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.
Private Tour: Siena Walking Tour
Siena, 'the pearl of the Gothic style,' is a charming medieval town in the center of Tuscany. Come and discover the hidden treasures of this medieval town and the surroundings with a professional tour guide.
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;
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
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.
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.
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 Culinary Experience in a Tuscan Family Estate
This boutique cooking studio is set on the family estate surrounded by 20 acres of land, cultivated with vines and 600 olive trees; we produce Trebbiano and San Giovese wine, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This property is drenched in history; it was purchased in the 1960s by the Chef's father, the abstract painter Francesco Clemente. The cottage, that used to be his painting studio, was turned into a cooking studio about 10 years ago, and still today, art and food blend together to create a magic atmosphere. After all, food is art, and your host will be happy to help you create your culinary masterpiece with extreme love and passion.
La Quercia Estate has been nominated by Forbes as the top 5 cooking schools and foodie vacations in Italy!
Accademia Gallery & David Tales - Private Tour + Skip-the-line reservation
A guided tour of the Accademia Gallery is highly recommended if you’d like to make the most of your visit. Your guide will bring to life the worldly famous DAVID statue, and you’ll understand why it’s so important for Art history and also why its author Michelangelo Buonarroti is considered one of the biggest genius of all times. By a chronological explanation, full of curiosities, anecdotes and a dose of humor, you’ll explore his style evolution, unveil the David’ secrets, and clearly see the enormous legacy that this artist left in his contemporaries and future generations. All in a friendly and easy-going way, so this visit is perfect either for beginners and experts in the topic.
Lucca Royal Experience – Grand Tour Deluxe by Carriage (2 Hours)
Discover Lucca in all its beauty with the 2-hour deluxe carriage tour. This experience allows you to cross the historic center and walk the entire circuit of the famous Renaissance walls, admiring unique views and hidden glimpses of the city.
Along the way I will tell you curiosities, anecdotes and stories related to the monuments, squares and life of Lucca, making the tour personalized and engaging. The carriage is comfortable and can accommodate up to 4 people, ideal for couples, families or small groups.
The pace of the tour is relaxing, perfect for taking pictures, enjoying the city without hurrying and living an authentic experience away from the crowds. The welfare of horses is always the priority: they are used to the urban environment and work at a respectful pace.
An elegant and unforgettable experience, ideal for those who want to experience Lucca in an original way. Perfect also for those who want a complete immersion in the history, culture of the city.
Private Day Tour from Florence to Pisa, Chianti and San Gimignano
Explore the beautiful Tuscan countryside with a private driver and customize your itinerary to visit Pisa, San Gimignano, Chianti and Piazzale Michelangelo. History, art, culture and breathtaking landscapes blend perfectly in one unforgettable day.
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.
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!
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
Guided tour of the cellars with wine tasting and lunch
Discover the authentic beauty of Tuscany with our tour of vineyards, art and flavors. We start with a walk through the vineyards, immersed in the heart of Chianti, to reach the picturesque church of San Giorgio a Lapi, dating back to 1100. Here you can admire three splendid frescoes by Nasini, a true hidden jewel.
After the visit, we will enter our cellars to discover the winemaking and aging process of the wine. And to top it off, a tasting is waiting for you on our panoramic terrace, overlooking the Crete Senesi, accompanied by a lunch with the best typical Tuscan products, all in the shade of an ancient white mulberry tree. Live an unforgettable experience between nature, history and good wine!
Truffle Hunting in Chianti, pasta class and lunch
My husband and I want to introduce the products of our company through unique experiences in contact with nature immersed in the Tuscan countryside: the search for truffles is a unique experience that you will appreciate in all its forms, followed by the school of homemade pasta and lunch based on truffles with tasting of our wines and extra virgin olive oil.
The History of Florence: Famous Medici Family Private Tour
It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Florence through the Famous Historical Medici Family.
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 Strozzi, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Pitti. 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.
VIP Brunello Montalcino, Montepulciano & Val d'Orcia with Lunch
This is an experience for true wine lovers, selecting the best boutique wineries including a guided lunch and wine tasting of Brunello di Montalcino, listed as one of the best wines in the world by the prestigious magazine Wine Spectator. All this while visiting 3 UNESCO's site and the famous Gladiator movies sceneries, crossing breathtaking hills and charming medieval small villages.
