Florence Hills Golf Cart Tour+Michelangelo square +Gelato

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Porta Romana

  Discover Florence from a unique perspective aboard a comfortable electric golf cart. Starting from the historic Porta Romana, you'll enjoy a relaxing ride through some of the city's most beautiful streets, hidden corners, and panoramic viewpoints without the hassle of walking uphill. During the tour, you'll admire Florence's iconic Renaissance architecture, charming piazzas, elegant villas, and picturesque neighborhoods. Your guide will share fascinating stories, local history, and interesting facts about the city's culture and traditions.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Villa del Poggio Imperiale

  Discover Florence's Elegant Hills by Golf Cart – Poggio Imperiale Experience Escape the crowds and discover one of Florence's most elegant and scenic areas aboard a comfortable electric golf cart. This unique experience takes you through the beautiful Poggio Imperiale district, where history, nature, and breathtaking views come together.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Villa Galileo

  Explore Galileo's Florence by Golf Cart – Villa Galileo & Pian dei Giullari Experience one of Florence's most charming and historic hillside areas aboard a comfortable electric golf cart. This relaxing journey takes you along the scenic Via del Pian dei Giullari, a peaceful road surrounded by olive groves, elegant villas, and breathtaking views of the city. During the tour, you'll visit the area around Villa Galileo, the historic residence where the famous astronomer Galileo Galilei spent the final years of his life. As you travel through this beautiful neighborhood, your guide will share fascinating stories about Galileo, Renaissance Florence, and the remarkable history of the surrounding countryside.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4

  Step aboard a comfortable electric golf cart and explore the peaceful Arcetri hill, one of Florence's most fascinating areas, where breathtaking scenery meets centuries of scientific discovery. During the tour, you'll travel through the picturesque streets of Arcetri and reach the area surrounding the INAF Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory, one of Italy's most important astronomical research centers. Your guide will introduce you to the rich scientific heritage of the area, sharing stories about the astronomers and groundbreaking discoveries that have made Arcetri internationally renowned. As you ride through this quiet hillside neighborhood, you'll enjoy stunning panoramic views of Florence's historic center and the rolling Tuscan countryside. Along the way, you'll discover elegant villas, lush gardens, and peaceful roads far from the crowds, experiencing a unique side of Florence that combines history, science, and natural beauty.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5

  Leave the busy streets behind and explore the beautiful hills of Florence aboard a comfortable electric golf cart. This relaxing experience takes you to the historic Torre del Gallo area, one of the city's most scenic and peaceful locations. As you travel along the charming hillside roads, you'll admire elegant villas, centuries-old cypress trees, olive groves, and the timeless beauty of the Tuscan landscape. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the history of Torre del Gallo and the important role this area has played throughout Florence's past.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Basilica San Miniato al Monte

  xperience one of Florence's most treasured landmarks aboard a comfortable electric golf cart. This relaxing tour takes you to the magnificent Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Italy and a place renowned for its history, beauty, and breathtaking views. As you travel through the scenic hills overlooking Florence, your guide will share fascinating stories about the city's rich heritage and the history of the basilica, which has stood for more than a thousand years. Upon arrival, you'll have time to admire the basilica's striking marble façade, its peaceful surroundings, and, when accessible, explore its remarkable interior, featuring beautiful mosaics, ancient chapels, and exquisite craftsmanship. One of the highlights of the experience is the spectacular panoramic terrace in front of the basilica. From here, you'll enjoy unforgettable views of Florence's historic center.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7

  Explore one of Florence's hidden treasures aboard a comfortable electric golf cart. This relaxing experience takes you to the beautiful Church of San Salvatore al Monte, a Renaissance masterpiece nestled on the hills overlooking the city, far from the busiest tourist routes. As you journey through Florence's scenic hillside roads, you'll enjoy peaceful surroundings, elegant villas, and breathtaking views of the Tuscan landscape. Upon reaching the church, you'll admire its harmonious Renaissance architecture and serene atmosphere while learning about its fascinating history and its connection to the Franciscan tradition.

  7 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 8
  Piazzale Michelangelo

  Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence's most famous panoramic terrace. Designed in 1869 by the architect Giuseppe Poggi during the renovation of the city's walls, this square was dedicated to the great Renaissance master, Michelangelo Buonarroti. As you can see at the center, there is a large bronze monument featuring a replica of the David, surrounded by copies of the four allegories from the Medici Chapels in San Lorenzo.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 9
  Fontane delle Rampe del Poggi

  As we make our way up to the viewpoint, we are walking through the Rampe del Poggi (Poggi’s Ramps). Designed by Giuseppe Poggi in the 1870s, this is much more than just a staircase; it’s a 'monumental park' created to stabilize the hillside and provide a scenic ascent to the city's terrace.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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