Chianti Hills E-Bike Tour with Tuscan Lunch & Two Wine Tastings
Description
Set off on a unique experience to discover the wonders of Chianti with an e-bike tour from Florence. Get ready to ride through rolling hills, vineyards, and picturesque villages, surrounded by the stunning Tuscan countryside. An expert guide will accompany you, sharing fascinating stories and secrets about this extraordinary land. - Embark on an exciting e-bike adventure from Florence to uncover the beauty of Chianti. - Ride across scenic hills, lush vineyards, and charming villages in the breathtaking Tuscan landscape. - Gain insight into the rich history and hidden gems of Chianti from an expert guide. - Explore a traditional winery, learn about the art of Chianti Classico winemaking, and enjoy an exclusive tour. - Indulge in fine local wines perfectly paired with artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and a classic Tuscan lunch (if option selected) - Complete your journey with a special wine tasting at CiaoFoodies Hub: an exclusive location in the heart of Florence! (if option selected)
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- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- To participate in this tour, you must have good physical condition and prior experience in riding a bicycle. Before departure, a short test ride will be conducted: those who are unable to ride the bicycle safely will not be allowed to take part in the tour. In such cases, no refund will be provided for the missed experience.
- The minimum height required to ride the electric bikes is 150 cm (4'11"), and the minimum age to participate in the tour is 14 years.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for cycling. During the summer season, the use of hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen is advised.
- All participants must carefully follow the guide’s instructions and obey traffic regulations. The organization is not responsible for any accidents resulting from reckless behavior or failure to comply with safety rules.
- Electric bikes require a minimum level of coordination and riding skills. It is essential to be able to handle the weight of the bike, especially when going downhill.
- In the event of voluntary withdrawal from the tour before its completion, a €30 contribution per person will be charged to cover the logistical and operational costs associated with bicycle recovery and service reorganization.
- Please note that, in the event of voluntary withdrawal from the tour, no return transportation will be provided by the operator, nor will any taxi or shuttle service be arranged. Participants who choose to leave the tour early will be responsible for arranging their own return transportation.
Reviews(94)
Great day with guide Alexandro as we cycled over 40 km in and then out of Florence to the surrounding hills. Guide was knowledgeable and helpful as we enjoyed a great lunch and wine tour. We even had a glass of wine and cold fruit to end the day at a restaurant back in town. Great value for money. Not for the weak of heart, even with the e-bikes, especially on a blistering hot day.
One of the tour stops turned into a private home and we got yelled at and ran out of the place. We also did not receive our lunch or two drinks. It wasn’t what we expected at all.
Our tour guide Andrea was a kind and spectacular tour guide! He was so attentive and caring, he was very accommodating to us during the tour. The tour was beautiful and so fun! All thanks to wonderful Andrea!
Wonderful excursion to see the countryside and taste local food and wine! Great guide and fellow travelers
Beautiful countryside, wonderful wine, a strong e-bike and an outstanding guide. It was a good pace.
I feel bad leaving this review because our guide was nice but this is a honest review of our tour. It felt very unsafe the whole time. Our guide wove through busy city traffic and did not wait for the group. The only reason half our group didn’t get lost multiple times was because one of the other group members noticed the guide wasn’t waiting and stayed back to help the others find their way. We traveled on busy, narrow, dangerous roads the entire way to the wine tasting. The bikes were in poor condition and every single group member was covered in oil on the back of their legs that was VERY hard to get off and one bike had so many issues that the guide had to ride it instead, making that person use the guides bike which seemed heavier than the rest of the bikes because of the bags hanging on it to hold one bottle of water for each member of the group. The bikes didn’t have baskets, water bottle holders or anything so it was hard to bring your own source of water, sunscreen, or belongs, which were all extremely necessary due to the intense heat. Thankfully when one of the bikes broke the same group member who waited for the others, was also able to fix the bike, with out that person we would have been stuck waiting for the company to come replace, or fix the bike. The guide did not know how to fix it. Multiple people in the group fell or crashed because of how uneasy the road conditions were, leading to cut legs and arms. We left the tour early before the last wine tasting stop because we were so anxious about our safety and exhausted. I will say, the winery we stopped at for lunch was great and simple food. Very needed by the time we arrived, although others in the group were underwhelmed by the amount of effort put into the food. It was toasted bread with their home grown olive oil, a few meats, pasta, and a tart bar for dessert.
Our guide made the tour so great! He was patient and fun
We absolutely loved our e-bike tour! I’m writing this a month later, so I can’t recall our tour guide’s name, but he was wonderful; friendly and very knowledgeable with historical information. We took a route up into the Chianti Hills above Florence, through back roads and scented countryside. Stunning views, two wine tastings, one with lunch and one down in the city with snacks. This was one of the highlights of our month long trip to Italy. I would highly recommend it, if you enjoy biking, good food and wine, and exploring the region.
Fun, yet challenging day on our bike tour with Fred. The e bikes are great, uphill is still a bit of a workout so don’t think it’s all easy riding. We had some great viewpoints of both Florence city and the Tuscan countryside. Lunch and wine tasting at the farm winery were lovely. End the day with another tasting and snack back in Florence which we also really enjoyed. Fred was a great and knowledgeable guide. Overall a really nice way to spend a day in Florence
Fred was our guide. He did a great job. Good explanation of the various stops. Especially his legends were beautiful. The bikes were good. As well as lunch and wine tastings. Had a very nice day.
