Enchanting Florence Bike Tour
A 5 hour biking tour in the Florence that Florentines keep for themselves, led personally by Piero and Elena.
Most visitors see Florence in a queue. You will see it from the saddle: the artisan quarter of San Frediano, the river path beneath the plane trees, the shaded climb to Piazzale Michelangelo, and the cypress-lined descent past villas that never appear on a walking route. Five unhurried hours, and no more than eight guests per group. This is a city tour only in the narrowest sense. Within an hour of leaving your hotel you are above the Arno, looking down at the Duomo from the terrace every photographer knows and almost no visitor reaches on two wheels.
PRICE
€ 110 per person
( min. 4 participants required )
Enchanting Florence at a glance
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Price: €110 per person
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Small-group shared tour: 2–8 guests
- Private experience: Available on request
- Duration: 5 hour
- Cycling distance: Approximately 15 miles / 24 km
- Difficulty: Easy
- Minimum age: 12 years old
- Pick-up: 9:00 a.m. in Florence
- Drop-off: 2:00 p.m. in Florence
What is included
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Pick-up and drop-off in Florence
- A 5 hour guided cycling with Elena & Piero
- High-quality lightweight 27-speed fitness bicycle
- Helmet
- Water bottle
- Carefully curated cycling route through Florence and its surrounding hills
- Local insights, stories and recommendations from your local hosts
- Stops at Florence’s most beautiful viewpoints and lesser-known neighborhoods
- Time to discover the city’s historic artisan traditions
Lunch, coffee and gelato are not included in the €110 per person price and are paid locally
A note about the cycling experience
Enchanting Florence is an easy, continuous city cycling experience and is not van-supported during the ride. Our van is used for pick-up and drop-off to and from the cycling route.
The approximately 15-mile / 24-km route is designed for occasional and recreational riders, with a relaxed pace and frequent stops to enjoy Florence rather than simply pass through it.
Tour Highlights
- Cascine Park :Florence’s riverside park, flat and traffic-free
- San Frediano : the artisan quarter of the left bank
- Porta Romana : the medieval gate marking the start of the climb
- Piazzale Michelangelo : the definitive panorama of Florence
- San Miniato al Monte : the Romanesque basilica above the city
- Palazzo Pitti : the Medici residence
- Ponte Vecchio : the old bridge and its goldsmiths
- Artisan workshops : jewellers, shoemakers, silk weavers, perfumers
Ready To Experience Florence By Bike?
PERFECT FOR – AND WHAT TO BOOK INSTEAD
This tour is perfect for:
- Travellers with one day in Florence who want depth rather than a checklist
- Families with children aged 12 and over riding together in a shared group
- Occasional riders : anyone reasonably fit who has not cycled seriously in years
- Guests who have already walked the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria and want the other Florence
- Anyone who wants a city experience, not a countryside day, no long transfer, no rural roads
Consider a different tour if:
- You are travelling with children under 12, or want a private day for your family. The Family Biking Tour is our only tour that is private by default, designed around children’s pace – +3 yo.
- You want Chianti countryside and wine, not city streets. Try Tuscany Wine Lovers (16+) – or the Crossing Chianti to Siena bike tour.(12+)
- You want to visit San Gimignano and Siena in just one day trip from Florence at your own pace? San Gimignano to Siena bike tour is the day for you!(12+)
- You want an easy, panoramic, mostly-downhill day half day tour to explore the contryside around Florence with van support. Downhill to Florence ends in the city rather than circling it.(12+)
- You want medieval hill-top towns. San Gimignano Easy Tour is our gentlest countryside ride.(12+)
WHAT MAKES BIKE FLORENCE & TUSCANY DIFFERENT
Bike Florence & Tuscany was created around a very simple idea: help travelers experience the Tuscany we genuinely love through quieter roads, personal guidance and relaxed small-group experiences.
Since 2013, Elena & Piero have personally led travelers through Tuscany’s countryside focusing on:
- flexibility
- authentic atmosphere
- approachable cycling
- local culture
- scenic immersion
- human connection.
This is not mass tourism.
It is Tuscany experienced at a more natural rhythm.
FAQ
How much does the Enchanting Florence bike tour cost? €110 per person for the full experience, including bike, helmet, water bottle, snacks, van transfers one of the owners guiding. Lunch and drinks are not included.
How long is the ride, and how hard is it? 15 miles / 24 km over roughly six and a half hours, from a 9.00 a.m. pick-up to a 2.00 p.m. drop-off. Most of the route is flat – the riverside park and city streets – with one steady, shaded climb from Porta Romana up to Piazzale Michelangelo. It is rated easy and is designed for occasional riders rather than trained cyclists.
Is this a private tour or a shared group? It runs as a shared small-group tour with 4 to 8 guests. A private departure can be arranged on request, with custom pricing , contact us directly.
What is the minimum age? 12 years. Families with younger children should book the Family Biking Tour, which is private by default and built around children’s pace.
Who leads the tour? Piero and Elena, the Owners of the Company, ride with you personally for the whole trip. You are not handed to a subcontracted guide.
Do you pick us up from our hotel? no, pick-up and drop-off are at the most convenient meeting point in Florence outside of the area restricted to traffic – ZTL – . If you are staying outside the city, contact us and we will arrange collection.
Is the tour van supported? Not during the ride. The route is a loop, so the van transfers you to the start and collects you at the end only. If you would prefer a day with a support van following the group, ask us about our countryside tours.
How is this different from your countryside tours? Enchanting Florence stays in and immediately above the city: artisan quarters, the Arno, Piazzale Michelangelo, Pitti and the Ponte Vecchio, with no long transfer. Tours such as San Gimignano Easy Tour and Crossing Chianti to Siena leave Florence for open countryside, medieval towns and vineyards, and involve a longer day and more riding.
We only have one day in Florence, is this the right choice? It is the tour we built for exactly that. You cover the historic centre, the left bank and the panoramic hills in a single day, at a pace that leaves room for coffee, gelato and lunch, and you finish back at your hotel by mid-afternoon.
Can experienced cyclists do this route? Yes! the itinerary can be lengthened and customised for intermediate riders. Tell us at the time of booking and we will adapt the route creating your custom, private Florence experince.
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