Fiesole Bike tours

Tom Niziol

2025-10-19

Google

What a wonderful tour!! The e-bikes made the beautiful hills an easier ride. Giovanni was THE BEST. He explained so much of the history of the area since he is linked to generations from Fiesole. One of the highlights of our tour was the meal of snacks we had from a local farm, which we ate at another local vineyard!! You can see our host Giovanni preparing our meal and two wonderful friends we met on our tour. Make your reservations directly on Giovanni's website. It is THE BEST way to support him and his local business.

Amy Scoggins

2025-04-11

Google

This was the highlight of our trip to Italy. The scenery is spectacular! Giovanni is the best guide/host you could ask for. He had so many interesting bits of history to share with us. He knows the area well, it’s been his home his entire life. Eating local foods and wine straight from the farm was very special. The e-bikes are easy to use and make riding the hills a breeze. I highly recommend this activity!

Lachlan Chartier

2024-10-16

Google

We had a fantastic time on our E-bike tour provided by our superb host Giovanni - it has been a big highlight of our trip! Riding around Fiesole town and country with an E-bike was so pleasant and fun, easily travelling 10s of km without really breaking a sweat. Giovanni was so engaging and knowledgeable, and provided a great deal of interesting information and history about Fiesole and Florence. He lead us safely on the road and we highly enjoyed the delicious range of local produce and wine he provided for lunch. Couldn't recommend it more!

Max Fajardo

2024-09-12

Google

As an American who spoke little to no Italian when I arrived in Florence, I was relieved by Giovanni’s exceptional English. He skillfully incorporated Italian into the tour, which made the experience more immersive and engaging. Beyond that, Giovanni was hands down the best tour guide I’ve encountered during my entire trip to Italy. His sole focus was on making sure we enjoyed ourselves. When he noticed us admiring the countryside, he allowed us to savor the moment. If we had questions, he always had thoughtful and insightful answers. I can’t recommend him enough! The electric bikes were an absolute blast to ride and surprisingly easy to handle, even for someone like me—a larger guy who spends most of his time working from home. Thank you, Giovanni, for an unforgettable experience. Visiting Fiesole, your hometown, was an absolute joy. Ride safe! 🤗

Gabriela

2024-08-22

Google

We had a wonderful tour with Giovanni! I highly recommend, it’s the perfect way to see the countryside. Giovanni is very knowledgeable and such a nice man! Fantastic tour!

A TK

2024-07-07

Google

Cannot recommend Giovanni enough. Easy to get to Fiesole by bus or cab and then do your tour to get outside of the city and enjoy the Tuscan hills! Grazie Mill, Giovanni!

Noé Cavata

2024-04-01

Google

Vous ne pouvez pas manquer cette expérience avec Giovanni pour explorer la campagne toscane ! C'était tout simplement magnifique et tout était parfait :

Giovanni est un homme charmant, attentionné et passionné par sa région, il parle même un peu français 😉

Les vélos électriques fonctionnent à merveille et sont indispensables pour explorer les vallées toscanes ! Le trajet de la balade est exceptionnel et vous aurez même la chance de visiter un petit vignoble 🍇 et de déguster quelques mets sans frais supplémentaires.

C'est sans aucun doute le moment fort de notre séjour à Florence et nous le recommanderons à tous nos amis qui prévoient de visiter cette magnifique ville !

Merci encore Giovanni !

Jim Maastricht

2023-11-22

Google

We did this bike ride on our last day in Florence. Great end to the trip. Giovanni was a fantastic guide. We started riding around Fiesole and learning to ride the bikes and then headed out to the countryside. The views are spectacular. The trips ends with a stop at a farmers stand and a picnic outdoors at a farm. I noticed quite a few Italians out with chairs and blankets. They had all come out to watch the sunset over Florence. Sunday is a "holiday" and that seems like a nice way to escape the city and the heat.

The bikes are electric. You can pedal as hard or as little as you want. We climbed quite a bit and I returned with 50% battery. Pretty impressive.

