Top Activities on the Ground in Florence

Ride a bike around Fiesole and Florence during the sunset on this 3-hour guided activity. Begin your trip with a quick snack of bread and local olive oil before pedaling past olive trees, neo-Gothic castles and splendid villas. Ride around Montececeri, known for being the location of Leonardo da Vinci’s first flight attempt, and get views of the valley or Arno and the Tuscan countryside. Learn about the area through your local cycling guide's commentary during this relaxed route.

Saddle up for a bike tour through the streets of Florence. Led by a local guide, pass top attractions such as the Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Signoria and the iconic Ponte Vecchio. As you travel around the historic sites, learn interesting facts and anecdotes about this Renaissance city from your guide. Pull over to enjoy a complimentary coffee or gelato before finishing up your Florence biking excursion.

Discover Florence by bike, stopping at landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and Piazza della Repubblica. Pedal down narrow lanes of the Oltrarno, an artisan neighborhood off the beaten path. This 2-hour tour, with a historian as your guide, offers three options to suit your personal schedule: morning, afternoon, or late evening. Benefit from the small-group atmosphere limited to 15 bicyclists.

Explore the beauty and flavors of Tuscany on this full-day bike tour from Florence. Travel by van to the heart of the famous Chianti wine region and cycle through the picturesque landscape along bike-friendly country roads. Visit one of the only remaining private Tuscan castles in the region, where you have the chance to tour the grounds and learn how they make their wine and olive oil. A traditional Tuscan lunch with wine is included.

This bike tour is one of the most amusing and entertaining ways to explore the city. Strolling on a bike throughout the city of Florence is an enjoyable way you can discover the hidden treasures of the Renaissance birthplace. We will explore places such as the Medici Palace, which was the home of Cosimo the Elder and the work place of Donatello, Michelangelo, and Botticelli. Republic Square, one of the main squares in Florence that marks of the city center since Roman times. As well as Michelangelo Square. A square that offers a perfect photo opportunity but allows you to view the city that gave birth to incredible artists, amazing scientists, and captivating history of discovery and power. Listen to captivating stories while touring through many of the significant squares that make Florence rich in history and art.

Get a taste of Chianti without a long day trip or drive using an e-bike to visit a vineyard on the outskirts of Florence. Easily scale the lovely Florentine hills with a battery-assisted boost and directions on an included GPS device. Sample Chianti-style wine and other Tuscan products at a vineyard in the ancient Etruscan town of Fiesole, and enjoy inspiring views of Florence on the ride back down.

Enjoy a guided tour of Florence on two wheels with this bike tour. Explore the Tuscan capital by bike.

Follow ancient trails through the heart of rural Italy on this 7.5-hour Settignano and Fiesole hiking excursion from Florence. From the town of Settignano, follow your guide along trails once used to reach the old sandstone quarries. Discover the vineyards and olive groves, castles and villas for which Florence is famous, and admire local flora and fauna along the way. Climb Mt Ceceri, where Leonardo da Vinci first experimented with the art of flight, then descend the hillside to the sleepy town of Fiesole.

Saddle up and see Florence and Fiesole on an electric bike tour. Led by a local guide, head first to the hilltop town of Fiesole to admire panoramic views of Tuscany. Then cycle through Florence to pass top sites like Piazzale Michelangelo, the Ponte Vecchio, and the iconic Duomo, as your guide provides commentary along the way. Take a break at a Florentine wine bar to sample some snacks and local Chianti blend. The electric bike motor will start as soon as you pedal so you can enjoy a leisurely trip.

Our classic Chianti tour takes in rolling hills between Florence and Siena, passing the vineyards and villages around San Casciano, Castellina, Radda and Greve. Our tours are fully customizable so we can also create a route to satisfy your needs regarding distance, terrain and ride time, throwing in a few surprises on the way.

Zip around Tuscany's capital city, touring Florence aboard a convinent and eco-friendly electric gold cart. Explore the historic center of this 'cradle of Renaissance,' learning its many monumental sights and attractions through recorded commentary as you go. See such landmarks as the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, the open-air Porcellino Market and lovely Ponte alle Grazie, a bridge destroyed during WWII and later reconstructed. Take in the surrounding scenery while your driver navigates the roads. You'll also have an opportunity to visit Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale, Italy's largest library.

Ride a bicycle around the Tuscan countryside not far from Florence, and explore the rural landscapes with a guide to show the way. After a train ride to the medieval village of Vicchio for a look at Giotto’s home, pedal to the Mugello region and stop at a saffron farm for a taste of saffron-infused products. This small-group bike tour is a great way to get away from the bustling city. 

