--- title: Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 175 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 400 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] guidekin_pick: Private centre ride rank_in_category: 3 of 4 (Bike & E-Bike Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/private-highlights-of-florence-bike-tour/ --- # Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour **Guidekin's take:** A private bike ride through the historic centre with a licensed guide, headsets, helmet and a front pouch, at your own pace and with your own questions. It costs €175 per person for 3h with an e-bike upgrade for a fee; museum entries, food and hotel pickup are not included, and under eighteens need an adult along. Rated 4.79 by 400 travellers. In our comparison: #3 of 4 in Bike & E-Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Our Private Florence Bike Tour is the best way to explore the historic center of the Renaissance Pearl! See the most beautiful sites Florence has to offer in just a few hours including the famous Dome of Brunelleschi which dominates the skyline. Florence is an extraordinary city full of history, art, and culture, and exploring it by bike is the perfect way to see its highlights in a short amount of time and the perks of a private tour? Do it at tour pace and ask as many question as you'd like to your guide! Need to personalize the tour? Contact us to discuss the available options. For eBike upgrades, riders must be at least 14 years old ## Before you book - Meeting point: Close to Piazza della Signoria, - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 10 start times: between 08:00 and 17:00 - Food not included: Food and drinks, unless specified - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €175 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.79/5 from 400 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Fat Tire Tours Holdings LLC - Italy - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10 start times between 08:00 and 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 4.79 from 400 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 378 of 400. - 5 stars: 344 (86%) - 4 stars: 34 (9%) - 3 stars: 17 (4%) - 2 stars: 5 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the guides, patient instruction and city overview; crowded streets can make riding difficult **Praised:** - Friendly guides who explain Florence's history and answer questions - Patient riding instruction that helps nervous beginners gain confidence - A broad city overview that helps visitors get their bearings - Useful recommendations for restaurants, gelato and places to revisit **Complaints:** - Crowded streets make riding difficult and can slow progress Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-06-22 to 2024-08-31); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Local, Licensed Tour Guide - Bike Rental (eBike Upgrades Available for additional fee) - Headphones so you can hear guide tour clearly - Helmet and front bike pouch & back rack ## Not included - Optional gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks, unless specified - Entrance to monuments and museums ## Itinerary 1. **Piazza della Signoria** (pass by, no stop) - Since its beginning during the Middle Ages, the Piazza della Signoria has been the political heart of the city. 2. **Piazza Della Repubblica** (pass by, no stop) - The central square of Florence 3. **Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore** (pass by, no stop) - The most important church of Florence 4. **Piazza di San Lorenzo** (pass by, no stop) - Want to learn where the Medici started to conquer the city from? But it's from San Lorenzo of course! This church is one of the oldest and most stunning, but ignored due to its missing façade. This district is also home to the vibrant Central Food Market, definitely a must... 5. **Santa Maria Novella** (pass by, no stop) - One of the most charming squares of the city 6. **Via de' Tornabuoni** (pass by, no stop) - We ride across Florence's "5th Avenue" - shiny brass and designer labels! 7. **Ponte Vecchio** (pass by, no stop) - Learn the history of this iconic bridge 8. **Piazza Santo Spirito** (10m) - Learn what makes the "coolest neighborhood" such a special place! Breath the authentic Florentine life, locals sitting at caffès after their morning grocery shopping, local open market but admire also the church where Michelangelo learned it all! 9. **Piazza De' Pitti** (5m) - This majestic palace is built on a natural hill, making it even more impressive. Its story starts long ago, when a family wanted to show off its money but ended up poor from all the expenses the construction required! 10. **Why was Florence's oldest bridge spared from bombing in WW2** (10m) - Why were the butchers forced to leave and what does it have to do with a secret corridor? The answers to these and many more jaw-dropping historical nuggets 11. **Piazza di Santa Croce** (10m) - Piazza Santa Croce is one of the main plazas or squares located in the central neighborhood of Florence, where you can spot the burial site of famous Italians like Galileo and Michelangelo. 12. **Return to our office, drop off the bikes, use the toilette, login to wifi, as...** (pass by, no stop) - Return to our office, drop off the bikes, use the toilette, login to wifi, ask your guides for suggestions! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10 start times between 08:00 and 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point Close to Piazza della Signoria, in central Florence. Address: Via dei Cimatori, 9Red, 50122, Firenze, Italy. Meet your guide in the office of Italy Segway Florence. The office is located between Piazza della Signoria and the House of Dante Alighieri. Your tour guide will be waiting for you. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ7ZS1JQFUKhMR7CrHeHoyieY Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - A valid ID document is required on date of travel (person of age and participant in the tour). - We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothing. For spring and summer: hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. For winter: warm layers, gloves, scarves, and hats. In case of rain: waterproof gear is highly recommended - All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult - Kids are welcome: We only ask that your children have been riding for a while, are comfortable riding in a group, and can navigate riding a bike on various surfaces and shared traffic roads (please provide the kids' height and age) - Child seats or tag-alongs are available (limited) for muscular bikes ONLY. - Pregnant women are strongly discouraged from joining bike tours due to cobbled streets Booking asks for: heights ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €350 | €175 | | 4 | €352 | €88 | | 6 | €450 | €75 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Bike & E-Bike Tours start at €45 per person. ## Compared with other Bike & E-Bike Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 4** | €175 | 3h | 4.79 (400) | private | | [Tuscany Bike Tours Through the Chianti Hills with Wine Tasting](/italy/florence/tours/tuscany-bike-tours-through-the-chianti-hills-with-wine-tasting/?format=md) | €120 | 6h | 4.94 (1316) | shared | | [Florence Hills E-Bike Tour with Gelato Tasting](/italy/florence/tours/florence-hills-e-bike-tour-with-gelato-tasting/?format=md) | €57 | 2h | 4.81 (380) | shared | | [Florence Vintage Bike Tour–guided, small group or private option](/italy/florence/tours/florence-vintage-bike-tour-guided-small-group-or-private-option/?format=md) | €45 | 2h | 4.51 (527) | shared | Ranked #3 of 4 in Bike & E-Bike Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €175, median €89; typical length 2h 30m. 1 of 4 are private. 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