DAVID and Accademia Gallery Private Tour in Florence
Get the best of your stay in Florence and enjoy this private tour to the Accademia Gallery which hosts the original David. See the world-famous masterpiece and learn a lot of interesting facts about its creator. Discover the Prisoners by Michelangelo and learn why these sculptures were never finished.
Hear incredible stories about Michelangelo and learn why even popes called him "divine”. Get the idea why Michelangelo's David is so famous and imagine the great sculptor working on his masterpiece through the stories told by your expert tour guide.
Florence Food Tour with Truffle Pasta, Steak & Free Flowing Wine
Taste the best of Florence, during this 4-hour food and wine tour. While strolling the quaint Florentine streets, with your local expert guide, enjoy iconic dishes and Traditional Tuscan treats, at locally loved restaurants.
Your tour begins in true Florentine style, with a delightful aperitivo while enjoying breathtaking views of the City.
Tastings include the finest cheese, cured meats, truffles, aged balsamic vinegar and other treats, with fine wine or a Negroni cocktail.
Move on to the next venue for a selection of Florentine street food including crostini.
Next enjoy a sit down dinner at a locally loved restaurant for homemade fresh pasta with fresh truffles and Florentine steak.
The tour concludes with you become an expert in gelato. Learn how to spot the real thing from the fake stuff. Alternatively fresh cannoli is available
Florence Private Transportation in Rickshaw
Discover Florence in a different way, aboard a modern and silent electric rickshaw. This private transfer connects Santa Maria Novella to Santa Croce through some of the most picturesque streets and squares in the city center, giving you a relaxed and sustainable way to get around the city. You can choose where to start the service — at your hotel, in a downtown square or in Santa Maria Novella — and decide whether to end at Santa Croce or at another point, always within the rented time. The driver will be at your complete disposal, being able to stop or accompany you wherever you prefer, compatible with the road network. A private, comfortable and personalized experience: the most pleasant way to experience Florence with freedom and style
Florence Duomo with Dome Climb Tickets and Museum Tour
You'll discover the history of the baptistery, the Cathedral and its stunning exterior, the numerous sculptures on Giotto's bell tower and you'll walk through the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, where you come face to face with the original masterpieces created for the Florence Cathedral, discovering the stories, faith, and extraordinary talent of artists such as Donatello, Michelangelo, and Lorenzo Ghiberti, whose works once adorned the cathedral itself.
You will climb Brunelleschi's Dome, the city's emblem and the largest of its kind in the world (with skip the queue Florence Duomo tickets). The inside of the dome is covered in 3600 square meters of paintings, making it the biggest painted surface in the entire globe.
When you reach the summit, the breathtaking views of the city below are an ultimate reward for all of your hard effort; you will never forget how you see this incredible metropolis. It truly is an incredible opportunity that you cannot afford to pass up!
Super Chianti 2 wineries & meat feast @ Dario Cecchini—max 8 pp
This day trip is to explore the flavors of the land just south of Florence with its traditions for great wine, olive oil, cheese & meats.
We visit two distinct organic wineries, and you will come to understand the concept of terroir, and you will learn how Chianti & Chianti Classico is made. Your Grape guide will explain how to distinguish the characteristics of the wines in your glass.
Lunch is an exceptional feast at famous butcher Dario Cecchini with traditional dishes and Steak.
Return with the fondest of memories of Tuscany's wine country.
Fiesole: Tuscan Countryside Half Day E-Bike Tour & Farm visit
In Fiesole since 2011, the first e-bike tour ever in the Tuscan countryside with a native and local guide. Away from the bustle of Florence, in SMALL GROUP MAX ONLY 4 PEOPLE, we will ride at least 30km (19mi).
You will see breathtaking panoramic views of Florence, the hills surrounded by fields of olive trees, where Leonardo da Vinci lived and dreamed about human flight, where Dante fell in love with Beatrice. Depending on the season, we will reach a monastery still inhabited by monks at an altitude of over 800m (2600ft), or Michelangelo's childhood home. We will cross the path of the Via degli dei, the ancient Via Flaminia Minor, the Etruscan road that crossed the Apennines mountains at least 200 years BC. Along the way a brief stop at a true local farms to get and eat, as is tradition ever since I was a child, bread, a very good local extra virgin olive oil, vegetables and fresh fruit in season and drink red house wine.
