Esoteric Florence Magical Walking Tour
Florence is full of esoteric symbols, magic signs that come from the past centuries from alchemy and Kabbalah. The facade of Santa Croce reveals its symbols and necromancy stories and the Baptistery - its palindrome. We will see Pazzino dei Pazzi and the stones from the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, which on Easter day light up the traditional Explosion of the Cart in Florence.
We will analyse the arsenic poisoning and the death of the intellectual Pico della Mirandola in 1494, a very close friend of Lorenzo the Magnificent, who was very fascinated by the Kabbalah.
We will also meet Friar Girolamo Savonarola, the strictly religious Dominican hanged and burnt at the stake. And again stories of punishment, Templars and Cathars in Florence and children rejected because they were said to be born malformed because of the intervention of the evil one!
To bring us luck, we will try to count the mysterious bees… at least try to count them, as they are uncountable!
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Private Walking Tour Secrets of Florence
With this private tour we offer you something outside of the typical basic tours that around. Experience a pleasant two-hour walking tour along with your guide through the historical center of the city. You will head through the narrow streets in order to make you breath and feel the real city, you will hear the stories and anecdotes that have lived these places, some of them true tragedies.
Nothing in Florence is coincidental. Everything has a reason why and we will show you some of the mysteries and secrets of the city.
Please, let us know at what time do you want to start the Private tour when you are booking.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Florence Unveiled A Stunning Walking Tour Experience + Ebook
Discover the essence of Florence on a 90-minute guided walking tour of the city's main historical landmarks, with an exclusive eBook included to enrich your experience before and after the visit. Walk through the famous Medici District, exploring sites such as Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Piazza San Lorenzo, and the Medici Chapels. Pass by iconic landmarks like Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Pitti, and Piazza Duomo.
Accompanied by an expert guide, learn about the fascinating history of Florence, from its origins to becoming the cradle of the Renaissance under the influence of the Medici family. Admire architectural masterpieces such as Florence Cathedral, Brunelleschi's Dome, and Giotto's Campanile, while discovering curiosities and stories that make the city unique. Ideal for those who want a complete introduction to Florence with exclusive digital support.
Duration: 1 hr 50 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Duomo Florence Santa Maria del Fiore Audio Guide
Prepare to be enraptured by the unparalleled beauty, architectural marvels, and rich history of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence with our informative Audio Guide.
Allow our professional narrators to guide you through this Florentine gem, regaling you with tales of Florence's golden age, Brunelleschi's genius, and the spiritual significance of the Cathedral. Customize your visit to your interests. Pause, rewind, and fast-forward through the Audio Guide to focus on the aspects of the cathedral that resonate with you the most.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
Explore the eight wonders of Florence’s art
This 3-hour express art tour takes you straight to eight of Florence’s most impressive masterpieces, with a guide to share their secrets. Discover art by Michelangelo, Botticelli, and da Vinci.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Fun Family Cooking Experience
Join us for a fun and interactive family cooking experience! The class will be held every Monday morning, and we kindly ask you to arrive at 10:45 for a smooth check-in process.
In this hands-on class, families will come together to learn how to make the best homemade pastas by our professional chefs, here at Chefactory Cooking Academy.
Our “0” km products will help to create a delicious ravioli and light fettuccine. While making the pastas, the perfect tomato sauce will be made to accompany your creations. Then, we will finish the cooking process by crafting a tasty tiramisu for dessert!
Finally, your family will sit down, and enjoy a complimentary wine, along with a tasting of the pastas you have created together, as a family. With 2 to 3 hours of preparation, cooking, and enjoying, this is the perfect opportunity to learn new skills, and enjoy a delicious homemade meal together, while taking home the recipes, so you can continue to make these meals together.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
The Panoramic Hills of Florence Tour with Food and Wine
Meet your driver downtown and ride in a premium 8-seat van to a hidden viewpoint overlooking Florence’s skyline. After a photo stop, continue to San Miniato for one of the city’s most iconic panoramas, featured in many films and series. Then, enjoy a light Italian breakfast—espresso or cappuccino—on a terrace with a view of Brunelleschi’s famous Cupola.
Next, head to the Chianti Rufina hills for a delicious lunch surrounded by vineyards. Taste local specialties like prosciutto, cheese, pasta, and wine in a peaceful countryside setting.
After lunch, visit a medieval castle that also functions as a winery. Explore its historic rooms and enjoy a guided wine tasting experience.
On the way back to Florence, stop at an organic farm near the Etruscan village of Fiesole for more stunning views and photo opportunities.
End your day with a spritz aperitivo on a romantic terrace overlooking the city—an unforgettable conclusion to a perfect Tuscan day.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
Guided tour with wine tasting and local organic products
The guided tour of our winery and facilities is unique for its contents and the architectural richness of our environments, as well as for the authenticity of the organic products offered. You will visit the large panoramic terrace overlooking San Giminiano, the vineyards, the underground cellars and the old oil mill where the tasting will take place.