Watch the sunset over the beautiful city of Florence on this 2.5-hour bike tour. Led by a local guide, pedal past the architectural gems of the Renaissance as daylight dims and the city lights up. See the iconic Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo and more. After your evening excursion concludes, you will return to your original departure point.

Spend a day cycling through the rolling hills and historic vineyards of the famed Chianti wine region on a 7-hour bike tour from Florence. Peddle past medieval castle, villas and olive groves in the beautiful Tuscan countryside while your guide shares insight into local history and culture. Stop at a private winery for an estate tour, olive oil tasting and delicious multicourse lunch accompanied by Chianti wine. Travel in a minivan from Florence to the start point for the scenic 9-mile (15-km) route.

Spend a day cycling through the beautiful Tuscan hillsides surrounding Florence. On this full-day bike tour, travel by minivan to a historic abbey tucked into the hills, and slowly descend through the enchanting landscape of vineyards, villas and olive orchards. Stop for lunch at a typical trattoria beloved by locals, and visit a winery for a cellar tour and tastings of wine and olive oil. Take in spectacular panoramic views of Florence from the Etruscan village of the Fiesole, and learn about the area’s history from your friendly guide.

Explore the stunning landscape of the Tuscan hills on a 5.5-hour hiking tour from Florence. Led by an expert guide, journey through the Chianti’s medieval towns, vineyards, and olive groves on a 5-mile (8-km) hike, soaking up the rich history of each area as you go. Afterward, head to a local winery to learn about the production of wine and olive oil before sitting down to a traditional Tuscan lunch. Your tour will conclude back in Florence.

Cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time when you book this tour of Florence's historic sights via golf cart. While a guide shares an insider's perspective on the culture and history of the birthplace of the Renaissance, you sit back and relax in the roomy electric cart. Meet the tour at a central point in the city; choose from morning or afternoon tour departures.

Cycle around the beautiful streets of Florence and see Michelangelo’s iconic ‘David’ on this Super Saver, combining two best-selling tours at a discounted price. First, pedal around Florence with a local guide, discovering the city’s architectural gems and relaxing with a complimentary gelato or coffee. Then skip the line at the Accademia Gallery, to witness one of the most famous sculptures in the world.

Ride a vintage Vespa through Tuscany on this tour from Florence. A local guide leads the way up through the scenic hills, where you pass the famous Piazzale Michelangelo and the Church of San Miniato al Monte. Afterward, head back to Florence for a traditional Italian meal to top off your journey. To ensure an intimate experience, this tour is limited to 10 travelers.

Experience the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre in one day with a guided tour through the five idyllic fishing villages of old-world Italy. Following the walking trails along the cliffs of the national park, you will see glorious views of this unspoiled stretch of the Italian Riviera. Check out the highlights and learn about the area as you complete a 3.4-mile (5.5-km) route with your guide. If you choose the tour option without hiking, the train will be used instead to move between villages.

Head for the hills on this delightful, full-day bike tour of the Tuscan countryside from Florence. Follow the route of the 2013 World Cycling Championship through the rolling hills and historic vineyards of Italy’s famed Chianti wine region, stopping at a family-run winery for a tour and tasting of wine and olive oil. Take in fantastic views of Florence from the Etruscan hillside town of Fiesole, and savor authentic Tuscan cuisine with lunch at a highly rated restaurant.

An authentic experience into the Tuscan countryside that combine active hiking with great food and wines. Enjoy a scenic active hike along the secret trails of the vineyards, in the Tuscan countryside, a little slice of heaven a few step out of Florence and into Mugello area. Visit a family-run organic farm and experience the Chianti Rufina wine and the extra-virgin olive oil. Nature lovers can get out and spend some hours hiking the Tuscan hills along silent country roads, through vineyard, olive groves and medieval villages, immersed in a land rich in history, where the Etruscan and Roman people lived in the past. Visit the agricultural estate, the cellar and and sit enjoying the Chianti Rufina wine tasting and the typical Tuscan light lunch.

Saddle up for a scenic ride through the Tuscan countryside on this half-day bike tour departing from Florence. Led by a local guide, leave the city streets behind and pedal out toward the country hills, as the landscape changes to scenic vineyards and olive groves. Hop off at a winery located in a Renaissance villa for a delicious tasting of wine, olive oil and other Tuscan specialties. After satiating your palette, travel back on your bike to Florence.

Take in the postcard-perfect beauty of Tuscany on this small-group full-day bike tour from Florence. Ride through the Tuscan hills with the wind in your hair and the sun on your face. Keep a relaxed pace to fully enjoy the scenery, and visit two wineries along the way.