Private Golf Cart Tour of Florence's Scenic Hills & Michelangelo Viewpoint

Highlights

• Private Electric Golf Cart Tour
• Iconic Viewpoints
• Scenic Hillside Routes

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Porta Romana

   10min

   Meet the electric golf cart driver under Porta Romana, one of the city's ancient 14th-century gates. A brief introduction to Florence's history and the start of the panoramic tour.

2. 2

   Giardino Del Bobolino

   10min

   A small 19th-century park designed as an "antechamber" to the Boboli Gardens. Paths, fountains, and terraces offer a romantic atmosphere and splendid views of the avenues.

3. 3

   Chiesa di San Matteo in Arcetri

   5min

   A brief stop outside the convent where Galileo's two daughters lived. Here Maria Celeste wrote him the famous letters that reveal Galileo as a loving and spiritual father, as well as a scientist.

4. 4

   INAF Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory

   15min

   A hilly area surrounded by greenery, home to the current Arcetri Astronomical Observatory, where Galilean scientific tradition continues to the present day.

5. 5

   Piazzale Michelangelo

   20min

   Florence's most famous panoramic terrace, with a panoramic view of the city and a bronze replica of David. Free time for photos and relaxation.

6. 6

   Basilica San Miniato al Monte

   20min

   An exterior tour of Florence's oldest Romanesque church. Legends, symbols, and the story of the saint are recounted.

7. 7

   Villa del Poggio Imperiale

   10min

   Viale Machiavelli leads to Poggio Imperiale hill, home to the grand ducal villa of the same name. Admire the neoclassical facades and learn interesting facts about the noblewomen who once lived there.

Before you go

Location