Embark on a thrilling electric bike tour and escape the crowds while cycling through the hills surrounding Florence! With the help of your e-bike, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the city’s iconic towers, red rooftops, and bridges, and explore ancient streets once trodden by merchants.
Tour Details
What’s Included
What’s Excluded
Good to Know
- If your group is larger than 15 guests, please contact us at groups@unlimitedbiking.com
- If you wish to customize your tour, please fill out our Florence Custom Private Tour Request Form.
- All participants must be at least 14 years of age to ride an eBike
- All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and carry proof of age documentation.
- All guests must be able to ride a bicycle on their own
- Child equipment like tag-a-longs cannot be attached to an eBike for safety
- Pregnant women are strongly discouraged from joining bike tours due to cobbled streets
- All of our tours operate rain or shine, , and we have rain ponchos available. Please dress appropriately for the weather: we suggest hats and sunscreen for sunny days, and warm layers, gloves, and scarves for the winter. Don’t forget waterproof clothing if rain is expected!
- Please provide one credit card and one government-issued ID to be retained as a deposit for the duration of the tour
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure.
Highlights
Meeting Point
The tour meets at Via dei Cimatori 9R, 50122 Florence. Please be advised that there is not great mobile phone reception in and around our office, so screenshots of the walking directions can be helpful.
Recommended times: 9am-3pm (English) (June through September also between 4pm and 6pm)
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About our Bikes/Biking in Florence
What cycling skill level do I need for this tour?
While all of our tours maintain a leisurely pace, we want our guests to have fun and be safe, so being able to ride a bike is paramount.
This tour is perfect for intermediate bike riders. You should have good balance, be able to start and stop comfortably, and be familiar with hand brakes. Most of this tour is on roads and although we stick together as a group and carve out a lane for ourselves, we ask that all guests feel confident with their riding ability. The road surfaces in Florence vary and may include cobbled streets as well as smooth gravel and pavement.
Safety is our number one priority but confidence in yourself is the first step to overall group safety.
If you’re not sure how you’ll fare, we invite you to come to our office about 30 minutes prior to your tour start time to try the bikes.
Is there an age requirement to ride an E-bike?
Yes – all riders must be at least 14 years of age, as required by law in Italy. No exceptions.
Is a helmet included? Do I have to wear one?
Helmets are mandatory for children under the age of 12. We have helmets of all sizes available in our office. Studies have shown that helmets can reduce head injuries by at least 85%.
Can I join the tour if I am pregnant?
Pregnant women are strongly discouraged from joining bike tours due to cobbled streets.
General Tour Questions
Where is the tour meeting point?
The tour meets at Via dei Cimatori 9R, 50122 Florence. Please be advised that there is not great mobile phone reception in and around our office, so screenshots of the walking directions can be helpful.
What is your cancellation policy?
Due to the nature of guide scheduling for private tours, cancellations or rescheduling requests must be done at least 7 days in advance of the activity start time to be eligible for a full refund. Reschedulings are subject to availability and fare difference may apply.
What is your weather policy? What if it rains?
Our tours run rain or shine, and we have rain ponchos available in our office. We encourage all guests to consult the weather forecast and plan your dress accordingly.
In the summer months, please prepare for the heat by bringing/wearing adequate sun protection, and staying hydrated. Even if you are accustomed to high temperatures, air-conditioning is not always available in Italy.
Are reservations required?
Yes, reservations are required for all tours.
Is this tour offered in any other languages, or only English?
All scheduled tours are in English, but private tours can sometimes be scheduled in other languages, given we have a tour guide who speaks the language of your choice.
Will we enter the museums and monuments that we see?
Unfortunately, we won’t have enough time during this tour to allow everyone to enter the various museums. We will, however, provide you with the best information to go back and see the places that interest you most following the tour. This tour is designed to experience the city from a broad perspective.
What is the number to call if I am lost and trying to find the meeting point?
If you are having difficulty finding the meeting location for your tour, please call us at +39 055 3952724 and our staff will be happy to help you find your way.
My group size is larger than the dropdown menu allows, how can I book?
We would love to accommodate your group! Please contact our Groups team to see what options we have.
What time do I need to get there for my tour?
We ask that all guests arrive 10-15 minutes early for the scheduled tour.
This gives us time to get all of our guests checked-in, fitted correctly for bikes, and a chance to get comfortable on your bike before we take off.
