The Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales
This tour is the best walking tour that you can ever have in Florence. It is a great introduction to the city for both first-timers as well as returners. It covers the main attractions of the city and also the hidden gems that are well and truly "off the beaten track" and gives you facts you wouldn't know or notice walking around by yourself.
While you'll be led through the city you will be even accompanied through three centuries full of thrilling stories about the Medici family who influenced Florence’s history; little by little the Renaissance will become alive in front of you.
You will not be involved in a boring, neutral lecture, but in a pleasant stroll through the center of Florence, in a friendly and easy-going atmosphere.
Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence
Indulge your love of Italian food in Tuscany, and enjoy a full-day tour that combines a market visit with a cooking class and 4-course meal with wine! After scouting out quality local ingredients at a historical Florence food market, travel to a rustic farmhouse in Tuscany, surrounded by exquisite countryside. Then, prepare your feast of pasta, bruschetta and Tuscan roast pork, plus beloved desserts such as tiramisu, before savoring the creations with Tuscan wine. Up to four glasses of wine are included throughout the day as well as a cooking diploma and the recipes.
Illuminated Florence Tour for Kids and Families with Gelato and Pizza
Florence is more fascinating and beautiful in the evening, so don’t miss this amazing family walking tour! A specialized kid-friendly local guide will keep you and the kids engaged by using games, media tools and games.
You will see the outside of the Duomo and Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, the outside of Palazzo Pitti and Piazza santo Spirito.
The tour includes two food stops to taste local genuine pizza and gelato by some recommended food parlours in Florence.
Horseback Riding in the Vineyards
Crazy Horse Ranch is owned by two siblings, Elisa and Vieri, who grew up as children in the middle of the Tuscan hills and started riding horses out of pure passion. They then decided to turn it into a full-time job and pass this amazing feeling on to as many people as possible. Their routine is waking up early in the morning and spending most of the time with the 40 horses in the ranch. Although there are other animals to feed and take care of, the feeling and the passion that horses are able to transmit is incomparable for them.
This experience gives you a chance to horseback ride through the Tuscan countryside that surrounds you and getting to know a real horseman life! The 5 star reviews say it all!
Accademia Gallery with David Private Tour
A private tour revealing all the beauty and stories behind David and his genius Michelangelo and his inspiring unique passion and energy
Guided Tour of the Academy Gallery and David Without a Queue
Immerse yourself in the art of the Renaissance and discover Michelangelo's legendary David. Your expert guide will accompany you through the most fascinating treasures of the Gallery of the Academy of Florence, without wasting time in queues.
• Admire Michelangelo’s David, symbol of Florence and one of the most famous sculptures in the world
• Discover Michelangelo’s Prisoners and the enigmatic Pietà de Palestrina
• Learn about the Medici Family’s exceptional collection of musical instruments
Why do travelers choose this tour?
• This tour is perfect for art lovers and pryers who want to see everything making the most of their time.
SMALL-GROUP Wine Safari: Tuscany Wine Tasting Tour from Florence
Get a true taste of Italy's famous Tuscany region on one of our wine and food tour departing from Florence. Our off-road wine tours take you beyond the typical tourist paths, offering exclusive access to some of the region’s most stunning vineyards and hidden gems. Hop into a rugged 4x4 vehicle and explore scenic landscapes, ancient villages, and world-renowned wineries, all while savoring the best wines and local cuisine.
Highlights:
- Exclusive off-road access to hidden vineyards and private estates
Small-group experience for a personalized and intimate atmosphere
Guided tours of two historic wineries, with expert-led tastings
Gourmet Tuscan lunch, featuring farm-fresh ingredients & wine pairings
Breathtaking scenic views and photo opportunities throughout the tour
Our Tuscany wine tours departing from Florence are:
Full-Day Chianti Wine Safari
Full-Day Val d’Orcia Wine Safari: Brunello & Montepulciano
Morning Chianti Wine Safari with Lunch
Sunset Chianti Wine Safari with Dinner
Francy's Pasta & Gnocchi on Top of Florence Hills
I'm Francesca, passionate about cooking and gastronomy. I learned the art of fresh pasta from my grandmother in her pasta shop, where we started to host this experience. Then I moved it at my house, a true pasta workshop in a beautiful villa on top of the hills, with a stunning view of Florence. I founded “Francyspasta” in 2017, that won several Airbnb Experiences awards, and changed completely my life in better.Time after time I created a group of passionate hosts like me, and now we are a crew of pasta makers, Gaia, Luisa, Tommaso, all very special people who will make our time together unique, in the magical atmosphere of our workshop-house, full of love, light and art in the heart of our splendid Tuscany.
Florence: Tiramisu & Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine
1. Italian Cuisine
Discover the secrets of true Italian cuisine in a historic restaurant in the heart of Florence, few minutes away from Duomo and an atmosphere that takes you back in time.
2. Passionate Experts
Learn from Italian chefs specialized in fresh pasta and tiramisu, who will guide you step by step. Alongside them, an expert guide will enrich your experience with fascinating stories about Florence, turning the cooking class into a cultural journey.
