PALAZZO VECCHIO Private tour in Florence
Enjoy an insightful private tour of Palazzo Vecchio with a 5-star tour guide. Visiting Palazzo Vecchio is an incredible experience but without a tour guide, you will deny yourself a unique opportunity to learn the secrets hidden within its walls.
Constructed more than 700 years ago, it has witnessed major events in the history of Florence. This castle-like palace has been the city`s Town Hall, a political prison, and even the private residence of the powerful Medici family. Learn about the unfinished work by Leonardo da Vinci that astonished all his contemporaries. See the sights that inspired Dan Brown for his intriguing best-seller novel.
Enjoy this unique experience with your tour guide, install a dialogue, ask questions, and be ready to hear all the fascinating stories and secrets hidden within the walls of Palazzo Vecchio.
Cooking Class on a Family Farm in Chianti with Lunch
It is a cooking course where guests will be an active part of the course. Not a demonstration course but guests will literally get their hands on it! You learn simple recipes of our tradition, which can be easily recreated at home. The course takes place on my farm where I produce saffron oil, vegetables and raise chickens: the ingredients we will use are all very fresh, many of which are our own production. If time permits, we will take the course outdoors with a view of vineyards and olive trees and then eat what we have prepared in the open air, otherwise we will work in our barn. The farm stands on top of a hill in an oasis of peace and tranquility away from noise, cars and pollution. On request we can make a vegetarian menu.
Tuscan Cooking Class
I'm Katia and me and my uncle Fulvio run the Tuscan cooking class in our family farmhouse. We are 4 km far from the fantastic town of San Gimignano and we teach you how to prepare a real Tuscany meal but most important we teach you how the food should taste. Your meal will be a celebration and a fantastic time to spent in a real Tuscany family.
We'll make a lot of typical Tuscany antipasti, then we prepare primi piatti, and we make one type of pasta hand made, two different sauces for pasta, and then a second course with meat.
Lucca Farmhouse Cooking Class or Traditional Tuscan Meal
Enter your host's farmhouse located on the hills around Lucca and enjoy a world where the art of cooking is celebrated, where the tantalizing aromas of Tuscan cuisine fill the air, and where the rich flavors of local ingredients grown organically in our garden take precedence, under Antonietta’s expert guidance.
You will learn how to make authentic fresh pasta from scratch, prepare the dough and shape it. Antonietta will teach you the secrets of making the best pasta sauce with tomatoes grown in her garden and the main ingredient of her cooking, lots of love and calm, as Italian grandmothers do. Finished the preparation enjoy the meal with your friends and family and feel at home.
" You'll never look at a tomato the same way again! "
If you select the option without cooking class: Skip the cooking class! Enjoy an authentic Lucchese meal with local Tuscan products and excellent wine. Perfect for those who want a delicious dinner and great company.
Siena: A Wine Tour and Tasting Experience
In the hills of the gorgeous Tuscan countryside, just 2kms away from the medieval center of Siena, this Educational Wine Tour and Tasting 'Vine, Wine and Life' is a 3-hour tour held in an organic winery. Learn about the different stages of wine making through the seasons and enjoy tastings and a light lunch.
Medici Legends & Renaissance Wonders: Florence Small Group Tour
Discover the Medici's story with a walk through the most important streets and palaces. On this tour we deal with the rise of the Medici family and the relationship between political power and art. You will discover how it was possible that this family could govern in Florence for over three centuries and how they supported the main artist in the world: Michelangelo, Botticelli Raphael.
Pisa Pasta Cooking Class (Private Experience)
Join a hands-on pasta cooking class near Pisa, where you’ll learn how to make fresh Italian pasta from scratch using traditional techniques passed down through generations. Just 15 minutes from the city center, the experience takes place in a charming Tuscan countryside home set on a farm surrounded by olive groves, between Pisa and Lucca.
