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With so many unforgettable sights in Florence, it’s tempting to skip San Miniato al Monte, perched high up on a hilltop in the outskirts of the city. However, the church’s stunning 13th-century mosaic and sweeping views over Florence make the effort well worth your while.
Via delle Porte Sante, 34 , Florence, Tuscany, 50125
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Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills and Italian Cuisine
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Ride a vintage Vespa through Tuscany on this tour from Florence. A local guide leads the way up through the scenic hills, where you pass the famous Piazzale Michelangelo and the Church of San Miniato al Monte. Afterward, head back to our country estate for a traditional Italian meal to top off your journey. To ensure an intimate experience, this tour is limited to 10 travelers.
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Electric Cart Tour Florence
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Cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time when you book this tour of Florence's historic sights via golf cart. While a guide shares an insider's perspective on the culture and history of the birthplace of the Renaissance, you sit back and relax in the roomy electric cart. Meet the tour at a central point in the city; choose from morning or afternoon tour departures.
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Self-Drive Vintage Fiat 500 Tour from Florence: Tuscan Hills and Italian Cuisine
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See Italy from behind the wheel of a retro Fiat 500 on this half-day tour through Tuscany. Take a spin around the countryside, enjoying panoramic views of Florence and a stop at the Church of San Miniato al Monte. Your guide will lead the way to a private terrace, where you’ll enjoy a delicious Tuscan lunch before cruising back to your original departure point in Florence.
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WINE TOURS VIP Wines and Ceramic of Chianti Classico, Private Tours
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A wonderfull day with few stops for panoramic photos of the beautifull countryside of Chianti, guided from an English speacking professional driver with a confortable Mercedes E class, the lunch and wine tasting it will be on original Chianti winery on the heart of Chianti Classico where the costumer can eat the typical food from our land and taste our spetacular wines.
The pick up and the drop off will be by the Hotel or anywhere the client want in Florence city.
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Tuscan Country Bike Tour from Florence, Including Wine and Olive Oil Tastings
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Florence Hills Electric Bike Tour with amazing Views and Delicious Gelato
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Explore Florence Hills with little effort and lots of fun on this 2-hour electric bike tour, led by a local host. Safe to ride, the bikes have an electric motor that start as soon as you pedal, meaning you’ll see the sights without getting out of breath! Starting from the heart of Florence, follow your guide to cross all the neighborhoods of the city, far from the historical center: thanks to the bike paths, getting to the hills is easy-going. Once outside the town, the electric engine will help to deal with the Tuscan hills. Immerse yourself into the sound, the good smells and the colours of the countryside, with secular cypresses, olive groves and small vineyards hidden in the middle of the hills from where to enjoy amazing and breathtaking views.
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Walking Tour from Florence to Piazzale Michelangelo
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Zip through the streets and squares of Florence in true Italian style — in the sidecar of a vintage motorcycle. A driver handles all the sharp turns and navigation so you and a companion can enjoy the ride and all the Renaissance sights. Access smaller alleyways where cars can’t go, and take to the Florentine hills for panoramic views.
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Watch the sunset over the beautiful city of Florence on this 2.5-hour bike tour. Led by a local guide, pedal past the architectural gems of the Renaissance as daylight dims and the city lights up. See the iconic Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo and more. After your evening excursion concludes, you will return to your original departure point.
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Maybe it's your first time in Florence and you would like to get the best of your experience in just one day? This tour is for you!
I will share with you the highlights, the curiosities, the traditions.
Renaissance was born in Florence and the great men like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Dante, Galileo walked on its narrow streets.
I will also show you the less known places, the panoramic views over the city and I will give you a lot of practical tips for your stay.
I will explain you a lot of topics using an easy and informal language.
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Hi I'm Gianluca, I was born in Florence and I have a long experience on Tours, I know my places and I love to show the best that I know of Florence and also his countryside and a Top wine experience on a vinery that I definitely consider on the Top 10 vineries of Chianti Classico. With this Tours of 7 hours I want to give a concentrate of the best of you can get here in Florence.
I consider this Tours the most complete experience that you can do in 7 hours so a good balanced amount of hours to enjoy, make the best photos of the top spots of Florence city and of the beautiful countryside of Tuscany and the lunch on a real Top vinery with wine tasting and a cellar tours that can be on the start of the tours of 7 hours or can be at the end of the tours, depending if you want to start in the morning or at lunch time and have the afternoon experience.
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Electric Vespa self-drive Tour of Florence Hills with local products Tasting
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Fast your helmet and enjoy an unmissable experience discovering the fascinating Hills of Florence guided by a dedicated APP that you can easily download on your smartphone. Reach in a easy and funny way Fiesole, Piazzale Michelangelo, and panoramic spots on Florence Hills. Few steps away from the Florence downtown discover beautiful landscapes and wonderful panoramic points riding your E-Vespa, an original form of ecological mobility that will allow you to experience an exciting Tour while respecting the environment! A delicious tasting of local products will complete your Tour !
Please note:
-This is a self-drive Tour for Advanced Riders - previous driving experience on a Vespa, scooter or motorcycle is compulsory
- Each Vespa is suitable for 2 people. The booking is per vehicle, it means that per each booking one Vespa is provided. For the exclusivity of the vehicle, choose the option "Single Vespa only driver". Otherwise, the Vespa will be shared by driver and passenger.
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$57.35
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Uphill to Piazzale Michelangelo & San Miniato Basilica Panoramic Walking Tour
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$135.56
Price varies by group size
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$135.56
Price varies by group size

