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Dragon Boat Florence Festival
Dragon boat Florence festival 2018 - We had just spent the day gliding through the hills outside of Florence, Italy - me, Elena the guide for the Bike Florence & Tuscany cycling tours and a feisty group of 9 women - each and every one of them...
8 days in Venice Italy vacation tips – Guest review
8 days in Venice Italy vacation tips Exciting side Trip from Florence - Venice, Italy - Guest Interview for Bike Florence & Tuscany In my opinion, Venice is one of those magical places that we should all experience at least once in a...
Tuscan Vacation Ideas: Activities for the Entire Family to Enjoy
Perhaps one of the most frequently asked questions that Piero and Elena receive during the course of the year: I am traveling with grandparents, young children, pre-teens or young adults (you choose), is there anything I can do with the entire...
E-bikes are here!
Here at Bike Florence & Tuscany, we have some exciting news: E-bikes have arrived! So what are E-bikes, exactly – and how can they help you experience the magic of Tuscany? The premise of e-bikes is simple: take an ordinary bike, add...
The Best Way to See Siena from Florence in one day bike tour of Tuscany
The Best Way to See Siena from Florence in one day bike tour of Tuscany So many make the trek to Tuscany, and invariably include a stop in the city of Siena and rightly so, it is an amazing place to visit. This is why Bike Florence &...
Gelato! Is there anything more Italian ?
By Elena Boscherini, your guide at Bike Florence & Tuscany Updated: July 3, 2019 And you all know that IT was invented right here in Florence! Personally, I love gelato and I am very critical when I am giving it a vote. I have taste-tested lots...
Best Stops on your Day Tour in Florence
Best Stops on your One Day Tour in Florence After you have seen the major monuments, museums, and shops in Florence, Italy, the best way to get a 360° image of a new exotic and foreign land is to see it through the eyes of a local — someone who is...
Discover San Gimignano off-the-beaten path
San Gimignano is THE classic symbol of the Tuscan landscape Wondering what to see in San Gimignano? In this amazing little town, there are over 10 remaining “torri” which were once part of more than 70 towers that dotted the city map. Seen from a...
Private Bike Tour in Tuscany
The Best 5 Reasons to Plan a Private Bike Tour in Tuscany Thinking on a private bike tour in Tuscany? Perhaps one of the most memorable ways to visit Tuscany is with a customized or private bike tour, tailored to your specific interests. Many time...
5 Ways to See Sunflowers in Tuscany
Get Great Photos of these Yellow Blooms UPDATED: May 2019. Sunflowers in Tuscany are probably one of the most iconic symbols of this region. That is after the leaning tower of Pisa, the Duomo of Florence and the vineyards of...