The Florence Pottery Experience: Factory Tour & Masterclass
Hi, my name is Matteo, and I grew up surrounded by clay, watching my father and grandfather shape ceramics by hand.
Florence is full of incredible things to see, but there is an Italy beyond the tourist routes that is worth discovering. We are right there.
Montelupo Fiorentino is where Florence's ceramics have been made for over 700 years.
When you visit us, you step into the daily life of a pottery family. You meet my father Salvatore, who has been at the wheel for 50 years, and the artisans who hand-paint every single piece — it gives you a whole new appreciation for handmade things. If something catches your eye, you can also order custom-made pieces directly from the factory!
After the visit you get into it yourself, sit at the wheel, and make something with your own hands.
We are proud to enrich the Italy trip of the people who come to us, so they can say they did not only visit Italy — they explored it, understood its traditions, and left with something they created themselves.
Farm To table Experience on an organic hilltop estate in Tuscany
For a day you will get away from the crowds, heat, noise and queues. Enjoy a day of nature, incredible views, friendly people, great food and wine!
Our experience starts in Florence Santa Maria Novella Central Station where you will meet and we will help you buy the train tickets to San Miniato. The train ride to San Miniato will take 40 minutes. The name of our farm is Agriturismo Tenuta Chiudendone.
Upon arrival, we'll walk around the estate so you can see our vineyard and olive grown. We'll visit the gardens to gather ingredients for our lunch, which we'll prepare together. You'll find out how traditional Tuscan cuisine is simple, fresh, and delicious. Depending on the season, we might pick grapes, olives, wild asparagus, wild herbs, or even hunt for prized white truffles in autumn. PLEASE NOTE ! THIS EXPERIENCE IS ONLY FOR EXTROVERTED SMILING PEOPLE
The Cooking Lab - Authentic Food Experience
I have a real passion for quality food and I am impatient to share it with new people. Cooking and eating all together is such a good experience that I don't want to keep it just for me!
I'm realy enthusiastic for the genuine italian cuisine since childhood and I look forward to meet new "lovers" every day!
UFFIZI Private Tour in Florence Italy
Unlock centuries of Italian genius with an exclusive private tour of Florence’s legendary Uffizi Gallery — home to some of the most extraordinary masterpieces ever created. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll journey through the stories and passions that shaped the world of art forever.
Stand face-to-face with Botticelli’s “Primavera” and “The Birth of Venus,” two icons of beauty that continue to captivate hearts centuries later. Uncover the mystery behind Michelangelo’s only panel painting — and why he ultimately chose marble over canvas.
Marvel at Leonardo da Vinci’s “Annunciation” and hear the tale of his “Adoration of the Magi.” As you wander through this maze of masterpieces, your guide will bring to life the saga of the powerful Medici family — the patrons who made Florence the cradle of the Renaissance.
This isn’t just a museum visit — it’s a journey through time, passion, and genius. Experience art as it was meant to be seen: up close, personal, and unforgettable.
Pasta Cooking class in the countryside
We are new on Viator with no reviews but we have a lot of 5 stars reviews on Tripadvisor or Google , name Lovexfood.
We will make pasta in a very friendly way exactly how we have learned from our grandmas on
Sunday when we were kids, at home, in the most authentic way
outside from the hustle and bustle of the city but at the same time just 20 minutes from Florence
Our groups are small, max 12 people
Part of the ingredients are from our land and we will use our fresh eggs
You will taste our extra virgin olive oil
You will taste 2 kinds of wine and traditional Italian snacks
After the class, we will send you the recipes by email
Florence Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems
This isn’t a rigid itinerary—it’s a flexible walking experience through Florence, crafted entirely around what excites you. Whether you're drawn to Renaissance architecture, artisan studios, local food markets, or peaceful piazzas, your host designs a route that reflects your interests.
After booking, you’ll complete a short online Personalization Form so we can match you with a local host who shares your passions. You’ll work together to shape an immersive, relaxed, and tailored experience—filled with hidden corners, cultural insights, and moments that reveal the real Florence beyond the crowds.
Traditional Cooking Class in Florence Countryside with Fabio
This is not your typical Italian cooking class. This is a chance to immerse yourself in a private cooking class with a delightful man passionate about regional Italian cuisine and share an authentic meal with a couple that has been married for 30 years and are still crazy in love!
Fabio lives on a hill in the countryside surrounded by olive trees. Fabio and Christiane (when she is home) welcome you into their colorful home with a refreshing drink. Fabio will explain how they pick olives and how olive oil is made. Next, join Fabio in his kitchen for a 2.5 hour hands-on cooking class. Learn to make fresh pasta, sauce, a main and dessert. Depending on the season, you might help Fabio make tagliatelle con ragù or squid risotto with wild fennel and orange peel, and cod with leeks and purple cabbage or pork chop with almonds. For dessert, enjoy castagnaccio, chestnut flour cake, a regional favorite or panna cotta with strawberry coulis in the summer over a pot of freshly brewed coffee.
