Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour
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Is Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour worth booking?
Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour is a 3-hour experience in Florence, Italy, from $65 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 400 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 74 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (400)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $65 per person
Our Private Florence Bike Tour is the best way to explore the historic center of the Renaissance Pearl! See the most beautiful sites Florence has to offer in just a few hours including the famous Dome of Brunelleschi wh
What you get
About this experience
Our Private Florence Bike Tour is the best way to explore the historic center of the Renaissance Pearl! See the most beautiful sites Florence has to offer in just a few hours including the famous Dome of Brunelleschi which dominates the skyline. Florence is an extraordinary city full of history, art, and culture, and exploring it by bike is the perfect way to see its highlights in a short amount of time and the perks of a private tour? Do it at tour pace and ask as many question as you'd like to your guide! Need to personalize the tour? Contact us to discuss the available options. For eBike upgrades, riders must be at least 14 years old
What's included
Included
- Local, Licensed Tour Guide
- Bike Rental (eBike Upgrades Available for additional fee)
- Headphones so you can hear guide tour clearly
- Helmet and front bike pouch & back rack
Not included
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance to monuments and museums
What you'll see and do
Piazza della Signoria
Since its beginning during the Middle Ages, the Piazza della Signoria has been the political heart of the city.
10 minutes here
Piazza Della Repubblica
The central square of Florence
10 minutes here
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
The most important church of Florence
25 minutes here
Piazza di San Lorenzo
Want to learn where the Medici started to conquer the city from? But it's from San Lorenzo of course! This church is one of the oldest and most stunning, but ignored due to its missing façade. This district is also home to the vibrant Central Food Market, definitely a must see on your trip!
7 minutes here · Admission not included
Santa Maria Novella
One of the most charming squares of the city
10 minutes here
Via de' Tornabuoni
We ride across Florence's "5th Avenue" - shiny brass and designer labels!
Pass by without stopping
Ponte Vecchio
Learn the history of this iconic bridge
15 minutes here
Piazza Santo Spirito
Learn what makes the "coolest neighborhood" such a special place! Breath the authentic Florentine life, locals sitting at caffès after their morning grocery shopping, local open market but admire also the church where Michelangelo learned it all!
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Piazza De' Pitti
This majestic palace is built on a natural hill, making it even more impressive. Its story starts long ago, when a family wanted to show off its money but ended up poor from all the expenses the construction required!
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Why was Florence's oldest bridge spared from bombing in WW2? Why were the butchers forced to leave and what does it have to do with a secret corridor? The answers to these and many more jaw-dropping historical nuggets
10 minutes here
Piazza di Santa Croce
Piazza Santa Croce is one of the main plazas or squares located in the central neighborhood of Florence, where you can spot the burial site of famous Italians like Galileo and Michelangelo.
10 minutes here
Return to our office, drop off the bikes, use the toilette, login to wifi, ask your guides for suggestions!
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Florence
Close to Piazza della Signoria, in central Florence. Address: Via dei Cimatori, 9Red, 50122, Firenze, Italy. Meet your guide in the office of Italy Segway Florence. The office is located between Piazza della Signoria and the House of Dante Alighieri. Your tour guide will be waiting for you.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Close to Piazza della Signoria, in central Florence. Address: Via dei Cimatori, 9Red, 50122, Firenze, Italy. Meet your guide in the office of Italy Segway Florence. The office is located between Piazza della Signoria and the House of Dante Alighieri. Your tour guide will be waiting for you.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Fat Tire Tours Holdings LLC - Italy
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A valid ID document is required on date of travel (person of age and participant in the tour).
- 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
- 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)
- Child seats or tag-alongs are available (limited) for muscular bikes ONLY.
- Pregnant women are strongly discouraged from joining bike tours due to cobbled streets
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 400 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
400 verified traveler reviews for Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Awesome Fun!
We had a great time on this tour! Our guide Veronica was amazing! So friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. A good guide is usually the difference between a fun time or not. If all Fat Tire tour guides are as good as Verinica I can highly recommend this company.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent company and a great experience.
Fat Tire tours are a great friendly company with Nadia a great guide, very pleasant and good English speaker.
via Viator
Brilliant
It was brilliant fun and great way of getting around Florence quickly and seeing lots more. The guide was fantastic and so informative.
via Viator
Super fun e-scooter tour
We had a great time scootering and laughing with Andreas. He was a terrific guide, very knowledgeable about Florence history and all the statues, fountains and museums (and movies set in Florence too.)
via Viator
Great guide and experience with scooter
Great experience in scooter showing the best of Florence with a great guide Our guide was very committed and motivated to share the best Thanks
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $65 to $350
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 140
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 74
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Florence.
How much does Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour cost?
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Prices start at $65 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Florence usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Florence is not rushed.
Is Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 400 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Florence, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour?
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Around 140 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Florence can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Florence and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Florence within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Florence?
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On Outty we rank every Florence experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER, Florence Pizza or Pasta Class & Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm, Small group Tuscan Wineries, Olive Oil & Gourmet Lunch or Dinner. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Florence?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Florence?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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