Description
On this private golf cart tour of Florence's hills, a quiet electric cart takes just your party away from the busiest streets of the old town and up towards the green slopes that give the best views of the city. The tour lasts 90 minutes, and your driver comments on the route with an audio guide.
The climb ends near Piazzale Michelangelo. Because of rules protecting the UNESCO historic area, carts cannot enter the square or San Miniato al Monte, so yours parks nearby, at a spot such as the Piccolo Belvedere. A walk of about 100 metres brings you to the terrace, where the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, the river Arno and the old rooftops appear together.
The route can go on towards San Miniato al Monte, with its Romanesque facade, then on through Arcetri, then Pian dei Giullari, hill districts of cypresses, villas and olive groves, long favoured by artists, poets and thinkers like Galileo Galilei. Expect photo stops at the main points of interest.
It suits couples, families and photographers. This is a commentary, not a visit with a licensed guide, and museum or church admissions are not included. Comfortable shoes help for the walk.