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Florence Private Golf Cart Tour with Food Tasting & Michelangelo

5(2 reviews)Florence, Italy
1h50DurationGerman, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Participants will explore the hills of Florence in a private electric golf cart, stopping for photos and enjoying a Tuscan food and wine tasting at Trattoria Omero on Via del Pian dei Giullari. The tour includes stops at Bellosguardo, the Arcetri and Villa Galileo area, San Miniato al Monte, Piazzale Michelangelo, and the exterior of Villa del Poggio Imperiale. A 10-minute photo stop is scheduled at Bellosguardo, and there will be brief walks to viewpoints near San Miniato and Piazzale Michelangelo. The tasting at Trattoria Omero features cured meats, bruschetta, and one glass of Chianti wine or water. Additional food and drinks are not included, and participants should inform the operator in advance of any allergies or dietary needs. Guests should meet at the location confirmed on their voucher and return to the starting point after the tour. Hotel pickup, attraction entrance tickets, and optional gratuities are not part of the package. Comfortable shoes are recommended as the experience involves walking. Larger groups may need to use multiple golf carts.

Itinerary

1

Villa Pian dei Giullari

Villa Il Gioiello, located in the Arcetri hills, is the historic home where Galileo Galilei spent the final years of his life. This elegant Renaissance villa is an important symbol of Florence’s scientific heritage and offers a glimpse into the city’s intellectual past. Nearby, Trattoria Omero represents traditional Florentine cuisine and local life, making this area a perfect stop where history, landscape, and authentic flavors meet during your golf cart tour.

2

Basilica San Miniato al Monte

San Miniato al Monte Basilica is one of Florence’s oldest and most beautiful churches, perched on a hill with stunning views over the city. A masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, it is famous for its marble façade, peaceful atmosphere, and panoramic terrace, making it an unforgettable stop .The Monks’ Pharmacy at San Miniato al Monte is a charming monastic shop run by the Olivetan Benedictine monks beside the historic basilica. Here you can discover and taste traditional handcrafted herbal products, sweets, candles, and local specialties made with care right within the monastery grounds — a unique cultural stop that blends history, craftsmanship, and local flavor on your golf cart tour.

3

Piazzale Michelangelo

Piazzale Michelangelo is Florence’s most iconic panoramic viewpoint, offering breathtaking views over the entire historic center, the Arno River, and the Duomo. Built in the 19th century and dedicated to Michelangelo, it is the perfect stop for stunning photos and unforgettable moments, easily reached during your golf cart tour.

4

Villa del Poggio Imperiale

Villa del Poggio Imperiale is a magnificent Medici villa and UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the hills of Florence. Once a grand residence of Tuscan and Habsburg-Lorraine nobility, it is surrounded by elegant gardens and offers beautiful panoramic views. A refined and scenic stop that reveals the noble side of Florence during your tour

5

Porta Romana

back to the pick up point

What's included / not included

Local food tastingShort scenic walk to Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato al MontePassenger insurancePrivate transportation by electric golf cartPanoramic route through the Florence hillsPhoto stops near the Piazzale Michelangelo areaProfessional Tour LeaderNote carts are available in different type3/5 seats, depending on availability the day of the tour.
Meals not included in the tastingExtra food and drinksHotel pickup and drop-offEntrance tickets to museums, churches, villas or attractionsGratuities optional

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Please note that our electric golf carts are available in different configurations, with either 3 or 5 seats, depending on operational availability on the day of the tour. The number and type of vehicles assigned to each booking are organized according to the total group size and availability, independently of the number of passengers in a single vehicle. Larger groups may therefore be comfortably divided between multiple golf carts.

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