Florence at night Bike Tour with Wine & Aperitivo Picnic

If there is one thing more beautiful than Florence by day, it is Florence by night.  Our Night Bike Tour takes a mostly different route to our day tour, focusing on the scandals, intrigue and power plays that carved out the city’s reputation as the epicenter of the renaissance world.  You’ll see the streets, neighborhoods, and sites that nurtured the likes of Botticelli and Michelangelo and learn about how the all-powerful Medici family nurtured and transformed the city.  As well as the sites of the town center, we’ll cross the River Arno to experience the scenes of the Santo Spirito neighborhood where locals like to eat, drink, and be merry late into the night.  All of this adventure deserves a break, so we’ll make our way down to beautiful riverside beach where you can enjoy a glass or two of local Tuscan wine.  You’ll also hear some great insider tips from your world-class guide.  The views, the sites, and fascinating stories are waiting for you, and we cannot wait to show you this beautiful city at sunset.

Join us for one of the most incredible ways to see the city of Florence – by riding a bike through sunset and into the night. In summer, it’s the coolest time of day (in more ways than one). The Florence Night Bike Tour route is almost completely different than our Day Bike Tour. As darkness descends, we turn our focus to the intrigue and scandals involved in the mix of art, money, and power that built this beautiful city into the center of medieval trade and finance. You’ll learn the hidden history behind the birthplace of the Renaissance. Of course, no history of Florence would be complete without the famous Medici family. Our first stop is the first Medici Palace, the workplace of the young artists Michelangelo, Donatello, and Botticelli. Nicknamed the “Renaissance House”, this is where it all began. We’ll take you to some off-the-beaten-path stops that bring secret corners of this city to life as well as more famous streets, like Via de’ Tornabuoni, a paradise of boutique fashion. From there we’ll cross the river into the vibrant neighborhood of Santo Spirito (or Holy Spirit), where the restaurants overflow and diners eat and drink for hours. Next, we’ll head along the river past the famous Ponte Vecchio, through San Niccolò and the old city wall and then down to a beautiful river beach. Here we break out some local Tuscan wine, and sip it on the banks of the Arno while enjoying a truly unique view of Florence from the riverside. At the end of the evening, we’ll make our way back through the historical center, filled with new memories, sights, and the relaxed beauty that is the Renaissance City at night.