Chianti e-bike tour: Wine tasting and abbey in one day

Greve in Chianti and the Abbey of Passignano on two wheels

An e-bike tour through Chianti combines six hours of riding through the Tuscan hills with stops at Greve in Chianti (the only city in the province of Florence that sits inside the Chianti zone), and the Abbey of Badia di Passignano, an 11th-century Benedictine monastery perched on a scenic hilltop. The tour includes a live English or Italian-speaking guide, a four-wine tasting at a local winery, and a full lunch in the heart of the wine country. Children from age 12 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Chianti and wine tasting

• Visit Greve in Chianti town
• See ancient defensive walls
• Tour Abbey of Badia di Passignano
• Enjoy wine tasting and lunch

The experience

Greve in Chianti anchors this route. The town still wears its ancient defensive walls, built when the castle stood at its center, and the e-bike lets you cover the rolling terrain without the strain of a standard bike. The Abbey of Badia di Passignano sits on top of a hill overlooking the vineyards: a Benedictine foundation from the 11th century with frescoes painted by Ghirlandaio in the refectory, a detail most visitors never reach on foot.

The wine tasting happens at a working winery in the middle of the hills, where you taste four different wines paired with a full lunch. The e-bike motor handles the climbs, so the pace stays manageable even on the steeper sections between stops. You get a helmet, bottled water, and the bike itself for the full six hours. The guide navigates the route and explains what you're seeing as you go.

The tour runs daily and operates in English or Italian depending on the group. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the starting point, and the route suits all fitness levels because the e-bike does the heavy pedaling work.

What’s included

• The e-bike and helmet.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• a four-wine tasting at a Chianti winery.
• a full lunch served at the winery.
• a live guide who speaks English or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (17 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 16 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Tuscany Quintessence

Is this one for you?The e-bike motor means you climb the Chianti hills without burning out, so six hours of riding leaves room to linger at the abbey and the winery instead of racing between stops. Book this if you want to cover real distance and see multiple sites without arriving at lunch too tired to eat.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 16 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the Abbey of Passignano and why is it worth the ride up the hill?

The Abbey of Badia di Passignano is an 11th-century Benedictine monastery founded on a hilltop in Chianti. The refectory holds frescoes painted by Ghirlandaio, one of the Renaissance masters, making it a rare stop for art and history that most visitors miss because it sits off the main roads.

How does an e-bike change what I can do in six hours compared to a regular bike?

The electric motor handles the climbs through the Chianti hills, so you cover more ground and reach higher elevations without exhaustion. Six hours on an e-bike lets you visit multiple villages, the abbey, and a winery with time to sit and eat lunch, whereas a standard bike would leave you too tired to enjoy the stops.

What wines do you taste and is lunch included in the price?

The tasting includes four different wine types at a local winery in the middle of the Chianti hills. A full lunch is served there as well, so both the tasting and the meal are part of the tour.

What's included and what do I need to bring?

The tour includes the e-bike, helmet, bottled water, the four-wine tasting, and lunch. You need a valid level of fitness to ride for six hours, though the e-bike motor reduces the physical demand. The operator does not recommend this tour for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.