This tour offers a small group experience for a maximum of 6 people for a unique atmosphere. The Tour guide will assist you during the entire day to satisfy all your request and show you the most beautiful part of Tuscany.
So relax while you enter the heart of real Tuscany with medieval villages of incomparable charm, an ancient farming tradition that produces wine, cheese, cold cuts and excellent meat. This experience will give you the chance to try one of the best wines in the world.
Castiglion Fiorentino - eBike tour in the tuscan countryside
- The tour runs with a minimum of 4 guests.
- We have discount codes for each booking—please contact us before you book.
- This is a bike tour, so it’s important that you feel confident riding for your safety and the safety of the group. Please contact us before booking to avoid any issues during the tour.
This is a shared tour. We limit the group to a maximum of 2–3 bookings.
Explore Tuscany like never before with EpicBike! Join us for an e-bike tour through the picturesque countryside of Castiglion Fiorentino. Ride through breathtaking, unspoiled landscapes far from the city crowds. Enjoy the peaceful silence, spot local wildlife, and take in the rolling green hills that make this area so special.
Our route also takes you to the Castle of Montecchio, a hidden gem with 1,000 years of history and a true symbol of Tuscany’s timeless charm.
If you’re interested in other destinations, we also offer tours in Cortona, Pienza, and Montepulciano.
Cycling Pisa highlights & hidden treasures - half day tour
This is the perfect tour for first time visitors who have a short time (half day) and wish to explore Pisa around and beyond the Leaning Tower: a bike tour will easily let you covering different spots and at your own pace!
Your personal Licensed Tour Guide, Martina, will introduce you to the history, legends and traditions of Pisa. Besides she will give you the opportunity of experiencing the everyday life of a vibrant University city: Martina has lived in Pisa for more than 15 years, first as a student at the University (Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degree) then as a resident: she knows every corners of its historic centre, besides master artisans and the best places to have a taste of the local cousine. Last but not least your tour guide happily shares fascinating details on the world famous Leaning Tower and the other unique buildings that outstand in the 'field of miracles'! Meet Martina, hire a bike at her recommended shop and enjoy your time in Pisa!
Florence Duomo Complex Private Guided Tour
The Duomo Complex in Florence is one of the greatest sites in the world. Come and join me on my 2-hour private tour of the Duomo, Cathedral Square, the Baptistery of St. John and the Opera del Duomo Museum and uncover the history of these spectacular monuments.
Enjoy visiting the massive Cathedral to marvel at its stunning architecture, monumental dome, and impressive fresco by Giorgio Vasari.
Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà that he was making for his own tomb and learn the story about one of the greatest mistakes the genius ever made.
Visit the place where Michelangelo made his David and see where the David was originally supposed to be placed.
Take a look at the original Gates of Paradise - the marvel of Lorenzo Ghiberti.
See Donatello’s sculptures that once decorated Duomo and the Baptistery of Florence.
Enjoy looking at the golden mosaics of the Baptistery of St. John and learn how Florentines were baptized back in the days!
Exclusive Wine Tasting in the Historic Center of Siena
Explore the fascinating world of Tuscan sparkling wines with us! Book our unique experience now and discover what makes our business so special.
During the guided tasting, you will be immersed in the art and science of sparkling wine production. Our wine educators will guide you through an exclusive selection of three Tuscan sparkling wines, each produced with a different production method: the classic method, the charmat method and the ancestral method.
This experience will not only allow you to savor the unique flavors of these high-quality sparkling wines, but will also give you an in-depth understanding of the different techniques used in their production. You will be fascinated by the diversity of aromas and complexity that each production method adds to the wine.
Florence: Vip early Timed Entry Ticket Uffizi Gallery
Immerse yourself in Florence’s artistic legacy on this exclusive 2-2.5 hour guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery, one of the world’s most renowned art museums.
Start your journey with VIP timed entry ticket, ensuring you’re among the first to enter the gallery during the least crowded hours of the day. This guarantees a more intimate experience, away from the daily peak crowds.
Explore the Uffizi’s first and second floors with a certified local guide, who will bring to life the iconic masterpieces of artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Raphael. Delve into the stories and history behind the works that defined the Renaissance.
This intimate small-group tour is designed to maximize your experience, offering personalized attention and the chance to fully absorb the beauty of Florence’s artistic treasures.
Tickets and radios are included, so all you need to do is meet us at the meeting point and enjoy this unforgettable journey through art and history!