• Private Experience
• Family Friendly
• Carbon Neutral

Experience the natural beauty of the Tuscan countryside in the best way possible, by bike! Join me on a scenic 15 km bike tour around the Tuscan countryside and visit a local farm where you'll discover the saffron's secrets. Get a taste of special saffron-flavored products and enjoy a unique ride!

Destination

Florence, Italy

Category

Sports Leisure

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Bike

Available languages

English, Italiano

Included

• Private guide
• Equipment
• Tasting of saffron-flavored products

Excluded

• train ticket

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Simone.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Vicchio - Florence to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Train Ride

   Reach Vicchio from Florence by train and enjoy about 50 min of a scenic journey through the countryside

4. Ciao Vicchio!

   Explore the small village of Vicchio and around its beautiful lake

5. Saffron Farm

   Visit a local farm and discover how saffron grows

6. Local Tasting

   Taste some delicious saffron-flavored products: honey, jam, cheese, biscuits, herbal tea, etc.

7. House of Giotto

   Discover the place where the great painter Giotto lived in the 13th century

8. End of Tour

   End tour at the village of Vicchio

9. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

• Tell me your preferred date and group size
• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
• Wait for my personal offer in your inbox!

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Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Serena🇦🇺 Australia

13 April 2023

Simone was very friendly and knowledgeable. Communication was great leading up to our day together. On the morning of our booking it was raining so Simone adapted our experience that made it fun for the whole family. We learned about where Giotto grew up and visited a beautiful church. We then went to the saffron farm and had beautiful honey, meat and cheese and wine! We got to meet so many farm animals and learn about the native birds. Our kids 9 and 10 absolutely loved it and so did we! We hope to do more tours with Simone.Fantastic And Unique Family Experience

Doug🇺🇸 United States

30 September 2022

What an incredible experience! From the time he met us at the Vicchio train station to the time we left, Simone was the perfect host. We got to visit a local farm with winery, beehives and saffron field and sample all of her delicious wares. Then it was off to visit Giotto’s home, his church, and a delightful tour of the Vicchio city square. We even got to chat with a master leather craftsman and his apprentice! For a truly authentic experience into the Tuscan countryside, this is THE tour to book. We cannot rank it highly enough! Grazie Mille, Simone!!Amazing afternoon in Tuscany!

Patrick🇺🇸 United States

14 July 2024

So glad we did this. The hike was beautiful, the tour of the winery was interesting, and the wine and food were delicious. We would do this again no doubt. Wonderful afternoon

Georgia🇺🇸 United States

16 May 2024

Quick train ride to Vicchio, learned about local history, beautiful hike, wonderful lunch and vineyard. This was such an enjoyable day! Highly recommend!Perfect Day!

Cheri🇺🇸 United States

17 July 2023

Excellent tour! Simone went out of his way to customize the tour. I went through the adorable town of Vicchio - saw a artesian in town, beautiful hike that ended in a wonderful little vineyard. I would highly recommend Simone to anyone looking to have a fabulous day outdoors. Customized tour

John🇮🇪 Ireland

17 April 2023

Katharine 🇺🇸 United States

1 November 2022

This tour was everything our family hoped for and more. We were needing a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and this beautiful, hike through the countryside was the answer. Simone showed us interesting historical sights, local towns and foods, pointed out various plants and trees, answered our many questions and ended with a true local lunch at a family run farm and winery. It was a breath to fresh air: fun, interesting, beautiful and delicious. A unique, wonderful, breath of freah air!

vincent🇮🇪 Ireland

19 September 2022

Simone was an absolute star as a host, giving us the best day. We were very unfortunate that there was heavy rain during our 'hike & wine tour', but Simone was flexible and smart enough to give it an amazing twist. We went around in his car, got a tour of the winery, and dropped us a a local restaurant for delicious pasta at lunch. Instead of the day being washed away by rain, Simone gave it a twist that exceeded all our expectations. Thank you!!! It doesn't get more local than Simone

Heather🇦🇺 Australia

2 August 2019

We spent a fantastic four hours with Simone hiking from Dicomano to a local vineyard for a wine tasting and lunch. The hike was at an easy pace and Simone shared the history of the area with us, along with his knowledge of the trees, plants and grapes that grow along the trail. Spectacular views of the surrounding countryside as you make your way to the vineyard. Most enjoyable day away from the city!Mugello Nature Food & Wine hike

Heather🇺🇸 United States

27 June 2019

Simone, is very knowledgeable and passionate about the area. We learned the history of the land, ancient buildings and town. He was quick to point out local plants, herbs and fruit trees along our hike. As a gardener, I really enjoyed the education very much! The hike can be steep, but lots of resting points. You go at your own pace... part of the beauty of a private tour! Wear good hiking shoes and bring water. The winery is stunning! We toured the entire facility and the gorgeous farmhouse. We had our tasting in the outside terrace. The wines are organic, artisanal and wonderful. The food was light and perfect for the hot weather. We were unable to finish it all due to the generous servings. I highly recommend this outing. It’s an easy train ride from Florence and an excellent respite from hustle of the city. It was definitely a highlight of our trip!Amazing Day in the Mugello Valley