Private Golf Cart Tour "Florence by Night" through Scenic Hills

Highlights

• Private Electric Golf Cart Tour
• Iconic Nighttime Panoramas
• Exclusive Experience

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Porta Romana

   5min

   Porta Romana is one of the best-preserved monumental gates of Florence’s ancient city walls. Built in 1328, it was the main entrance for travelers arriving from Siena and Rome. Today it still impresses with its massive towers, marble coats of arms, and the authentic atmosphere of the Oltrarno district, a less crowded and more genuine part of the city. A perfect stop to discover a quieter, historic side of Florence comfortably by golf cart.

2. 2

   Villa Pian dei Giullari

   10min

   Villa Galileo (also known as Villa Il Gioiello) is the historic home where the great scientist Galileo Galilei spent the final years of his life under house arrest after his 1633 trial. Set in the charming Pian dei Giullari district of Florence, this Renaissance villa offers a fascinating glimpse into Galileo’s life and work, with its historic architecture and ties to one of history’s most influential figures in science.

3. 3

   Chiesa di San Matteo in Arcetri

   10min

   The Convent of San Matteo in Arcetri is a peaceful historic monastery nestled in the Florentine hills, just outside the city center. Founded in the 14th century, it was home to cloistered Dominican nuns and later became closely connected to the final years of Galileo Galilei, who lived nearby. Surrounded by greenery and silence, it offers a glimpse into a quieter, more spiritual side of Florence, far from the crowded tourist routes.

4. 4

   Basilica San Miniato al Monte

   15min

   Guests reach the San Miniato al Monte area with a short scenic walk from the nearby golf cart stop. This peaceful hilltop location offers one of the most atmospheric night views over Florence. External visit only.

5. 5

   Piazzale Michelangelo

   20min

   Guests reach Piazzale Michelangelo with a short scenic walk of about 100 meters from the nearby golf cart stop. From this iconic viewpoint, they can admire Florence illuminated at night, including the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, the Arno River and the historic skyline.

6. 6

   INAF Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory

   5min

   Arcetri is a charming hillside district just outside Florence’s historic center, known for its peaceful atmosphere, olive groves, and stunning views over the city. Rich in history and closely connected to Galileo Galilei, who spent his final years here, Arcetri offers a more authentic and tranquil side of Florence, perfect to explore comfortably by golf cart.

7. 7

   Villa del Poggio Imperiale

   15min

   Villa del Poggio Imperiale is a magnificent Medici villa located on the southern hills of Florence and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally built in the 16th century, it later became a grand residence for the Habsburg-Lorraine family. Surrounded by elegant gardens and offering beautiful views, the villa is a symbol of aristocratic Florence and a refined stop to discover the city’s noble past .

8. 8

   Porta Romana

   5min

   Rientro

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