Lucca: kayak tour with aperitif
You can try a unique excursion a stone's throw from the historic center of Lucca. An activity suitable for everyone and for all occasions! Couples, families, birthdays, stag and hen parties, fun is guaranteed. Rafting is ideal for first-timers, and is ideal for everyone.
Private Off Road Wine Tour in Chianti
Discover the highlights of Chianti Classico while riding through Tuscany’s backroads in a Land Rover Defender.
There is a special kind of magic in driving along Tuscany’s hidden gravel roads, le strade bianche, as we call them—beautiful shortcuts winding through vineyards, olive groves, and deep woods, offering breathtaking views.
Along these routes, we will visit three different wineries, from small family-owned estates to major producers of the area. In the second winery, guests will also enjoy a light lunch paired with selected wines.
We will explore not only the natural beauty of the region but also some of the most prestigious wines in Tuscany: Chianti Classico and all its appellations, learning the secrets of production from the vines to the glass.
The meeting point is at our office in Castellina in Chianti.
Private Tour of Siena Cathedral
In Piazza Duomo stands the imposing Cathedral of Siena and right here you will begin the visit. After an introduction about the extraordinary façade decorated with statues depicting philosophers, prophets and sibyls that seem to talk to each other, your guide will tell you the story of why the Cathedral was unfortunately left unfinished.The visit continues inside, where you will have the opportunity to admire the inlaid marble mosaic floor, the wonderful statues of Michelangelo, the Chapel of St. John the Baptist that houses a work realized by Donatello, the Chigi Chapel of Bernini, frescoes and paintings. The visit inside the beautiful Piccolomini Library is an unique experience. The frescoes realized by Pinturicchio and Raffaello depict scenes of the life of Enea Silvio Piccolomini who became Pope Pius II.
During the period when the floor has been uncovered, the guide will also show and explain you some of the panels under the dome designed by the Sienese artist Domenico Beccafumi.
MaMa Florence- Hands-On Gluten Free Italian Cooking Class
Contrary to common belief, Italian culinary tradition boasts a treasure trove of exquisite recipes and timeless classics that gracefully sidestep the use of gluten flour. You don't need to have Celiac disease or gluten intolerance to embark on the fascinating journey of gluten-free cooking. With our professional chef in Florence as your guide, discover the well-kept secrets of crafting a delectable and entirely gluten-free Italian feast within a setting that brims with conviviality and enjoyment.
Italy's culinary landscape already features a multitude of naturally gluten-free dishes, and during your culinary adventure, our chef will shed light on the myriad advantages of incorporating gluten-free elements into your gastronomic repertoire. Whether it's for health-conscious reasons or simply a desire to explore new flavors, this experience promises to be an eye-opening and mouthwatering celebration of gluten-free Italian cuisine.
Montecatini Terme cycle and wine tasting visit
A relaxing experience cycling on secondary roads through very flat route countryside, with a visit to the hilltop village of Montecarlo (the only short climb of the day) for a short coffee stop and then cycle to a local wine estate for wine tasting and/or light lunch (charges apply). You will be accompanied by a local cycle guide.
Private Tour: Secret Siena Walking Tour
Discover the older parts of Siena’s medieval centre and see hidden corners away from the crowded tourist areas, an exceptional itinerary to discover the quieter side of Siena.
Small group Chianti-side wine tour with Mercedes V class Van
Our tour is made with passion by expert english speaking drivers who know everything about the area. We will visit two not "commercial" wineries, with high quality products and very good staff to answer all your wine questions. We will visit cellars, vineyards, taste some extra virgin olive oil and much more!
Exclusive Private Brunello di Montalcino Experience from Florence
Our private Brunello di Montalcino wine tour from Florence will take you to a wine area in Tuscany, famous for Italy's top red wines! Spend a full day visiting 3 boutique wineries and tasting their wines. Get the best of Montalcino wine and cuisine!
Discover the unparalleled charm and exquisite flavors of Tuscany with our exclusive Brunello di Montalcino wine tour. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the rolling hills and historic vineyards of Montalcino, where the world-renowned Brunello wine is crafted with passion and precision, with a local type of Sangiovese grape, referred to as Brunello or Sangiovese Grosso, possessing Italy’s highest DOCG classification.
Book your exclusive Brunello di Montalcino wine tour today!
Embark on a journey that will delight your senses and enrich your appreciation for fine wine. Our Brunello di Montalcino wine tour promises an exceptional experience, combining luxury, education, and the beauty of Tuscany.
Wine Tour Ebike Experience
Urban Bikery wants to pay tribute to the prestigious territory in which it has its headquarters by organizing a 100% eco-sustainable wine tour in an innovative way.
We will go to the discovery of the best Rosso and Nobile di Montepulciano cellars directly by ebike.
