Florence Private Golf Cart Tour Art Tuscan Landscapes and Wine

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Itinerary

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  One of the most popular stops on the tour is Piazzale Michelangelo, the panoramic point par excellence of Florence. From here you can admire a breathtaking view of the entire city: the Duomo, the Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio and the Arno are revealed in an unforgettable glance. It’s the perfect time to take postcard photos and enjoy a moment of relaxation. The guide will tell you about the square, its nineteenth-century architecture and the iconic bronze copy of Michelangelo’s David overlooking the terrace.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
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  Basilica San Miniato al Monte

  A few minutes above Piazzale Michelangelo, one of Florence's hidden jewels awaits us: the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte dating back to 1018 AD. Considered one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in Italy, it offers an even quieter and more suggestive view of the city. Silence reigns here, broken only by the wind and the singing of the Benedictine monks, who have guarded this place for centuries. The white and green marble facade, the millennial crypt and the beautiful Byzantine mosaics tell stories of faith and timeless art. It is the ideal point for a contemplative break, away from the crowds and immersed in the spiritual and architectural beauty of medieval Florence.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  From the highest point of the route, an enchanting panorama opens up before us: the rolling hills of Arcetri, dotted with cypresses, historic villas and vineyards. Among these stands out the Astrophysical Observatory of Arcetri, one of the symbolic places of Italian science, built near the house where Galileo Galilei lived in the last years of his life. The gaze is lost among olive groves, silent villages and dirt roads that wind through the hills: it is the most authentic Tuscan countryside, just a few minutes from the Renaissance heart of Florence. A fascinating contrast between heaven and earth, art and nature, perfect to capture in a photo or simply breathe in silence.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4

  Continuing towards the hills of Arcetri, we arrive in one of the most fascinating and less known places in Florence. In front of us stands the Astrophysical Observatory of Arcetri, surrounded by greenery and symbol of the Florentine scientific tradition. Just below, among cypresses and olive trees, is Villa Il Gioiello, where Galileo Galilei spent the last years of his life under house arrest. Here, surrounded by silence and nature, he continued to study the stars and write his most important works. The view sweeps over harmonious hills, dotted with villas, vineyards and farmhouses: it is the most authentic Tuscany, where history, science and landscape blend in perfect balance. An ideal stop to breathe beauty away from the chaos and feel part of something eternal.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Villa del Poggio Imperiale (Pass by)

  Overlooking the hills south of Florence, Villa del Poggio Imperiale is a majestic historic residence that was the home of the Grand Duchesses of Tuscany and, later, the Lorraine princesses. Surrounded by an elegant park and stunning views of the city, it is one of the finest examples of late Renaissance and neoclassical architecture. Since 2013 it has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site as an extension of the historic center of Florence, thanks to its cultural and scenic value. Today it houses the prestigious state high school “Internazionale Machiavelli” but retains its royal charm. A place little beaten by mass tourism, but full of history, art and nobility, ideal for a scenic and cultural stop off the traditional circuits.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Porta Romana is one of the ancient gateways to the city of Florence, located along the road that led to Rome. Built in 1326, it is the only Florentine door that still retains the impressive original wooden sashes, witnesses of the medieval defenses of the city. Here you can still see a long stretch of the fourteenth-century walls, which once surrounded and protected the entire historic center. Walking – or riding a golf cart – along this area is like stepping back in time, between towers, ramparts and ancient entrance roads. Today, Porta Romana is also a hub between the urban center and the hills: from here, tree-lined avenues lead to Boboli, Poggio Imperiale and the Chianti countryside. A place on the border between city and nature, where history embraces the landscape.

  Admission ticket free
• 5

  The Ramps of Poggi are an extraordinary architectural and landscape complex designed by architect Giuseppe Poggi in the second half of the nineteenth century, during the period when Florence was the capital of Italy. This scenic system of stairs, caves, waterfalls and terraces harmoniously connects the Lungorno with Piazzale Michelangelo, crossing a monumental garden that combines nature, architecture and nineteenth-century romance. After a long period of neglect, the Ramps were restored and returned to the city, returning to amaze Florentines and visitors with the fountains’ water features, the stone walls and the breathtaking views of the city. A hidden and poetic corner of Florence, to be enjoyed slowly as you climb towards one of the most famous panoramic terraces in the world.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  Located just below Piazzale Michelangelo, the Rose Garden is one of the most romantic and surprising places in Florence. Created in 1865, on the occasion of the transfer of the capital of the Kingdom of Italy from Turin to Florence, it now houses over 300 varieties of roses from all over the world. Strolling through the paths you can enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the city, among intense scents and colors that change with the seasons. The garden also houses a Japanese-style section – a gift from Kyoto’s twin city – and poetic sculptures by Jean-Michel Folon, which enrich the experience with a contemporary artistic touch. Cared with love by the volunteers of the "Angels of Beauty", the Rose Garden is a perfect break between nature, art and panorama, away from the crowds but a stone's throw from the heart of Florence.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  The Tower of San Niccolò is one of the most fascinating viewpoints of Florence and one of the few remaining intact towers of the ancient medieval walls that surrounded the city. Built in 1324 as part of the defensive system wanted DA Arnolfo di Cambio, the tower marked the eastern access to Florence through the Porta San Niccolò, which connected the city with the hills of Fiesole and the Valdarno. Originally it was connected to both sides of the DA walls, but today it remains isolated and majestic, witness to the ancient urban perimeter. From its top you can enjoy a spectacular view over the entire historic center: the Duomo, Santa Croce, Palazzo Vecchio, and the entire route of the Arno to Ponte Vecchio and the hills of Piazzale Michelangelo. The privileged position allows you to understand the morphology of the medieval city, squeezed within the walls, and to imagine how Florence defended and controlled its accesses.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Florence's Duomo, or Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, is the city's most iconic monument — and even DA far away, it completely dominates the landscape. DA this hill you can perfectly admire Brunelleschi's Dome, the largest masonry dome ever built, which soars above all the roofs of Florence. It is incredible to think that it was built in the fifteenth century without the use of internal scaffolding, thanks to an innovative “herringbone” brick system. Next to it are Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery of San Giovanni, which together form one of the most beautiful religious complexes in the world.

  Admission ticket free
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  Fiesole is one of the most fascinating stops of the panoramic tour: a small village in the hills overlooking Florence from above, just ten minutes away but with a completely different atmosphere. Founded by the Etruscans long before Florence, Fiesole is considered the ancient mother of the city. Walking through its alleys you can breathe a quiet air, almost suspended in time. From the main square and the nearby belvedere, the view of the Arno Valley and Brunelleschi’s Dome is simply spectacular — you can see all of Florence stretching out at the foot of the hills. Here the pace slows down: you can smell the cypress trees, the sound of the bells, and you can understand how close the link between Renaissance Florence and its Etruscan and Roman origins is. It is the ideal place for a stop, a few photos and to tell how it all began: before Florence, there was Fiesole.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available

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