Tours in Florence

Discover Tuscany and Florence by bike or E-bike, along the amazing hills surrounding Florence and the Chianti Classico wine region. Thanks to our 30+ years of experience and passion for running bike tours every day in the countryside of Tuscany, we’ll share with you our knowledge to let you enjoy a special adventure at your own pace. Remember to bring fully charged phones to make sure you can follow the itinerary! In minutes you'll be out of town biking on quiet country roads, checking out the best views over Florence from the hilltops! You'll be able to pick from various itinerary options that suit your preference to explore the beautiful Chianti Classico wine region and stop by an ancient wine and olive oil maker in a pristine location. Here, you'll be able to choose from different experiences like a picnic in the vineyard or lunch at the farm's historical restaurant. If you are not an expert bike rider you should book the E-bike option as there are many hills on the route!

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.

Meet your MASTER PERFUMER and discover the techniques and the secrets of the historical Florentine ALCHEMIC TRADITION! Travel in time to Antica Spezieria San Simone, a historic perfumery and laboratory, where you can discover the magic of alchemists and apothecaries of Renaissance Florence! Create your own custom-made, individual perfume under the guidance of our master perfumers. Take home your own bottle of personalized perfume (30 ml), complete with its Florentine formula.

Embark on a journey that's a time travel with a sprinkle of da Vinci flair! We'll kick things off at the birthplace of the man himself, Leonardo da Vinci, and his museum of mind-boggling projects in Vinci. Get ready to dive into the world of organic olive oil with an exclusive tasting at a winery that's practically an Italian dream. Wait, there's more! A tasty lunch and a visit in the historic wine cellars that are as epic as da Vinci's sketches. Brace yourself for a wine-tasting bonanza featuring grapes that are practically Leonardo's offspring. Get ready for a blast from the past and a sprinkle of da Vinci magic! Quick tips: Dress comfy and weather-ready. Heels? Nah, leave them behind. We've got vineyards, cobblestones, and a bit of walking in store!

You will get the unique opportunity to taste wines and and other specialties that you will taste such as 5 white sauvignon and rosé wines made from syrah grapes, Chianti classico vintage,Chianti classico riserva, and Super Tuscany. Accompanied by Typical Tuscan bread and cold cuts, Bread with extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan cheese, Tuscan Pecorino cheese. You light lunch will include a some typical tuscan appetizers, "cantuccini" biscuits as desserts, and some more wines and oils to taste.

Private is just for you and your party, so the top in terms of flexibility, comfort, and privacy. Your knowledgeable English speaking driver, will pick you up at your accommodation in Florence and after approx 1 hour drive on the west direction, will drop you off directly in the main square where the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and all the other monuments, are located. A very comfortable stress-free, door to door service, to maximize your time and fully enjoy the experience, at your own pace. At the end of the visit, meet again with your driver for a safe and relaxing drive back to your accommodation in Florence.

Enjoy a stylish and convenient departure from Florence to Venice with this private transfer. A professional driver will assist you with your luggage and will take you straight to Venice, the floating city. We offer a one-way private transfer from Florence (airport or accommodation) to Venice with a friendly and professional driver. We use a Mercedes Benz car for one or two people or a Mercedes Viano or Sprinter minivan for three to eight people

Enjoy our family cooking class with great typical Tuscan recipes and taste the dishes you make with the Chef just in the city center of Florence. This cooking class is the best option if you want to learn and enjoy the Italian cuisine with your children!

Explore the Uffizi Gallery through a priority entrance and immerse yourself in the art and history of the Renaissance. Learn the history of works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and others from your expert guide. In a group of 14 people or fewer, see masterpieces like Botticelli's “Birth of Venus,” Caravaggio's ""Medusa,"" and Michelangelo’s only remaining wooden painting. Learn about the history and people behind the art, including lesser-known works that visitors often miss. ⟶ Entrance tickets to Uffizi Gallery ⟶ Priority entry access ⟶ 2-hour guided tour in English or Italian ⟶ Headsets to hear the guide ⟶ All exhibition fees ⟶ Wheelchair accessible ⟶ Skip the ticket line ⟶ Small Groups (14 people or fewer)

Explore the white marble quarries of Carrara, famous for its beauty and used in many works of art, including those by Michelangelo. You will have the opportunity to see how the marble is extracted and enjoy a light lunch on a panoramic terrace within the quarry, offering breathtaking views and a unique dining experience. Discover the famous Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Leaning Tower, the Duomo, the Baptistery and the Camposanto. Marvel at the world-famous Leaning Tower and capture unforgettable photos. Step inside the Cathedral to admire the exquisite Pisan Romanesque architecture and stunning artworks. Stroll through the historic streets of Lucca, visit the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, and the Guinigi Tower from the outside. At the end of the guided tour, you will have some free time to do some shopping, enjoy a good Tuscan aperitif or walk along the 4 km of walls!

