Golf Cart Tour of Florence Michelangelo & Hills with Food Tasting
Description
Experience Florence on a panoramic electric golf cart tour through the city’s beautiful hills, away from the crowds and traffic of the historic center. Travel along scenic hillside roads, elegant avenues, historic villas and peaceful viewpoints, discovering a quieter and more authentic side of Florence. The tour includes Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato al Monte, two of the city’s most breathtaking panoramic landmarks. Due to local access regulations, the golf cart stops nearby, and guests reach Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato al Monte with a short scenic walk of about 100 meters. A special highlight of the tour is the Tuscan tasting at the historic Trattoria Omero, a beloved Florentine restaurant since 1943. Enjoy local flavors such as cured meats, bruschetta and a glass of Chianti wine or water in an authentic hillside setting. This tour blends panoramic views, comfort, history and Tuscan flavors into one unforgettable Florence experience.
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Porta Romana is one of Florence’s best-preserved ancient city gates, built in 1328 as the main southern entrance to the city. Its imposing towers and historic coats of arms mark the gateway to the Oltrarno district, offering a glimpse into a more authentic and less crowded side of Florence, easily explored by golf cart.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Important Information
- 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
- 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.
