Private Florence Highlight Half Day Tour
This is the perfect half day walking tour for first time travelers to Florence who would like to explore the highlights in this beautiful city with a Tuscan local! I am a professional tour guide with twenty years of experience showing travelers the beauty of Tuscany and introducing people of all ages (couples, families, groups) to the history and culture of Italy. My background is in foreign languages, art history and history, but I am also passionate about wine, food, culture, and above all sharing my region with visitors from around the world. This totally private tour can be fully customized to fit your needs and level of knowledge, please feel free to send me any information about you and your group before arrival.
Private Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour in Florence
A private tour to explore the glory of the masterpieces from the past at the Uffizi Gallery, where the world’s finest collection of Renaissance paintings are stored.
Florence: Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine
Roll up your sleeves and learn how to make fresh pasta like an Italian and secret techniques for creating a perfect tiramisù in a locally loved restaurant.
End by feasting on the dishes you've prepared, served with wine, limoncello and coffee.
You will have plenty of time to ask questions about Italian cuisine to your host
At the end of the cooking class, you can choose to stay in the restaurant with your new friends or venture out to explore the nearby streets that make up lovely Santa Spirito neighborhood.
Private Chianti wine tour
Immerse yourself in the authentic experience of a Chianti Wine Tour in Tuscany. Indulge in the opportunity to taste prestigious labels and great vintages, paired with local specialties. Your knowledgeable driver-guide will be by your side as you savor the flavors of Chianti wine. Our premium boutique wine tour is the epitome of luxury, allowing you to meet renowned winemakers, friendly cellar staff, and learn about the wines and rich history of the Chianti Classico Valley. Visiting the cellars and vineyards, tasting wines on the spot, and gaining insight into the production process is a unique opportunity that we highly recommend. During this 5-hour tour, you will visit two boutique wineries, explore the production areas, vineyards, and olive groves, and enjoy a delicious three-course lunch paired with wine tastings. You will also have the chance to stop in a charming village to discover artisanal workshops and soak in the traditional Tuscan atmosphere.
Hot Air Balloon Ride over Chianti Hills
Just 20 minutes from Florence, Chianti reveals itself as the heart of historic Tuscany. You’ve likely tasted its world-renowned wine, but have you ever breathed in the air above the vineyards where it’s made? It’s a unique experience that goes beyond the typical food and wine tour, something you should try at least once in your life.
- Explore Tuscany from above with an exciting hot air balloon ride, departing from San Casciano in Val di Pesa.
- Be amazed by the unparalleled beauty of the Tuscan countryside during a panoramic flight that offers breathtaking views of hills dotted with villas, castles, vineyards, and olive groves.
- At the end of this unforgettable experience, celebrate the moment with a glass of prosecco as you land.
Pasta Fettuccine, Ravioli and Tiramisu Cooking Class in Florence
Discover the secrets of Italian cuisine in the heart of Florence with this hands-on cooking class into a private home . Roll up your sleeves and learn how to prepare three authentic fresh pasta dishes—fettuccine, ravioli, and tagliatelle—plus the beloved tiramisu dessert. Guided by a friendly local chef, you’ll master the techniques of cutting, rolling, and shaping pasta while picking up insider tips you can use back home,Your experience begins with a welcome glass of prosecco or a soft drink before diving into the cooking session. After preparing your dishes, sit down in a warm and sociable atmosphere to enjoy your handmade creations, paired with limoncello and bottled water.With small groups capped at just 13 participants, this is an intimate and fun way to learn, eat, and connect with Italian culinary traditions.
Sample Menu:
Starter: Prosecco or soft drink
Main Dishes: Fettuccine with your choice of sauce, Ravioli, Tagliatelle with seasonal flavors
Dessert: Homemade tiramisu
PRIVATE WINE TOUR TUSCANY Chianti Wineries, Expert English driver
The winery reserved where you will have the experience are:
- Poggio Amorelli full experience with 3 meals Lunch, cellar tour with an wine expert, a complete wine tasting with 6~7 different types of wines, extra virgin olive oil and different vintages of balsamic vinigar
- Castello di Gabbiano wine tasting and cellar tour on the basement of the Castle, one of the most bautiful places we have in Chianti Classico
In Antinori we only pass by in front of the winery and if it will be open at the public on the moment you are there (around 95% of possibility that can be open) it will be possible to stop (free visit) for 45 minutes to explore only the building, not the cellar, and if you want wine taste at the wine bar on the 1st floor and pay there for what you are tasting.
If Antinori will be closed we will go instead for a beautiful panoramic tour on the area of Badia a Passignano monastery then passing through Montefioralle village and Greve in Chianti for a short stop on this village.
Art and History in Florence: Small Group Walking Tour
Explore Florence together with a local guide and discover the history, art and unknown stories!
