2.5-Hour Florence Hills E-Bike Tour with Tuscan Olive Oil Tasting
Description
Explore the best countryside surrounding Florence and Tuscany on an E-bike, in just 2.5 hours and about 7 miles distance. Experience a peaceful small group (max 10 guests) guided e-bike ride from the central but authentic Oltrarno area of Florence to venture into the Tuscan Hills with a stop to savour extra virgin olive oil with fresh homemade bread at a countryside venue that is also an olive oil producer. NOTE: On Mondays, the venue is closed, so we will have a high-quality artisan Florentine gelato OR a traditional Italian breakfast at an artisan pastry shop instead! (depends on the opening of the shops) We will take a look at their olive orchard and learn about natural olive oil harvest and production. You will have the chance to see the most hidden corners of the Florentine hills and Tuscany: so much greenery, olive groves, and tiny roads passing by San Miniato al Monte hillside Church, the best and least touristy viewpoint over Florence.
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Itinerary
During the first part of the bike ride we will pass through the ancient and massive gate of Porta Romana. This used to be the main entrance to Florence during the Renaissance, and it's still surrounded by the 13th-century city walls that can only be seen in this part of town!
After the first hill that we'll climb to get out of town, we'll reach this impressive historical Villa that used to be the holiday residence of the Medici family - on top of the hill and immersed in beautiful countryside
Admire the best view of Florence from the top of San Miniato al Monte, the oldest Abbey in the city.
We will pass by an ancient Tuscan Village where Galileo Galilei used to live, and also see his star observatory immersed in the hills
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 14 years (and the minimum height is 150 cm)
- Dress code is sporty and comfortable to ride a bike.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- E-bikes are easy to ride but you must be proficient at riding a bike! We reserve the right to deny any participant taking part or continuing the bike tour if we feel the participant is unable to operate the bike safely. No refunds are offered.
- The olive oil tasting at the farm is not available on Mondays
Reviews(75)
Leo was an awesome guide for our family! We did this tour with three teens, and all of them loved it. Was a nice change of scenery from all the museums and the hustle and bustle of the town, gorgeous scenery, and learned a lot!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re especially happy to know that the whole family, teenagers included, enjoyed getting away from the busy city and discovering a different side of Florence. Leo will be delighted to read your kind words. We hope the experience remains a special memory from your time in Tuscany! The WLT Team
Excellent experience with lots to learn. Sasha was fantastic!! His anecdotal information and personal history of the area was fun and interactive, unlike in museums. He was very patient and helpful with the non-bikers in the group. Amazing to get outside of the city and see the beauty that is Tuscany. 10/10 tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We love showing our guests a more personal and engaging side of Florence and Tuscany, beyond the usual sightseeing experience. Sasha will be delighted to hear your kind words. Thank you for the 10/10, and we hope to welcome you back for another Tuscan adventure! The WLT team
Loved the e-bike experience; getting out of the city and into the country side. Would have enjoyed hearing more about the olive oil farm, processing, and invitation to purchase something if desired.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're so pleased you chose to spend part of your time exploring the Tuscan countryside with us. We also appreciate your suggestion about the olive oil experience—it’s valuable feedback, and we'll certainly keep it in mind as we continue to improve the tour. We hope to welcome you back to Tuscany again soon!
Loved getting out of the city and into the hills. The guide was great. Bikes were great. Super nice to not have to figure out where you are going and just follow the leader. My kids loved it too.
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so pleased your whole family enjoyed escaping the city and exploring the Tuscan hills. It’s great to hear the bikes, the guide, and simply being able to relax and follow the route made the experience so enjoyable. We hope to welcome you all back for another ride in Tuscany! The WLT Team
This was by far one of my best excursion on my vacation. I went with my daughter and we did a last minute booking online. The bike ride was so much fun and the trail the instructor used was absolutely amazing. We got to see some really awesome views of Tuscany! It was fun and refreshing as we biked the journey and enjoyed the breeze. We got to take great pics of the landscape. And we also got to meet a lovely young family that rode with us! It was truly a great experience and happy to have done it with this We like Tuscany! I definitely recommend it!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It means a lot to know that your time with us became such a memorable part of your vacation. We're especially happy you were able to share the experience with your daughter and create lasting memories together. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Tuscany someday!
