Location: Fiesole
Top Things to do in Fiesole
What to do and see in Fiesole, Tuscany: The Best Sightseeing Tours
Fiesole (Italian pronunciation: [ˈfjɛːzole]) is a town and comune of the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region of Tuscany, on a scenic height above Florence, 8 kilometres (5 mi) northeast of that city. The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio is set in the slopes of Fiesole. Both Harvard University and Georgetown University have their centers of Italian Renaissance Studies domiciled in Fiesole.
Restaurants in Fiesole
1. Tuk tuk Ape Calessino in Florence / Toscana (Florence / Tuscany)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
It is an idea that was born from the desire to give tourists the opportunity to visit the historic center of Florence, the surrounding hills and the Tuscan countryside through a different, unique and special experience. Our friendly means of transport, in fact, represent a good compromise for those looking for the convenience of a car without wanting to give up that intimate, attentive and immersive look of those who like to explore places up close by moving on foot.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Snacks, Soda/Pop, Coffee and/or Tea, Mance
Reviewed By דילים י
It was so good that we saw places in Florence that not everyone sees. Excellent guide. Reliable and good person. Good guide. Without you we would not have known Florence properly. Thank you very much sorro
2. E-Bike Florence Tuscany Ride with Vineyard Visit
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 164 reviews
Ride our luxury E-Bikes on a beautiful self guided GPS route, from Florence to Fiesole where the route descends through some lovely cypress tree forests and past the castle Castello Di Vincigliata and into the village of Settignano where you can stop at the great little alimentary with home cooked tasty Italian food. From Settignano you visit PoggioPiano vineyard where you will meet the Galardi family, who are owners of an organic Chianti Vineyard and olive grove near Al Girone. There you will be able to relax in the estate with a glass of their Chianti wines produced on site, along with snacks of Tuscan cheeses, meats and bread drizzled with their own extra virgin olive oils. The route then takes you along dedicated cycle paths traversing the River Arno back into Florence, leading you up to Piazzale Michelangelo to take in the views of Florence's skyline from this iconic vantage point, before returning the bikes to conclude the fantastic e-bike experience.
Inclusions: Electric Bike Hire, GPS Route and Device Holder, Helmet, Locks, Insurance
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Cheeses, meats and breads with olive oil (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Onion34
The perfect thing you want to do to explore the area of Florence and have the best view of both the city and the countryside, vinyards, old castles, while doing some outside and dynamic activity, and still not put too much effort into it. John, the owner, will welcome you with a communicative smile and laugh and give you all the comfort and information you need. No need to be either a biker or a explorer, but its magic if you are. It made the day so special and wonderful.
3. Private Florence and Hills Day Tour with Accademia, Uffizi and Historic Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
A private tour is ideal for enjoying Florence in the comfort of a private vehicle: accompanied by your own private guide, you'll enjoy personalized attention on your luxury private tour of Florence to discover Piazzale Michelangelo, Duomo, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Baptistery, Accademia, Fiesole, Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, Loggia de’ Lanzi, Uffizi.
Inclusions: Pick up at your Hotel if centrally located in Florence, Transport by deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with WIFI on board, Local professional Guide at your side, Typical Florentine 3-course Lunch with drinks (if option selected), Accademia and Uffizi Galleries skip-the-line tickets, Earphones
Exclusions: Gratuities, Everything not mentioned as Included
Reviewed By aakebe
Only 7 people and the tour was by Van. The driver guided us during the drive but no guide joined us at our stop in Castellina. Professional presentations at the wineries. Especially at Poggio Amorreli with Andrea where we were treated with Spumante, one white and two red Chianti and one supertuscan. We also got bread, cheese, salami with their own balsamic vinegar and olive oil. The driver called for a taxi upon arrival in Florence ????
4. Florence City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Overall Ratings
3.9 based on 1,466 reviews
There is no better way to see Florence than on this hop-on and hop-off double-decker bus. Stops along the tour route include the Cathedral, Santa Croce, San Marco, Piazzale Michelangelo and much, much more! Hop-on and off as many times as you like for a full day of sightseeing! Download now Sightseeing Experience APP: an easy and practical way to orient yourself, move, visit and discover the city. Inside the APP you find a free walking tour of the center available in 5 languages and an interactive map that shows you the position of the buses in real time, the waiting time at each stop and your position so you can easily reach the nearest stop.
Inclusions: Hop-on hop-off tour, Free Wi-Fi onboard bus, Mobile free App “Sightseeing Experience" for real time bus position, Assistance at Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center inside ticketing area in SMN Train Station, Walking Tour included in 5 languages included on our Free App Sightseeing Experience, Public Transportation ticket included
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop off
Reviewed By RobbieFPB
Wish we had read the reviews before booking. Palermo is quite small and most the main sights are very central, so you don’t really need a bus tour. However, even if you are not keen on walking, the bus tour will be of little use, as the advertised ‘hop on, hop off, every 20 minutes’ is simply untrue. The bus only arrives every 90 minutes (we lunched in a restaurant next to the stop we alighted from and that was the time gap). In addition, there is no access to a live map for bus arrivals, so you have no idea when the next bus will arrive. In a nutshell, it’s a rip off.
