Florence Bike Tour with Gelato Tasting
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Florence's historic center by bike
- Visit iconic landmarks like the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio
- Enjoy a delicious gelato tasting
- Learn about Florence's rich history from a local guide
- Experience the city like a local on two wheels
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided bike tour of Florence's historic center
- Gelato tasting at a local gelateria
- Use of high-quality bicycles and helmets
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- The tour may be subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes suitable for cycling.
- Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- 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
- Lead traveller of the group must present a government-issued photo ID
- 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)
- Kids equipment available for muscular bikes only - please provide height and weight of your child to ensure we can provide the right item for you.
- Pregnant women are strongly discouraged from joining bike tours due to cobbled streets
Traveler reviews
Lovely way to explore Florence
4/5 tour was great informative and fun Draw back the group was too large (14) and the audio was poor. Half the group arrived 20 min late and we had to wait for them in a busy spot next to bins..
Highlight of Our Trip
My husband and I had a wonderful morning on the Florence tour. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, fun and helped our group safely navigate the streets. Beforehand I was a little worried about being able to ride on busy streets but it was no problem at all. I was calm and comfortable largely because the tour route is well-planned and the guide was so good. The headphones system is such a brilliant idea to hear the guide as we were riding and when we stopped to learn about each place. We saw tons of sights, had time to take pictures, and even a little stop to take a breather, get a water/bev and walk around at one spot. Don’t miss this whole new angle on your trip! Highly recommend!
Know what you’re getting into….
So I rated this 4-star. My wife 3-star. The good: The guide was excellent. She was very informative. The earphones worked well and we could hear our guide talking to us. The bikes (DON’T GET ELECTRIC) worked fine. We got the manual bikes and glad we did. If you can’t pedal the short distances (5 minutes) or over a small bridge (minor incline), you should reconsider this tour. The questionable: Most of the trip was going from one close location to another. Each ride was quick. Few minutes. So you’re not riding much. You are riding through heavy tourist locations with lots of people, taxis, and Vespas (scooters). Trying not to hit someone while trying not to get hit can be a little stressful. We had some older folks in our group (70+) and they struggled. All in all we had a good time. As long as you know what you’re getting into, it might be right for you.
A great morning in Florence
Excellent introduction to Florence. Really good guide. Such a benefit having the Audio. Thank you for a great morning
Alice was great -go on this tour
Our guide was Alice. She was fun, informative and helped keep us together which in a tourist heavy area like Florence is a trick. Her history was spot on and I liked how she gave us an overview and the local point of view. Good balance of funny and factual.