Among our partners: Boscarelli, Canneto, Molinaccio, Salcheto, ... we will book, based on availability, two wineries among those selected for a visit with tasting.
The arrival in the showroom is scheduled for 10.30 but the time could be different based on the availability of the cellars or the customer's needs.
P.s.: A few days before the tour date, we will contact you to give you all the details and confirm the departure time as well as provide you with options for lunch.
Included:
- Fat eBike rental
- 2 wine tastings in the cellar (among those listed in the details of the tour 2 will be reserved for guests)
- GPS App option to use on your smartphone
- Helmet
- Backpack
- Chain
- VAN assistance
Experience Chianti & Cheese w/ 3 wineries & dairy visit—max 8 pp
We meet in central Florence at our Grape Tours office, please be around 15 minutes early to check in.
In a small group of min 4 and max 8, we will head out in a comfortable coach and visit 3 wonderful family-owned, high-quality organic wineries in Chianti where we will be welcomed at each place to taste delightful wines (mainly Chianti & Super Tuscans), enjoying private visits at each place.
You will learn heaps from your friendly English-speaking wine expert guide, taste at least 12 different wines during the day (generous pours) & enjoy an organic farm-to-table lunch to really take in the Tuscan flavors.
Did we mention the views? Each winery is in a stunning location surrounded by grapevines, olive groves, cypress-lined lanes, and endless Tuscan rolling hills.
This is a great tour for wine lovers but also amateurs who are curious to learn more or simply want to enjoy a great day out from Florence in the dazzling wine country.
Carrara Marble Quarry and Museum tour
We will spend the first part of the tour in the Carrara mountains, where you will touch with your own hands different marble blocks and understand what makes our stone so special, later we will visit a unique museum to learn everything about the history and excavation methods of the past, comparing them to the modern techniques.
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.
Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market
If it’s your first time in Florence, you cannot miss this informative and tasty tour. Thanks to the help of a professional local guide you will pass by the main attractions of Florence and taste the typical street food that you can eat on the go.
Some of the delicacies you will try are fresh pasta, pizza, gelato, truffles etc. You will eat all this on the go while marvelling at Florence’s main beauties such as: the Cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Basilica of Santa Croce and so much more.
The real treat of the tour will be the the visit at the local food market, a true authentic experience where you see locals shopping for their daily food. This tour is perfect if you want to be introduced to the culture and traditions of Florence and want to share with fellow foodies the love for Italian food.
Chianti Wine Tour - Private Wine experience in Tuscany Countryside
Dive into an unparalleled wine journey with our exclusive Chianti Wine Tour, starting directly from your accommodation. Onboard our luxury vehicles, driven by an experienced and English-fluent personal driver, we'll guide you through the breathtaking landscapes of the Chianti hills, woven with lush vineyards and ancient olive groves, leading you to the charming Greve in Chianti. Here, you can enjoy your first sip of Chianti wine and take a leisurely stroll. You'll then proceed to a renowned winery where winemaking experts will introduce you to the production techniques of the legendary Chianti Classico. An authentic Tuscan lunch, with homemade dishes paired with different Chianti wines, will highlight the flavors of the region in a unique sensory journey. The tour will conclude with a second tasting at another prestigious winery, further enriching your wine experience. Experience a one-of-a-kind adventure that will leave you with memories in the heart of Italian winemaking tradition.
Learn to Sculpt or Paint in a Private Florence Art Studio
In the heart of Florence, one of the greatest artistic centers of all time, discover the secrets behind painting or sculpting. Your instructor will welcome you into their inspiring, sun-filled private studio for this unique art experience in Florence. Under the tutelage of an expert artist, beginners and experts alike may discover the techniques to skillfully paint in oil or sculpt in clay. Over three hours in a prestigious small group, work on your very own creation, with all materials supplied for this elite art class in Florence.
Please inform us of your preference for either painting or sculpting at the moment of booking.
Hiking Florence Tuscany hills with lunch & wine
Small-group experience, walking on ancient trails on the sorroundings of Florence. Easy and simple paths. You will be hiking for 8 km, understanding the history of Florence and Fiesole while you are adimiring stunning views of Tuscany. You will be taking the footsteps of Leonardo Da Vinci where he made fly the first man.
We will stop for a great Lunch before coming back to Florence. This experience gives you the chance to have a different perspective of the entire Tuscany and Florence. Magnificient locations to admire the Duomo and Tuscany all around. Discovering treasures hidden by the mountain of Monte Ceceri, the walk will take us right at the peak in a place called Leonardo da Vinci's square.
Lunch with wine will be served in a Farm runs by an old florentine aristocrat family, before continuing to Fiesole where the minivan will take us back to Florence. (if the farm is not available will go in a authentic local trattoria)
It's Wine Time! 2 wineries & farm-to-table lunch—max 8 pp
Leave the city and join our swiftly half-day Wine Time tour where we visit 2 different family-owned wineries in the Chianti region.