3. A Complete Experience
From pasta-making to tasting selected wines, every detail is designed to let you experience the true essence of Florence. This course combines cooking, history, and tasting for a unique and unforgettable experience.
4. Memories and Skills
In addition to creating delicious dishes, you’ll take home precious memories and new skills you can use to recreate the Italian experience wherever you are.
Florence by night with aperitivo
An original and fun orientation walk of Florence at night for curious travellers to meet new friends while discovering the city with a local team including an Italian Aperitivo.
MEDICI CHAPELS Private Tour in Florence
Enjoy an insightful private tour of the Medici Chapels – the last home of the famous dynasty that wrote the history of Florence. If you are an art lover it’s a must for you to visit the Medici Chapels, but without a tour guide, you will deny yourself a unique opportunity to learn the gossips and secrets hidden within their walls.
Built as the mausoleum for the Grand Dukes of Florence it became a breathtaking museum decorated with most precious and incorruptible materials: marble and granite, jasper and alabaster, lapis and many other semiprecious stones.
Discover the New Sacristy – another masterpiece of Michelangelo Buonarroti where he revealed himself not only as a talented sculptor but also as an expressive architect.
Join me for this incredible tour and smoothly navigate in the Chapels. Be the first to see all the details, avoiding all the hassle of big group tours.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the SECRET ROOM OF MICHELANGELO is NOT included in this tour.
Small Group Day Tour in Cinque Terre and Pisa From Florence
Depart from Florence in a comfortable van with a very small group of up to 8 people and a tour leader for a memorable day. After 2 hours driving the first stop is Manarola, one of the jewels of the Cinque Terre, where you can admire the picturesque houses and take breathtaking photos.
Time to explore, before to move with the ferry line that connects the villages to visit Vernazza, walking through the charming streets of the city, and discover the history.
After this experience, just 15 min away by train, the next stop is Riomaggiore, where you can taste local delicacies, visit the defensive tower, discover the village life and have a swim.
Then, after 10 min of train and 1,5 h driving, the tour will take you to the famous Piazza dei Miracoli to see the majestic Tower of Pisa and the other monuments at this UNESCO site. After this exciting day, set off driving towards Florence. The itinerary is organized to be the easiest considering all the walking difficulties of the villages.
Val d'Orcia private tour: Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano
Experience the heart of Tuscany on a private journey through Val d’Orcia, chauffeured by your personal driver. Relax and enjoy the ride through rolling hills, cypress-lined roads, and storybook villages. Your first stop is Montalcino, home of the world-famous Brunello wine. Explore its cobbled streets, wine shops, and Romanesque churches. Continue to Pienza, a hilltop Renaissance gem offering sweeping views over the valley. Reimagined by Pope Pius II, it’s known for its harmony, beauty, and delicious Pecorino cheese.
Along the way, stop at the iconic Chapel of the Madonna di Vitaleta, one of Tuscany’s most photographed landmarks, perfectly framed by cypress trees in an unforgettable setting. Then, visit the nearby fields featured in Gladiator, where Russell Crowe’s character walks through golden wheat toward his home. End your day in Montepulciano, famous for its Vino Nobile and elegant Renaissance charm. Discover Tuscany’s soul through its landscapes, flavors, and timeless beauty.
Tuscan Pasta Masterclass Small-Group Cooking Experience
Immerse yourself in authentic recipes of Tuscan cuisine and discover the flavors that have been the true protagonists of Tuscan cuisine for hundreds of years. Not just spinach, not just chicken, ... but much more!
Pappardelle with wholemeal flour ... longer than ever ..., mountain lasagna with chestnut flour and succulent meat or vegetable sauces based on your choice and season. BRUSCHETTE with amazing Oil
Why not brighten up your palate with renaissance recipes and discover that the famous French onion soup actually originates in Florence ..
This cooking course, having fun and with extreme simplicity, thanks to the supervision of the chef, historian and archaeologist, will surprise you.
Everything will be prepared from scratch, so rolled up your sleeves and be ready to work like a real chef ... put the apron begins to cut, mince, mix, knead, bake but ... careful not to burn yourself!
ARE NOT ALLOWED GLUTEN FREE\ EGGS FREE\CHEESE FREE MINOR of 16
Hands on Deluxe Traditional 4-course dinner with fresh pasta
Upon arrival at Chefactory Cooking Academy Florence no later than 4:45 pm our teachers will welcome our guests, respecting every kind of measure of the latest DL. on health and accompanied in a room of 1700 AD. where we'll explain the menu and check for allergies to accommodate everyone.
The Chefs will follow you from the beginning to the end of the class.
Every person will do everything, it's not a demonstration class, so roll up your sleeves and let's start making desserts, cuts for sauces, appetizers, main courses and service sauces, fresh handmade pasta, a glass to feel at home.
After you've finished everything?
Finally you taste the whole menu with just as much Tuscan wine.
At the end of the whole experience you will bring with you the memory of a booklet of recipes made during the class and as many tricks of the Chefs.
The languages available are English and Italian, you can book in German and Spanish if the chefs are on time for that particular course.
vegetarian included.