The trip was absolutely terrific on all fronts! Easy access, good bikes, excellent guide (Alex) and gorgeous views of Florence and the surrounding hills. We highly recommend this experience.
Thank you for sharing your experience. It was a pleasure to have you and your grandchildren with us! We're delighted to hear that Alex made you feel comfortable throughout the ride and that you appreciated the attention to safety, the quality of the bikes, and the beautiful Tuscan scenery. Thank you for your recommendation and for pointing out that you don't need to be an expert cyclist to enjoy the tour. We hope to welcome your family back to Tuscany again one day! Best regards, The WLT Team
This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. The guide was amazing and we loved riding the e-bikes. It was so fun to get out of the city of Florence for a few hours and see the beautiful countryside. We learned so much about olive trees and olive oil production. The olive oil tasting at the end was delicious! I would highly recommend this tour!
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're honored that our tour was one of the highlights of your trip to Italy. It's fantastic to hear you enjoyed the E-bike ride, the peaceful Tuscan countryside, and learning more about olive trees and olive oil production. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Tuscany! Best regards, The WLT Team
This was a great trip. Gabriela was accommodating, patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly nice. The experiences on this trip are amazing and you are given the time to fully appreciate all of them. We would recommend to anyone.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with Gabriele. He'll be delighted to know that his patience, knowledge, and friendly attitude made your day even more enjoyable. It's also great to hear that you felt you had enough time to fully enjoy each stop along the way. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to see you again in Tuscany! Best regards, The WLT Team
This E Bike tour was fun and perfect for seeing the Tuscan countryside. Our tour guide was fun and informative and the olive oil tasting at the end was the perfect ending. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring the Tuscan countryside by E-bike. It's great to know your guide and the olive oil tasting helped make the experience even more memorable. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Tuscany someday! Best regards, The WLT Team
I am an experienced e-Scooter and e-Bike rider but had an accident when going down a very steep hill (which was near the end of the tour)... when the rear wheel of the e-Bike I was provided began to accelerate speed, and without pedal control making it hazardous for even an experienced rider! Feeling at a high risk of losing control, I tried to slow the bike down by pressing the – (minus) button but it didn’t do anything. Also, I could see in the far distance that both our Tour Guide and only 4 riders from our 8 person group, had already crossed the street and disappeared from view leaving me and 3 remaining riders/friends of mine behind. I now had only seconds to stop my accelerated speeding bike to avoid hitting my friend (who was the rider in front of me) who had made an emergency stop having seen or misjudging a traffic situation with a pedestrian crossing. I turned away from hitting her and braked using both right and left hand brakes together. As a result, I was catapulted taking the bike with me and falling to the ground. I landed on my back, injuring my back, right shoulder and elbow, separating my ribs front and back, scrapes, bruises, neck trauma, and a jaw injury resulting in two broken teeth. One of my friends assisted me by lifting the bike off my chest and getting me up off the rocky terrain. Then about 10-12 minutes later the Tour Guide showed up asking “What happened?” So, I am writing this in the spirit of learning and the lesson here is: Tour Guides need to enforce safety regulations particularly with “Turbo speed” usage. Our Tour Guide only told us to be sure and have “Turbo” on when we were about to climb up the steep hill, but once at the top he neglected to tell us to switch back to using only the regular tour mode or eco mode. So awareness, responsible riding (and staying as a group), and proper safety measures would significantly reduce these risks of this happening to someone else. Also, if there is a problem with this particular bike accelerating when going down a steep hill, then perhaps it should be removed from your inventory of e-bikes.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. First and foremost, we are sorry to hear about the injuries you sustained and we sincerely hope you have made a full recovery. Following the incident, we reviewed the situation with both the guide and our office staff and also checked the E-bike involved. We found no indication of a mechanical defect. Our E-bikes use Bosch pedal-assist systems, which only provide assistance while pedaling and do not accelerate independently when coasting downhill. Likewise, the assistance level controls do not affect the bike's speed when not pedaling. We would also like to note that medical assistance and an ambulance were offered at the time of the accident and later in the office - we never left a person unattended, we are a small family-owned business, and we take care of our guests as best as we can. Guest safety is extremely important to us, and we continuously review our procedures and safety briefings. We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to provide the safest and best possible experience for our guests. Best regards, The WLT Team
