Firenze Trip Overview
Explore Florence Hills with little effort and lots of fun on this 2-hour electric bike tour, led by a local host. Safe to ride, the bikes have an electric motor that start as soon as you pedal, meaning you’ll see the sights without getting out of breath! Starting from the heart of Florence, follow your guide to cross all the neighborhoods of the city, far from the historical center: thanks to the bike paths, getting to the hills is easy-going. Once outside the town, the electric engine will help to deal with the Tuscan hills. Immerse yourself into the sound, the good smells and the colours of the countryside, with secular cypresses, olive groves and small vineyards hidden in the middle of the hills from where to enjoy amazing and breathtaking views.
Finally, what better way to end such a fantastic tour, than tasting one of the best “gelato” of the city? After all, ice cream was invented exactly in Florence and Florentines love to enjoy one with their friends, so… cone or cup??
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Firenze, Italy
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Firenze, Toscana, Italy
Explore Florence Hills with little effort and lots of fun on this 2-hour electric bike tour, led by a local host. Safe to ride, the bikes have an electric motor that start as soon as you pedal, meaning you’ll see the sights without getting out of breath! Starting from the heart of Florence, follow your guide to cross all the neighborhoods of the city, far from the historical center: thanks to the bike paths, getting to the hills is easy-going. Once outside the town, the electric engine will help to deal with the Tuscan hills. Immerse yourself into the sound, the good smells and the colours of the countryside, with secular cypresses, olive groves and small vineyards hidden in the middle of the hills from where to enjoy amazing and breathtaking views.
Finally, what better way to end such a fantastic tour, than tasting one of the best “gelato” of the city? After all, ice cream was invented exactly in Florence and Florentines love to enjoy one with their friends, so… cone or cup??
Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazzale Michelangelo, Viale Michelangelo, 50125, Florence Italy
Then we will proceed along the route that leads to the famous terrace of Piazzale Michelangelo, where you can stop to enjoy the unforgettable panorama that encompasses the entire city. Climbing once again, you can admire the magnificent Romanesque basilica of San Miniato al Monte.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Basilica San Miniato al Monte, Via delle Porte Sante 34, 50125, Florence Italy
San Miniato is one of the most beautiful Basilicas in Florence, standing atop one of the highest points in the city, from where to enjoy a breathtaking view on the whole Town.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Villa Pian dei Giullari, Via del Pian dei Giullari, 50125, Florence Italy
It is a small and charming village built along the road that went to Impruneta, which has remained practically unchanged over time. The area is very rich in villas and perhaps in one of these, Villa Il Teatro, there was the theater, where at least since the fourteenth century the companies of jesters, mimes and comedians passing through the city performed.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: INAF Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory, Largo Enrico Fermi 5, 50125, Florence Italy
Arcetri (Arcètri) is a hilly area south of the center of Florence, where there are numerous historic buildings, such as the house of the confinement of Galileo Galilei (villa Il Gioiello), the church of San Leonardo in Arcetri, the convent of San Matteo , the Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory and the villa where Francesco Guicciardini lived.
Duration: 20 minutes
