San Miniato al Monte Tours

Ride a vintage Vespa through Tuscany on this tour from Florence. A local guide leads the way up through the scenic hills, where you pass the famous Piazzale Michelangelo and the Church of San Miniato al Monte. Afterward, head back to Florence for a traditional Italian meal to top off your journey. To ensure an intimate experience, this tour is limited to 10 travelers.

The Basilica of San Miniato al Monte is one of the oldest churches in the city. It is said that it was founded on the relics of San Miniato, one of the first martyrs of the city, who converted to Christianity and beheaded in 250 AD in what was once the Roman amphitheater. Legend has it that Miniato got up and, with his own head under his arm, went to die right in the place where the Basilica dedicated to him stands today. The church was consecrated in 1018 and is in Romanesque style: longitudinal plan, three naves and three levels, including the level of the lowered crypt and the raised one of the presbytery.

Take a guided stroll to Florence’s most romantic spot on a private walking tour to Piazzale Michelangelo. Beginning from the illustrious jewelers’ shops on the Ponte Vecchio, wind through the city and up into the surrounding hills for panoramic views over red rooftops, Renaissance architecture, and the curves of the River Arno. Hear tales from Florence’s history during the medium difficulty walk, and visit the Romanesque San Miniato al Monte church—one of the jewels of the Florentine hills.

See Italy from behind the wheel of a retro Fiat 500 on this half-day tour through Tuscany. Take a spin around the countryside, enjoying panoramic views of Florence and a stop at the Church of San Miniato al Monte. Your guide will lead the way to a private terrace, where you’ll enjoy a delicious Tuscan lunch before cruising back to your original departure point in Florence.

Saddle up and see Florence and Fiesole on an electric bike tour. Led by a local guide, head first to the hilltop town of Fiesole to admire panoramic views of Tuscany. Then cycle through Florence to pass top sites like Piazzale Michelangelo, the Ponte Vecchio, and the iconic Duomo, as your guide provides commentary along the way. Take a break at a Florentine wine bar to sample some snacks and local Chianti blend. The electric bike motor will start as soon as you pedal so you can enjoy a leisurely trip.

Saddle up for a scenic ride through the Tuscan countryside on this half-day bike tour departing from Florence. Led by a local guide, leave the city streets behind and pedal out toward the country hills, as the landscape changes to scenic vineyards and olive groves. Hop off at a winery located in a Renaissance villa for a delicious tasting of wine, olive oil and other Tuscan specialties. After satiating your palette, travel back on your bike to Florence.

Zip through Florence in true Italian fashion on a 3-hour Vespa tour. Ride on your own scooter while a guide leads you to some of the best panoramic views in and around the city, including Piazzale Michelangelo, the convent of San Miniato, and the ancient Roman hill town of Fiesole. Stop often to take photos and enjoy the thrill of riding through the city streets.

Experience the enchantment of Florence in the evening on a private 1.5-hour tour aboard a luxury Mercedes sedan or minivan. Cruise through the city’s medieval streets and romantic piazzas while admiring illuminated landmarks and sipping a bottle of prosecco. Choose from two unique itineraries: either admire the sparkling cityscape from hilltop Piazzale Michelangelo or listen to a group of monks reciting Gregorian chants at a historic church.

Take a spin through the picturesque Tuscan countryside with this 4.5-hour driving tour from Florence in a vintage Fiat 500. Enjoy the thrill of driving one of Italy's classic cars with a knowledgeable local guide. Stop for lunch in a favorite restaurant outside Florence. Tour a Chianti vineyard for a wine tasting.

Use a handheld audio guide to explore Florence, and make your way around a preset route, put together by a local expert guide. The innovative ‘audiopen’ includes a touch-screen map, which allows you to wander the city streets and learn about its sights as you go. Check out Palazzo Pitti, Florence Duomo, the Church of San Lorenze and Brunelleschi’s Dome among other landmarks on your route. Want to enhance the experience? Add a meal when you book and enjoy three courses of food in Florence’s historical center.

Explore the Renaissance capital of Florence in a fun way without getting worn out with this private electric bike tour. Ride through the historic center and some of the surrounding hills.

Explore the Tuscan hillsides surrounding Florence in true Italian style when you take the wheel of a vintage Fiat 500. On this 2-hour tour, feel the thrill of zipping through country roads past villas, vineyards and olive groves with the help of an experienced guide in the passenger seat. Choose from a morning or afternoon adventure, and stop along the way for either a cappuccino-and-croissant breakfast or a cup of creamy gelato.

