Monteriggioni and Colle Val d'Elsa and virtual guided bike tour

At a glance

Monteriggioni and Colle Val d'Elsa and virtual guided bike tour is a 3h – 4h private experience in Poggibonsi, Italy, operated by Padbike Tour. Prices start from $76.29 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Access to the self-guided tour via the Outdoora app, to be used on your smartphone., Phone carrier, App access instructions provided after the reservation..

Quick facts

Duration

3h – 4h

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Travellers

1–15 per booking · adult required

Ages

Child 10–13 · Adult 14–75

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Options & availability

• Monteriggioni and Colle Val d'Elsa and virtual guided bike tour

  from $73.65

  Days:

  Every day

  Start times:

  09:00, 09:30

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Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   Colle di Val d'Elsa is a fascinating Tuscan village developed in the Middle Ages along the Via Francigena. The historic center preserves medieval walls, tower houses, and palaces, while the city has been famous for glass and crystal working for centuries. Arnolfo di Cambio was also born here, a famous medieval architect and sculptor.

2. Stop 2 · 20m

   The River Park of Alta Val d'Elsa, also known as SentierElsa, follows the course of the Elsa river near Colle di Val d'Elsa. The path crosses forests, waterfalls, and characteristic turquoise pools, shaped by limestone over time. Ancient mills, weirs, and hydraulic works also testify to the long link between the river and the productive activities of the valley.

3. Stop 3 · 10m

   Abbadia a Isola is a small village born along the Via Francigena, historically linked to the passage of pilgrims, merchants, and travelers. The name "a Isola" recalls the ancient marshy landscape that surrounded the abbey, making it appear like an island among waters and fields. The heart of the village is the Abbey of Saints Salvatore and Cirino, founded in the Middle Ages as a place of hospitality and spiritual reference along the way to Rome.

4. Stop 4 · 20m

   Monteriggioni is one of the most fascinating fortified villages in Tuscany. Built in the 13th century as a defensive outpost of the Republic of Siena, it still retains its medieval wall circuit and the towers that dominate the Val d'Elsa. Also mentioned by Dante in the Divine Comedy, the village houses stone buildings, a compact square, and narrow streets that preserve an authentic and timeless atmosphere.

5. Stop 5

   Staggia Senese, a hamlet of Poggibonsi, is an ancient fortified village of the Valdelsa, documented as early as 994. Grown along a branch of the Via Francigena, it was contested for centuries between Florence and Siena. Its symbol is the Rocca di Staggia, expanded in the Middle Ages and reinforced in the fifteenth century also with the intervention of Filippo Brunelleschi.

6. Stop 6

   The Rocca di Staggia is a medieval fortress that has dominated the Val d'Elsa for centuries. Its position, along an important road between Florence, Siena, and the Via Francigena, made it a strategic point for the control and defense of the territory. Walls, towers, and the compact structure still retain the austere and military character of the complex today, a testament to the role it played in the Middle Ages among borders, travelers, merchants, and soldiers.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions