Florence Golf Cart Tour Through the Hills and Piazzale Michelangelo

Highlights

• Hillside viewpoints
• Medici villas & history
• Friendly expert driver

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Porta Romana

   5min

   One of the most impressive historical gates of Florence, formerly the main access for those arriving from the south. Perfect starting point to discover the ancient city walls.

2. 2

   Villa del Poggio Imperiale

   15min

   Starting from Porta Romana, one of the ancient monumental gates of Florence, we will cross the suggestive Viale Machiavelli, a beautiful tree-lined avenue surrounded by greenery and surrounded by the elegant Florentine hills. Continuing along this scenic route we will arrive at the magnificent Medici Villa del Poggio Imperiale, historic residence of the Medici family and symbol of the prestige and elegance of Renaissance Florence. We will then continue towards Arcetri, passing by the Astronomical Observatory and the historic home of Galileo Galilei, until we reach the splendid Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, one of the most fascinating places in the city. From here, with a short walk, we will finally arrive at Piazzale Michelangelo, the most famous panoramic point of Florence, from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the whole city.

3. 3

   INAF Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory

   15min

   Astrophysical Observatory of Arcetri and the nearby Villa Il Gioiello tell the story of Galileo and Florentine astronomy. From the hill of Arcetri you go from scientific research to the rooms where Galileo lived his last years, all with a splendid view of Florence.

Before you go

Location