Tuscany Vespa Tours Through the Hills of Chianti
There is nothing more exciting and unique than driving a vespa through the Tuscan hills. Live “La Dolce Vita” with us. Our Tuscany Vespa Tours allow you to discover the beauty of the Chianti Colli Fiorentini while you are on an Italian icon. After a scooter orientation and safety briefing, you will start riding through the rolling hills surrounded by vineyards and olive groves with frequent stops for pictures and to take in the spectacular views of the Tuscan countryside. At the end of the unforgettable ride we will sit down for a traditional Tuscan lunch (included in the price) and a wine and extra virgin olive oil tasting is offered at the villa. The meeting time is 8:30am at our office in Florence and we are back to Florence by 3:00pm. Before the ride we will make sure everybody is confident riding their vespas. The vespa ride last approximately 2 hours.
Florence City Center Exclusive Guided Tour w/ Accademia & David
Relive the Italian Renaissance in Florence during this 2.5 hour private guided museum & walking tour covering highlights including the Accademia with Michelangelo's David. This private tour pairs you with your own personal guide to explore the history and secrets of Florence and its most famous citizens.
VIP Florence Dinner Tour: Truffle, Florentine Steak & Fine Wines
Don’t settle for just another dinner. Join us for a premium experience full of all the Florentine flavors you’ve been dreaming of.
Eat and drink the region’s best: taste decadent, 100% organic truffle pasta, sip 5 world-class Tuscan wines (3 in a private cellar!), and carve into tender Florentine steak, all without having to leave the center of Florence.
Along the way, we’ll unravel Florence’s culinary secrets, from its historic wine windows to its obsession with gelato. It’s indulgent, it’s exclusive, and it’s absolutely worth it.
Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with optional Local Market Tour
This tour is unique because it offers a fully immersive, hands-on culinary experience in the heart of Florence. You'll start by visiting the authentic Sant’Ambrogio Market with a professional chef to select fresh, local ingredients: just like a true Florentine. Back in a real Tuscan trattoria, you’ll learn to prepare traditional dishes like tagliatelle, ravioli, and tiramisù entirely from scratch. The small group format ensures personal guidance and an intimate, friendly atmosphere. Along the way, you'll hear stories about Italian food culture, enjoy Tuscan appetizers, and sit down to savor the meal you've created, paired with a glass of local wine. It’s more than a cooking class: it’s a true taste of Italian life.
Florence Central Market Food Tour with Eating Europe
Our Florence Market Food Tour takes you on a culinary journey at the San Lorenzo Market, the heart of Tuscan food traditions. Here you’ll enjoy tasty local cheeses, mouthwatering cured meats, fresh olive oil, a proper Italian coffee, traditional Lampredotto sandwich, aged balsamic vinegar and much more.
Once we’ve eaten our way through the market, we’ll pop over to one of Florence’s oldest wine shops for a private wine tasting and food pairing. End the tour just like a true Italian would finish their meal: with sweetness! After learning how to enjoy your drinks like an Italian, savor an authentic gelato and learn how to differentiate it from the fake stuff!
Experience this one-of-a-kind Florence market food tour, where tradition and taste come together. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you.
Exclusive Early Morning Uffizi: Semi-Private with Private Option
Be the first to enter the famous Uffizi gallery with time entry ticket right as the doors are opening and the crowds have not yet arrived. Enjoy a truly personalized experience, guided by a professional expert guide in a group of only 6 people!
Explore one of the largest collections of art in the world with your expert guide, and focus on famous pieces such as Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Da Vinci's Annunciation.
In your small group of 6, you can easily maneuver throughout the gallery and truly get up close and personal with some of the most noteworthy masterpieces. The truly small group size ensures a friendly and intimate environment to interact with your guide and make the most out of your experience.
Private Florence Tour: 3-Hour Walking Tour with a Licenced Guide
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.
The Four Seasons in Florence
Step into the world of classical music at one of the Florence's most
charming and historic venues, the Auditorium Santa Croce al Tempio.