Take a slow stroll through the old Center of the city where you can see beautiful historical buildings, palaces, museums, churches and gardens. We will guide you to admire the Baptistery, the Duomo-Cathedral, Dante's home, Bargello Palace and Piazza della Signoria. You will also enjoy the sight of Palazzo Vecchio, a remarkable example of civil architecture. Here you will discover an open air museum with various masterpieces including the copy of Michelangelo's David, right in front of Palazzo Vecchio. Then we will pass through the wings of the Uffizi Gallery. Following the Arno River, we will walk towards Ponte Vecchio and its gold jewelry shops and we will see part of the other side of the river.
15 min before please for the check in .
3 hours: Private walking tour of Florence and Accademia Gallery guided visit
Accompanied by your own private guide, you can discover some of the most fascinating locations of Florence city center and top attractions of the city on a 3 hours walking tour, the tour includes the Accademia Gallery too. Tickets are NOT included in the price.
Florence with a private guide is the best way to experience and get the feeling of this wonderful city. Discover Florence with a private professional guide who will reveal all the most hidden spots as well as the highlights that you cannot miss like Michelangelo's David. Discover the main attractions, such as Piazza della Signoria, the Ponte Vecchio and hidden gems of this magic city.
Entrance and Guided Tour of Santa Croce Basilica
Enjoy a small group tour (maximum of 15 people) of the Basilica of Santa Croce, known as the Temple of the Glories of Italy. As a mausoleum for important personalities, it houses the tombs of the painter and sculptor Michelangelo, the author Dante, and the scientist Galileo.
Florence Uffizi Gallery and Its Fundamental Paintings Guided Tour
Visiting Florence museums in the early morning is a little secret not to find oneself in very crowded rooms and doing it in a very small group is truly wonderful.
A tour with maximum 8 participants is specifically organised for early wakers and for those who do not love to be in big groups.
An expert and fluently English speaking guide will show and describe you all major masterpieces of the most famous and important Italian painting gallery: unforgettable works by Giotto, Gentile da Fabriano, Piero della Francesca, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Michelangelo, Tiziano and Caravaggio.
In small groups is better!
Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine
Learn to make fresh pasta, like our grandmothers made them in Italy.
We will teach you every process and stand by you teaching you every step.
Offered in a cooking school located inside a medieval tower from the 1200s, a stone's throw from Brunelleschi's Dome. Where you will breathe the air and life of Dante Alighieri, father of the Italian language because the tower where we will cook belonged to his wife's family.
Pastamania 1st Pasta Class in Florence with Museum
1. Reach our historic palace in the heart of Florence near Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, enjoy one of the most authentic culinary experiences in the city.
2. Visit the Pasta Museum with an expert guide and discover antique tools and the fascinating history of fresh pasta.
3. Put on your apron and use the rolling pin to learn how to make authentic fresh pasta by hand.
4. Sit down and enjoy the pasta you prepared, sharing a convivial Italian-style meal together.
5. Take part in a professional wine tasting, sampling five organic Tuscan wines from our family farm. You will also have access to our shop to purchase wines and pasta tools at special prices.
Authentic Florence Pasta-Making Class with Eating Europe
Perfect for families, couples and social solo travelers, join an authentic Florence pasta making class in a beautiful kitchen. Learn Italian cooking skills you’ll use again and again back home (yes, your friends will be impressed).
Strap on an apron, and prepare the best fettuccine and ravioli you’ve ever made. To end on a high note, you’ll also learn how to make a perfect Italian dessert, like tiramisù!
Ah, we almost forgot. Whenever you want to take a break and relax, there’s a glass of Tuscan wine waiting for you. Now that’s how you enjoy a cooking class.
Florence Self-Guided Treasure Hunt & Medici Mystery Walking Tour
Looking for an alternative, non touristy way to explore Florence? Embark on this city quest with a sweet reward at the end!
You'll follow clues, play your role in a Medici storyline and discover secret courtyards, timeless boutiques and delicious eateries that you won't find on conventional tours.
You have full flexibility to start and explore entirely at your own pace: directions will be sent to you dynamically via WhatsApp in English, giving you the freedom to enjoy quality time with your crew.
Available every day from morning to evening, including Mondays and Sundays, when it rains or when it’s hot: just wear appropriate clothing!
Perfect for couples, young adults, families with kids, hen and stag celebrations, school trips and anyone looking for a unique, fun way to explore Florence, learn a little about the Renaissance, and bond along the way.
So, will you help Lorenzo de Medici find the mysterious Elixir of Joy? Get ready for a truly unique and unforgettable experience!
Siena and San Gimignano: Small-Group Tour with Lunch from Florence
Enjoy the high quality of this small-group tour - the perfect experience in order to discover art, history, landscapes, food and wine in a comfortable and relaxed way with more personalized attention of a small group. Depart from Florence, see the highlights of Siena through the eyes of a licensed guide, admire the marvelous Tuscan landscape, taste genuine Tuscan food paired with great wines, and finish your day relaxing in the hill top village of San Gimignano.