Enjoy a full meal with 3 local dishes: aperitivo, fresh handmade pasta, and dessert, all served with local wine
Learn step-by-step how to prepare authentic Italian pasta in a relaxed, fun atmosphere
Private experience with personalized attention from your host
Flexible round-trip transportation available from Pisa and Lucca
All ingredients used during the class are fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced, many coming directly from the farm.
Celebrate, cook, and share a special moment together, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Tuscany Organic Wine Tour at a Family-Run Winery
Discover authentic Tuscany with a guided wine tour at Podere Pellicciano, a family-run organic winery located in the hills of San Miniato, between Florence and Pisa. Walk through organically farmed vineyards, visit the cellar and learn how native Tuscan grape varieties are cultivated and transformed into expressive wines. The experience ends with a generous guided tasting of local organic wines, paired with traditional Tuscan food.
Full-Day Small-Group Truffle Hunting in Tuscany with Lunch
Tempted by truffles? Take a truffle-hunting jaunt through Tuscany on this 6-hour tour from Florence! Travel by air-conditioned minivan to the wooded hills around San Miniato, a medieval town fêted for its precious white truffle. Then, accompany an experienced hunter and his dog as they scout out nature’s gourmet gold in the woodland. Finish with a light 2-course lunch, including 'tagliolini al tartufo' — pasta with fresh truffle — and a wine tasting in Chianti before your return to Florence. Numbers are limited to eight on this small-group tour for a personalized experience.
Tuscany Sunset Vespa Tour
There is nothing more special than riding a vespa during sunset among vineyards and olive groves. The Chianti area looks magical at dusk due to its vibrant colors and the tranquil atmosphere. You will meet our guide at the office and you’ll be transferred to the starting point in the heart of Chianti Colli Fiorentini. After a scooter orientation and safety briefing you will be ready to ride your Vespa on the famous Tuscan country roads. Admiring the old Tuscan villages and the gentle rolling hills from a Vespa is a unique Tuscan experience. At the end of the vespa ride a wine and extra virgin olive oil tasting will be waiting for you. Sit down, relax and take in the scenery. Our sunset vespa tour is a perfect way for spending an evening in Tuscany. Your memories will last forever and you might want to buy a Vespa after the tour. The meeting time is 3:15pm at our office and you will be back to Florence by 8:30pm.
Express Florence - Medici Chapel & Highlights Walking Tour
Experience Florence's Renaissance brilliance on a guided tour led by an expert first-class local guide. Discover iconic highlights such as Piazza Della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the Duomo Square & Cathedral, including famous statues like Michelangelo's David. Enjoy optional priority access to the essential San Lorenzo Church and Medici Chapel for an exclusive Renaissance immersion, ensuring an unforgettable visit to Florence.
Embark on a captivating 90-minute- tour led by an expert first-class local English-speaking guide, immersing yourself in Florence's rich Renaissance heritage. Enjoy optional upgrade and timed entrance to the spectacular Medici Chapel and the San Lorenzo Chapel, showcasing Florence’s remarkable Renaissance art collection before marveling at the 13th-century Duomo Cathedral, featuring Brunelleschi's iconic Dome and Lantern. Admire outstanding sculptures at the Gothic-style Loggia Dei Lanzi and view Michelangelo's renowned Doors of Paradise at the Baptistry.
BEST OF FLORENCE Private Walking Tour
Discover the city's iconic places and most fascinating monuments in a 90-minute express walking tour of Florence. Learn the secrets of the Cradle of the Renaissance in a fun walking tour with an expert 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.
Tuscany Horseback Riding and Winery Tour with Lunch
Discover Tuscany from a truly unique perspective with this small-group horseback riding experience through rolling vineyards and olive groves, followed by a traditional lunch and wine tasting at a local estate. Departing from Florence or San Gimignano, this experience offers the perfect balance of scenic adventure and authentic flavors, allowing you to explore the countryside away from the crowds and savor regional specialties paired with estate-produced wines.