Florence Panoramic Tour in an Electric Fiat 500 Cabrio + Picnic
Enjoy Florence with a private experience away from the crowds. Ride in an iconic vintage Fiat 500 cabrio, fully restored and converted into a silent electric vehicle. Explore the scenic hills to enjoy the city’s most famous views in total relaxation, without long walks.
What makes this tour special:
Comfort & Privacy: A private car for your group (up to 3 guests) with a driver-guide. No buses, no crowds.
Panoramic Route: Cruise through Arcetri and the Poggio Imperiale area, along historic roads lined with villas, olive groves, and classic Tuscan scenery.
Iconic Photo Stops: Stop at San Miniato al Monte and Piazzale Michelangelo to photograph the skyline and the Duomo from above.
Eco-friendly Style: All the charm of "La Dolce Vita" with 100% electric, quiet technology.
Practical details:
Pickup is included from central meeting points or the closest convenient spot. Ideal for couples and families seeking the best views of Florence in total comfort.
Private and authentic cooking class experience with family
Book a private and fun experience with our Florentine family to prepare handmade pasta. We will use products from our garden and, if not available, at 0 km. We will prepare traditional recipes together! If weather permits we will eat in our beautiful garden!
(Sometimes it is possible that some requests overlap, we will contact you and ask for your agreement to allow the activity to be carried out in a small group).
Thanks to the partnership with the Correnti ODV Association, for each Cooking Class, €1 will be donated to support the community of orphaned children of Malelea in Lesotho. Garden Cooking Class puts its heart into it.
Private Tour to Cinque Terre from Florence
Head to the coast for a day in Italy’s Cinque Terre on a private (this is not a shared tour) 10-hour trip from Florence. Listed as a UNESCO site, the region is made up of five charming fishing villages that cling to the cliffs. Visit Manarola, Vernazza, and Corniglia, and travel between them by boat or train. In each village, you’ll have time to wander the streets, browse local shops, eat, and soak up the sea views. The tour itinerary is designed to achieve the most from you day and as much as possible we are ready to customize it to meet your expectations. If you want to visit Pisa on the same trip, upgrade when you book.
Private Tuscany Tour: Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Day Trip
Private tour to Siena and San Gimignano with an english speaking driver in a de-luxe minivan. Your driver will talk to you about Tuscany traditions, history about the places you’ll visit and will tell you what is worth to be visited in every place.
Tuscany Bike Tours Through the Chianti Hills with Wine Tasting
This is our best-selling tour that has made us famous among the public. It’s the perfect balance between cycling, admiring beautiful landscapes and tasting the gastronomic specialties of the area. Our Tuscany Bike Tours take place in the heart of the Chianti Colli Fiorentini area. All our participants are supplied and fitted with bikes and safety helmets. Our guide will tend to your every need. Before taking to the bike there will be a bicycle orientation and tour safety talk. The ride is breathtaking; we will enjoy the spectacular rolling hills passing by vineyards, old castles, villas and olive groves. In addition to the ride we offer a wine and extra virgin olive oil tasting and a traditional Tuscan lunch.
The total distance covered on the bikes is 24km (13 miles).
Small Group Horseback Riding Wine Tour, San Gimignano, Lunch
Very well selected, gentle and beautiful horses, perfect for beginners as well.
Discover the beauty of the Tuscan wine country and its magic people, food and wine.
Small group tours.
MaMa Florence- Tuscan Cooking Class in Florence
Embark on a captivating journey into the culinary heritage of Tuscany as you immerse yourself in a hands-on cooking course in the heart of Florence. Here, the world of Tuscan cuisine unfolds before you, bringing together the allure of fresh, seasonal ingredients and cherished recipes steeped in tradition.
Guided by our seasoned chef, you will traverse every aspect of the cooking process. From handpicking the finest ingredients to crafting a multi-course masterpiece in our professional kitchen, you'll be led through the art and science of Tuscan culinary excellence. Along the way, discover the rich history and cultural significance of Tuscan cuisine, acquiring invaluable techniques and tips to master each dish.
As the day culminates, take a seat and indulge in the sumptuous results of your labor, savoring the exquisite flavors of time-honored Tuscan dishes. It's more than a cooking class; it's a feast for the senses and a celebration of Tuscan gastronomy.
Florence Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine
Step into history as you join our class held in one of the oldest restaurants in Florence, nestled within a stunning building that dates back to the 1500s. Just a few steps from the iconic Piazza della Signoria and Dante Alighieri’s childhood home, this extraordinary setting adds a truly unique flavor to your experience—where timeless tradition meets authentic Florentine charm.
Private Tour: Orcia Valley to Montalcino and Montepulciano with Brunello Wine Tasting
Spend a day exploring the wine region of the Val d'Orcia (Orcia Valley) with this full-day private tour from Florence. With your private group of no more than 7 passengers in the vehicle, you'll visit Montalcino, Montepulciano, and take in the scenery of the Orcia Valley. Enjoy a Brunello di Montalcino wine tasting with lunch in a small family run winery. (Price is per group.)