Florence San Lorenzo Food Tour by Secret Food Tours
Join us for an exclusive food tour in the heart of Florence’s vibrant San Lorenzo neighborhood. Escape the tourist crowds and immerse yourself in the authentic culinary treasures of this historic area. Discover the lively San Lorenzo area, indulge in hand-made pasta, and enjoy a curated selection of the finest local cheeses, cold cuts, and wines expertly paired to enhance your experience.
Throughout this immersive journey, you’ll not only savor some of Florence’s most iconic dishes but also learn about the city’s rich cultural and culinary heritage from our expert guide. This experience goes beyond just tasting; you’ll gain insights into the flavors, history, and culture that make Florence a culinary capital.
Our tour also includes a Secret Dish, adding a fun, surprise element to your day!
2 Hour Florence Pizza and Gelato Small Group Guided Cooking Class
Learn how to master the preparation of pizza and gelato from scratch in Florence, Italy using fresh ingredients through a culinary experience with a local Italian chef. Join us in our kitchen to discover secrets of Italian cuisine through this hands-on experience and then enjoy your creations with a glass of wine and good company.
Michelangelo’s David Early Viewing Semi-Private Accademia Tour
Embark on a captivating journey through Michelangelo's timeless masterpiece, David, and the Accademia Gallery with a top-rated guide. Your intimate group, limited to just six individuals, will have the privilege of being among the first to marvel at this breathtaking collection, away from the bustling crowds of daytime visitors.
Marvel at the awe-inspiring David, sculpted over 500 years ago from a single block of Carrara marble by the young Michelangelo. Hear the fascinating stories behind the statue, its political significance, and insights into Michelangelo's life and artistic process, including his use of handmade tools and the original gold leaf decorations on the base, eroded over centuries of outdoor exposure.
Explore the Accademia's other masterpieces
This enlightening one-hour tour concludes in time for a delightful breakfast and a taste of Florentine cappuccino, allowing you to bid farewell to the awaiting crowds with cheerful waves as you depart the Accademia Gallery.
2-Hour Private Evening Walking Guided Tour of Florence Culture
Begin your private tour with expert local guide in the cool and refreshing evening. The square full of life: locals meeting, children playing, visitors stopping to see where Michelangelo’s David originally stood and now a copy of it stands. If still open, peak inside the courtyard of the brilliant Palazzo Vecchio, then past the Uffizi Gallery, until you find yourselves at the River Arno. The golden evening light is sure to make some impressive photos.
Cross the river at its narrowest point on the famous Ponte Vecchio, where you will discover the Oltrarno neighborhood and the Medici's Pitti Palace. As your guide provides you with anecdotes, catch a glimpse of the beautiful Boboli Gardens. Then, stop for a tasty treat - traditional gelato. Gelato in hand, pass through some of the famous shopping areas like Via Roma and Piazza della Repubblica, where your guide and provide you with great tips on the best places to shop and eat. Your evening walk finishes at the infamous Duomo.
Authentic Tuscan Pasta Class in Florence with Local Chef Cinzia
For a truly memorable meal and culinary experience in Florence, join a local chef in preparing an authentic Italian menu of fresh pasta and other Tuscan dishes. During a private cooking lesson, help choose and make different types of fresh pasta with sauces or one pasta and a meat dish if you like, finished off with a decadent Italian dessert. Learn kitchen tips and tricks passed down through generations so you can recreate the flavors of Tuscany back home.
Get a personalized, hands-on cooking class at a local Florentine's home
Learn to make traditional pasta, sauce, and other Tuscan specialties
Menu can accommodate vegetarian and other specific dietary requests provided in advance
Delicious way to get immersed in Florentine culture and cuisine with a lovely local
Tour Cinque Terre and Pisa Leaning Tower from Florence Private
Private (up to 8 people) Cinque Terre and Pisa leaning tower tour in a Black Mercedes Minivan. Visit the Cinque Terre and experience all the true magic of this enchanted coastline.
Private Tuscany Horse Ride, Wine Tasting and local food at Estate
No previous riding experience is required.
The guests will have the chance to escape from the city crowd and experience the authentic Florence life style held on the worldwide known Chianti region
A one-of-a-kind approach to our horses will allow even the novice riders to naturally enjoy the rolling hills near Florence and after the ride the wine and gourmet tour at the historic winery will make the fully relax while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of our landscape.
Master the Art of Florentine Steak: A Unique Cooking Experience!
Enjoy an exclusive cooking class in the heart of Florence: learn the art of cooking a beefsteak Florentine style with the guidance of a local professional chef.
Become the esteemed MasterSteak and dazzle your friends with a flawlessly cooked Fiorentina upon your return!
This tour stands out as one of the few that offers such an experience:
don't miss this incredible opportunity to unveil one of the secrets of Tuscan cuisine!
5 Hours Truffle Hunt Experience with Cooking Class
We have selected 4 local chefs. Those are the best choice for guests who want to enjoy and learn how to cook tasty dishes from the Mugello Valley and from Tuscany.
Besides their unquestionable cooking pedigree we have chosen those chefs as they shares its mission of giving guests the most authentic sustainable cooking experience without overlooking quality and comfort.
