San Miniato al Monte Tours and Activities

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.

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.

Cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time when you book this tour of Florence's historic sights via golf cart. While a guide shares an insider's perspective on the culture and history of the birthplace of the Renaissance, you sit back and relax in the roomy electric cart. Meet the tour at a central point in the city; choose from morning or afternoon tour departures.

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.

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.

This tour suitable for those who want to visit the city of Florence actively. It starts from the Ponte Vecchio and along the Arno you come to an ancient and secret staircase. From here you go up to Piazzale Michelangelo, the terrace that reveals a unique view of the Renaissance city. Piazzale Michelangelo was built in the nineteenth century as a tribute to the creativity of the great Florentine sculptor Michelangelo Buonarroti. At the center of the large square stand the nineteenth-century reproductions of the most important sculptural works of the immense Genius, including the famous David. We will continue on a further staircase to visit the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, a pearl, a Romanesque Basilica on the slope. The view of Florence from the San Miniato hill is stunning. Another place to visit in San Miniato is the Cemetery of the Holy Doors, a monumental graveyard where rests, among other great Florentines, also Carlo Collodi, the writer of the tale of Pinocchio.

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.

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.

Zip through the streets and squares of Florence in true Italian style — in the sidecar of a vintage motorcycle. A driver handles all the sharp turns and navigation so you and a companion can enjoy the ride and all the Renaissance sights. Access smaller alleyways where cars can’t go, and take to the Florentine hills for panoramic views.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

Watch the sunset over the beautiful city of Florence on this 2.5-hour bike tour. Led by a local guide, pedal past the architectural gems of the Renaissance as daylight dims and the city lights up. See the iconic Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo and more. After your evening excursion concludes, you will return to your original departure point.

This tour proceeds at a fast pace, it is a tour suitable for those who want to visit the city of Florence actively. Along the Arno you come to an ancient and secret staircase. From here you go up to Piazzale Michelangelo, the terrace that reveals a unique view of the Renaissance city. Piazzale Michelangelo was built in the nineteenth century as a tribute to the creativity of the great Florentine sculptor Michelangelo Buonarroti. At the center of the large square stand the nineteenth-century reproductions of the most important sculptural works of the immense Genius, including the famous David. We will continue on a further staircase to visit the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, a pearl, a Romanesque Basilica on the slope. The view of Florence from the San Miniato hill is stunning. Another place to visit in San Miniato is the Cemetery of the Holy Doors, a monumental graveyard where rests, among other great Florentines, also Carlo Collodi, the writer of the tale of Pinocchio

Discover Florence from the top and you will have a great experience during your stay! Join us for a dynamic bike tour to explore the green side of the city as well as the local artisan districts! You will enjoy gorgeous vistas from a romantic terrace, you will visit less touristy corners and you will experience a local Aperitivo: all this while you keep yourself fit.

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.

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.

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

Our tour begins in the morning, before many other tours, when Florence is still calm and you can admire the wonders that the city offers in tranquility. We will touch on important but more unusual points than on classic tours, without neglecting the history and art present in Florence. Specifically, the tour will embrace different periods and styles, from the year 1000 to 1900. One of the stops, just outside the historic center, is located in the most beautiful panoramic point of Florence, Piazzale Michelangelo. From here you can take splendid pictures. This is a tour that combines important monuments, their stories, and breathtaking views !!!

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!!!