Grand Tuscany Driving Tour from Florence in Vintage Fiat 500
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Zip through the rolling Tuscan countryside surrounding Florence on board an iconic Fiat 500 with this unique driving tour. Set off from Florence and enjoy views over the rolling vineyards and olive groves as your driver and guide takes the wheel, stopping for a tour and lunch at a farm and wine estate in Chianti. Snap photos from two panoramic overlooks and soak in the “la dolce vita” vibe along the scenic drive.
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$289.88
per group
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$289.88
per group

Private Florence Tour by Luxury Cars: City Highlights or Gregorian Chants
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Experience the enchantment of Florence in the evening on a private 1.5-hour tour aboard a luxury Mercedes sedan or minivan. Cruise through the city’s medieval streets and romantic piazzas while admiring illuminated landmarks and sipping a bottle of prosecco. Choose from two unique itineraries: either admire the sparkling cityscape from hilltop Piazzale Michelangelo or listen to a group of monks reciting Gregorian chants at a historic church.
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$176.22
per group
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$176.22
per group

Private Electric Bike 2 hours Tour of Florence Hills with Gelato Tasting
An eco-friendly way to discover Florence Hills and enjoy spectacular views from Piazzale Michelangelo and San MIniato al Monte with your electric bike. At the end of the tour a delicious "Gelato" in the historic centre of Florence.
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$115.74
Price varies by group size
From
$115.74
Price varies by group size

Electric Bike Experience around Florence - private tour
Explore the Renaissance charm of Florence the easy and eco-friendly way on an afternoon electric bike tour. Cruise through winding medieval streets and squares on a battery-boosted e-bike, passing by highlights like the Santa Croce Church, Piazza Duomo, the San Lorenzo Market and the banks of the River Arno. Effortlessly scale the hills around the city to take in panoramic views from romantic Piazzale Michelangelo, and enjoy the flexibility to stop often for photos.
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$55.12
From
$55.12

Step By Step Up To Piazzale Michelangelo
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This tour suitable for those who want to visit the city of Florence actively. It starts from the Ponte Vecchio and along the Arno you come to an ancient and secret staircase. From here you go up to Piazzale Michelangelo, the terrace that reveals a unique view of the Renaissance city. Piazzale Michelangelo was built in the nineteenth century as a tribute to the creativity of the great Florentine sculptor Michelangelo Buonarroti. At the center of the large square stand the nineteenth-century reproductions of the most important sculptural works of the immense Genius, including the famous David. We will continue on a further staircase to visit the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, a pearl, a Romanesque Basilica on the slope. The view of Florence from the San Miniato hill is stunning. Another place to visit in San Miniato is the Cemetery of the Holy Doors, a monumental graveyard where rests, among other great Florentines, also Carlo Collodi, the writer of the tale of Pinocchio.
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$58.39
From
$58.39

Vintage Fiat 500 Experience with Breakfast and a private driver
9
Explore the scenic Tuscany hills surrounding Florence on board one of Italy’s most iconic vintage cars: the Fiat 500. Join your driver and guide in Florence and zip through the city to the nearby countryside to take in the views and learn about the wine and olive oil produced here. Stop for breakfast in the morning or a gelato in the afternoon and enjoy the “la dolce vita” vibe.
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$185.61
per group
From
$185.61
per group

Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour
1
Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for tourist attractions in around Florence
Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour
• It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and locations; skip the content that doesn't interest you and listen longer with content that does interest you.
• Not necessary to download any location tracking apps, Audio guide can be listen it on online (or) offline.
•Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one which you’re more comfortable with.
• It is one of the best option with lowest price when compared to hiring a tour guide.
•If you have any questions about any attractions, No worries we will answer in your language instantly by message.
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$5.00
From
$5.00

Panoramic Trek on Piazzale Michelangelo and Florence Hills
Starting from the city center, your licensed hiking guide will take you to a panoramic trekking on the hills of Florence. You will first head towards the Rose Garden, a green terrace overlooking the historic center, to continue until Piazzale Michelangelo, known all over the world for its breathtaking view on Florence roofs and all its monuments. Just few steps away, get the chance to visit the monastic complex of San Miniato al Monte, a masterpiece of Florentine Romanesque architecture, which is over a thousand year old and one of the highest points of the city.
On your path, you will be charmed by historical Residences where famous artists used to live, arriving to the Medici’s Villa del Poggio Imperiale, part of the Unesco World Heritage.
You will finally descend to the historic center passing by an ancient hilly road with a unique charm, until you will reach the iconic and picturesque Ponte Vecchio, where your unforgettable trek will end.
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