Fiesole: Tuscan Countryside Half Day E-Bike Tour & Farm visit | La Vacanza Travel

Fiesole: Tuscan Countryside Half Day E-Bike Tour & Farm visit

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: Italy, Toscana, Florence
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  • 4 hours
  • Florence
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

By e-bike we will leave from the town of Fiesole, the sky above Florence, the nature and the Tuscan countryside so close and yet so far from the city.
Away from the bustle of the city, in SMALL GROUP MAX ONLY 4 PEOPLE.
We will ride at least 30km (19mi).
You will see where Leonardo da Vinci lived and dreamed about human flight, where Dante fell in love with Beatrice. Breathtaking panoramic views of Florence, the hills and countryside surrounded by fields of olive trees. Depending on the season, we will reach a monastery still inhabited by monks at an altitude of over 800m (2600ft), or Michelangelo's childhood home. We will cross the path of the Via degli dei, the ancient Via Flaminia Minor, the Etruscan road that crossed the Apennines mountains at least 200 years BC. Along the way a brief stop at a local farm to eat, as is tradition ever since I was a child, bread, a very good local extra virgin olive oil, vegetables and fresh fruit in season and drink red house wine.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Fiesole, Fiesole, Tuscany

Thanks to its elevated position, Fiesole has always been one of the most popular places for Florentines and tourists to enjoy the view over Florence and the Arno valley, but also to look out over the wonderful Tuscan countryside that surrounds the village. Fiesole is only 4 miles away from the center of Florence but outside the city, making it the best starting point to really explore the Tuscan countryside without going too far from the town but away from crowded places.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany

The hilltop town of Fiesole has panoramic views of Florence away from the crowds. The Renaissance City and all her vibrant terracotta rooftops and towers are as visible atop Fiesole, as they are if you were standing at Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence itself, only with far fewer people admiring her gorgeous view.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tuscany, Tuscany

Fiesole, located on a hilltop offering a very scenic view of Tuscany countryside as well as just being just a 20 minute bus ride from Florence's center.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Local and professional guide
  • SMALL GROUP MAX ONLY 4 PARTICIPANTS
  • Fresh bread, excellent local extra virgin olive oil. Fresh fruit or vegetables in season.
  • Red house wine directly to the winery
  • E-MTB (brake disc, front suspension), helmet
  • Bottled water

Exclusions
  • On request Pic-nic: Cured meat and Pecorino cheese. Additional cost € 15 per person.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • It is very important to choose your own clothing, and make sure you have checked the climate conditions before joining the tour
  • You are responsible for the bike, drive carefully!
  • ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO RIDE CONFIDENDLY A BIKE, AND TO BE IN GOOD HEALTH.
  • Participants, especially the youngest ones, are required to conduct a safe bike driving and keep a perfect balance on their bike, and they must be able to ride on public roads, on secondary paved roads which are not always in perfect conditions, on downhill roads that can be steep at times.
  • A minimum of 2 participants (excluding the tour leader) is required. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough participants. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • On request kids back seat (for up to 47 lbs / 22 kg)
  • Max 2 children (for up to 47 lbs / 22 kg) will travel free with seats.
  • We recommend wearing cycling shorts
  • The connection between Fiesole and the center of Florence is very convenient, even by public bus. 7 days a week the bus (number 7, Autolinee Toscane - AT), price € 1.70, leaves every 20 minutes and reaches the other location in 20 minutes (last ride from Fiesole to Florence is at 01:00am). The terminal bus address in Florence is Largo Alinari, next the Santa Maria Novella (SMN) Train Station, 650m / 2100ft distance from the Duomo. The Fiesole stop is the last on the bus route. I will tell you the bus schedule the day before the tour. All itineraries are scheduled according to public transport timetables. Tickets are sold by "bar-tabacchi", newsstand or at the automatic ticket machine for buses to the Santa Maria Novella railway station. I recommend purchasing your ticket the day before. Tickets MUST BE VALIDATED ONCE BOARDED.
  • If you travel by car, free parking address: Fiesole, Via delle Mura etrusche. Map link: urly.it/3hzgf
  • Wearing sandals or flip flops is not advisable
  • Maximum weight of cyclist: 115kg (254lb)
  • ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE IN GOOD HEALTH.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Departure Point

Piazza Mino da Fiesole, 50014 Fiesole FI, Italy


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours


User's Reviews

chrissB9633YS

07 Apr, 2024

We did the half day (afternoon) bike tour , incl food&wine tasting. An absolute top experience thanks to the incredibly nice, responsible, and knowledgeable guide Giovanni ! He let you enjoy and feel comfortable and safe every minute of the tour while providing as well top class ebikes and material. While living in Fiesole his whole live, Giovanni knows the whole area inside out, and has those interesting stories to tell on all different villages and places visited during the tour. Last but not least, a really fantastic food & wine tasting is offered towards the end of the tour. We enjoyed every single minute soo much, it was the absolute top experience of our visit to Firenze area.

May_A

10 Mar, 2024

WOW! This was truly one of the highlights of our entire 2 week trip to Italy! Giovanni was our owner/guide and he was amazing, helpful, fun, informative. I almost cancelled thinking it wouldn't be something special and I'm so glad I didn't. Getting out of the city was such a nice break. The countryside is beautiful. Lunch eating some local charcuterie, wine and olive oil was a perfect break. It's not a scooter you are on so you will have to pedal and it is a bit of a workout, but the motor assists you and you can cover a lot of ground. If we get back to Firenze we will definitely look Giovanni up again for another ride. Grazie mille!

Elizabeth_K

04 Jan, 2024

Best day ever! Giovanni was thoughtful, interesting, and patient with our family. He taught us about the history of Florence and Tuscany, showed us how to navigate safely through the streets, and took us to some of his favorite hidden gems. He was so kind and we loved spending the day with him. A beautiful way to see Tuscany with a wonderful guide 🫶🇮🇹

Kelley_D

11 Dec, 2023

This was such a blast -- definitely one of my favorite experiences from my trip! Beautiful views and Giovanni was a great tour guide! He prioritized safety while also making sure the experience was special. I absolutely recommend!

Lorraine_S

20 Nov, 2023

Fantastic tour from a local - born and bred in the region. Just sharing his passion of his locality. Great insight into the reality of the artists in the area. Be warned, you will be saddle sore if you have not cycled in a long time. This is not for the faint hearted. However, I loved it, esp the farm visit. Very authentic tour. God speed and enjoy x

User's Picture Gallery

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Beautiful bike tour, incl food/wine tasting with top class guide Giovanni!

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Safe, fun and super

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Awesome bike trip

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A fantastic, fun, wonderful way to explore after a hot day in the city!

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FAVORITE Experience in Italy–Highly Recommend!

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Great day in the Tuscan hills.

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Learn about Fiesole, Leonardo’s home, Dante & Beatrice’s special place and enjoy Italian food and wine.

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An amazing bike ride with outstanding views.

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Giovanni ebike tour is totally worth it

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Great Ride in the Tuscan Countryside

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Highlight of our holiday in Florence

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An amazing evening in the countryside between Fiesole and Firenze.

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Wonderful bike trip!

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Family of four loved the tour!

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Don't miss out on this experience!

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AN ABSOLUTE MUST!!!

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