Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour
At a glance
Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour is a 3h private experience in Florence, Italy, operated by Fat Tire Tours Holdings LLC - Italy. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 400 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $200.42 per person. Included: Local, Licensed Tour Guide, Bike Rental (eBike Upgrades Available for additional fee), Headphones so you can hear guide tour clearly.
Highlights
- Rated 4.8/5 by 400 travellers
- Private experience — just you and your group
- 12 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
Our Private Florence Bike Tour is the best way to explore the historic center of the Renaissance Pearl!
See the most beautiful sites Florence has to offer in just a few hours including the famous Dome of Brunelleschi which dominates the skyline.
Florence is an extraordinary city full of history, art, and culture, and exploring it by bike is the perfect way to see its highlights in a short amount of time and the perks of a private tour? Do it at tour pace and ask as many question as you'd like to your guide!
Need to personalize the tour? Contact us to discuss the available options.
For eBike upgrades, riders must be at least 14 years old
What's included
What's included
- Local, Licensed Tour Guide
- Bike Rental (eBike Upgrades Available for additional fee)
- Headphones so you can hear guide tour clearly
- Helmet and front bike pouch & back rack
Not included
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance to monuments and museums
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Since its beginning during the Middle Ages, the Piazza della Signoria has been the political heart of the city.
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Stop 2
The central square of Florence
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Stop 3
The most important church of Florence
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Stop 4
Want to learn where the Medici started to conquer the city from? But it's from San Lorenzo of course! This church is one of the oldest and most stunning, but ignored due to its missing façade.
This district is also home to the vibrant Central Food Market, definitely a must see on your trip! -
Stop 5
One of the most charming squares of the city
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Stop 6
We ride across Florence's "5th Avenue" - shiny brass and designer labels!
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Stop 7
Learn the history of this iconic bridge
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Stop 8 · 10m
Learn what makes the "coolest neighborhood" such a special place! Breath the authentic Florentine life, locals sitting at caffès after their morning grocery shopping, local open market but admire also the church where Michelangelo learned it all!
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Stop 9 · 5m
This majestic palace is built on a natural hill, making it even more impressive. Its story starts long ago, when a family wanted to show off its money but ended up poor from all the expenses the construction required!
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Stop 10 · 10m
Why was Florence's oldest bridge spared from bombing in WW2? Why were the butchers forced to leave and what does it have to do with a secret corridor? The answers to these and many more jaw-dropping historical nuggets
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Stop 11 · 10m
Piazza Santa Croce is one of the main plazas or squares located in the central neighborhood of Florence, where you can spot the burial site of famous Italians like Galileo and Michelangelo.
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Stop 12
Return to our office, drop off the bikes, use the toilette, login to wifi, ask your guides for suggestions!
Meeting point
Close to Piazza della Signoria, in central Florence. Address: Via dei Cimatori, 9Red, 50122, Firenze, Italy. Meet your guide in the office of Italy Segway Florence. The office is located between Piazza della Signoria and the House of Dante Alighieri. Your tour guide will be waiting for you.
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A valid ID document is required on date of travel (person of age and participant in the tour).
- We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothing. For spring and summer: hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. For winter: warm layers, gloves, scarves, and hats. In case of rain: waterproof gear is highly recommended
- All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Kids are welcome: We only ask that your children have been riding for a while, are comfortable riding in a group, and can navigate riding a bike on various surfaces and shared traffic roads (please provide the kids' height and age)
- Child seats or tag-alongs are available (limited) for muscular bikes ONLY.
- Pregnant women are strongly discouraged from joining bike tours due to cobbled streets
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $200.42 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Local, Licensed Tour Guide; Bike Rental (eBike Upgrades Available for additional fee); Headphones so you can hear guide tour clearly; Helmet and front bike pouch & back rack.
Where does it start?
Close to Piazza della Signoria, in central Florence. Address: Via dei Cimatori, 9Red, 50122, Firenze, Italy. Meet your guide in the office of Italy Segway Florence. The office is located between Piazza della Signoria and the House of Dante Alighieri. Your tour guide will be…
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 400 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Florence.
