river led by your guide, and “climb” the sumptuously tree-lined Viale dei Colli to reach a dazzling viewpoint: Piazzale Michelangelo, a terrace offering spectacular views of Florence’s towers, palaces, red rooftops and lovely bridges. Enjoy the view before heading to next stop: the Chianti shire.
You will be led along scenic country roads hemmed in ancient olive groves and vineyards and among the world known "Anello del Rinascimento" itinerary. Tuscan hilltops and wine estates are all part of the breath-taking views you will see as you ride your bike through the heart of Tuscany.
You will also visit an olive oil mill in an ancient noble estate, learn the process involved in producing olive oil and taste a gourmet olive oil. Then, discover a fascinating small boutique winery and its wines, enjoy a typical Tuscan meal and get ready to pedal back to Florence.
The bike itinerary includes flat, downhill and uphill sections.
Terrain: Mostly paved back roads with very little traffic
Difficulty: Intermediate
The tour is not permitted for children under 14.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
- E-Bike Rental, Water bottle, and Helmets
- Lunch
- Wine and olive oil tasting
- Guided tour of a winery and an olive oil mill
- English-speaking guide/bike escort
- Minivan Support
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- This tour is not permitted for children under 14.
- The itinerary is not strenuous but hilly and requires good physical conditions, being an intermediate level itinerary. Minivan support is always available.
- Minimum height to use e-bikes: 5.5 ft
Maximum height to use e-bikes: 6.2 ft - Group of 10 people or less.
This fun bike tour lets you see the best of the city plus special places that are too far to walk to, but too small for a bus to reach!
Ride through the narrow streets of the Oltrarno district and you discover the major tourist attractions including: Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza Strozzi, the Duomo, Santa Maria Novella, the artisans district, Palazzo Pitti, Pontevecchio, the Uffizi square, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce, and more! Along the way, learn fun facts, historic anecdotes, and stop for photos.
A great tour for first-timers and veterans alike!
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
Starting from Florence, you will be taken to Siena by an English speaking driver. In Siena, enjoy a guided walking tour of this compact city as you explore Piazza del Campo, the main central square where the famous Palio horse race takes place every year, as well as the quieter backstreets and learning everything about the Contrade, the 17 medieval city districts that compete against each other in the Palio.
Then continue to San Gimignano, famed for its medieval skyscrapers, high walls and narrow streets that typify most people image of a Tuscan hill town. San Gimignano is unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which with its hilltop setting and encircling walls, form its famed and unforgettable skyline. You will have free time to explore this city as you wish.
Finally, savor a typical Tuscan dinner paired with wines in a fascinating location in the Chianti countryside. Then return to Florence.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
*Participants on the Tuscany by Vespa - Single must be at least 18 to drive.
Take a short ride in a minivan from Florence out to the countryside for an unforgettable ride!
Before you head out on the actual tour, a professional guide will give an orientation to ensure the safe operation of the scooter.
Then you're off for a wonderful ride along quiet and scenic country roads with splendid views of the rolling hillside and small medieval villages. Along the way, stop for a delicious Tuscan meal, wine and olive oil tasting and tour a winery.
Mileage: 20 miles round-trip
Terrain: Mostly paved back roads with very little traffic
Difficulty: Easy
Average speed: 15 mi/h
Minivan support always guaranteed
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
