Relaxed Tuscany Bicycle Tour
Our 4-night relaxed Tuscany bicycle tour targets the best of Chianti and Siena. This trip will find you riding some of the most scenic roads in the world, sipping cappuccinos in the mornings, sampling fine Chianti wine in the afternoon, and savoring sumptuous regional foods by night. The lauded natural beauty and romantic scenes of Tuscany have not been overstated. What better combination for a romantic getaway or family vacation? Come and discover Italy for yourself with our 4 night Tuscany bicycle tour! See full itinerary below. To learn more about all of our Tuscany bike tour offerings CLICK HERE.
- General Details
- Guide/Concierge Info
- Accommodations
- Rental Bikes Available
- Inclusions
- GPS Availability
- Pricing
- Register For This Tour
Dates: Your pick! We offer tours in Tuscany as early as March and as late as October and into November.
Length: 5 days, 4 nights
Service: Supported, Private, “Self Guided” tour. GPS Guidance! But your first day is FULLY GUIDED! For more about how our Self Guided tours work CLICK HERE.
Type of riding: Rolling to hilly terrain with some climbs.
Bikes suggested: Road bikes, e-bikes, or hybrids
Average daily riding: 30km
Start city: Florence
Finish city: Siena
Suggested transport: Fly in to Florence (FLR) or by train from anywhere.
From greeting guests when they arrive, to personally handling luggage transfers, to curating excursions, to problem-solving (e.g., flat tires and other unforeseen issues) our concierges assist guests daily. They also set you up on your rental bikes, and can help with routing and simple questions. Need help finding a good lunch spot? Is it raining too hard or you’re too tired to continue? The concierge is a phone call away and are there to help you! Each tour group works with a single, dedicated concierge who can be called upon for in-person assistance at any time.
Over the years we have developed relationships with many amazing 3 and 4-star properties that distinguish themselves as providing much more than their rating suggests. We have loved getting to know these hotels and sharing them with our guests. For tour groups wishing to upgrade their accommodations, we can provide custom pricing for four and five-star hotels, pending availability. Below are an example of some of our favorite hotels in the region that we target using on our tours, pending availability.
Location | Hotel | Photo |
Greve in Chianti | Albergo del Chianti | ![]() |
Radda In Chianti | Relais Vignale | ![]() |
Siena | Hotel Athena | ![]() |
All bikes come with helmet, repair kit, pump (or CO2 cartridges), lock, and water bottles. During the registration process, you will be asked for sizing specifics to ensure we have the correct sized bike waiting for you. We can supply a number of styles of pedals – please ask if you don’t see the pedal type you’re looking for on the registration form.
Road Bikes: Our rental road bikes are a racing style with drop handlebars.
- Type – Full Carbon Road Bikes
- Sizes – 50, 53, 55, 58, 61
- Components – Mixture of Shimano components with a compact double crankset.
Hybrid Bikes: Our rental hybrid bikes are a relaxed style with flat handlebars.
- Type – Hybrid
- Sizes – XS, S, M, L, and XL
- Components – Mixture of Shimano road and mountain components with a triple crankset.
eBikes: These semi-powered bikes allow for non-riders to share the experience with their friends and family who are stronger cyclists.
- Type – eBike
- Sizes – S, M, L
- Components – Mixture of eBike components and Shimano Altus.
- All hotel accommodations – mostly 3 and 4 star but ask for custom accommodation requests.
- An OBT cycling jersey!
- The use of a Garmin Touring GPS during the tour for worry-free routing.
- Detailed route notes, maps, and tourist information. This includes standard cue sheet, and GPS courses to upload to your own GPS device.
- Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel.
- Meals as explained in the tour itinerary pages. Usually this means all breakfasts, no lunches, and some dinners.
- Access to your personal guide/concierge (See Guides/Concierge tab).
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
- Transportation to start location and from finish location.
- Bikes, but we have rental bikes available.
- Travel and Health Insurance.
- Admission to sightseeing venues, unless explicitly mentioned as included.
At the beginning of your tour your local guide will show you how to use the unit. We will also provide instructions that you can reference when needed. As a backup and supplement to the GPS, we will also provide a local map as well as routing instructions.
One unit will be provided to each four guests. If you need additional units they will cost $125 per unit per tour for rental.
Tour Cost Per Person:
- Double Occupancy: US$2,145
- Single Occupancy: US$2,595 (for single room occupancy on multiple person tours)
- Solo Tour: Please contact us
Bike Rental Per Person:
- Road Bike: US$290
- eBike: US$290
- Hybrid: US$220
Questions: First, please feel free to ask us any questions about the tour. We are happy to help clarify any details.
Registration: Once you are ready to register please go to https://outfittertours.com/registration/ and complete the registration form. EACH tour participant will need to complete the form. At the end of the registration for you will be asked for a US$800 deposit. You can pay the deposit by bank check, wire, or credit card. Once we have all registrations we will secure all of the details of your tour – hotels, bikes, etc.
Final Payment: 60 days prior to your tour we will invoice you for the balance of the tour.
Tour Packet Delivery: Once the balance is paid and approximately 30 days before your tour we will send you a complete tour packet containing all details of your tour – accommodation information, detailed routing, a suggested packing list, maps, tourist guide, and much much more!
For more information on our Terms & Conditions please CLICK HERE.
Daily Itinerary:
Day 1: Florence to Greve in Chianti – 32km
Our guide will meet you in the morning near the heart of Florence. After being fitted properly to your rental bike, you will hit the road with your local guide! Your guide will ride with you, navigating the busy Florence streets and into Chianti giving you a fully guided experience, highlighting the sites along your route. Once you leave the city, enjoy a lovely 32km to ride into Chianti, to Greve. After checking into your hotel, you will have time to relax, refresh yourself, and explore the town. Your luggage will be there when you arrive, so feel free to enjoy the town and try the local Chianti before dinner. Dinner is included tonight.
Day 2: Greve in Chianti to Radda – 30km
Your second day in Tuscany centers around a ride along small, pedaling back roads to Radda in Chianti. Along the way, you can visit the beautiful Castellina. Add on an additional 20km if you want a bit more time in the saddle. Dinner is included tonight.
Day 3: Radda Loop Ride – 29km
A beautiful loop ride through the best of Chianti is on the agenda. Today you will visit Badia a Coltibuono, the village of Gaiole in Chianti, and, with an extended ride, a visit to the Castello di Meleto. Dinner is on your own tonight in the village of Radda.
Day 4: Radda in Chianti to Siena – 33km
A glorious 33km ride of quiet backcountry roads is in store for you today, with your journey culminating in Siena. A beautiful, small city, Siena is at the heart of the region. Dinner is on your own tonight, so enjoy exploring the old city in search of all the culinary delights Siena can offer. Our hotel is inside the town gates and perfectly situated for easy exploration of Siena and the surrounding areas.
Day 5: Siena Departure
Depart for Florence or elsewhere by taking the train from the local station! We can help you with figuring out your transportation options.