Private Tuscany Horse Ride, Wine Tasting and local food at Estate
No previous riding experience is required.
The guests will have the chance to escape from the city crowd and experience the authentic Florence life style held on the worldwide known Chianti region
A one-of-a-kind approach to our horses will allow even the novice riders to naturally enjoy the rolling hills near Florence and after the ride the wine and gourmet tour at the historic winery will make the fully relax while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of our landscape.
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.
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.
Truffle Hunting & Tasting in San Miniato Tuscany with Dogs
You will experience a unique and fun opportunity with an expert truffle hunter and his dogs trained for hunting truffles. Improve your sensory experience in contact with nature and good food.
You'll also get a chance to taste specialties made with truffles.
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
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.
Siena: Chianti Sunset Tour with Dinner & Wine Tasting
There are many ways to spend an evening in Tuscany, but few allow you to experience it from the inside. Just a few minutes from Siena, between Chianti and the Crete Senesi, this experience takes you through vineyards, cellars, and history, guided directly by the people who produce the wine every day. What makes it special is the combination of a visit to a family-run winery, a tasting of our wines, and a traditional Tuscan dinner served at sunset on a panoramic terrace overlooking two of the most fascinating landscapes in the Siena area. It is not just a wine tasting or a dinner, but an authentic experience where wine, territory, tradition, and hospitality come together in a relaxed and genuine atmosphere.
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.
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;
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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Cook Authentic Tuscan Food at My Villa with Views
You will live a unique and authentic experience in our Villa located in the Florentine hills and surrounded by the countryside with a beautiful view of Florence. I will be happy to teach you the secrets of the recipes that my grandparents handed down to me with love. We will prepare together two types of HOMEMADE PASTA: Tagliatelle and Ravioli
Then we will cook the meatballs with tomato sauce and at the end I will show you how to prepare a good homemade ICE CREAM “smoked with coffee” mocha or with fresh fruit.
You will eat prepared food on the terrace of the villa surrounded by nature and drink together excellent Tuscan WINES (bubbly , white and organic red). The beautiful VIEW of the city of Florence will make this experience unique and unrepeatable. It will be nice to tell you a bit about the story of my family and grandparents by showing you the memory book. We use high quality local products, many organic. We welcome small groups to make the experience more intimate and familiar.
Private Family Tour - Uffizi Gallery for Kids
One cannot visit Florence without seeing the Uffizi Gallery - an extraordinary museum filled with Italian Renaissance art, and there is no better way to do this than in the company of a private family -friendly guide and an itinerary specifically designed to entertain the little ones. Experts make art come alive, and our guides are also experts in making learning fun on this Uffizi for Kids treasure hunt tour!
Enjoy hustle-free timed entry ticket and guided entrance into the museums, essential when traveling with children. Once inside, the fun begins as the scavenger hunt commences! Your family-friendly guide will explain to the kids how it all works, ensuring they listen carefully not to miss the clues or solve the riddles along the way. Discover artwork from Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and more! This tour will include memorable materials - complete with a map, riddles, and colorful pens, and at the end of the tour, every child gets to take home their very own prize!
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!
Private Tour: Pienza and Montalcino Organic Cheese and Wine Tour
Taste Tuscany's delicious cheeses and the great Brunello di Montalcino red wines on a full-day private guided tour. See the beautiful Val d'Orcia and receive a tour of an organic dairy farm followed by a cheese tasting. Visit the beautiful Renaissance gem that is the hilltown of Pienza and enjoy lunch at your own leisure. Explore the hill town of Montalcino, and taste the rich flavours of the famous Brunello wine directly from a producer. Visit the farm, tour the cellars and learn more about this memorable nectar.
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.
Personal Chef - Cooking class at your villa
I’m a Tuscan born based in Val d’Orcia. I love simple, authentic, tasty food. I’ve been cooking for more than 20 years and I’ve managed one of the more populat restaurant of the area till 2022.
Now I’ve decided to provide professional and confidential service in total Home comfort.
You will have the opportunity to observe every step of the cooking preparations, to ask questions about the ingredients and the territory. I will take care of everything. I will shop from trusted local producers and I’ll also be delighted to suggest the best wine pairings, which can be purchased from wineries around Montepulciano and Montalcino. I will be happy to share my experience with you and give you advice and information about this area of Tuscany and about the activities and places to visit during your holiday.
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