#7 bus from Florence to the last stop. Bus stop is here, right outside a McDonalds. You can buy tickets on the bus or on the app. https://maps.app.goo.gl/2RoRaVLH3LapRGA97 Once you arrive at Cathedral di San Romolo the tour starts here... https://maps.app.goo.gl/Uk9ApwcrTn44SrMY6 Giovanni's setup is unmarked but if you're looking at the front doors of the cathedral he will come out of a door on your right.

j G

2023-08-23

Google

This was by far our favorite thing we did in Florence. Giovanni was a great guide and very knowledgeable. He even found us to wait out a hail storm!
A must when you come to Florence

Edward Caplan

2023-07-12

Google

Highlight of our trip to Florence! Extremely informative E-bike tour through Fiesole and the surrounding area. Giovanni was fantastic! Lovely Al fresco lunch of vegetables picked up from the local market. Highly recommend

Ru

2023-06-19

Google

Muy buena experiencia con Giovanni. Hice un tour privado con mi marido fue muy divertido. Lo recomiendo

Mike Holmes

2023-05-21

Google

We had a great time doing the Fiesole E-bike tour on Saturday. Giovanni, our guide, was very patient, kind, and knowledgeable. The stop at the farm near the end for some wine, bread, salami, fresh tomatoes, and strawberries was just perfect. The fruits and veggies in Italy just taste better than what we get in the states. Highly recommend this tour.

H C

2023-05-11

Google

Thank you, Giovanni, for creating a wonderful experience for us! Incredible views of the Tuscan hillside, intriguing local history (we got to see where Dante and Beatrice’s houses may have been!), and the kindest guide! Giovanni was accommodating and gentle, and we felt very safe with him as we navigated some narrower and steeper hills than I am used to. The brakes work great :) A fantastic way to get outside of the normal Florence hustle and bustle and take in the local sights, smells, and tastes! 5 stars!

Nadia O

2023-03-28

Google

My FAVORITE part of my 10-day trip to three different cities in Italy. A perfect way to explore the hillsides of Tuscany without venturing too far out from the more urban part of Florence if that is where you are staying. Giovanni, a 4th gen local, was incredible–informed, passionate, kind, helpful, and patient. Even though he gives plenty of these tours, the experience felt unique and personal. As an occasional biker with little e-bike experience, I found it very easy to bike the path and Giovanni was always making sure we were comfortable. Did not only get gorgeous views of Fiesole while learning about its history, but also got insight into local life which is invaluable. Truly cannot recommend enough.

Kirsty F

2022-10-29

Google

Highly recommend this company and e-bike tour. Giovanni took us on a 35-40klm bike ride (and you don't even break a sweat!) through the beautiful hills of Fiesole. Not only was the ride incredibly beautiful, but Giovanni took tin e to share sights and stories, ensured we were comfortable and even helped us make a reservation for dinner at a fantastic pizzeria. This is a MUST!

Theresa Kusak-Smith

2022-05-12

Google

Giovanni is an expert navigating the hills surrounding Fiesole.
He soothed my new adventure nerves with simple, clear tips and instruction.
What unfolded was a once in a lifetime experience. E-bikes made it doable and fun!
Such an intimate experience with locals and nature.
One of the highlights, stopping at a local farm stand for bread and vegetables and then wending our way to a small family winery to eat outside under the loggia.
Highly recommend, as a solo traveler!

Patricia Hardie

2019-10-28

Google

Highlight of my trip to Florence! Imagine coasting down the hills from Fiesole at sunset, stopping for an olive & wine tasting along the way, and having a personal explanation of local culture and history...Giovanni is a lovely person and we were lucky to spend 3 hours within our him. The ride along the Arno in the dark with Florence in the background was also thrilling :-) very special memories - grazie Giovanni!

Marc

2019-06-06

Google

Giovanni was very accommodating and showed us a great time on our Fiesole private family tour. My family and I are not experienced riders and Giovanni took that into consideration. Without asking, my kids told me they had lots of fun after we returned home. Overall I highly recommend FiesoleBike tours.