Tuscany Bike Tours
This tour departs from the Tuscany Bike Tours at 10:00 AM. You will be supplied with a bike and a helmet, also a water bottle and a map of the hot spots in town to drink and eat. Your lunch is included and a visit to a castle with wine and oil tasting. The tour ends back at the Tuscany Bike Tours office at 5:00 PM.
- Wine cellar of 12th century castle.
- Eat at a family run "ristorante".
- Bike orientation and safety briefing.
AVAILABILITY
Daily, March to November
DURATION
7 hours
START LOCATION
Our offices in Florence
END LOCATION
Our offices in Florence
TOUR LANGUAGE
English
DIFFICULTY
Medium
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Detailed Description
You will depart from the Tuscany Bike Tours located on Via Ghibellina 34red 50122 (see map on Tour Documents). Before taking to the bike, there will be a bicycle orientation and tour safety walk.
You will arrive at hilltop Tuscan Village to start the tour. You will visit a wine cellars of 12th century castle, taste their wine and olive oil produced on the family state. Then you will go to the Frantoio, the olive oil facility within the castle and climb the tower of the castle for a spectacular panoramic view.
Your lunch will be at a family run ristorante and includes mixed salad, bread, primo, piatto, dessert, coffee and wine. Then, you will continue your bike tour to return to Florence passing vineyards, villas and olive groves.
Tour Tickets (may vary by date)
| Ticket | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Adults (P/P) | 85.00 (EUR) |
| Student (w/ID) | 75.00 (EUR) |
Tour Documents
| Meeting Point map | Download |
Included
- Bikes.
- Safety helmets.
- Water bottle.
- Castle visit with wine and oil "tasting".
- Full lunch.
- Plenty of photo opportunities.
- Free map of hot spots in town to eat & drink.
Not Included
- Gratuities are not included (Please tip your guide if you feel they have provided a good service).
Recommended
- Confidence riding a bike.
- Physically fit and healthy.
- Competence in main roads.
Cancellation Policy
A cancellation received more than 72 hours (3 days) prior to a client scheduled tour date will not incur any fee.
A cancellation received within 72 hours of a clients scheduled tour date or a no-show will incur full cost of the tour booked.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the requirements to participate in the bike excursion?
Our bike tour is not for advanced bikers and you don't have to be mega fit to do this tour. However, it is imperative that one can manage a bicycle on main roads with traffic and can ride a bicycle confidently and responsibly. Please note. There will be no discount in such cases. Van support daily
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Do we cater for special dietary needs?
We can accommodate vegetarians or vegans. Please Note If special care is needed about to food i.e. (diabetics/allergies) please let us know in advance and we will endeavour to accommodate you.
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What clothes should I wear?
If it's overcast or a bit fresh, we do suggest you bring maybe a pullover or light wind breaker. However, we do suggest Casual and loosely fitted clothing with trainers or jogging shoes for the tour. All our bikes come fitted with a rear trunk bag, so you can store personal items. Please Note: Flip-flops are not advisable.
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How difficult is the ride?
The ride is 13 miles, 23 kilometers loop ride. There is one short but difficult hill 950 meters long, (depending on your level of fitness this can be quite a challenge). The rest of the terrain is flat and meandering country roads. The bicycles we have handpicked all have 27 gears and are equipped with low gears for hill climbs. You can ride at your own pace without feeling pressured. There are lots of opportunities along the way to stop and rest and take photos. (The hill is optional) van support available.
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Is there an option to buy wine and oil on the bike tour?
Yes, it is possible, our bike tour avails of discounted sales prices of up to 50% compared to city centre prices. Please Note: Tuscany bike tours is not responsible for wine or oil sold. i.e., breakages, Shipping or loss of items.
