--- title: "Small-Group Golf Cart Tour: Michelangelo & Florence Hills" lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 69 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.6 reviews: 2087 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Shared and guided? rank_in_category: 3 of 3 (Golf Cart Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-18 data_updated: 2026-10-04 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/small-group-golf-cart-tour-michelangelo-florence-hills/ --- # Small-Group Golf Cart Tour: Michelangelo & Florence Hills **Guidekin's take:** A small group golf cart ride out of the centre and up into the Florence hills: past the old city walls, Porta Romana and Villa del Poggio Imperiale to the viewpoints, with a driver and tour leader for 1h 30m at €69 per person. Hotel pickup and tips are not included; children must be with an adult. Rated 4.6 by 2087 travellers. **Shared and guided?:** A shared cart with driver and tour leader past the old walls up to the viewpoints in 1h 30m at €69 per person; no hotel pickup. 4.6 from 2087 reviews. Trade-off: No hotel pickup; tips extra. (last checked September 18, 2026) In our comparison: #3 of 3 in Golf Cart Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide in front of the main… - 6 start times: between 09:00 and 19:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €69 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.6/5 from 2087 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Eco Tours Italia S.R.L. - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-18 ## Reviews 4.6 from 2087 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1852 of 2087. - 5 stars: 1671 (80%) - 4 stars: 181 (9%) - 3 stars: 110 (5%) - 2 stars: 56 (3%) - 1 star: 69 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the hilltop views and reduced walking; unreliable pickup arrangements are the recurring caveat. **Praised:** - Hilltop views and stops for photographs - A way to cover more sights with less walking, particularly in hot weather - Friendly guides share local history, stories and practical recommendations - An overview that helps travellers choose places to revisit independently **Complaints:** - Incorrect or changing meeting points make pickups difficult - Missed pickups and unanswered calls leave some travellers without a tour - Some enjoy detailed live guiding, while others get little commentary beyond recordings Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-09-21 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Golf cart - Driver - Professional Tour Leader ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Tips ## Itinerary 1. **Admire the grand southern gate of Florence and the marble sculpture Dietrofro...** (pass by, no stop) - Admire the grand southern gate of Florence and the marble sculpture Dietrofront by Michelangelo Pistoletto standing proudly in the roundabout. 2. **Giardino Del Bobolino** (10m) - 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... 3. **Villa Pian dei Giullari** (10m) - 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. 4. **INAF Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory** (10m) - Glance at the romantic silhouette of Arcetri Castle, then face the hill of the Observatory — Florence’s window to the stars. 5. **Piazzale Michelangelo** (10m) - 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. 6. **Basilica San Miniato al Monte** (10m) - An exterior tour of Florence's oldest Romanesque church. Legends, symbols , and the stoy of the saint are recounted. 7. **Villa del Poggio Imperiale** (10m) - See the elegant neoclassical villa once linked to the Medici family— a place of beauty, intrigue, and power overlooking the city. 8. **Ponte Santa Trinita** (pass by, no stop) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-18 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ-WI9GrFWKhMR4PCRqx5XQ5M Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Golf Cart Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 3** | €69 | 1h 30m | 4.6 (2087) | shared | | [Private tour of Florence in golf cart with authorized local guide](/italy/florence/tours/private-tour-of-florence-in-golf-cart-with-authorized-local-guide/?format=md) | €63 | 1h 30m | 4.99 (732) | private | | [Private Golf Cart Tour in Florence](/italy/florence/tours/private-golf-cart-tour-in-florence/?format=md) | €68 | 1h 2m | 4.69 (569) | private | Ranked #3 of 3 in Golf Cart Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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