Surrounded by centuries of history, this intimate setting offers the
perfect atmosphere for an enchanting orchestral performance. The
concert will feature a carefully curated selection of masterworks by
renowned composers, performed by a talented ensemble of musicians.
Whether you're a lifelong admirer of classical music or new to the
genre, this evening promises to captivate your senses.
Program:
The Four seasons by A. Vivaldi
Eine Kleine Nachtmusic’ by W.A. Mozart
Concerto for Strings in G Major, RV 151 by A. Vivaldi
Air in G Major by J.S. Bach
Drawing and Watercolor Workshop in the Heart of Florence
The experience is for you who would like to discover Florence with a brush in your hand see the city through new eyes sketching, painting and discover what Florence looks like through an artists lens.
Being in Florence means surrounded by art, if you are a creative soul and would like to be creative yourself or you kids would like to create their own masterpieces this course is for you.
The course is also for you who would like to get you sketchbook started, or simply dust off old drawing/painting skills.
In case of rain or bad weather we'll be on a covered terrace with a fantastic view.
The course is for all levels, both beginners and more experienced. My way of teaching is very individual and we'll start from your level and step by step progress from there.
We are mostly sitting on stairs or standing during the class so please let me know in advance if you have special needs and I would schedule the class so that we'll go to a place where we can site down during the session.
tour semiprivato Firenze, la rivalità tra Michelangelo e Leonardo
Vuoi vivere il Rinascimento oltre i famosi dipinti?
Questo tour unico mette in luce la ricca storia di Firenze attraverso la lente dei suoi due più grandi geni artistici, il cui spirito competitivo li spinse a creare alcuni dei capolavori più celebri al mondo.
Ascolterai storie sulle loro personalità contrastanti e sulle loro tecniche personali, scoprendo il contesto politico e culturale della Firenze rinascimentale, per comprendere più a fondo l’innovazione e il fervore artistico di quell’epoca.
Visiteremo anche la splendida Basilica di Santo Spirito per ammirare uno dei capolavori più incredibili — e sorprendentemente poco conosciuti — di un giovanissimo Michelangelo: **il Crocifisso ligneo**. L’opera fu realizzata come ringraziamento al priore che gli permise di studiare anatomia, aprendo la strada alla sua profonda conoscenza della forma umana.
Immergiti nella cultura autentica della città attraverso l’arte, i racconti e consigli speciali sui luoghi preferiti della tua guida.
Pasta Cooking Class: Mastering Nonna's Recipes
Highlights of this Experience:
Masterclass with Top Chefs:
Refine your cooking skills in an intimate lesson led by celebrated Florentine chefs. Get insider tips and hands-on guidance to master the art of pasta making.
Fresh, Local Ingredients:
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Italy as you cook with high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients for a truly authentic experience.
Personalized Tips & Guidance:
Enjoy one-on-one support from our chefs — think of it as getting the inside scoop from passionate locals who live and breathe Italian cuisine. The difference from the others is here: you'll be part of a small group.
Engaging Culinary Experience:
Roll up your sleeves and dive into a fun, social cooking session where you’ll prepare gourmet pasta dishes from scratch and learn in a lively, welcoming environment.
Wine Pairing: Taste of Tuscany:
Sip on a curated selection of local red and white Tuscan wines throughout your experience, perfectly paired with each dish you create.
Bocelli Countryside Escape from Florence
In only one day we will give you an unforgettable Bocelli Tour Experience in Tuscany taking you to the most beautiful places in a completely private tour! Our drivers have years of experience on the field which make them the most professional English speaking knowledgeable about Tuscany and of course Maestro Andrea Bocelli Art and Music, therefore although they are not guides, you will get the feeling as they were, as they will always be ready to answer all your doubts and take special care of you at all times!
In addition, it’s also good to highlight we are always open to customize our tour according to your preferences; we know for sure this is an added value you will appreciate for your Bocelli tour that will make this experience a very special one with us!
Uffizi Gallery’s Tales Private Tour with timed entry ticket
Would you like to have an easy-going tour full of curiosities? Would you like to “read” paintings by yourself? Would you like a detailed visit or just to understand the whole thing? Just book with us and we’ll adapt the tour to your needs!
