Private Golf Cart Tour: Michelangelo & the Florence Hills

Highlights

• Exclusive hill routes
• In Galileo's footsteps
• Arrive at Piazzale Michelangelo

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   Pass by

   Admire the grand southern gate of Florence and the marble sculpture Dietrofront by Michelangelo Pistoletto standing proudly in the roundabout.

2. 2

   Giardino Del Bobolino

   10min

   The Bobolino Garden represented an important source of inspiration for the astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei. Even today, Bobolino remains an elegant and evocative place, perfect for enjoying beautiful views and for imagining the close connection between science and beauty, elements that have always been deeply intertwined in the history of Florence.

3. 3

   Villa Pian dei Giullari

   10min

   From the outside, admire the peaceful villa where Galileo lived under house arrest. Here he continued his studies and corresponded with his daughter, Suor Maria Celeste, while shaping ideas that changed science forever.

4. 4

   INAF Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory

   10min

   Glance at the romantic silhouette of Arcetri Castle, then face the hill of the Observatory — Florence’s window to the stars.

5. 5

   Piazzale Michelangelo

   10min

   End your tour at Florence’s most famous panoramic terrace, Piazzale Michelangelo, where the city’s domes, towers, and bridges unfold in a breathtaking view that captures the spirit of Florence.

6. 6

   Basilica San Miniato al Monte

   10min

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

7. 7

   Villa del Poggio Imperiale

   10min

   See the elegant neoclassical villa once linked to the Medici family— a place of beauty, intrigue, and power overlooking the city.

8. 8

   Ponte Santa Trinita

   Pass by

   Considered one of Florence’s most elegant bridges, Ponte Santa Trinita isn't just an architectural masterpiece—it is your front-row ticket to the most iconic view in the city. Here is what makes this stop an absolute must on your itinerary: The Perfect Perspective: Enjoy a completely unobstructed, panoramic view of the world-famous Ponte Vecchio. From here, you can admire the entire span of the bridge, its charming suspended shops, and the famous Vasari Corridor stretching across the Arno River. A Photographer’s Dream: This is hands-down the best spot in Florence for photos. The bridge's wide stone walls give you plenty of space to comfortably pose and frame your shot, ensuring you get that flawless, postcard-perfect picture with the Ponte Vecchio right behind you.

Before you go

Location