Did you just get engaged? Are you planning a romantic marriage proposal? Are you on a honeymoon or vacation? Will you be in Florence? If you’re looking for an unforgettable memory, an intriguing and emotional photo shoot in the streets of Florence is the right answer! :) I’m Sebastian, a professional wedding and portrait photographer, lucky to meet many couples in love from all over the world. The service will take place over two stages. First part in the historic center: P. della Repubblica, P. della Signoria, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio/Arno Second part: Piazzale Michelangelo, San Miniato al Monte. Sunrise and sunset times are strongly recommended. Relaxed, intimate and joyful: three words to describe my photo shoot. I narrate genuine love stories in a creative way, as naturally as possible. I will frame your glances, your gestures, inside one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Raw emotions, authenticity, is what I look for in my photography. I like to create intimate and cinematic portraiture. I will make you feel comfortable in front of the camera. LGBT are welcome.

A tour that wants to show you a less obvious side of the city. A path that will take you from the most famous Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza della Signoria to a walk along the river bank to places a little less known in Oltrarno (the old Florence, over the bridge). Here you will visit The Rose Garden with the famous sculptures of Folon and the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte on the top of the hills, ending with a stop at Piazzale Michelangelo, where you can enjoy the wonderful view of the city seen from above.

Active Florence Walking Tour. This tour will start with a minimum of 2 pax and a maximum of 8 pax. Get your running shoes ready and charge your tracker because on this tour you will get your workout and steps in! Accompanied by our knowledgeable tour guide you will walk back in time and learn about Florence's great history while exploring the San Niccolò area and climbing the hill all the way to Piazzale Michelangelo passing from the amazing sculpture Rose Park. After taking some panoramic pictures and visiting San Miniato al Monte church (unless there is mass), we will start our descent back the hill and end our hike at the Ponte Vecchio.

If you want to see Florence in a different way and you like to hike and walk that is the tour for you. We will enter the beautiful Boboli Garden and visit it till the highest point where we will go out and after few meters we will have a walk in the beautiful Bardini Garden with one of the most spectacular view of Florence. Through little street along the ancient walls we will arrive in the area of San Niccolò full of art galleries and great little restaurant to start our hiking to piazzale Michelangelo to see the church of San Miniato al Monte, one of the oldest in Florence! 10 km (5 miles) in total out of the crowd!!!

Explore the Renaissance charm of Florence the easy and eco-friendly way on an afternoon electric bike tour. Cruise through winding medieval streets and squares on a battery-boosted e-bike, passing by highlights like the Santa Croce Church, Piazza Duomo, the San Lorenzo Market and the banks of the River Arno. Effortlessly scale the hills around the city to take in panoramic views from romantic Piazzale Michelangelo, and enjoy the flexibility to stop often for photos.

A half-day tour of the city by a comfortable chauffeured minivan in wich you can admire all Florence’s must-see sights. The tour begins with a photo-stop at one of the most popular observation spots of Florence: Piazzale Michelangelo, with a drive past the Basilica di San Miniato al Monte, the finest Romanesque structure in Tuscany. Then we head to the historic city of Fiesole a hill-town of Etruscan origins, where you can also admire a wonderful Panorama over Florence. Photo-stop.  The tour will end in a city-farmouse where you can taste some wine and local food.

Follow an innovative audioguide to discover the top sights in Florence at your own pace. The guide covers the highlights of the Uffizi Gallery and Florence landmarks including: Piazza della Signoria, Basilica San Miniato al Monte, Mercato del Porcellino and many others in a single tour, which you can complete at your leisure. This package includes skip-the-line access to the Uffizi Gallery, one of Florence's most popular museums.

Spend the day exploring Florence—and opt to see sides of the city that many visitors miss—on this full-day, private shore excursion from Livorno. Meet your guide directly at the port, and hop into your air-conditioned minivan. You’ll drive through the scenic Chianti region en route to Florence. Upon arrival, discover the city’s most in-demand landmarks (including the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazzale Michelangelo). You can also upgrade to add on an extensive, multi-hour walking tour of the city and its lesser-known attractions.

Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour & Wine Tour in Chianti - Ultimate Tour This is the ultimate authentic Hop-On Hop-Off Tour plus Wine Tour In Chianti. We do this tour since 1980 Only a small group (no bigger group)

Take in highlights across the city of Florence without getting footsore with this hop-on-hop-off bus tour. Learn about the history and architecture of top Florentine sights via live on-board commentary and get off at attractions that interest you to explore more in depth at your own pace. Admire gems like the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Pitti Palace, and enjoy views over Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo and Fiesole.

With flat terrain and narrow medieval streets that many cars can't pass through, Florence is the ideal city to explore on bike. Join the locals and hop on two wheels for an e-bike ride through the Renaissance city's most picturesque parts, stopping to learn the history behind famous squares, churches, and bridges. Cross the River Arno and easily scale the Florentine hills with your bike’s battery power to soak up the prime views from Piazzale Michelangelo.

exclusive tou for early risers, accompanied by your tour leader you will see the sun rise over the city of Florence. breakfast included typical Italian, consisting of cappuccino and hot croissant. Unique exclusive tour in Florence