The topics covered range from local and family history, to organic/regenerative farming and the natural winemaking processes we adopt.
You will taste three of our organic wines and EVO oil accompanied by a selection of local cheeses and cold cuts.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Modern Art in Florence Private Tour
After 50 years Florence has finally opened its Museum of the twentieth century!
Surprisingly in such a place of the city of glorious past of mankind: the St. Paul's Hospital. A place for pilgrims and a school for poor girls. It was one of the first schools for girls in the world, under the Grand Duke Peter Leopold of Habsburg, in the eighteenth century. This is why this building is called "Leopoldine", as it was the name of the school. Nowadays stuffed with artworks of the Florentine Masters of the 20th Century
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Florence Private Dessert Walking Tour
Discover the traditional pastry and the best ice cream in the city by joining our Florence Dessert Walking Tour! It is the most delicious way to discover the city lifestyle!
Join our tour and discover traditional pastries. A delightful journey that promises a mix of tradition, authenticity and local expertise.
Start your tour with a local expert who will guide you through Florence and share with you the history of each dessert, its ingredients and the stories hidden behind the Florentine desserts.
Visit the oldest pastry shops and taste some of the most representative desserts of the Tuscan tradition. Let your local expert lead you to hidden gems and lesser-known bakeries, where you can discover unique desserts not commonly found in tourist centers, learning stories and anecdotes. The last part of the tour will allow you to taste a delicious homemade ice cream produced daily with fresh and seasonal ingredients.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Florence Street Food Tour with Walking Sightseeing and Local Guide
Join our small group tour led by a professional, local guide and enjoy a pleasant walk through the history and the flavours of the medieval city of Florence. Enter the San Lorenzo Market and be amazed by its vibrant colours. Pass through the stalls and stop to sample the local products: have some schiacciata with the balsamic vinegar, try the cantuccini, the homemade fresh pasta, the traditional pappa al pomodoro and much more! The tour lasts for 2.5 hours and it is led by a professional guide.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Florence Private Day Trip to Pisa and Lucca
A customized day trip of Pisa and Lucca for the discerning traveler seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver-guides. Travel from the center of Florence to discover the charming medieval walled town of Lucca and marvel at the once powerful 11th century maritime city of Pisa. Visit Italy close up in a Mercedes minivan for up to 7 people that takes you into the very heart of each of these Tuscan cities.
Duration: 9 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
One-oar Surfing on the Arno River from Florence
Activity suitable for everyone: slowly glide along the Arno River on a wide and safe board, with a professional instructor who directs us on this memorable Florentine adventure.
The calm of the river and the peace within us!
Here's what we'll see during our passage on the Arno:
The Uffizi Gallery, the palaces of the ancient families who lived on the Lungarno
The Ponte Vecchio, the only bridge that was not mined during the Second World War
The Ponte di Santa Trinita, rebuilt in 1946 exactly as it was in the 16th century
The Palazzo Spini Ferroni, home of the Ferragamo fashion house.
It's truly an emotion to pass under such famous bridges, it seems like going back to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Standing Up Paddle is accessible to everyone, even those who don't like surfing or doing sports.
You paddle safely on a huge board and there is no chance of falling
A memorable opportunity to enjoy the art and nature of Florence in a single experience!
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Florence Cultural Tour with Dante History and Wine Tasting
Discover the enchanting city of Florence, steeped in the legacy of Dante and rich in cultural history. This tour offers an insightful exploration of the city’s artistic heritage, complemented by an exquisite wine tasting experience. Uncover the stories behind Florence’s iconic landmarks and delve into its historical significance while savoring local wines that embody the region's flavors. Perfect for history buffs and wine enthusiasts alike, this tour combines education and enjoyment for a well-rounded experience.
- Explore the historical and cultural significance of Florence
- Delve into the world of Dante and his impact on literature
- Enjoy a delightful wine tasting featuring local varieties
- Ideal for those interested in art, history, and wine
Duration: 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation
Dining experience at a local's home in Pontassieve with cooking demo
Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.
Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee).
This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Photography Bike Tour of Florence
If you are a lover of classical biking this tour is perfect for you. Our guide will bring you through squares, streets, and alleys that are rich in history and art. The tour will make you relive the centuries of glorious events and will bring you to the discovery of artists such as Brunelleschi, Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and many others. Thanks to our comfortable bikes you will be able to visit all the four historical neighborhoods of the city: San Giovanni, Santa Maria Novella, Santo Spirito, and Santa Croce. You will stop along the way to take photos, to make sure you don't miss anything from this beautiful city. At the end of the tour, you will have a collection of photos so that your memory of Florence will be as clear as ever!
If you like cycling, we guarantee an unforgettable experience that will be at the same time instructive and fun. Everything will be carried out with an eco-friendly approach ... Firenze will thank you!
