Florence: Electric Bike Tour & Duomo, Pitti Palace

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Guide in English10:00, 12:00, 15:00 and 17:00

Guide in English10:00, 12:00, 15:00 and 17:00

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Eight Renaissance landmarks on electric bikes: no climbing hills on foot

You pedal (or let the motor help) past eight Renaissance landmarks (Duomo, Pitti Palace, Ponte Santa Trinita, Piazzale Michelangelo, and four more) with a guide who knows which streets to take and which squares to linger in. Helmets, luggage storage, and small-group pacing are all included. If it rains, the tour converts to walking so you stay safe on the cobblestones.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Medici Riccardi Palace20m
2. Basilica of San Lorenzo20m
3. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella10m
4. Florence Duomo10m
5. Piazza della Repubblica10m
6. Ponte Santa Trinita10m
7. Pitti Palacepass by
8. Piazzale Michelangelo15m

Florence electric bike city tour

• Visit Palazzo Medici Riccardi
• Explore Basilica of San Lorenzo
• See Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
• View Florence Cathedral
• Stop at Piazza della Repubblica
• Enjoy Ponte Santa Trinita views
• Pass by Palazzo Pitti
• Visit Piazzale Michelangelo

The Experience

What if you could see the Duomo, Pitti Palace, and Piazzale Michelangelo in a single morning without your legs deciding they're done halfway through? That's the point of an electric bike tour through Florence. The motor does the work on the hills. You do the noticing. The route threads past the Medici Riccardi Palace and the Basilica of San Lorenzo (the burial place of the Medici family), then cuts across to Ponte Santa Trinita, the oldest elliptic arch bridge in the world, where the Arno River and the Ponte Vecchio line up in a single view.

The tour moves through eight stops, each one a building or square that mattered to Florence's Renaissance. You'll roll past the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella near the train station, through Piazza della Repubblica (which used to be the city's forum), and end at Piazzale Michelangelo, the overlook where the whole city spreads out below you. Small groups keep the pace manageable and the guide close enough to hear. Helmets are there if you want them. If rain comes, the tour becomes a walking one: the city's narrow streets and cobblestones aren't safe on wet tires, so they switch gears and you stay dry.

The electric bike means you're not fighting gravity or your own fitness. The luggage deposit lets you leave a bag behind instead of carrying it block to block. You move faster than walking, stop longer than a bus would let you, and see the city at the speed where details actually register: the way light hits the Duomo's marble, the curve of a palazzo's courtyard, the sound of the river under the bridge.

What’s included

• Electric bike with motor assist.
• optional helmets.
• guided tour of eight Renaissance landmarks (Medici Riccardi Palace, Basilica of San Lorenzo, Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica, Ponte Santa Trinita, Pitti Palace, Piazzale Michelangelo).
• free luggage deposit.
• small group format.

Days and timesDaily · 10:00, 12:00, 15:00 and 17:00

AgesAges 16+ · 12 to 15 years · Under 12 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by My Green Tour

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to cover Florence's main Renaissance sites in one morning without renting a car or spending hours on foot: the electric motor and small-group pace let you see eight landmarks and actually absorb them, not just check them off.

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Top questions

Can children come?

12 to 15 years. Under 12: no ticket type, they can't be added to a booking.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The electric bike motor handles the hills, so you're not pedaling uphill under your own power.

What happens if it rains?

The tour becomes a walking tour for safety reasons. Florence's cobblestones are slippery when wet, so the group switches to foot traffic instead of bikes.

Is a helmet required?

Helmets are optional and included with the tour.

Can I store my luggage during the tour?

Yes, free luggage deposit is available, so you can leave bags behind instead of carrying them.

What's included in the price?

The electric bike, helmets, guided tour, and luggage storage are all included.

Is this a private tour or a group tour?

It's a small group tour, which keeps the pace manageable and the guide accessible.