Florence E-Bike Ride to Fiesole & Chianti Vineyard Tour

Pedaling Through Cypress Forests to a Tuscan Vineyard

You collect an e-bike and helmet at the shop, follow a GPS route through Fiesole and Settignano's cypress forests, stop for Chianti wine and Tuscan snacks at a family-owned vineyard, then ride along the Arno back to Florence and up to Piazzale Michelangelo for the city views. The whole loop takes around five hours, and you're navigating it yourself: no guide, no group, just you and the route.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike ride from Florence to vineyard

• Meet at shop to collect e-bikes
• Ride to Fiesole, stop for coffee
• Visit PoggioPiano vineyard for wine and snacks
• Enjoy views at Piazzale Michelangelo
• Return bikes to shop

The experience

You're pushing off from the shop at 10am, e-bike humming beneath you, GPS locked into your phone holder, and the route ahead mapped out in real time. It's a self-guided ride, which means no one's narrating the hills or waiting for stragglers. You set the pace through the climb toward Fiesole, past the Castello Di Vincigliata sitting quiet on its ridge, and down into the village of Settignano where the alimentary still smells like someone's grandmother's kitchen. The cypress trees thin out as you descend, and Florence starts appearing in fragments through the gaps.

The vineyard stop at Poggio Piano is where the ride slows down. The Galardi family owns the place (organic Chianti and olive groves tucked into the hills near Al Girone), and they're expecting you. You're sitting on the estate with a glass of their wine, the kind that tastes like the soil it came from, paired with Tuscan cheeses, cured meats, and bread soaked in their own oil. It's not rushed. You stay as long as you want, and then you're back on the bike, following the dedicated cycle paths that hug the River Arno as it winds back toward the city.

The final push takes you up to Piazzale Michelangelo, where the whole skyline of Florence spreads out below you: the Duomo, the Arno, the terracotta roofs all the way to the hills. You've earned the view. After that, it's a gentle roll back to the shop to return the bikes. The whole thing runs about five hours, but that's loose: the vineyard stop and the views at Piazzale Michelangelo can stretch it longer if you're not watching the clock. You need to be a confident, regular bike rider for this one. The e-assist handles the climbs, but the route itself doesn't wait for anyone, and the self-guided format means you're reading the GPS and managing your own timing.

What’s included

Your day includes electric bike rental, helmet, GPS route loaded on your phone with a phone holder, roadside assistance, entry to the Poggio Piano vineyard, a glass of Chianti wine, and Tuscan cheeses, cured meats, and bread with olive oil. You meet at the shop at 10am to collect the bikes and return them at the end of the ride.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 26 Nov

AgesAdult (11 to 85 years) · Child (1 to 6 years)

GroupPrivate

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

Prices and times updated 17 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by E-Bikes Florence

Is this one for you?Right for confident cyclists who want to explore the Tuscan hills on their own schedule without a guide keeping pace: the self-guided format and e-assist let you ride at your speed, but you need solid biking ability and moderate fitness to handle the route and the climbs.

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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: Child (1 to 6 years).

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.

Do I need a guide for this e-bike ride?

No, it's self-guided. You get a GPS route on your phone and a phone holder on the bike, so you navigate yourself.

What's included in the rental?

The e-bike, helmet, GPS route, phone holder, and roadside assistance if something goes wrong.

How long does the whole ride take?

Around five hours, depending on how long you spend at the vineyard and at Piazzale Michelangelo.

What if I'm not a strong cyclist?

You need to be a confident, regular or semi-regular bike rider. The e-assist helps with hills, but the route and self-guided format require solid biking ability and fitness.

Is the vineyard visit included?

Yes. You stop at Poggio Piano vineyard for a glass of Chianti and snacks of cheese, cured meats, and bread with their olive oil.

Do I need to book the vineyard stop in advance?

The vineyard visit is part of the route, so it's included. No separate booking needed.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in most weather. Check the cancellation policy before booking if rain is forecast.