Chianti Bike Tour from Florence: Wine Tasting & Tuscan Lunch

Ride the rolling hills where vineyards meet villas, then taste what grows there

A guided bike tour through Chianti Colli Fiorentini departing from Florence, covering 24km of countryside roads past vineyards, castles and olive groves. The tour includes bike and helmet, a safety briefing, wine and extra virgin olive oil tasting, and a light lunch at a Tuscan villa. The full day runs about 6 hours with roughly 2 hours of actual riding.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bike tour and tasting in Chianti

• Transfer to countryside starting point
• Bike orientation and safety briefing
• Begin bike tour through Chianti hills
• Stop for photos along the route
• Enjoy light lunch at Tuscan villa
• Wine and olive oil tasting
• Option to purchase wines and oils

The experience

You arrive in Florence with a free afternoon or a morning to spare, and you want to see the Chianti hills without renting a car or following a bus full of people. This tour picks you up from the city, drives you to the starting point in the countryside, and hands you a bike fitted to your size. Before you ride, the guide walks through bike orientation and safety: how to handle the gears, where the brakes are, what to watch for on the road ahead. Then the day opens up: tree-lined avenues and winding country roads, vineyards rolling across the slopes, old villas and castles appearing and disappearing as you pedal. The ride covers 24km total, broken into manageable stretches with stops for photos and to catch your breath.

Around the midpoint, you arrive at a Tuscan villa for lunch. Here the tasting begins: wine and extra virgin olive oil, both produced in the region, paired with a light meal. If something catches your taste, there's an option to buy bottles or tins to take home. The guide stays with the group throughout, tending to questions and making sure the pace works for everyone. By late afternoon, the van brings you back to Florence.

E-bikes are available for an extra cost if you want to reserve one in advance: worth asking about if the 24km feels steep or if you're not confident on a bike after a long time away.

What’s included

• Bike and safety helmet.
• bike orientation and safety briefing.
• round-trip transport from Florence to the starting point.
• approximately 2 hours of guided cycling through the Chianti hills.
• wine and extra virgin olive oil tasting at a Tuscan villa.
• light lunch.
• professional English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Tuscany Bike Tours

Is this one for you?The tour runs about 6 hours with roughly 2 hours of actual pedaling, so it suits someone who wants to move through the landscape without a full day of hard riding. If you haven't cycled in years or the hills worry you, an e-bike (available for an extra cost) removes the strain and keeps the pace manageable.

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Top questions

How much actual cycling do I do on this tour?

The bike ride covers approximately 24km (13 miles) total, broken across roughly 2 hours of pedaling. The rest of the 6-hour day includes the transfer from Florence, the safety briefing, photo stops, and the lunch and tasting at the villa.

What's included in the wine and olive oil tasting?

The tasting happens at a Tuscan villa during the lunch stop and features wine and extra virgin olive oil produced in the Chianti area. You taste both and eat a light meal. Purchasing bottles or oils is optional.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to do this?

The tour is designed for riders with at least moderate fitness who can ride a bike confidently on main roads. The guide will brief you on bike handling before you start, and the pace is set to keep the group together.

What happens if I'm not sure about the distance or the hills?

E-bikes are available for an extra cost. Contact the operator in advance to reserve one. They take the strain out of the climbs and let you focus on the scenery and the stops.

How do I get to the starting point?

Round-trip transport from Florence to the countryside starting point is included. The van picks you up, drives you out, and brings you back to the city at the end of the day.

What should I bring or wear?

Wear clothes you can move in and closed-toe shoes suitable for cycling. The tour provides the bike and helmet. A light layer is useful since you'll be in the open countryside, and sunscreen is a good idea on a clear day.