Florence: Private Electric Rickshaw Ride & Flexible Pickup

Summary

Florence city center by rickshaw with custom stops and flexible pickup

You’ll ride through Florence in a private electric rickshaw with your own local driver—choose your pickup point and stop wherever curiosity takes you. Smell fresh bread near old piazzas, pause for photos or coffee breaks, and end your ride wherever feels right. It’s relaxed, personal, and lets you see the city at your own pace.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I almost missed the rickshaw because I got distracted by a street performer outside Santa Maria Novella — not my proudest moment, but hey, Florence does that to you. The driver was waiting patiently (didn’t even look annoyed), and as soon as we hopped in, the hum of the city faded behind the soft whir of the electric motor. It felt odd at first, gliding past cyclists and tourists on foot. My friend tried to wave at everyone like royalty. She’s ridiculous sometimes.

The best part? Our guide—Paolo—seemed to know every shortcut and little story about these narrow streets. He pointed out a bakery near Piazza della Repubblica where he said his grandmother used to buy bread (the smell actually drifted into the rickshaw for a second—warm yeast and sugar). We could stop wherever we wanted, so when I spotted a tiny bookstore tucked between gelato shops, Paolo just nodded and pulled over without fuss. No rush. That’s rare in Florence.

We ended up at Santa Croce, but honestly you could finish anywhere within your time—Paolo made it clear he was there for us, not some fixed route. I still think about that feeling of moving quietly through those busy streets while everyone else seemed to be rushing or lost. There’s something weirdly peaceful about seeing Florence this way, even if my friend kept trying (and failing) to pronounce “grazie” like a local. So yeah, if you want private transportation in Florence that doesn’t feel rushed or touristy…this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private electric rickshaw tour in Florence

• Meet driver at chosen start point
• Ride through picturesque city streets
• Stop wherever you want
• Driver available for entire rental time
• End tour at chosen location

Top questions

Is pickup from my hotel in Florence included?

Yes, you can choose hotel pickup or start from Santa Maria Novella or any downtown square within Florence city center.

Can I decide where to stop during the ride?

Yes, the driver is at your disposal—you can stop wherever you prefer within the rental time and road network limits.

Is this private transportation wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible for this private rickshaw service.

Are infants or small children allowed on the rickshaw?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; infants must sit on an adult’s lap.

Can service animals come along?

Yes, service animals are allowed during the ride.

Where does the tour end?

You can end at Santa Croce or any other point within central Florence as long as it fits within your rented time.

Is public transportation nearby after drop-off?

Yes, public transportation options are available near most drop-off points in central Florence.

What’s included

Your day includes private electric rickshaw transportation with a local driver who’ll pick you up where you choose—hotel, downtown square or Santa Maria Novella—and take you anywhere within central Florence during your reserved time. Stops are totally flexible so you can pause for photos or snacks whenever you like before being dropped off at Santa Croce or another spot that suits you best.