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Tuscany Bike Tours

Tuscany Bike Tours are one of the most exciting ways to really savour the fields of golden sunflowers, wonderful rolling hills and country lanes of Tuscany. Rent a Villa in Tuscany in collaboration with our tour operator partners in Florence and a qualified mountain bike guide, are proud to offer a wide range of cycle tours around beautiful Tuscany, suitable for all levels.
The Tuscany Bike Tours include bicycles, helmets and maps, plus an experienced, qualified mountain bike guide, who is familiar with the area. There are a number of Tuscany Bike trips suitable for all levels. Everything from a fun morning exploring the Tuscan country lanes to a challenging week long Tuscany Bike Tour along the Appennine mountains for the enthusiast who really wants to push themselves.
(here's an article giving some useful advice and tips on bike tours in Tuscany)
PLEASE NOTE:
GROUP TOURS are available to anyone, take place on fixed dates and have a fixed price.
PRIVATE TOURS are for groups of families or friends, have flexible start dates and final price per head depends on the number of people in the group. A personalised price quote will be sent when we receive your request.
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TUSCANY BY MOUNTAIN BIKE (HALF DAY) This fun, half day Tuscany bike tour is suitable for all levels of experience. It involves an enjoyable few hours (approx 25 - 30km) pedaling along some of the most beautiful roads in Tuscany in the company of an experienced (English speaking) guide. The tour starts from your villa or choice of location and includes bicycles, helmets and maps. Price from €43 per person
TUSCANY BY MOUNTAIN BIKE (FULL DAY) This full day Tuscany bike tour, which can start from various locations , covers approx 50km (with possibly a few kms offroad) is suitable for anyone who is reasonably fit. Accompanied by an experienced (English speaking) guide, the tour routes explore quiet, Tuscan country lanes, passing through vineyards and olive groves, visiting tiny medieval villages on the way. If you wish the tour can also stop to visit local churches, museums or even a local winery for a tasting. The tour includes bicycles, helmets and maps. Price from €52 per person
FLORENCE TO SIENA (3 DAYS) This 3 day Tuscany bike tour rides all the way from Florence to Siena, through the rolling hills and vineyards of Chianti Classico, visiting medieval hamlets, castles and Romanesque churches on the way. This tour is suitable for anyone who is reasonably fit, however, to make up for the physical exercise there will be stops to taste the local wines and Tuscan home cooking! The tour includes bicycles, helmets and maps, back-up van, an expert guide, picnics and wine tastings, two special dinners, three nights accommodation in three star hotels in double rooms with bathroom and breakfast.
The tour can be booked as -
A GROUP TOUR with fixed starting dates. (12 - 14 April, 14 - 16 June, 6 - 8 Sept, 18 - 20 Oct) Price € 735 (€ 80 single room supplement)
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as a PRIVATE TOUR starting on any day (with one week's notice) Price from €445 (€ 80 single room supplement) depends on size of group
SAN GIMIGNANO TO VOLTERRA (3 DAYS) This fascinating but demanding 3 day Tuscany bike tour is not for beginners. Bike across the wonderful countryside that surrounds these two picturesque medieval towns, both dating back to the 10th century. Riding through the narrow alleyways inside their mighty defensive walls is like stepping back in time about 800 years. The countryside surrounding San Gimignano and Volterra is breathtaking making this challenging tour an unforgettable experience. The tour includes bicycles, helmets and maps, back-up van, an expert guide, picnics and wine tastings, two special dinners, three nights accommodation in three star hotels in double rooms with bathroom and breakfast.
Only available as a PRIVATE TOUR starting on any day (with one week's notice) Price from €445 (€ 80 single room supplement) depends on size of group
BIKING THE RENAISSANCE (4 DAYS) This is a 4 day, 130km circular Tuscany bike tour in the countryside surrounding the beautiful city of Florence. The tour cycles through breathtaking Tuscan landscapes, over rolling hills, through forests and alongside Chianti vineyards, passing medieval monasteries, castles and hilltop villages in an area known as "the cradle of the renaissance". The tour even rides along sections of paved roads that go back to Roman times. Many parts of the tour have fantastic views down to Florence city centre with its world famous domed cathedral. The tour includes bicycles, helmets and maps, back-up van, an expert guide, picnics and wine tastings, two special Tuscan dinners and four nights accommodation in three star hotels in double rooms with bathroom and breakfast.