Chianti Wine Tour with Tastings Semi-Private Experience
Embark on an intimate Tuscany journey: vineyards, olive groves, castles. Immerse in wine senses. Meet Supertuscans, top Tuscan wines. Ride to 3 wineries near Florence. An oenophile guides tastings, methods at 2 known wineries and boutique estate. Hills around Florence yield superb wines due to climate and soil.
Explore Chianti wines and "Chianti Classico" distinctions. Learn wine-food pairings. Discover Supertuscans: epitome of quality. Can include various grapes, pure or blended, reflecting winemaker's touch. Rare and prized, often from latest vintage.
3 wineries showcase Supertuscans. Tour vineyards, modern-old practices. Expert explains acidity, aromas, flavors. Day unfolds in iconic Tuscan village with history and ambiance.
Savor typical Tuscan lunch, paired with beloved wines. Engage senses, broaden knowledge, forge memories on enchanting tour. Best of Tuscan wine, gastronomy, culture awaits.
Exclusive Emilia-Romagna,Parmigiano, Prosciutto, Balsamic, Wine
Follow your taste buds to the heart of Italy’s most famous foodie region on this Emilia-Romagna day trip from Florence. This tour offers you the chance to discover first-hand how products renowned worldwide for their taste and high quality are made.
This region is famous for Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar, Lambrusco Wine and Prosciutto. Most probably you are already familiar with these products, but did you know that the original ones are produced exclusively in Emilia-Romagna?
The entire day you will enjoy four different tastings: Parmesan cheese, Prosciutto ham, Lambrusco and Balsamic Vinegar tasting.
The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends
In this tour we’ll show you the hidden side of Florence, with stories of ghosts, murders, betrayals and curiosities that go beyond the typical history of the city.
Have you ever heard about the Monster of Florence, one of the bloodiest serial killers ever? Are you curious about florentine superstitions, conspiracies, unexplained things, saints, miracles or tortures? If so, this is the tour for you. We just warn that some topics may hurt some sensitivities and may not be suitable for a public under 18. Come with us and discover the side of Florence that doesn’t appear in tourist guides, so disturbing, lurid and unsettling that will make you have a sleepless night. ha ha ha
Siena - San Gimignano Private Tour
- Very knowledgeable drivers with explanation about wine, food and general
history of Tuscany.
- Visit the town of Siena a Unesco World Heritage Site.
- Lunch in a typical Trattoria or a wine Estate in the Chianti area.
- Visit San Gimignano, the medieval "Manhattan" frozen in time.
Florence Opera Duomo Complex: a full guided experience!
Join our Florence Opera Duomo tour! It is a complete experience for those who want to know the hystory of the Cathedral, the Brunelleschi Dome and much more!
Meet your guide at the central door of the Cathedral of Florence at 10:45am.
During this guided tour you will visit Baptistery and Museum of Opera del Duomo, with the original Door of Paradise, the Pietà by Michelangelo, and many other Renaissance works.
Your guide will take you inside the Cathedral, which includes the Santa Reparata Crypt too!
Florence Dark History Bar Crawl Tour with Cocktails and Nightlife
Experience Florence after dark on a 3-hour bar crawl with a thrilling twist! This tour mixes scandalous history with delicious local drinks and is led by a passionate guide who knows the city's nightlife inside and out. Sip on authentic Italian cocktails, uncover Florence’s juiciest secrets, and explore the Renaissance City in a way you’ll never forget.
This isn’t your typical walking tour—it’s a social and cultural experience that fuses a night out with dark history that you won’t discover on your average tour. Wander through Florence’s vibrant streets, toast with fellow travellers, and discover hidden gems, including a historic wine window!
- Meet fun, like-minded travellers and dive into Florence’s nightlife
- Enjoy local wine, cocktails, and shots
-Uncover Florence’s scandalous past with your expert guide
- Visit some of the city's best bars—including a legendary wine window!
All you need is a thirst for adventure (and maybe a drink or two)! What are you waiting for? Book now!
Pizza & Gelato Making Class in Oltrarno with Eating Europe
Perfect for couples and families, learn the art of making authentic pizza and gelato just a short stroll from Ponte Vecchio.
Work alongside a professional Florentine chef to make a perfect pizza and two delicious flavors of gelato. Then sit down and enjoy your creations with your cooking companions, toasting a glass of Prosecco or soft drink to wash it all down!
Fabulous Tuscany—organic wine & cheese tour—max 8 pp
We meet at our Grape Tours office 15 minutes prior to departure time and you will meet your knowledgeable guide.
After a half-hour beautiful ride into Tuscany, we'll stop in an olive grove and do a technical tasting, you’ll learn to distinguish a great olive oil.
Our next stop is in a panoramic spot on one of the ridges of the Chianti Classico mounts. We’ll visit an organic-certified winery specializing in biodynamic agriculture. After a brief cellar tour, we’ll enjoy 4 delicious wines in the tasting.
We head to a quaint countryside winery that not only makes lovely wines but also serves us a great Tuscan lunch. We’ll have a delicious lunch in the winery restaurant, during which you will taste the 3 wines of the estate.