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Private Florence E-Bike Tour: Michelangelo, San Niccolò & Oltrarno
Embark on a thrilling electric bike tour and escape the crowds while cycling through the hills surrounding Florence! With the help of your e-bike, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the city’s iconic towers, red rooftops, and bridges, and explore ancient streets once trodden by merchants.
About this activity
- Duration 2 hours
- Availability Recommended times: 9am-3pm (English) (June through September also between 4pm and 6pm)
- Languages English
- Departure Point Via dei Cimatori 9 Red, 50122 Firenze
- No cancellation fees if cancelled 7 day prior to tour date.
Experience
Highlights
- Escape the crowds on a comfortable and powerful electric bike
- Visit Santa Croce and discover the history and traditions of one of Florence’s most iconic squares
- Ride up to Piazzale Michelangelo and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over the city
- Pass through the historic Porta Romana, one of Florence’s ancient gateways
- Explore Piazza Pitti and admire the grandeur of the surrounding architecture
- Cycle across Ponte Santa Trinita and the iconic Ponte Vecchio, soaking in unforgettable views of the River Arno
Full Description
Embark on a thrilling electric bike tour and escape the crowds while cycling through the hills surrounding Florence! With the help of your e-bike, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the city’s iconic towers, red rooftops, and bridges, and explore ancient streets once trodden by merchants.
Looking for a fun way to experience Florence without feeling overwhelmed or pressed for time? This relaxed private 2-hour e-bike tour is the perfect introduction to the city.
We’ll begin in the historic center before riding up to Piazzale Michelangelo, a stunning hilltop terrace offering one of the best panoramic views of Florence. It’s an ideal spot to capture unforgettable photos and take in the city’s skyline from above.
From there, enjoy a smooth, shaded ride down the Viale Michelangelo to Porta Romana, one of Florence’s ancient city gates that still stands today. We’ll continue past the grand Palazzo Pitti—gateway to the famous Boboli Gardens—before crossing the Arno River via Ponte Santa Trinita. A brief stop offers a beautiful view of Florence’s most iconic bridge, the Ponte Vecchio.
This tour gives you a clear sense of Florence’s layout and highlights in a short amount of time, leaving you plenty of days left to explore more on your own. It’s an easy, enjoyable way to discover the city’s charm from both its streets and its scenic heights.
Includes
- Local, Licensed Tour Guide
- Guided Bike Ride Out of Florence
- eBike Rental
- Helmet, Bike Bag, and Map
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
The tour meets at Via dei Cimatori 9R, 50122 Florence. Please be advised that there is not great mobile phone reception in and around our office, so screenshots of the walking directions can be helpful
Important information
- If your group is larger than 15 guests, please contact us at [email protected]
- If you wish to customize your tour, please fill out our Florence Custom Private Tour Request Form.
- All participants must be at least 14 years of age to ride an eBike
- All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and carry proof of age documentation.
- All guests must be able to ride a bicycle on their own
- Child equipment like tag-a-longs and child seats cannot be attached to an eBike for safety
- Pregnant women are strongly discouraged from joining bike tours due to cobbled streets
- All of our tours operate rain or shine
- Please provide one credit card and one government-issued ID to be retained as a deposit for the duration of the tour
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure.