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Since 1993 we promise:
No museums, no churches, no annoying crowds!
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 Villa, the guide will give a brief introduction to olive oil and winemaking. With its fine position, the Villa offers views over the city of Florence and the private park with an Italian-style garden.
There we will enjoy a tasting of a glass of Chianti wine and extra virgin olive oil (made with the olives in front of you!)) paired with a nice platter of 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!