5. Private Minivan with a View and Uffizi in Florence Tour
Leave the city centre with a chauffeured minivan that will drive you along the “Viali di Circonvallazione” all the way to Fiesole, hill-town of Etruscan origins and a must for any visitor because of it’s spectacular view of Florence. On the way back towards Florence, you will be able to see the Soccer Stadium “Artemio Franchi” . You will continue the city tour along the River Arno in the historical center of Florence and you will see the National Library and the Church of Santa Croce, the burial place of some of the most brilliant Italian personalities, such as Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and Rossini. Here you will continue walking with your guide to reach Piazza della Signoria, and get into the Uffizi Gallery that houses the most important collections of art of all the time: Giotto, Masaccio, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raffaello, Tiziano and many others.The tour ends inside the museum.
Inclusions: 4 hour tour, licensed guide, chauffeured vehicle, pick up from your hotel if centrally located
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By sandyc17
My husband and I did this tour and it was fabulous - the driver was great and there were only four of us so you could talk away to the driver - we scooted through the city easily on the golf cart and it was such good fun and we saw loads of amazing stuff, I’d highly recommend this tour
6. Van with a view and Accademia Gallery in Florence
Discover Florence from a comfortable chauffeured minivan that will pick you up from you hotel! This tour explores some of the most famous monuments and landmarks. Admire the greatest view of Florence with a photo-stop in Piazzale Michelangelo and the Basilica di San Miniato al Monte, the finest Romanesque structure in Tuscany. You will drive past the famous Ponte Vecchio, a Medieval bridge known for having shops built along it, Palazzo Pitti, the last residence of the Medici Family, Via Maggio famous for its antique shops and art dealers and then proceed to the Duomo complex. Upon arrival you will start a guided walking visit of the Cathedral, very imortant for its dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, the Baptistery and Giotto’s Belltower. The walking tour will continue with a guided visit of the Academy Gallery, famous for its sculptures by Michelangelo, expecially his ” David “.The tour will end inside the museum.
Inclusions: 3 HOUR TOUR, LICENSED GUIDE, CHAUFFEURED VEHICLE, PICK UP FROM YOUR HOTEL IF ITS LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF FLORENCE, 1 HOUR GUIDED VISIT TO THE ACCADEMIA
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By sandyc17
My husband and I did this tour and it was fabulous - the driver was great and there were only four of us so you could talk away to the driver - we scooted through the city easily on the golf cart and it was such good fun and we saw loads of amazing stuff, I’d highly recommend this tour
7. Grand Panoramic Private Tour of Florence by minivan
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.
Inclusions: Chauffeured vehicle 3 hrs daily hours, Licensed private guide 3 hrs AM or PM, P/up from your hotel if central located, STOP FOR A FOOD AND WINE TASTING
Exclusions: Extras
Reviewed By sandyc17
My husband and I did this tour and it was fabulous - the driver was great and there were only four of us so you could talk away to the driver - we scooted through the city easily on the golf cart and it was such good fun and we saw loads of amazing stuff, I’d highly recommend this tour
8. Private tour of Fiesole and visit of an organic olive grove with tasting
Explore a real Tuscan hill town, only 20 minutes bus ride from Florence. Get to know the history of ancient civilizations, such as the Etruscans, ancestors of the Romans. Enjoy a breath-taking view of Florence from the top of San Francesco hill. Feel revitalized by the quietness a Franciscan monastery, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy the best pastry and coffee of your life and relax in an organic farm, tasting their organic extra-virgin olive oil, ending the tour with an amazing food tasting with a glass of wine facing the hills. We will take a taxi from Fiesole to Maiano (5 minutes cab ride). The return to Florence from Maiano is on you. You can either walk 10 minutes to the n. 7 bus stop and then commuting to downtown or take a taxi back to Florence (aproximately 30 euros).
Inclusions: 3 hours private tour with a licensed guide, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: The guided tour at the olive farm is not included in the tour's price. It's 35 € per person., Private transportation, Ticket to Fiesole Archeological area and Museum (10 € per person)
Reviewed By TheTravelingDiner
Giacomo was great and very knowledgeable! I'd been to Florence before and he was able to point out a couple of interesting things I'd missed last time. Excellent English, cracked a few jokes, very comprehensive and COV-19 friendly.
9. Private Vespa tour in Florence + includes 2hours rental in addition
Follow the guide in the tour that will take you to Fiesole, on a scenic height above Florence which is generally considered to be the wealthiest and most affluent suburb of Florence. While you enjoy the scenery you can have your free time to taste cheese, ham and local wine right next to the most beautiful panoramic square, Piazzale Michelangelo. After a few stops to take pictures we will return to Florence, passing by the most spectacular route back to the city. We will also pass by the Arno river riding the Vespa, to become you an attraction in Florence!
Inclusions: Professional Tour Guide, Fuel, Helmet, 2Hours Vespa/Scooter rental in addition(night tours)
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10. Fiesole. Art and history over the horizon
Florence is the cradle of Renaissance but sometimes can be really crowded and overwhelming, especially in the summertime. Discover this tiny village nestled on the hills above Florence, out from the crowd and blessed by a nice breeze. Enjoy the gorgeous views, see some art treasures hidden between its narrow roads and learn about the millenary history without missing its sparkling everyday life!
Inclusions: Guía experimentado
Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages
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