Bike tours in Tuscany

There is a different funny way to visit and explore this region and its cities: bike tours in Tuscany. Many agencies organize private guided tours throughout Tuscany and in the main cities: Florence, Pisa and Siena. To have a guide who leads you to the most beautiful sites and monuments is definitely one of the great advantages of this type of tours. Other interesting features are the chance to observe breathtaking views when touring around the Tuscan hills or being allowed to reach places in the cities generally unaccessible by bus or by car.

Here's a short list and description about the various itineraries you can follow in the different cities.

Florence Bike Tours

The level roads of its city centre makes of Florence a perfect city to visit by bike. Many itineraries are offered. The classical tour will lead you to the most popular sites of the historical centre, like Santa Maria Novella, Pitti Palace, Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Signoria, the Cathedral, Old Bridge, Piazza della Repubblica.

Experienced cyclists may opt for a more challenging tour starting from Piazzale Michelangelo - located right uphill - which offers an outstanding view over the city. Right behind this square there is the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte. From there start to bike downhill to reach the Renaissance Pitti Palace, today turned into a museum. Then cross the Old Bridge and enter the city centre. Visit the main attraction, among which the Cathedral, the Uffizi Gallery, Old Palace, San Lorenzo Basilica, Accademy Gallery and Santa Croce Church, or some of the famous squares of the city such as Piazza Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria or Piazza della Repubblica.

Pisa Bike Tours

To have a bike ride through Pisa is a perfect way to discover all the wonderful sights that the city has to offer. Pisa's city centre is so flat that it should not be too much difficult to bike through. An expert guide will introduce you to the greatest attractions of this renowned town.
The bike tour might start in the main square Piazza dei Miracoli - one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites - that hosts the famous Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Campo Santo (Cemetery). Get off the bike to enjoy them at best and to take pictures. Looking around and through the riversides you will see many palaces in typical Pisan style, like Medici Palace or Royal Palace. The tour then continues to Piazza dei Cavalieri where Palazzo della Carovana stands, to the Church of Santa Maria della Spina - one of the finest examples of Gothic Architecture - and to Piazza Martiri della Libertà where you can admire the Church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria. Going aehad along Via San Frediano there is the Borgo Stretto, the road of shopping. Going towards Ponte di Mezzo enjoy the view of Palazzo Comunale, the Loggia dei Banchi and of the beautiful landscape.

Siena Bike Tours

Since Siena is a Medieval town positioned on a hill, to visit it by bike might be a bit of a challenge but undoubtely a once in a lifetime experience, a great opportunity to admire Siena's amazing countryside, farmhouses, vineyards and landscapes in a unique special way. The Tuscan hills and the breathteaking views are perfect to be enjoyed from a bike.
Organized bike tours can drive the group to a specific site in the countryside, provide them helmets and bikes and make such an experience unforgettable.

Tuscany Bike Tours