Golf Cart Tour of Florence Michelangelo & Panoramic Hills
Description
Explore Florence’s captivating hills on a private electric golf cart tour, traveling along exclusive routes that reveal breathtaking panoramic views and a quieter, more authentic side of the city. Following in the footsteps of Galileo Galilei, this experience blends art, nature, and history, leaving the busy city center behind. Departing from the charming district of San Frediano, the tour passes ancient city walls and Porta Romana, continuing toward Villa del Poggio Imperiale and the olive groves of Arcetri, where Galileo once lived. Along the way, you will see the Arcetri Observatory, glimpse the Certosa Monastery, and enjoy the timeless Tuscan landscape. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local driver and enhanced by a high-quality audio guide, the tour comes alive with stories of the Medici family, Isabella de’ Medici, and Florence’s scientific heritage. Photo stops and short walks allow you to fully enjoy the scenery.
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Admire the grand southern gate of Florence and the marble sculpture Dietrofront by Michelangelo Pistoletto standing proudly in the roundabout.
The Bobolino Garden represented an important source of inspiration for the astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei. Even today, Bobolino remains an elegant and evocative place, perfect for enjoying beautiful views and for imagining the close connection between science and beauty, elements that have always been deeply intertwined in the history of Florence.
From the outside, admire the peaceful villa where Galileo lived under house arrest. Here he continued his studies and corresponded with his daughter, Suor Maria Celeste, while shaping ideas that changed science forever.
Glance at the romantic silhouette of Arcetri Castle, then face the hill of the Observatory — Florence’s window to the stars.
End your tour at Florence’s most famous panoramic terrace, Piazzale Michelangelo, where the city’s domes, towers, and bridges unfold in a breathtaking view that captures the spirit of Florence.
An exterior tour of Florence's oldest Romanesque church. Legends, symbols , and the stoy of the saint are recounted.
See the elegant neoclassical villa once linked to the Medici family— a place of beauty, intrigue, and power overlooking the city.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(23)
It was a lovely tour and we saw some beautiful sites just outside the city. Aziz was wonderful and the tour was so peaceful. It was pricey but we thought it was worth it. I’d recommend.
Great way to see the city without all the crazy crowds!!! Stunning views throughout!! Our guide Ahiman (? Spelling…)was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about Florence history, and eager to share his gifted insights! We had an amazing opportunity to briefly listen to the church service as it was Sunday! Can’t say enough about the experience!!! Awesome!!!!!
This is a great tour to see the other side of Florence away from the busy streets of Florence. Our driver and guide , Medi and Mohammed were excellent and very knowledgeable on the history but also current day life . They stopped at some great scenic view points and pointed out lots of buildings etc Great value for money for what was a 2 hour tour . Highly recommend
The driver/tour guide was exceptional. They arrived 15 min late for our tour, and with only 1 golf cart for 10 of us. He immediately tried to correct the situation by finding two 5 pax carts. An hour later, we were on our way. We saw beautiful sunset and scenery in the hills over Florence and we enjoyed his commentary. Unfortunately, the other golf cart had a mechanical problem and they "limped" down the hill. I recommend that Viator recertify this company before using them again. Both golf carts were in extremely bad condition.
A lovely and easy trip with my kids, Medi was very kind, told us so much information and went beyond to make the trip exceptional - made my kids laugh many times, too. We also have wonderful family photos with the best views from the trip.
Hard to find the right place to meet (guge place), but an amazing surprise regarding the quality of service. Our guide knows soooo much about Florence's history and was very kind to us.
We had a great tour of Florence that many don't see. We spent time across the river visiting spots with great views of the city and the foothills. A very nice respite from the crowds of the city center. Excellent insights and driving from our guide Medi.
What a brilliant way to see the city and places you want to go back to and see longer. Definitely worth the little extra to go Michelangelo Square and see Florence from above … amazing and stunning views. Lovely driver very courteous and told us lots of interesting facts too. Well recommend this trip 5 *.
A quick 90 minutes tour around the main attractions of Florence allowed us to get a good sense of where everything was and laid the groundwork for more informed exploring on our own. Iman was very knowledgeable and allowed a bit of time to look around major sites.
thanks a lot Tim
Fantastic way to see a lot of the area quickly. And a very fun ride! Our guide Zizo was very knowledgeable and such a polite young man. I recommend this tour.
we are very happy for that thanks
