I Bike Italy

I Bike Italy is a Florence-based cycling company that has been taking visitors out of the city and into the Tuscan countryside since the 1990s. Its tours are personally tested by the team, and e-bikes are available on most routes, which makes the hills around Florence accessible to riders of average fitness. The company works alongside its sister brand, We Like Tuscany, which has a strong record of reviews from past riders.

The shortest options are half-day rides. The Florence and Taste of Tuscany tour covers about 11 kilometres in four hours, leaving the city for the hills with views back over Florence, and there is a self-guided version for independent riders. The Classic Tuscany Hills and Florence Bike Tour is a full day of about 30 kilometres at a moderate level, with lunch included, and a self-guided Tuscany and Chianti route offers a similar distance for those who prefer to set their own pace. For longer adventures, multi-day e-bike tours run through Chianti with wine and an overnight stay, or from Florence to Siena along the Chianti roads and the Eroica trail, and a three-day tour follows the Via Francigena pilgrim route from Florence to Siena.

Custom tours can start from your hotel or villa, with premium bikes, local guides and support vehicles, which is useful for families, groups or travellers staying outside the city. Prices vary widely between self-guided half days and multi-day guided trips, so compare the options on the website.

Riders should be comfortable on a bike and in traffic for short stretches; the hills are real, but e-bikes take much of the effort out of the climbs. Wear comfortable clothes, bring sun protection and water in summer, and check the minimum age and height requirements when booking with children. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons for cycling, as summer afternoons can be very hot.

Meeting points depend on the tour and are confirmed when you book. The team replies to enquiries within 24 hours and can be reached by phone, WhatsApp or email. Helmets are worth wearing even on short rides, so ask whether they are provided when you book.