Piazzale Michelangelo: The 5 Best Tours & Ways Up

1.E-Bike Tour with Michelangelo Square

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,035 reviews · from $43Our pick

Ride an electric bike through Florence with an English-speaking guide, passing Medici landmarks, churches, riverfront streets, Oltrarno, and Piazzale Michelangelo. Guides such as Rebecca, Luigi, Kevin, and Daniele are praised for clear stories and safe road guidance. Allow time to practice the bike before departure.

“We absolutely loved this. Kevin our guide was perfect. Passionate and knowledgeable and catered to our interests. Highly recommend- a fun way to check out beautiful Florence.”

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2.Bike Tour of Florence with Piazzale Michelangelo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 178 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Ride through Florence with an English-speaking guide, passing the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Santo Spirito, Santa Croce, and Piazza della Signoria before reaching Piazzale Michelangelo. Bikes, helmets, an audio system, and guided commentary are included. Expect busy streets and a steep uphill section.

“The tour guide had a no show of another guide, so she combined two tours together. The other group did not want to ride a bike, and I said I didn't mind what we did as long as it was a historical perspective, so we ended up doing a walking tour. My guide was so fantastic, engaging, and knowledgeable. We had a very small group, so she was queued by our interests and where the city took us. She wove together the history of the city, architecture, and art fantastically. I left understanding so much about the history of Florence, the Medici, and how it all tied into the Renaissance…”

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3.E-Bike City Tour with stop at Piazzale Michelangelo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 150 reviews · 2 hours · from $34Best value

Ride through Florence’s historic center and up to Piazzale Michelangelo on an easy-to-use e-bike with guides such as Francesco, Micaela, Alessio, or Lisa. Hear Medici stories, pause for city views, then finish with a secret-location tasting of wine, bread, fruit, cheese, or prosciutto.

“Efficient, informative and not too tax8ng 9n the body.”

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4.Guided Bike Tour with Piazzale Michelangelo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $53

Ride through Florence with an English-speaking guide on a regular bike, stopping at the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Santo Spirito, Santa Croce, and more. The payoff is Piazzale Michelangelo, where you get Florence’s finest city view. Expect city traffic, some brisk riding, and a rain-or-shine departure.

“I booked a push bike tour. We were switched to an electric bike tour and our time was reduced by about 45mins. The tour was ok, but not the biking experience I was after. Our guide was focused on getting from point A to B as quickly as possible, often leaving a few riders flailing at the back. Luckily we are experienced on bikes and were able to keep up.”

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5.Private Photoshoot at Piazzale Michelangelo

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 30 - 45 minutes Top rated

Meet your English or Italian-speaking photographer near Pablito Panorama Bar for a private 30 to 45-minute shoot at Piazzale Michelangelo. Stefano, Viktoria, Rohs, and other photographers guide poses, work around crowds, and deliver edited digital photos within 48 hours.

“Amazing experience! Highly recommend. Ziba is an amazing photographer who would instruct us on how to pose (my boyfriend and I are very awkward posers) but she made it fun, relaxing and enjoyable :)”

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