Florence by Bike: Guided City Tour with Local Guide

Pedal past the crowds and taste Florence like someone who lives there

A two-hour guided bike tour of Florence led by a professional local guide, covering iconic squares like Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio alongside hidden streets in the Oltrarno neighborhood. The tour includes a bicycle, helmet, audio guide system and basic travel insurance. You'll stop to learn about gelato spots, truffle delicacies, historic wine windows and the city's best-kept secrets without the tourist masses. Suitable for all fitness levels, with infant seats available for children.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Piazza del Duomo10m
2. Piazza della Repubblica5m
3. Ponte Santa Trinita10m · entry included
4. Pitti Palace10m
5. Ponte Vecchio10m · entry included
6. Piazza Santa Croce10m · entry included
7. Piazza della Signoria10m · entry included
8. Dante House Museum5m

Guided bike tour of Florence highlights

• Start at Piazza del Duomo
• Visit Piazza della Repubblica
• Cross Ponte Santa Trinita bridge
• Explore Basilica di Santo Spirito area
• See Pitti Palace exterior
• Ride across Ponte Vecchio
• Pass Ponte alle Grazie bridge
• Stop at Piazza Santa Croce
• Visit Piazza della Signoria
• See Dante House Museum
• Discover local flavors and wine windows

The experience

How do you see Florence without spending half the day in a queue or walking until your feet hurt? You pedal. The bike moves you faster than walking but keeps you close enough to notice the details: the jewelers still working in the medieval shops of Ponte Vecchio, the way light hits Piazza della Signoria, the narrow streets where locals actually eat. A professional local guide leads the route, pointing out where to find the famous caffè affogato and the historical wine windows tucked into old stone walls. The two-hour loop covers Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica, Ponte Santa Trinita, the Oltrarno quarter and Piazza Santa Croce, with a stop at Dante House Museum and views of Palazzo Pitti from outside.

You get a helmet, a bicycle that fits, and an audio guide system so you hear the guide clearly even on busier streets. Basic travel insurance covers all participants. The pace is relaxed. This is not a race through the city, but a way to move through it without the fatigue of walking or the distance of a bus. Children ride with you if an adult accompanies them. Specialized infant seats are available if you're bringing a small child. The tour works for all fitness levels because the bike does the work. You just steer and pedal.

The real difference is the stops. Instead of rushing past a landmark, you pause. The guide explains what you're looking at: why Ponte Santa Trinita is called the "Four Seasons Bridge," what the Medici family's last residence tells you about Florence's power, why the shops on Ponte Vecchio changed from butchers to jewelers. Then you taste something: gelato from a place locals actually go, or learn where to find truffle delicacies and bistecca alla Fiorentina. It's the kind of knowledge that turns a sightseeing loop into a real afternoon in the city.

What’s included

• Professional local guide in English.
• bicycle and helmet.
• audio guide system.
• basic travel insurance for all participants.
• stops at Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Santa Croce, Dante House Museum and the Oltrarno neighborhood, with local recommendations for gelato, truffle delicacies and historic wine windows.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:15, 15:00 and 17:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Youth (7 to 14 years) · Child (under 7)

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by FLORENCE TOURS - ENJOY BIKING

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guide who stops at unmarked food spots and backstreet corners: a bike covers the ground a walking tour can't, and you'll learn where locals actually eat rather than following a map.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 14 years); Child (under 7).

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 do I see on the Florence bike tour?

The tour covers Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica, Ponte Santa Trinita, the Oltrarno neighborhood, Palazzo Pitti, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria and Dante House Museum. You pedal between these stops rather than walking, which lets you cover more ground and see both the major squares and the quieter streets connecting them.

How long does the bike tour take?

The tour runs two hours from start to finish. That includes pedaling time, stops at the main squares and landmarks, and pauses to learn about local food spots and historical details along the way.

Do I need to know how to ride a bike or be very fit?

The tour suits all fitness levels because the bike handles the physical work. You just pedal at a relaxed pace. You'll need basic bike-riding ability, but the route is designed for a comfortable morning or afternoon, not a strenuous ride.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes the bicycle, helmet, audio guide system and basic travel insurance for all participants. Your professional local guide leads the route and explains what you're seeing, plus points out where to find gelato, truffle delicacies and historic wine windows.

What's the difference between this tour and just renting a bike and exploring on my own?

A local guide shows you not just the famous landmarks but also the hidden streets, local food traditions and historical details you'd miss on your own. The guide also handles the route, so you don't navigate. You just ride and listen. The audio guide system means you hear clearly even in busier parts of the city.