Florence Cooking Class in a Gorgeous Countryside Home with Maria
This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a private and immersive Tuscan cooking class in a beautiful Florence home with a lovely retired Italian couple. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your hands-on cooking class takes place in a local home kitchen where Maria teaches you 2-3 traditional Tuscan dishes. You'll learn traditional Italian cooking techniques that are easily replicated at home. After cooking, enjoy your meal together with this lovely Italian family. If you choose to add-on a market tour, Maria gives you a guided tour of San Lorenzo market, the historic food market of Florence, perfect for food lovers. This experience includes round-trip transfers (up to 6 guests) in Maria's car from downtown Florence to her beautifully designed countryside home. During your car ride, Maria regales you with stories of the city. Vegetarians and guests with dietary requests are welcome!
Safari in Chianti Open Top Van and Tasting Wine
This is a unique wine tour to discover the beauty of Chianti with the typical scents and colors of this extraordinary land. Thanks to our exclusive minivan, unique to Tuscany, you can explore the Chianti area like never before.
Our first stop will be visiting a first winery, where you will taste 4 wines paired with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, tuscan bread local salami and cheese in a unique atmosphere.
Then, immersed in the heart of the Chianti area we will visit one of the most enchanting medieval hamlets, Montefioralle.
Continue to Greve in Chianti the entrance to the Chianti area, its fame has always been tied to its principal Piazza Matteotti, with little shops under porticos with typical hand-crafted products.
The last stop of the tour will be a winery where you will have the chance to enjoy a classic Tuscan lunch accompanied by a fantastic tasting of wines appropriately chosen according to the course
Full-Day Tuscany and Chianti Hills Bike Tour With Lunch at Farm
Join this amazing and fun full-day bike ride in the Tuscan Hills, with a visit to a farm nestled in the countryside! Taste an excellent local wine and their Extra Virgin Olive Oil, along with a delicious Tuscan lunch.
We'll start from the convenient and quiet "Oltrarno" area of Florence, and avoid trafficked roads to quickly reach the countryside. There are going to be some uphills, so get ready for a workout - or request for an E-bike (the sooner you ask the better, as we have a limited supply).
There will be plenty of panoramic stops to take great photos and learn about local life and nature from our knowledgeable guide.
You will witness an amazing high-end Tuscan lunch, with local products, and handmade olive oil, in an amazing countryside setting.
Depending on the time of the year, you will have the chance to see the harvesting of the olives from the trees. This is the real Tuscan experience you want to have!
Experience Chianti & Cheese w/ 3 wineries & dairy visit—max 8 pp
We meet in central Florence at our Grape Tours office, please be around 15 minutes early to check in.
In a small group of min 4 and max 8, we will head out in a comfortable coach and visit 3 wonderful family-owned, high-quality organic wineries in Chianti where we will be welcomed at each place to taste delightful wines (mainly Chianti & Super Tuscans), enjoying private visits at each place.
You will learn heaps from your friendly English-speaking wine expert guide, taste at least 12 different wines during the day (generous pours) & enjoy an organic farm-to-table lunch to really take in the Tuscan flavors.
Did we mention the views? Each winery is in a stunning location surrounded by grapevines, olive groves, cypress-lined lanes, and endless Tuscan rolling hills.
This is a great tour for wine lovers but also amateurs who are curious to learn more or simply want to enjoy a great day out from Florence in the dazzling wine country.
Florence Untold Bike Tour
Have you ever wondered what's the story behind that statue in the corner of that intersection, that rock in a middle of a piazza, that weird shaped street lantern or why some people call that street differently from what's written in your map?Well my friend those are the legends of our beautiful city that only us that live here know the true story behind it. Passed on from generation to generation I will share with you FLORENCE as it was never told or written in books. We will go thru the highlights of the city but mostly the hidden gems where you will be seeing things that no tours offer and hear the City Stories that you can't find in any of the history books. I'm not certified nor very well informed to tell you HISTORY which you can easily find online but I will share with you the stories and the legends of this city that only us, the people of Florence know and can pass along with narration. I'll bestow upon you my keys to unlock perks at my local faves in Florence during your stay