Italy · Cycling Tour

Florence Bike Tour: Renaissance Highlights & Hidden Streets

2 Hours Round trip from Florence Easy pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cycle through Florence on a 2-hour guided bike tour
  • 02 See Renaissance landmarks including the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria
  • 03 Cross the Arno and explore the characterful Oltrarno district
  • 04 Pass iconic sights such as Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce, and Palazzo Pitti
  • 05 Learn from a licensed art historian tour guide
  • 06 Enjoy a gelato or cappuccino or coffee during the tour
  • 07 Ride an approximately 7-mile round-trip route with medium difficulty

Explore Florence by bike on a relaxed guided ride through the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage city. Pedal through elegant squares, historic streets, and atmospheric neighborhoods as you discover the art, architecture, and everyday charm that define the cradle of the Renaissance.

Along the way, your licensed art historian guide introduces major landmarks such as Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, and Santa Maria Novella. The route also crosses the Arno and ventures into the Oltrarno district, offering a more local perspective of Florence beyond the busiest thoroughfares.

With a street bike, helmet, and a gelato or cappuccino or coffee included, this 2-hour experience combines culture, light activity, and classic Florentine atmosphere in an easy and enjoyable way.

Explore Florence by bike on a relaxed guided ride through the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Florence
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Porticato degli Innocenti

piazza del Duomo

piazza della Repubblica

piazza della Signoria

chiesa di Santa Croce

ponte alle Grazie

Ponte Vecchio

piazza della Passera

palazzo Pitti

Oltrarno

gelateria Carraia

piazza Santa Maria Novella

piazza san Lorenzo

palazzo Medici Riccardi

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The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Florence 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Street bike
  • Helmet
  • Single-language tour conducted by a licensed art/historian tour guide
  • Flask refill
  • Gelato or cappuccino/coffee

What's Not Included

  • TIP OR GRATUITY

Know before you go

  • Mileage about 7 miles round trip
  • Medium difficulty
  • Infant seats available on request
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Florence, IT
Tour start
Florence, IT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Florence.

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