Fantastic experience in the hills around Florence with beautiful views. Clear instructions were provided at the start. We had a welcome rest at the vineyard and returned at our leisure. This was a highlight of our holiday. Thank you.

Such a fun experience!! I was a little nervous to being with, but it was a great ride!!! The ebike definitely helps along the uphill roads. The views are spectacular!!! The winery was a great stop and the people could not have been nicer! A top notch activity to do if you’re in Florence.

This is an awesome bike tour around the hills of Florence. The bike riding is super easy because the bikes are Cube brand, top-of-the-line, E bikes, very powerful assisting the rider up the hills. Also John, the owner is very friendly and engaging while covering all the points needed to do this self guided tour. He does an introduction on how all the bikes operate as well as the bike course, After his introduction we were very comfortable traveling around this city the first time we’ve ever visited Florence. I would recommend it to people of all ages. It’s also nice the bike has saddlebags so you can store your backpacks, personal items, and water, bottles without having to wear them. There are spots along the way to fill your water bottles The vineyard we visited was awesome. The staff was very friendly. Really wanted to see a Tuscan winery while we were here and that was it, There was car traffic on parts of this course, but we never felt we were in danger. A majority of this course is country roads, or bike lanes or bike pass. This activity is also great to get out of the city and away from some of the crowds. It really recharged ourselves. We strongly recommend this activity John gave us maps for our phones and there are phone holders on the bike handlebars so following the course was very intuitive on our trip.

We had a great ride and would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good ride and beautiful scenery.

This was a wonderful day and a good counterbalance to walking on pavements in the city. E=Bikes provided us with a self guided tour and explained the various parts of it. The tour led us along the River and then through a village where we stopped and bought oranges and strawberries, and then into the hills with a stop for lunch at a winery. The bikes were well outfitted and comfortable and a breeze to ride. It was a really great day. I highly recommend this company and one of their self guided tours.

John was a gracious host. He helped make us feel comfortable riding bikes in an unfamiliar, busy city. He spoke fluent English and was extremely helpful. We loved the bike ride.

My adult sons and I did this bike ride/vineyard visit in mid-March. It is a fun day outside and gives a much needed break from walking around Florence. I can’t say enough positive things about the bike shop. The owner (whose name I have unfortunately forgotten) is absolutely lovely. He is kind, helpful and knowledgeable. My son showed up in just a t-shirt on a cool day and the owner offered my son the sweatshirt that he was wearing. Absolutely amazing. The e-bikes are very fun and make the hills feel easy to manage. The ride itself has some steep climbs and exhilarating downhills along with incredible views. Really fun! The vineyard is small but lovely and comes at the perfect time during the ride. We were very early in the tourist season but the woman at the vineyard couldn’t have been more welcoming. As a bonus, there is a cat at the vineyard that loves attention. Great day! Highly recommended!

John was super kind and helpful. He altered the route to fit our needs. We loved this trip. One of our best experiences while in Firenze!

This was, by far, our most favorite adventure in Florence. The bikes were great, the owner is a delight and the route and map on your phone were perfect. You cover lots of miles, the countryside is truly beautiful and the winery stop so lovely. If you’re thinking of doing this trip, stop thinking! Book it! We had a group of six, different levels of bike experience and fitness and everyone enjoyed!

This was by far the best bike ride of our lives. It really immersed us into the beautiful hills surrounding Florence and gave us the opportunity to see it from above and experience, the small, quaint towns around it. Vineyard where we had lunch was unbelievably beautiful and great wine and snacks. This is the best tour of my life so far!!!

This e-bike tour allowed us to see parts of Florence and Tuscany that we would not have seen otherwise. John was very nice and got us on our way. The views are great! Please note that this is 23 mile (37 km) self-guided tour and took us about 6 hours to complete. You will need at least 2 phones or backup battery as the map will drain your battery. The map he has you download is very detailed and fool-proof. He has everything labeled from stop signs to water fountains.

First, the owner was vey nice. He was very kind and explained about tips and everything we needed to know. We were rushing to the next appointment after the ride. But, he opened office door ( during his lunch break) to let us return our bikes. Bike ride was wonderful, and we could see beautiful olive trees, grape vines, hills and Italian houses in country side of Florence. I highly recommend this tour if you are interested in unique experience. I will remember this experience forever. Grazie !!

This bike ride was amazing. John, the bike shop owner, made sure we were ready and comfortable. He prepared us with a presentation in the shop, made sure our bikes were set up perfectly, and went over the map that you must download before the ride. I can’t say enough how kind and professional he is. It had rained hard for 2 days prior to our ride. My husband and I weren’t even sure we were going to ride. We went to the shop and John gave us all our options. We came back a few hours later after the weather had cleared. John said not to rush our ride and he stayed open much later while he waited for everyone to come back to the shop. The ride was so beautiful. We stopped for lunch and had such a lovely time. It was quiet and scenic. The bikes will get you up all the hills. It was a challenge but you can do it. There was a part of the ride that was barricaded due to this storm. A group told John about it and he rode his bike up there to find us. He helped us lift our bikes over the barricade so that we could finish the ride. He stayed and helped other groups do the same. We have been on many bike tours in Europe and the shop owner can make or break the experience. We have never done a ride like this and John was the best. Don’t hesitate to do this ride!

