Hike Monte Ceceri near Florence: 8km trail with Tuscan lunch
Walk ancient paths above Florence, eat lunch where the views don't stop
A small-group hike on easy trails in the hills surrounding Florence, covering 8km with stops to take in views of the city and Tuscany. You'll reach Leonardo da Vinci's Square at the peak of Monte Ceceri, then descend to a family-run farm for lunch with wine and a Tuscan starter and first course before returning to Florence by minivan. A local licensed guide leads the walk in English or Italian, and groups stay under seven people.
Step-by-step itinerary
Hiking and lunch near Florence
- Leave Florence city center
- Enjoy skyline views from hills
- Walk trails with Pietraserena stones
- Hike 8 km in Tuscan countryside
- Have lunch with wine overlooking Florence
- Pass through Settignano regional park
- Return to Florence by minivan from Fiesole
The experience
The hike starts by leaving Florence's center to climb the surrounding hills, where the city's skyline appears below you. The trails are built on paths locals carved to extract Pietraserena stone, and they're graded easy and simple: no scrambling, no technical sections. You'll walk 8km total, mostly on these established routes, with planned stops to stand still and look back at the Duomo and the Tuscan landscape spreading out in all directions. The peak is Leonardo da Vinci's Square on Monte Ceceri, a named spot in the regional natural reserve where the views settle into something you'll want to photograph.
Lunch happens at a working farm run by an old Florentine aristocratic family, or at an authentic local trattoria if the farm isn't available that day. You get wine, a Tuscan starter, and one first course, not a packed sandwich, but a proper meal served while you're still looking out over Florence. After eating, the minivan takes you back down to the city, stopping in Fiesole on the way. The whole experience runs about four and a half hours from start to finish.
The guide is a local, fully licensed, and speaks English or Italian. Groups max out at seven people, so you're not herded through in a crowd. The walk supports small local businesses (the farm, the guide, the regional park), and the operator frames it as a sustainable experience, not a tick-box tour.
What’s included
- 8km on easy-accessible trails with stops to admire views of Florence.
- wine, Tuscan starter and one first course at a family farm or local trattoria.
- access to the Monte Ceceri regional natural reserve.
- a fully licensed local guide speaking English or Italian.
- small groups of no more than seven people.
Information
Lasts 4h 30m, runs Tuesday to Sunday at 08:30, from € 250 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian, in groups of up to 7 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
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Operated by Sustainable travel Experiences and Tours - Out of the Box Florence -
Is this one for you?The hike leaves from Florence's city center and returns you there by minivan, so you don't need a car or a second ride arranged. Book it as a half-day break from the city and walk back in by early afternoon.
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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: Youth (18 to 26 years); Child (12 to 17 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.
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 is Leonardo da Vinci's Square on Monte Ceceri?
Leonardo da Vinci's Square is the peak of Monte Ceceri in the regional natural reserve above Florence, named for the site where da Vinci conducted early flight experiments. It's the high point of the hike and where the views of Florence and the surrounding Tuscan countryside are most open.
How difficult is an 8km hike on these trails?
The trails are graded easy and simple, built by locals over time and well-established underfoot. You'll need a moderate level of fitness and closed hiking or trail-running shoes, but the paths don't involve scrambling, steep climbs or technical sections.
What does the lunch include?
Lunch is served at a family-run farm (or a local trattoria as backup) and includes wine, a Tuscan starter, and one first course: a proper meal, not a light snack, eaten with views of Florence still visible.
Do I need to arrange my own transport to the starting point?
The hike begins by leaving Florence's city center, and the minivan returns you to Florence at the end. If you're staying in the city or nearby, you'll need to get to the meeting point on your own. The operator does not include pickup from hotels.
What's the difference between Fiesole and Monte Ceceri on this walk?
Monte Ceceri is the peak you reach during the hike, where Leonardo da Vinci's Square sits in the regional reserve. Fiesole is a separate hilltop town the minivan passes through on the way back to Florence after lunch, giving you a glimpse of it but not a walking stop.
Hike Monte Ceceri near Florence: 8km trail with Tuscan lunch
4h 30m · EN · IT
from € 250 per person
≈ US$ 285 in your currency