Location:
We have chosen an organic agritourism both for its beauty and for the passion of its owner, Laura, who will make you feel at home.
Private daytrip to Siena & Chianti wine country, with wine tasting from Florence
Private is just for you and your party, so the top in terms of flexibility, comfort, and privacy. Your knowledgeable English speaking driver, will discuss with you all the different options of the chosen itinerary, so you will be able to customize your day, to perfectly suit your needs and focus just on the attractions/activities you are interested in. Start your day with a relaxing visit of Greve in Chianti to learn about the country lifestyle, admire the beauties of the Chianti wine road and see postcard views, discover the secrets of the Chianti red wine, taste genuine products, and conclude your experience with a visit of Siena, Tuscany's second most important art city.
Blend Your Own Wine: A Unique Wine Making Worshop in Florence
Join a one-of-a-kind experience that goes beyond a traditional wine tasting: become a winemaker for a day. In this exclusive masterclass, you'll sample six premium single-varietal wines, exploring their aromas, nuances, and unique characteristics under the guidance of an expert sommelier. Then comes the most exciting part, blend your own perfect wine, balancing body, intensity, and fragrance to craft a truly personalized creation.
As you uncover the secrets of Tuscan winemaking, you'll also indulge in a selection of local gourmet specialties. To top it all off, you'll bottle your custom blend with a personalized label, bringing home a unique and authentic taste of Tuscany.
A sensory and creative adventure, ideal for wine lovers who want to experience the artisanal and authentic side of Tuscan enology.
Florence: Mozzarella Cheese Making with Wine and food Tastings
Join a fun mozzarella-making class in Florence with wine tasting, local dishes and expert guidance in a small-group atmosphere.
Let’s be honest: you didn’t come to Florence just for the museums. You came for the food, and now, it’s your turn to make some.
Come hungry. Leave happy. Smell slightly like mozzarella. No regrets.
- Learn hands-on from a master cheese maker how to shape bocconcini, nodini, treccine and create rich, creamy burrata and stracciatella
- Sip and swirl your way through a curated selection of Tuscan wines, paired perfectly with your fresh cheese creations
- Enjoy your handmade cheeses alongside creative seasonal dishes in a cozy, music-filled atmosphere with max 12 guests for a personal experience
The History of Florence: The Renaissance Era Private Tour
It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Florence through the Renaissance. Embark on a storytelling journey that will keep you entertained while at the same time giving you insights you can’t find in a history book.
Delve deep into the subject with highlights and landmarks like Piazza della Signoria, Medici Palace and the Vasari Corridor. Connect their relevance to this historical event and the effects it had from past to present in Florence. Thanks to your local guide, it will be as if you just took a trip back in time!
Withlocals History City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Florence Private WALKING TOUR
Discover the city’s highlights and its most fascinating monuments, learn the secrets of Florence in a fun walking tour with a professional tour guide. Explore the historic centre of Florence, walk the streets that inspired Dante, discover the story about Michelangelo’s David and learn how the biggest dome in the world was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Stroll through the streets of Florence and enjoy the Medieval and Renaissance atmosphere of this amazing city looking at it with the eyes of the insider.
Highlights:
Discover the secrets of Florence in a 3-hour walking tour with an expert tour guide;
Hear the stories about the Medici family – the Godfathers of the Renaissance;
See Florence magnificent Duomo with its biggest masonry dome in the world;
Admire the sculptures of Piazza della Signoria;
Get many useful tips on restaurants, shops and other places to visit;
Uffizi Gallery : Guided Tour Without Lines
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Florentine Renaissance and discover the most iconic works of the Uffizi Gallery with an expert guide in Spanish.
• Admire Botticelli’s Spring and Birth of Venus, Michelangelo’s Doni Tondo and Leonardo Da Vinci’s Annunciation
• Discover the legacy of masters such as Giotto, Rafael, Masaccio and Filippo Lippi, who forever transformed the history of art
• Explore also works by international artists such as Velázquez, Rubens and Van Dyck, present in the museum’s collections
• At the end of the guided tour, you will have free time to stay and explore the rooms that have most captivated you
Why do travelers choose this tour?
This tour is ideal for any art lover visiting Florence. A unique experience to connect with the legacy of the Renaissance and the history of European art.
Hot-Air Balloon Flight over Florence
A Hot-Air Balloon flight above Florence is a poetic and fascinating experience, a unique and suggestive way to admire the fruits of the Renaissance from a different perspective between the sky and the ground.
From above you'll be able to see all over the city, apart from the main touristic attractions, such as the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo, the beautiful Chianti Hills and much more
The flights only take place at dawn
Florence City Tour & David
This tour has been my best selling one for over 15 years. Customers finish the tour truly understanding the importance of the Renaissance and the Medici family. We cover topics that to many society's today are taboo but during the Renaissance were part of everyday life. I love sharing the ironic, strange & different daily routines of Renaissance Florence.
All tours are considered semi-private up to 11 people. If your party is composed of 12 people or more people it automatically becomes 100% private.