Perspective: 30yo male solo traveller The route A short cycle North of the city through quiet roads and cycle paths, followed by some windy hilly roads with fast moving traffic. These roads however are clear and open and traffic is very mindful of cyclists. When arriving in Fiesole there is an excellent hilltop view and a fantastic coffee shop which sells extremely cheap and tasty pastries of every description. Following this the roads become almost void of traffic and start winding through picturesque hill settlements including olive and vineyards. There is so much to see and enjoy. There are fun hairpin looks, steep hills, downhill segments and areas opening up into spectacular views. After visiting the vineyard you the return journey includes a canal segment and the enjoyable hill climb up to Piazzale Michelangelo where you can stop for food or enjoy the live music in the early evening. The journey back through Florence is mostly cycle paths and not too difficult, even as a driver used to being on the left! The vineyard Just incredible! The host tells you about her farm and produce and offers some samples at extremely reasonable prices (4 good size samples of wine for 8 euro for example). You can walk around the vineyard and/or sit in the beautiful garden which has incredible views. I stayed for a good hour enjoying the wine and views. The service The app was easy to download and gives clear instructions on navigation. I had no problems and I am not a particularly confident cyclist, I'm not used to Italian roads and I was solo. There were a few times when I may have not been 100% sure, but the beauty of cycling is you can pull over onto the pavement so easily and navigate difficult areas via foot with convenience. John is fantastic. He gives a great induction, full of energy and passion. He makes sure you are all set on your bike and provides contact details should any problems arise. He puts you at ease and answers any questions for you. The bikes are something to behold. They make even the steepest of hill climbs ridiculously easy through amplifying your own pedal movements. With literally a light pressure application, you can zoom uphill, it's almost like being on a moped! But if you want to get more of a workout for example on the flats, you can change the amplification setting to just light support. They are extremely comfortable with broad gelatinous seats and thick treaded tyres and suspension settings. They come with panniers with 3 large compartments which can fit everything you'd need for a day trip and more. Difficulty scale I would consider this light exercise. There are no areas (unless you want to turn down the bike power settings) where I was remotely close to being out of breath and by the end of the roughly 40km cycle my legs were still fresh to enjoy activities the following day. My background is of only basic cardiovascular fitness - I cycle 20mins to work every now and then and can do a light jog for around 30mins. I am 30 years old, weight 60kg and have no medical conditions. I personally found the navigation simple and I have never driven on the right side of the road before and never been exposed to Italian road networks. I do however have experience cycling in a busy city for many years. I would recommend that when using the navigation app that you press the arrow on the bottom right so that your icon is kept in the middle of the screen as you navigate the course.

My stepdaughter and I absolutely loved this adventure. John was really nice, helpful and a funny guy. I was a little hesitant about riding a bike in the city but John assured me that the locals would be really nice to us and they were. We were only in the city for a little bit and then we took to the backcountry and that was absolutely beautiful views. The Vineyard visit was a very nice place to take a long break, have a snack and some wine. I've seen a few 4 star or less reviews where some of the people say they didn't know about the self-guided tour, using your own phone for the maps.me app and having to pay extra for the winery but it clearly states all of these things. John will provide you with a good bike (with a bike backpack for purchases along the way), a short orientation at the bike shop, the app to get the map and his detailed map with notes on turns, slowdown spots, cake and vineyard. Definitely bring a battery back-up.

This experience is an absolute must for anyone who enjoys breathtaking views of the rolling Tuscan hills and wine/apps from a family winery. John put together an incredible route. We started in the center of Florence, with e bikes and a GPS route to guide us. The map was easy to download and extremely descriptive/accurate. Being on our own allowed us to spend the day at our own pace, which was a great plus. We climbed through the backroads of Florence to the San Francesco monastery in Fiesole, which offered incredible views of Florence. John’s map recommended what became our favorite cafe. We then biked the winding roads for a couple hours (easy with a bike doing all the work), stopping for a break at a family run winery. We enjoyed some great homemade olive oil, mozzarella, salami, and prosciutto. Diana the cat was a surprise guest at our table for a while (heads up, she also loves the bread with olive oil). The winery owners were friendly and informative. After the winery, we biked about 40 minutes back to the shop. There was an option to bike to the Michelangelo Square, which offers different views of Florence Would definitely recommend adding this stop. 10/10 experience.

The most remarkable experience of our trip!! John is kind, attentive, and makes the day so enjoyable! Tuscan scenery and wine tasting exceptional - highly recommend.

Highlight of our trip. Perfect sunny day, wildflowers blooming. Don’t skip the convent at the lookout point. A nice change from walking! Not for people who aren’t somewhat fit. We were a family of 8, all athletes. Kind of love that they weren’t worried about our abilities. Bellisima.

This experience was an absolute gem! It was perfectly cultivated....you saw city, rivers, forest, vineyards, and so much more. The family owned winery was lovely and we of course shipped a case home for our friends. We easily completed the trip with brand new bikes in perfect condition which made the trip a breeze for moderate cyclists. (read the instructions ahead of time and review the map and you will be perfectly fine). My favorite experience in Italy so far♡ Thank you x100000

What a great day out! We turned up without a reservation on the off chance that there would be 2 bikes available. We were gutted to be told that as today was the last day of the season, the bikes were not charged. We left to go in search of another rental place but John discovered 2 bikes that were fully powered so came to catch us! Brilliant day out. Great quality bikes and amazing route. Fab pit stop at a vineyard and easy to follow route home. Thank you so much John. Enjoy your rest! Julia and Neil.