Our tours run with a max of 8 people and your driver/guide is a wine professional eager to share information about Tuscany's wine industry.
Learn tons about the history of winemaking in Tuscany, about the local grapes, and most importantly experience the wine cellars and hear the stories from the winemakers.
Relax and take in the beautiful countryside.. Taste at least 8 different wines and enjoy a fresh home-cooked Tuscan lunch at the 2nd winery.
Private Self-Guided E-Bike Ride in Tuscany with Vineyard Visit
Ride our luxury E-Bikes on a beautiful self guided GPS route, from Florence to Fiesole where the route descends through some lovely cypress tree forests and past the castle Castello Di Vincigliata and into the village of Settignano where you can stop at the great little alimentary with home cooked tasty Italian food.
From Settignano you visit PoggioPiano vineyard where you will meet the Galardi family, who are owners of an organic Chianti Vineyard and olive grove near Al Girone. There you will be able to relax in the estate with a glass of their Chianti wines produced on site, along with snacks of Tuscan cheeses, meats and bread drizzled with their own extra virgin olive oils.
The route then takes you along dedicated cycle paths traversing the River Arno back into Florence, leading you up to Piazzale Michelangelo to take in the views of Florence's skyline from this iconic vantage point, before returning the bikes to conclude the fantastic e-bike experience.
Florence: 1-hour Accademia Gallery guided experience with entrance tickets
Explore all the secrets hidden in the Accademia Gallery in Florence with this one-hour guided experience to unveil one of the most beautiful men in the World: David.
Unveil the most enchanting statue in the World: David by Michelangelo.
During this one-hour guided experiences, many secrets and stories about Renaissance are gonna be told.
The visit lasts one hour in order to give more time inside the Gallery as possible.
At the end of your tour you can have plenty of free time inside the museum.
Take many pictures as you can: David will leave you speechless!
Florence in one day with a localGuide: David-City walk-Uffizi
A quick tour specially designed for those who want to immerse themselves, with a small group, in the charm of Florence, visiting with a certified local Guide some selected works of art of the two most famous museums, Uffizi and Accademia (Michelangelo's David), but avoiding long lines to not give up the secrets of the Center historic city, UNESCO World Heritage Site, or the attractions of its trendy neighborhoods.
Horseback Riding in the Vineyards
Crazy Horse Ranch is owned by two siblings, Elisa and Vieri, who grew up as children in the middle of the Tuscan hills and started riding horses out of pure passion. They then decided to turn it into a full-time job and pass this amazing feeling on to as many people as possible. Their routine is waking up early in the morning and spending most of the time with the 40 horses in the ranch. Although there are other animals to feed and take care of, the feeling and the passion that horses are able to transmit is incomparable for them.
This experience gives you a chance to horseback ride through the Tuscan countryside that surrounds you and getting to know a real horseman life! The 5 star reviews say it all!
Chianti -Fresh Pasta Making Class and Sauces with Lunch or Dinner
Get to know Italian cuisine in one of the most beautiful places in Chianti. The right place to enjoy all the colors and scents of the countryside. Tuscan aromatic plants, and seasonal blooms, such as lavender, roses, jasmine, brooms, and oleanders. A place to discover the meaning and pleasure of two of the simplest and most important daily activities: cooking and eating.
Aromas and recipes of the past, local ingredients, and techniques handed down over the centuries in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Here you will prepare the dishes of the Tuscan culinary tradition through fun and interactive cooking classes held in our professional kitchen together with an expert chef, who will follow you, advise and guide you step by step in the preparation of the dishes.
A unique experience that can also be enjoyed as a family. The classes will take place in a splendid villa located in the heart of Chianti, and immersed in a suggestive landscape, overlooking the hills of Barberino Val D'Elsa
Accademia Gallery with David Private Tour
A private tour revealing all the beauty and stories behind David and his genius Michelangelo and his inspiring unique passion and energy
Premium Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in Florence
This isn’t just any cooking class—it’s a hands-on journey into the heart of Italy’s culinary heritage, guided by professional chefs with years of experience in authentic Italian cuisine. You’ll learn to create three shapes of fresh pasta from scratch, following traditional recipes and techniques that have been recognized by UNESCO as part of Italy’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The class is designed to be fun and engaging for everyone, whether you’re a solo traveler, a couple, or a family with children. You’ll roll up your sleeves, explore Italian flavors, and enjoy the satisfaction of crafting your own dishes. The experience concludes with a gelato or sorbet tasting, making the class both educational and delicious.
It’s an experience that combines learning, creativity, and joy, leaving you with new skills, unforgettable memories, and a digital recipe booklet so you can recreate the magic of Italy at home.