Frequently Asked Questions

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Our bike tour is not for advanced bikers and you don't have to be really fit to do this tour. However it is imperative that one can manage a bicycle on main roads with traffic and has the ability to ride a bicycle confidently and responsibly.

On evaluation of ones ability to cycle a bike, and if deemed necessary due to lack of experience or indeed ability on behalf of the rider, we will invite the party in question to ride in the van. (This is non negotiable).

The party in question will be given the opportunity to cycle on roads deemed suitable. Every case has its own merits.

Please noteThere will be no discount in such cases.

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Yes, there is. If you feel at any stage you've had enough excitement or physical exertion for one day, jump aboard the van and ride the rest of the tour out.

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Yes one can bring their own equipment, we will be happy to accommodate anyone who wishes to do so.

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Yes one can bring their own equipment, we will be happy to accommodate anyone who wishes to do so.

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No, Individual pickups are not possible.

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We don't offer student discounts our price is € 60 per person and is one of the most competitive. » Currency converter click here

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We welcome all age groups; however we do suggest that children must be able to ride an adult sized bike comfortably (minimum age 12) to make the experience an enjoyable one. See Our bicycles for more details about sizes available.

Please Note Minimum age of 12 years old. Please no expectant mothers.

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• Depart from Florence at 10am in private minibus.
• Arrive at our garage in small Tuscan hilltop village. 
• Supplied and fitted with bike and safety helmet.
• Free Tuscany bike tours water bottle.
• Tour the wine cellar of an 12th century castle, taste their vino and olio produced on the family estate.
• Visit the "Frantoio" (olive oil production facility) within the castle.
• Continue cycle along winding country roads dotted with olive groves and vineyards.
• Eat at an authentic Italian restauraunt: bread, primo piatto, mixed salad, dessert, coffee and wine. Included in price.
• Friendly bilingual bike tour guide.
• Plenty of photo opportunities.
• Café stop for refreshments. Included in price.
• Return to Florence for 5pm drop off.
• Full day bike tour costs €60 per person.

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We cater for vegetarians

Please Note If special care is needed as regards to food i.e. (diabetics/allergies) please let us know in advance and we will endeavor to accommodate you.

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If it’s overcast or a bit fresh we do suggest you to bring maybe a pullover or light wind breaker. However we do suggest Casual and loosely fitted clothing with trainers or jogging shoes for the tour. All our bikes come fitted with a rear trunk bag so you can store personal items.

Please Note Flip-flops are not advisable.

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A GOOD LEVEL OF FITNESS IS REQUIRED TO DO OUR ONE DAY BIKE TOUR IN TUSCANY

Our tour is slowly paced with plenty of pauses and water breaks along the way. Remember it’s a bike ride not a race. And we guarantee a thoroughly enjoyable day. We want you to enjoy the tour to the full, however a basic level of fitness is required and if you have any doubts about your physical ability maybe go visit a general practitioner.

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The ride is 13 miles, 23 kilometers. There is one short but medium to difficult hill 900 meters long, (depending on your level of fitness this can be quite a challenge). The rest of the terrain is fairly flat and meandering country roads. The bicycles we have hand picked all have 24 gears and are equipped with low gears for hill climbs. You can ride at your own pace without feeling pressured. There are lots of opportunities along the way to stop and rest or take photos. If you feel exhausted, just hope in the van at any time.

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If it is overcast or light drizzle we run the tour. If it is raining heavily we do not run the tour. If during the tour it rains hard but we have visited the winery and had lunch, we charge full price. If we are unable to do one or both of these, We discount the tour.

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We cannot accept credit cards. We only accept cash and payment is at the end of the tour.

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A deposit is not required

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People on our bike tour are of varying abilities therefore we do offer van support for participants who find it too strenuous. you're on vacation and we want you to enjoy your tour with us.

We do encourage full participation in our tour and it is obligatory that one can ride a bicycle.

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Yes we do, however there is no discount offered.

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Yes it is possible, our bike tour avails of discounted sales prices of up to 50% compared to city center prices.

Please Note Tuscany bike tours is not responsible for wine or oil sold. I.e, breakages, Shipping or loss of items.