Ideal for nature lovers and food enthusiasts alike, it’s an unforgettable way to immerse yourself in the beauty, tastes, and traditions of Tuscany, all in one day.
Florence in a Day Semi Private Tour | MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED
This Florence in a Day Semi Private Tour shares with you the best of the stunning Italian city known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, enabling you to see the best it has to offer in a comprehensive and uniquely designed tour, in a safe and semi private group of MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED.
Florence is a beautifully elegant city gaining much of its stunning architecture and art from the time of the Renaissance. It is in this time, under the Medici Family, that many of the buildings you will see on this tour were built, including the Uffizi Gallery and the stunning marble-clad Cathedral, known as the Duomo.
Florence is an explosion of your senses and your expert guide will put all the pieces of its gorgeous history together for you on this full-day semi-private tour. With your expert local guide by your side, you will see Florence masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s David, Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, and Boticelli’s La Primavera, the Ponte Vecchio Bridge and more in just one day!
Florence Duomo with Dome Climb Tickets and Museum Tour
You'll discover the history of the baptistery, the Cathedral and its stunning exterior, the numerous sculptures on Giotto's bell tower and you'll walk through the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, where you come face to face with the original masterpieces created for the Florence Cathedral, discovering the stories, faith, and extraordinary talent of artists such as Donatello, Michelangelo, and Lorenzo Ghiberti, whose works once adorned the cathedral itself.
You will climb Brunelleschi's Dome, the city's emblem and the largest of its kind in the world (with skip the queue Florence Duomo tickets). The inside of the dome is covered in 3600 square meters of paintings, making it the biggest painted surface in the entire globe.
When you reach the summit, the breathtaking views of the city below are an ultimate reward for all of your hard effort; you will never forget how you see this incredible metropolis. It truly is an incredible opportunity that you cannot afford to pass up!
Livorno Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Siena and San Gimignano
When your cruise ship docks in Livorno and you have only a single day to visit the surrounding Italian towns of Siena and San Gimignano, you’ll need a privately guided shore excursion to see the best of these picturesque cities. On this nine-hour day tour, immerse yourself in Italian life, explore the beautiful city of Siena and walk the medieval streets of San Gimignano before returning to your cruise ship in Livorno.
Your private driver will pick you up at your ship at Livorno port and take you on a scenic two-hour drive through the Tuscan countryside. You’ll reach Siena, where the beauty and character of this sleepy city will stun you and make you feel like you have stepped back in time.
Florence Food and Wine Tasting Tour! Private with Local Expert
This tour is perfect for travelers that want to get a local experience! Meet up with your local, bilingual expert, and find out what it is like to be a part of the community in Florence! At our first stop, we will get fueled up with a bit of Italian coffee. See our coffee culture first hand and learn why it is such an important part of our daily routine. Next, we will head over to the bustling local market to check out the seasonal produce, meet local butchers and fishermen, and of course, have another delicious tasting. Continuing on, we will take a stroll through the city center, stopping at a few different family-owned shops to taste some traditional favorites including, Florentine street food, Tuscan sweets, Olive Oil, Meats, Cheeses, Truffle, Aged Balsamic, wine, and much more! Finish off the tour with delicious local favorite, a rich, creamy, gelato! This walking tour will include 5-6 stops and 10 tastings!
Florence Original Experience with a Native Guide
Experience the authentic Florence through the eyes of a born and raised 14th generation native guide, immersing your self in the local community with its hidden treasures and secret gems. It’s an overview of Florence’s art, history, food and artisans. A walking tour includes visits to Florence Piazza’s Duomo, Piazza Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, local markets and craftwork.
I can tailor tours according to your wishes, interests and needs, you can choose a museum or a particular subject. Please don’t hesitate to contact me!
