Tuscany E-Bike Tour: from Florence to Chianti with lunch and tastings
Experience the ultimate Tuscany E-Bike tour, unveiling its best. Cruise Florence and the countryside, reach Piazzale Michelangelo for unmatched views. Join your guide, hop on an E-Bike, start an unforgettable journey. Cross the Arno, ascend Viale dei Colli to Piazzale Michelangelo. Capture Florence's essence. Proceed to Chianti's countryside. Chianti's wine region awaits, a semi-private bike tour amidst nature. Glide along scenic roads, by olive groves, vineyards, tracing "Anello del Rinascimento." Pedal through Tuscany's heart, soak in panoramic vistas. Pause to explore a Chianti village. Visit an olive oil mill in a noble estate. Enjoy a guided tour, delve into olive oil production. Savor gourmet olive oil, a testament to dedication. Move to a captivating winery. Relish a Tuscan meal, relax, hop on an E-Bike for return. The route offers diverse views, biking experiences. Covering around 23 miles (38 km), terrain features paved roads, minimal traffic.
Options
Small group - English only
What's included in Tuscany E-Bike Tour: from Florence to Chianti with lunch and tastings
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazzale Michelangelo
Pedal effortlessly across the flowing Arno river led by your guide, and “climb” the sumptuously tree-lined Viale dei Colli to reach a dazzling viewpoint: Piazzale Michelangelo, a terrace offering spectacular views of Florence’s towers, palaces, red rooftops and lovely bridges. Take some minutes for a great photo opportunity before start for your next stop: the Chianti shire.
Impruneta
A once-in-a-lifetime experience that will let you enjoy a semi private exclusive tour in the most nature-oriented way: riding a bike through the gentle hills of Chianti wine region. We will lead you along scenic country roads hemmed in ancient olive groves and vineyards and among the world known "Anello del Rinascimento" itinerary. Tuscan hilltops and hillside villa estates are all part of the breath-taking panoramic views you will see as you ride your bike through the heart of Tuscany. Half-way, a break will give you the opportunity to visit of an olive oil mill in an ancient noble estate, where you will enjoy a guided tour of their spaces in a unique mix of ancient and modern setting, learning about the processes involved in producing olive oil. A taste of their gourmet olive oil will reveal all the incredible flavors that their passion and work generate.
discover an olive oil mill in an ancient noble estate, where you will enjoy a guided tour of their spaces in a unique mix of ancient and modern setting, learning about the processes involved in producing olive oil. A taste of their gourmet olive oil will reveal all the incredible flavors that their passion and work generate.
Inclusions
- Water bottle
- Professional tour escort
- Tuscan Lunch
- Guided visit to a boutique winery and olive oil tasting
- Helmets
- State-of-the-art E-Bike and Helmet
- Minivan Support
- Visit of a typical Chianti village
- Guided E-Bike Tour from Florence (including Piazzale Michelangelo) and Chianti and back
- Gratuities
- As for any vehicle rental, please note that will be given two options to choose from
- To cover vehicle damages either one of these two will need to be chosen in order to rent the e-bike
- Subscribe an additional insurance (€20,00 per vehicle, not refundable)
- Or sign for a guarantee deposit of €500,00 on their credit card
- We are sorry to inform you that pets are not permitted on our tours
- 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
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A Third-Party insurance for civil liability is included in the price of the tour. As for any vehicle rental, please note that clients will be given two options to choose from, to cover vehicle damages (either one of these two will need to be chosen in order to rent the e-bike): subscribe an additional insurance (€ 20,00 per vehicle, not refundable) or sign for a guarantee deposit of € 500,00 on their credit card
- Please be informed that kids are not admitted, only starting from 13 years old
- Minimum height to use e-bikes: mt. 1,65 (5,5 feet) Maximum height to use e-bikes: mt 1,90 (6,2 feet)
- Please communicate these informations at our booking office
- For safety reason, at check-in, Towns of Italy reserves the right to exclude participants from this tour, if these requirements are not met and no refund will be due
- This tour is NOT suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. For safety reason, at check-in, Towns of Italy reserves the right to exclude participants from this tour, if these requirements are not met and no refund will be due
- Suitable for vegetarians. (please inform us in advance)
- Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE. The itinerary is hilly but requires an easy effort, with the assitance of the electric bike. Good riding skills are requested, being the tour on roads open to traffic. A normal to fit physical condition is also recommended
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Florence, Via dei Vagellai 22 (red), at the corner of Piazza Mentana (across from the Arno River) Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starting time.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Florence, Via dei Vagellai 22 (red), at the corner of Piazza Mentana (across from the Arno River) Those who arrive late will not be entitled to a refund, therefore we kindly ask all our guests to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes in advance
