Florentine Hills Bike Tours
Our unique and most loved half day ride to explore the beautiful Tuscan hills just outside Florence!
Bike through Florence’s prestigious hills, get the best views of the city from the top, and visit a local farm for a tasting of their delicacies!
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.
The first part of the bike ride lasts about one hour, and you will pass through the ancient and massive gate of Porta Romana. This is the only entrance to Florence that is still surrounded by the 13th-century city walls that can only be seen in this part of town!
Our first uphill of the day (1.3km /0.8 mi) 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. This is the longest uphill, the other (just 3) will be much shorter, so don’t worry!
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 next to you!)) paired with some nice Tuscan cold cuts and fresh Tuscan bread.
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 San Miniato al Monte 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!
Schedule: Every Day
Duration: 4.5 hours
Distance: 11 km / 7 miles
Starting Time: 9:15 am
Level: easy-intermediate (we recommend electric bikes if you are not ready for a little workout)
Included: 27-speed high quality hybrid bike (not electric), helmet, water, local guide, glass of Chianti wine, honey (when available) and olive oil tasting, Tuscan local cold cuts, fresh bread.
Minimum age: 14 years of age, otherwise book the tour as private (
Elevation gain: 160 m / 0,01 mi
Adult (+18 ages) 79,00 euro
Student (15/18 ages) 71,10 euro