Florence Opera Concerts
The most beautiful and famous Opera arias are sung by professional Opera singers, accompanied by the piano. The singers are elegantly dressed for the occasion and the concert offers an hour of pure bliss, giving the public a taste of the most brilliant opera arias ever written, from Haydn and Mozart to Puccini and Verdi. Italian heritage and quality delivered in the beautiful context of the Oratorio di Santa Maria Vergine della Croce al Tempio, that counts on a beautiful "affresco" inside.
Perfume/Cologne Making Workshop in the Heart of Florence
Featured in the Florentine newspaper as a "one-of-a-kind" experience, recommended by social media influencer Girlinflorence!
We are very proud that we get Tripadvisor "The top 10% of things to do worldwide"
Unleash your creativity and capture memories in a bottle with our perfume making workshop at Feel Toscana. Learn about the history of perfumes, the most important ingredients and the basics of the fragrance pyramid with the help of a professional perfumer.
We use professional perfume making ingredients and raw materials. You will have the opportunity to try many ingredients popular in luxury perfumes, such as oud, orange blossom or sandalwood and much more.
During the workshop our perfumer will personally help you create your unique personal scent that you will be able to take home with you at the end of the session.
Private Photography Experience in Florence
Are you looking for Professional Photoshoot in Florence? Book now!
We are Team of local photographers who know Florence very well and it helps us to create amazing photos in Secret spots. We are always trying to help people about posing and make you feel relax and confident. You will enjoy every moment of our journey based on fun and laugh. For us Photography is passion and we put Soul in it. No worries if you are shy in front of camera or don't know how to pose, We are here for you!
What we offer?
* 1 hour Professional photoshoot (1.5 hour in Premium).
* Outfit change option.
* Delivery edited photos in 2-4 working days (24 hours in Premium).
* High quality edited photos (numbers depend on package).
* Vespa photoshoot for sunrise session (extra service if needed).
* Recomendations about places to go by local.
* Team Availability in Rome and Venice if you travel.
Journey:
Meeting point gonna be sent 1 day before. Usually at Duomo.
From San Gimignano: Tuscany Vespa Tour, Lunch & Wine Tasting
Adventure, Fun stories, relax & terrific views are guaranteed. Jump on the iconic Italian 50cc Vespa, follow your tour leader and take in all the sights, sounds and perfumes of the Chianti region. The stop at our favorite local winery to enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch with a wine & olive oil tasting will be the cherry on top.
Experience the heart of Tuscany like a real Italian and zip around the off-the-beaten track locations far away from the crowds on your own Vespa or as a passenger.
Private day trip to Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti and Pisa, from Florence
Get the maximum flexibility, comfort and privacy with a private customizable service, just for your party. Your professional and expert English speaking driver, will explain you all the different options, so you will be able to customize your schedule to perfectly suit your needs and focus just on the attractions/activities you are interested in. This is the perfect solution for those looking for a complete overview of the most important sites of Tuscany, all in one day! See Siena and its beauties, drive through the Chianti wine country admiring postcard views, stroll around the narrow streets of the hilltop village of San Gimignano, and take a picture of one of the most famous attraction in the world, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. A memorable day, with the flexibility and comfort, you can get only with your private driver and vehicle.
Mercato di Centrale - Food and Wine Tasting Highlights Tour
Experience the culinary delights and rich history of Florence, Italy, on our immersive 3.5-hour food tour. Wander through the charming streets and iconic squares of this Renaissance city, sampling delectable dishes and learning about its fascinating cultural and culinary heritage along the way.
Our journey begins in the heart of Florence at Piazza Della Signoria, where history comes to life amidst magnificent sculptures and architectural masterpieces.
Admire the towering Palazzo Vecchio and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this bustling square before we embark on our culinary adventure.
Next, we'll marvel at the breathtaking beauty of Florence's most iconic landmark, the stunning Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, also known as El Duomo. Of course, no visit to Florence would be complete without indulging in its world-renowned cuisine.
Prepare your taste buds for an unforgettable culinary journey as we make four mouthwatering stops at authentic eateries and local favorites.