Florence & a taste of Tuscany – Half-Day Bike Tour

Bike through Florence’s prestigious hills, get the best views of the city from the top, and visit a local farm for tasting!

This is our most popular tour which has made us famous among the visitors coming to Florence. It’s the perfect balance between cycling, admiring beautiful countryside landscapes, and tasting the gastronomic specialties of the area.

This Tour allows you to enjoy the magical side of Florence and Tuscany, which most visitors don’t get to see: ancient countryside roads, great hilltop views, beautiful Villas, olive groves, and rolling vineyards. All in half-day!

Starting from our office in the less touristy Oltrarno neighborhood, you will see the swift contrast between the cityscape and the countryside in a scenic 4.5-hour bike ride from Florence.

You will be greeted by our friendly staff and your professional and knowledgeable guide, then fitted with bikes and helmets. You will then have a brief training session for safety and an introduction to the itinerary.

The first part of the bike ride lasts about one hour, and you will pass through the ancient gate of Porta Romana. This is the only entrance to Florence that is still surrounded by the 13th-century city walls!

Our first uphill of the day (700m) is in a beautiful residential area of the town. Once at the top, you will see that Florence is already far away and we are getting close to the Tuscan countryside.

After reaching the countryside by riding through narrow and ancient roads, we’ll have plenty of photo stops and learn about local flora and fauna.

Having reached the farm, immersed in amazing hills, your guide will give a tour of the farm, and an introduction to handmade olive oil making, while walking through the olive orchard. Depending on the day we’ll also be able to visit a park with an Italian-style garden.

Then we will enjoy a tasting of a glass of local Chianti wine and the extra virgin olive oil (made with the olives in next to you!)) paired with some nice Tuscan cold cuts and fresh Tuscan bread.

After this break, we are ready to burn some calories! Our return leg back to Florence takes us through an ancient Tuscan Village where Galileo Galilei used to live and also see his star observatory!

Closer to Florence, we will stop at the famous Piazzale Michelangelo for one of the best views of Florence and a selfie opportunity. The last part of the ride is all downhill back into the historical center of Florence. If all goes well and we are on time your guide may even stop at their favorite local gelato spot!

This is a great way to get away from churches, museums, and the annoying crowds of the city! Welcome to the heart of Tuscany!

Optional upgrade to an E-bike for an extra €25 per person (minimum height 150 cm or  4’11” and minimum age 14 years old) – Electric bikes might be available if you email us ASAP (limited number available!) – please ask for them if you are not used to biking!

If you want this tour as a private tour for your family/group, or if you have kids under 14 years of age, please book the private version of our half-day ride!