Vintage Sidecar Motorcycle Tour of Florence - The Highlights of the City
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
The best way to ride in Florence and surrounding hills? With a vintage "motocarrozzetta" (motorcycle sidecar), no doubt. It's the only way to experience the Oltrarno area, Michelangelo square and terrace, San Miniato church and hills behind it, including Arcetri where Galileo Galilei spent his last years in Florence.
Perfect to take videos and pictures of the hidden corners of the city and from the panoramic points. Much more comfortable and safe than a scooter, enjoying the breeze not being in a car or minivan!
The best way to catch both sides of the city: it's old districts (i.e. San Niccolò, the bohemian one...) and the countryside landscape around it.
Our personal suggestion is to book it for your first day in Florence, so to have a complete introduction to it...
VERY IMPORTANT: please remember that we ride old vintage motorcycles sidecar and we might refuse bookings due to weight limit.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Florence
Caffè Pasticceria Gamberini, via del Curtatone, 4: meeting point. From here the tour begins and we cross the river direction San Frediano ancient door..
Porta di San Frediano
From Piazza Ognissanti we will move to Oltrano district, the most "florentine" and traditional in town...
What‘s Included
Driver/guide
Use of helmet
Live commentary on board
Local taxes
Fuel surcharge
Gratuities
Options
Sunset ride
Motorcycle sidecar
Florence Highlights Tour
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Off the beaten path!
Tin W,,Jan 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great off the track unusual experience. I ride motorcycles and my young son is adventurous so this fit our bill. Our guide took us off he beaten path. If you are adventurous I highly recommend this.
20 year anniversary
Lorie K,,Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was my family’s FAVORITE experience in Florence! The guides were amazing! The views were spectacular! Definitely worth the money and time!!! 10/10 We absolutely LOVED THIS!!
The Motorcycle Diary
Jolimar S,,Jun 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful tour of Florence on an iconic motorcycle and with a friendly native, journalistic guide who narrated the history with hints of curiosities while we enjoyed the beautiful landscape with the feeling of freedom that the motorcycle provides.
Best Sidecar experience!
elizabethannel2024,,May 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This sidecar experience was the highlight of our family Trip. Tommy and his guys were so much fun and taught us history on our way to the most beautiful vineyard. Stop what you are doing and book this excursion with them. You will love it!
The most perfect two hours
Kelly R,,May 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Brilliant morning - could not recommend this enough! A wonderful way to see the most beautiful parts of the city, to learn about where to go and see some beautiful views. Just perfect. I would go again in a heartbeat.
Don’t miss this
Mikael M,,Jul 8, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00These two dudes were great! It was the highlight of our two days in Florence. We got to see the best part of Florence from great views and locals spots. Check ‘em out if you get a chance, you’ll be glad you did.
Motorcycle and sidecar
maknavyrn,,Mar 27, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a lot of fun. Tomas was an excellent guide and showed us so many historical sites. The description of the tour on the website and the actual tour were different but we still were very pleased with this tour. I highly recommend it.
Florence by Motorcycle
Paul K,,Nov 27, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00An awesome adventure! It was so much fun to see the area in and around Florence while riding in the sidecar of a Ural motorcycle. Gilberto was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and personable. The itinerary was great, allowing me to see the city from the hills above the city for some spectacular photos. Gilberto showed me the real countryside outside of the city and I learned a lot about the local agriculture, as well as the history of the city and its important landmarks. The company was so good to work with, communication was easy and straightforward. When my arrival into the city was delayed they worked with me to adjust to my schedule. I really appreciated it! When I come back to Florence I am doing this tour again!
Highly Recommend - 5-Stars!
Kristi C,,Oct 12, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding experience! I absolutely loved it. It was a perfect way to be introduced to the city of Florence. Fun and there is just no other word for it - cool.
Fun Family Experience
TravelHayes,,Aug 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I took our two sons (8 and 6) on the morning tour with Tommaso and Gilberto. It was a great way to experience Florence as a family. I’d recommend this particular tour to get familiar with the city and see what lies just outside the busy tourist area. On our trip, a surprisingly strong thunderstorm rolled through and we took shelter in a church, adding even more excitement to the experience. Once the storm passed Tommaso and Gilberto outfitted us in raincoats and the ride continued! Such a fun time that our family will remember always.
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