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Tuscan Morning: Pasta Making with Lunch & Wine Tasting in Chianti
Escape Florence for a renowned Chianti Classico estate where pasta-making is a daily ritual. This experience blends professional culinary instruction with an evocative local legend. Before cooking, you’ll discover the story of the noblewoman and her seven maidens who protect these vineyards—a mystery reflected in the estate’s designer wine labels. In the kitchen, a Professional Chef guides you in crafting perfect egg tagliatelle, creamy Cacio & Pepe sauce, and authentic Tiramisù. The highlight is the "farm-to-table" banquet: a generous feast including a Tuscan appetizer platter, your handmade pasta, and a second course of "Pici" with artisanal ragù. The meal is elevated by a technical tasting of 5 premium wines (Vermentino, Chianti Classico, and Supertuscans). This half-day journey offers the perfect balance of hands-on learning, legendary storytelling, and high-end gastronomy, ensuring a return to Florence by late morning with memories and recipes to last a lifetime.
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
Tour of 900year old secret cellars + tasting of 3 wines and bread with EVO oil
visit of a 900year old private castle cellars + taste 3 different wines and bread with our EVO oil.
driver from Florence city and back not included in the price. Available on request
Family run company. Tours interesting for history, architecture, wine and oil lovers
Ok for families
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
Florence tour of the historic center. Stories, legends and gossip
This is a tour for groups of max 10 people
I am a licensed guide, and I will be at your disposal throughout the approximately three-hour tour. Walking in the old town we enjoy visiting places, streets, monuments and listening to the history of the city.
The visit starts from Piazza Santa Maria Novella, you walk through the streets of the historic center passing through the Officina Santa Maria Novella, the Baptistery, the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, reaching the Ponte Vecchio and then Piazza della Repubblica.
Along the way I will tell you unusual and funny stories and legends, show you special details and discover Florence from a different point of view than usual.
Where is the portrait of Cellini in Piazza della Signoria? Do you know the Piggy Rite? And Berta's curse? Why is bread made without salt in Tuscany?
Bring your curiosity to discover these stories, a little good mood and we will have fun together for a few hours
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Food Tour Through the Streets of Florence
A TRUE FOOD AND WINE EXPERIENCE IN THE HEART OF FLORENCE!
Piazza del Duomo becomes the starting point of a journey that will show you the more sophisticated and less tourist circuits, visiting many wine shops. You will enjoy a glass of fine wine with finocchiona and crostini, you will hear the story of Tuscan dishes and in Oltrarno you will taste real organic wine.
You will have the opportunity to experience the Florence of the local people! We will go through the medieval streets of Dante, among the tower-houses and in these places you can enjoy the famous tripe dish loved by the Florentines: the Lampredotto!
After the salt dishes we will definitely need some ice cream, the real Florentine artisan ice cream, of course with a story and legends related to it!
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Private Walking Tour Best of Florence with original David by Michelangelo
Private Walking Tour Best of Florence with original David by Michelangelo
Discover the best of Florence and see the original David by Michelangelo
Duration: 3 hours
- Private tour
Viator Exclusive: The Secrets of Gelato and Pizza Making-Florence
In order to make good Pizza and Gelato, you must become a chemist with a pinch of magic.... This experience will make you a real magician!
Firstly, we will prepare a delicious pizza; then you will learn how to make a real fresh homemade ice cream.
After all this work, we will finally have dinner together and share the tasty food we have prepared :)
Come to Florence and learn the secrets of making Gelato and Pizza!
Duration: 4 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Explore Florence with Private Walking Tour
Welcome to Florence, where every corner is a masterpiece waiting to be discovered! As your guide, I'm thrilled to lead you on a whirlwind adventure through the heart of this enchanting city. Our journey begins with a captivating city tour, where we'll explore iconic landmarks like the awe-inspiring Florence Cathedral and the bustling Piazza della Signoria. Along the way, I'll share fascinating stories of Renaissance grandeur and cultural intrigue, painting a vivid picture of Florence's rich history. Join me for an unforgettable experience, where every step unveils a new chapter in this city's captivating tale of art, culture, and history. Let's make memories together against the backdrop of one of the most enchanting cities!
Note : Unfortunately with cobbled stoned streets of Florence, its not Wheelchair friendly.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Guided Tour of Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence
Enjoy breathtaking views of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence with amazing stories about the city and its monuments told by a 5-Star Local Guide. Visit the Basilica San Miniato al Monte, one of the best Romanesque buildings in Tuscany.
Highlights:
Visit Piazzale Michelangelo with a 5-Star Private Guide
Enjoy the best panoramic view of Florence
See the Duomo, Santa Croce and other iconic monuments
Visit the Romanesque Basilica of San Miniato al Monte
Immerse yourself in the history and legends of Florence
Piazzale Michelangelo is a famous terrace overlooking the panorama of Florence, the bridges crossing the Arno and the hills of Settignano and Fiesole. On this exclusive walking tour you can enjoy these breathtaking views together with a 5-Star Local Guide, who will introduce you to the history and monuments of Florence. Let us show you a different side of the City of Lilies!
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour