E-bike Tuscany and Chianti Self-Guided Tour with Vineyard Visit
Description
Discover Tuscany and Florence by muscular bike or E-bike, along the amazing hills surrounding Florence and the Chianti Classico wine region. Thanks to our 30+ years of experience and passion for running bike tours every day in the countryside of Tuscany, we created a half-day and a full-day customised digital map to let you enjoy a special adventure at your own pace. Remember to bring fully charged phones to make sure you can follow the itinerary! In minutes, you'll be out of town biking on country roads, checking out the best views over Florence from the hilltops! In the half-day option (only a muscular bike in the half-day option), you will be exploring the Florentine hills, and the full day will let you explore the beautiful Chianti Classico wine region and stop by an ancient wine and olive oil maker. If you are not an expert bike rider, you should book the E-bike option as there are many hills on the route!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Ride along the beautiful and quiet Florentine hills to get out of town! Also Enjoy one of the best secret viewpoints over the city, on top of the Bellosguardo hill
Reach an ancient Monastery outside of Florence; then start riding up towards Chianti Classico wine region.
Nestled in beautiful nature, this is the country house where the famous writer and politician Machiavelli had been exiled in the 16th century. You can have a walk in the perfectly maintained traditional house and visit the underground cellars and the incredible Italian-style gardens
Keep riding in the Chianti region, and enjoy amazing views over vineyards and olive orchards. Visit the traditional local town Of San Casciano
On the way back, you can also pass by the famous Michelangelo square and San Miniato al Monte, for the most famous view over the Renaissance city
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Every participant will have to sign a rental agreement and pay a safety deposit by card for the bikes/e-bikes (200 euros for the bikes, 500 euros for E-bikes). It will be automatically released after the tour.
- Download the App and Install the Map & Route File
- Watch the Intro Video: you will receive a short video introduction to the tour in your confirmation email. Please watch it before the day of your tour and save it in case you need to rewatch it later.
- Please be aware that check-in time for the tour is at 10:00 am. The latest possible check-in is at 10:45 am. After that time, participation in the tour will not be possible.
Reviews(12)
The self guided tour was amazing. We were fitted for bikes and off we went at our pace on the tour. Highly recommend!
Thank you for the review. We’re really glad you enjoyed the self-guided experience and having the freedom to explore at your own pace. Thanks for the recommendation. Best regards, The WLT Team
Please read before booking: PLEASE GO WITH A GUIDE AND NEVER WHEN ROADS ARE WET/SLICK! .... although this is a beautiful scenic route in the countryside, it is on roads with tour busses, workmen vans, etc. This alone is daunting (especially with narrow roads not large enough for 2-way traffic, and winding roads with blind corners), but with the torrential rain lightening/thunder, the roads were especially dangerous. My partner went down on a downhill curve, ripped his clothes and suffered some nasty roadrash on his leg, etc. Luckily nothing broken. In addition, our GPS map routes would not work due to the rain dumping on the phone screen. We eventually had to pull off the road and ask the company to come and pick us up. They were very apologetic and were kind enough to offer a refund and ride back to our hotel. *on another note.... restaurant they recommend (Villa le Corti) was wonderful... but not typically open Mon/Tues (Luckily the chef was willing to accommodate us)
Thank you for your feedback. First of all, we’re very sorry again about the fall and we truly hope your partner recovered quickly. Safety is something we take very seriously. That day’s weather conditions were unfortunately exceptional, and as soon as we understood the situation we arranged pickup assistance and a refund. We also appreciate you mentioning Villa Le Corti and the hospitality you received there. For future guests, we always recommend extra caution in wet conditions, especially on Tuscan countryside roads, even though the routes themselves are normally very quiet and scenic. Best regards, The WLT Team
Quick registration and great directions. We had a wonderful experience on the self guided tour. Beautiful scenery and stops for lunch and wine as gelato. We stopped at a small shot and had wine, beer, olives from their orchard and a lesson on olive oil.
Thank you for the review. We’re really glad you enjoyed the self-guided experience and the different stops along the way. Nice to know the scenery, food, and local encounters made the day special. Best regards, The WLT Team
This was a wonderful way to see the Chianti region. The self-guided tour was easy to follow and included many good suggestions. The company was very well-prepared and helpful. Truly a wonderful experience!
Thank you for the review. We’re really glad you enjoyed the experience and the time out in Chianti. Nice to hear everything felt smooth and well organized. Best regards, The WLT Team
Biked as a Family with teens… great way to see the outskirts of Florence and good way to burn some of the Italian food off! Map was easy to follow and great views on the way .
I highly recommend the self-guided e-bike tour. An accessible and exhilarating experience, both fascinating and picturesque. The route was coherently mapped out, with clear instructions. The bikes are top quality, easy to ride and robust. All practicalities were considered - water bottle, phone holder, rain ponchos - as well as excellent recommended stopping points. I advise taking the extended routes, the last part was a great way to reintegrate into the city. Overall a wonderful day out. We will be back.
Thank you for the detailed review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the self-guided E-bike tour and found the route, equipment, and instructions so helpful. It’s great that the extra touches and recommended stops made the day even better. We look forward to welcoming you back for another ride! Best regards, The WLT Team
This was an incredible experience! The self guided tour was great - we did get a little turned around at times and accidentally did the “long route”. (Approx 23 miles) 🤪😅. But the experience was amazing. NOTE - these are e-bikes - NOT motorcycles. You WILL have to peddle and exert quite a bit of energy. Great day, fabulous workout, amazing experience!
Ciao Kristen!! it's a great pleasure to know you enjoyed it! Hope to have you back here soon for another ride
The self-guided bike tour was amazing! Riding through vineyards and olive groves. Breathtaking views of rolling tuscan hills, ancient walls, and beautiful villas. We went at our own pace, and did the extra part after lunch. Get an e-bike because there are lots of hills. Pay close attention to the map. It is well done and relatively easy to follow while riding. If you prefer a human guide, they are also excellent.
Thanks so much for your kind feedback We’re so happy you had a great time! #BikeTour #Chianti #WeLikeTuscany
This activity allows you to move around the vineyards, olive fields and beautiful properties We drive on small roads but also on two-lane roads We chose to follow the longest route without difficulty The return to Florence is breathtaking: magnificent views
Thank you! :) #BikeTour #Chianti #WeLikeTuscany
Great outfit with top notch bikes. Map was great— could have used a few more arrows and would be even better if it was interactive. They were very thorough and we had a fabulous day. Just note if you are going off season (March) the gelato place and oil tasting were not open. But still we loved it. The scenery was magnificent!
Grateful for your review! It was a pleasure having you on the tour :) Hope to see you soon again with us! #BikeTour #Chianti #WeLikeTuscany