Only available as a PRIVATE TOUR starting on any day (with one week's notice) Price from €680 (€ 110 single room supplement) depends on size of group
THE GREAT APPENINE RIDGE TOUR (6 DAYS) A challenging 6 day Tuscany bike tour, suitable for more experienced riders. 257 km. in length, with a total height difference of 5,400 m. This fantastic 6 days of challenging, mountain biking climbs up over stunning panoramic ridges and bikes through stupendous forested valleys, stopping now and then to explore tiny villages, little affected by tourism. The wild itinerary of this demanding mountain bike tour follows (for the most part) the established long distance walking route known as the G.E.A., (which stands for Grande Escursione Appenninica), with detours specifically designed for mountain bikes. The tour follows incredible roads, trails and passes established by long-gone invaders and traders and trodden by pilgrims and shepherds since time immemorial, passing through nature reserves with plentiful wildlife and marvelous wild flowers, visiting historic sanctuaries and stopping at cozy mountain inns. This tour is an unforgettable experience for those whose passion is mountain biking. The tour includes bicycles, helmets and maps, back-up van, an expert guide, picnics and wine tastings, seven Tuscan dinners and seven nights accommodation in hotels in double room with bathroom and breakfast.
Only available as a PRIVATE TOUR starting on any day (with one week's notice) Price from €900 (€ 125 single room supplement) depends on size of group
FLORENCE TO SIENA AND BACK! (7 DAYS) This exciting, week long bike tour follows a circular route through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, exploring ancient towns, villages and castles rich in history. You'll also get the chance to savour some of the region's fantastic food and wine. The tour includes bicycles, helmets and maps, back-up van, an expert guide, lunches or picnics, wine tastings, private transfer from Florence airport to the departure hotel and back, four special dinners, seven nights accommodation in three star hotels in double rooms with bathroom and breakfast.
The tour can be booked as a GROUP TOUR with fixed starting dates (12 - 18 April, 14 - 20 June, 6 - 12 Sept, 18 - 24 Oct) Price € 1.685 (€ 200 single room supplement)
or
as a PRIVATE TOUR starting on any day (with one week's notice) Price from €1,025 (€ 200 single room supplement) depends on size of group
THE "EROICA" TOUR (7 DAYS) This unforgettable, 7 day mountain bike tour follows the 307km route of the "Eroica", (a famous cycle rally held mainly on gravel roads). The tour follows a very scenic route, winding through some of the most beautiful roads and tracks of Chianti, Val d'Arbia and Val D'Orcia. The tour includes bicycles, helmets and maps, back-up van, an expert guide, picnics and wine tastings, four special dinners, seven nights accommodation in three star hotels in double rooms with bathroom and breakfast.
Only available as a PRIVATE TOUR starting on any day (with one week's notice) Price from €1,180 (€ 150 single room supplement) depends on size of group
THE PILGRIM'S ROAD TO ROME (7 DAYS) A scenic 7 day ride along the original Tuscan stretch of the Via Francigena, the ancient pilgrimage route running north to south from Canterbury in England to Rome (mentioned for the first time in 876 AD). The 230km route passes through some of the most breathtaking scenery in Tuscany including the "Unesco World Heritage Site" of Val D'Orcia and also gives riders the chance to "step back in time" with visits to historic sights such as medieval churches used by pilgrims on their way to Rome and towns and cities such as San Gimignano. Siena, Monteriggioni, Radicofani and Buonconvento. The tour includes bicycles, helmets and maps, back-up van, an expert guide, lunches and picnics, wine tastings, four special dinners and seven nights accommodation in three star hotels in double rooms with bathroom and breakfast.
Only available as a PRIVATE TOUR starting on any day (with one week's notice) Price from €1,025 (€ 200 single room supplement) depends on size of group
We think you'll agree that our partners have designed a fantastic selection of Tuscany Bike Tours, however that's not all they do! They also have a great range of Wine Tours and tasting courses, Olive Oil tasting courses, Cooking Classes, Shopping Trips, City Tours and much more. Click on the links on the nav bar on the left for more info.
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