Explore Florence's hills on a small-group electric golf cart tour, along exclusive routes that reveal breathtaking panoramic views and a quieter, more authentic side of the city. Following in the footsteps of Galileo Galilei, the experience blends art, nature and history, leaving the busy center behind. Departing from Piazzale Vittorio Veneto and crossing the San Frediano district, you pass the ancient city walls, Porta Romana and Villa del Poggio Imperiale, then climb to the olive groves of Arcetri, where Galileo once lived. The route reaches Piazzale Michelangelo, the city's most celebrated viewpoint, and the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, before returning across the Arno over Ponte Santa Trinita, with its beautiful view of the Ponte Vecchio. Accompanied by a local driver and a high-quality audio guide, the tour comes alive with stories of the Medici family and Florence's scientific heritage. Photo stops and short walks let you fully enjoy the scenery.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:10 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 16.
Admire the grand southern gate of Florence and the marble sculpture Dietrofront by Michelangelo Pistoletto standing proudly in the roundabout.
The Bobolino Garden represented an important source of inspiration for the astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei. Even today, Bobolino remains an elegant and evocative place, perfect for enjoying beautiful views and for imagining the close connection between science and beauty, elements that have always been deeply intertwined in the history of Florence.
From the outside, admire the peaceful villa where Galileo lived under house arrest. Here he continued his studies and corresponded with his daughter, Suor Maria Celeste, while shaping ideas that changed science forever.
Glance at the romantic silhouette of Arcetri Castle, then face the hill of the Observatory — Florence’s window to the stars.
End your tour at Florence’s most famous panoramic terrace, Piazzale Michelangelo, where the city’s domes, towers, and bridges unfold in a breathtaking view that captures the spirit of Florence.
An exterior tour of Florence's oldest Romanesque church. Legends, symbols , and the stoy of the saint are recounted.
See the elegant neoclassical villa once linked to the Medici family— a place of beauty, intrigue, and power overlooking the city.
Considered one of Florence’s most elegant bridges, Ponte Santa Trinita isn't just an architectural masterpiece—it is your front-row ticket to the most iconic view in the city. Here is what makes this stop an absolute must on your itinerary: The Perfect Perspective: Enjoy a completely unobstructed, panoramic view of the world-famous Ponte Vecchio. From here, you can admire the entire span of the bridge, its charming suspended shops, and the famous Vasari Corridor stretching across the Arno River. A Photographer’s Dream: This is hands-down the best spot in Florence for photos. The bridge's wide stone walls give you plenty of space to comfortably pose and frame your shot, ensuring you get that flawless, postcard-perfect picture with the Ponte Vecchio right behind you.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Golf Cart Tour: Michelangelo & Florence Hills lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $102 per person for this Florence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 11 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet your guide in front of the main entrance of Hotel NH Firenze. The meeting point is a 10-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella train station, and is served by tram line T1 (Alamanni stop) and by the bus stops in Piazza Vittorio Veneto. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 2,095 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Eco Tours Italia S.R.L..
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I did not read the description well enough I guess. This tour was not what I was expecting. I thought we would see more of the attractions in Florence but a lot of the tour was in the hills around Florence looking at houses. Not really what I was looking for
Fantastic tour of the hills outside of Florence. Our guide, Mario, was superb. Can’t recommend this tour enough.
They didnt show up!! Waited over 40 minutes.. No one to contact for information no one at pick up point. Now trying to get a refund!
Sadly they never showed up or responded to our outreaches. It was very frustrating as we traveled over an hr to the meeting place with two young children.
Great tour and our tour guide was so interesting and entertaining! We learned a lot and had a lot of fun!
Absolutely loved this. Going up into the hills. Many great photo ops and the Guide was great I can’t recall his name but maybe aymen. Wonderful tour.
Perfect when you want to see a lot and cover a lot of distance without walking … we got out to see each site and walk abit and take pictures … Edwardo was an excellent cart driver and guide providing interesting info and a wonderful sense of humor to make it fun
A really nice experience to the hills surrounding Florence with wonderful views over the city. Our guide, Eduardo, was also fabulous!
Excellent guide Riccardo. Super friendly, really knows his stuff, and a great tour guide. Excellent experience.
We had a great time and we're so pleased to see the city from another perspective! Our driver was amazing, smart and fun. Thank you for a great afternoon!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Golf Cart Tour: Michelangelo & Florence Hills | 1h 30min | 4.6 (2,095) | $102 | |
 Private tour of Florence in golf cart with authorized local guide | 1h 30min | 5.0 (733) | $72 | View |
 Florence Golf Cart Tour with Piazzale Michelangelo | 1h 40min | 5.0 (64) | $84 | View |
 Florence Golf Cart: Michelangelo square & Fiesole's Roman Theatre | 3 hours | 4.9 (75) | $171 | View |
 Golf Cart Tour Highlights of Florence and the Hills | 3 hours | 4.9 (47) | $80 | View |
 Private Florence Golf Cart Tour Scenic Views and Local Insights | 2 hours | 5.0 (7) | $101 | View |
 Golf Cart Tour to Piazzale Michelangelo Views and Relaxation | 1 hour | — | $57 | View |