Discover Florence’s city center by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of a Time Travel Agent on a mission to the past. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: • Explore Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Piazza del Duomo and other lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers. • Uncover the workshop where Michelangelo carved his masterpiece, ‘The David’ • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. • Find out what the symbol of the city is. After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone

Enjoy a 2-hour walking tour in the heart of the historical center. See landmark sites like the Medici Palace, the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and the Ponte Vecchio with an expert guide.

Book a private and fun experience with our Florentine family to prepare handmade pasta. We will use products from our garden and, if not available, at 0 km. We will prepare traditional recipes together! If weather permits we will eat in our beautiful garden! (Sometimes it is possible that some requests overlap, we will contact you and ask for your agreement to allow the activity to be carried out in a small group). Thanks to the partnership with the Correnti ODV Association, for each Cooking Class, €1 will be donated to support the community of orphaned children of Malelea in Lesotho. Garden Cooking Class puts its heart into it.

The Uffizi Gallery is the top art museum in Florence, filled with an astounding number of paintings, frescoes, statues, and antiquities. This world-famous museum attracts thousands of visitors each day. Don’t stress over how to buy Uffizi gallery tickets or wonder how long it takes to go through the Gallery, we have it all covered! Avoid long waits with priority access tickets and reservations.

Get a personalized tour of Montalcino, Montepulciano, and the Chianti region during this 10-hour private excursion from Florence. Enjoy 2 or 3 different regional varieties: Nobile, Brunello, and Chianti Classico with a dedicated driver guide exploring the towns of Castellina in Chianti and the square of Montalcino and Montepulciano, then pop into a local winery to learn about the local Sangiovese grapes and sip some Chianti and Nobile. There will be a wine tasting and round-trip private air-conditioned minivan transportation from a meeting point near the Florence train station included. This is limited to a maximum of 8 people.

It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Florence through Famous Historical Families. 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.

Our Florence tours take you on a journey through the heart of Renaissance Florence, exploring the galleries and piazzas of the city centre. As you gaze up at Brunelleschi’s magnificent Duomo and encounter Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia, you’ll discover why Florence has enchanted its visitors over the centuries. On your private tour, you’ll walk through some of the most beautiful parts of the city, crossing the ancient Ponte Vecchio and strolling through Piazza della Signoria, where you'll learn how art and politics were always closely intertwined in the Renaissance city. Your expert guide will also show you some of Florence’s greatest artistic treasures, including a set of doors so beautiful that they came to be known as the “Gates of Paradise”. In Florence you'll find masterpieces not just in galleries and churches but also outdoors, in the piazzas and streets. Explore the city with us.

Experience the unique history of the Marquis Gondi and the Bossi Estate: where one of the most ancient Florentine families continue to produce wine for 25 generations. Enjoy a voyage into the Chianti Rufina territory with views over the vineyards of the Tuscan countryside. Our guests will be guided through the garden and the ancient cellar, where the first Reserve of Chianti Rufina has been produced by a family ancestor. Learn about the process of winemaking and discover the secrets behind the tradition before enjoying a tasting inside the cantina of our wines produced from the grapes nearby the estate.

Get picked up at your centrally-located Florence hotel by your guide and head for the Accademia Gallery, one of the city's top museums. This is a private 2-hour, skip-the-line tour of the Accademia Gallery in Florence.   In the company of a very knowledgeable guide you will see Michelangelo’s famous masterpiece “David”.  In addition to 'David,' the Accademia also has several unfinished Michelangelo sculptures, plus a collection that includes works by Botticelli, Paolo Uccello, Andrea del Sarto, and more.  Your guide will explain the history and significance of this amazing statue.

The magic behind this self-guided tour is that you will be out of the crowd of the typical routes and visit hidden gems like Acciaiolo castle, an ancient Abbey and Pieve of San Giuliano. All this while riding through some parks including the Cascine park which is the biggest one in Florence where you will have the chance to chill out. You will really see a glimpse of Florentine real life out of the city center and usual touristic routes. This tour is perfect for families with children as there are also cargo e-bikes available but also for group of friends who are willing to take a breath out of the chaos of the center. If you still didn't plan your last day in Florence consider this additional valuable aspects: - Free luggage deposit - GPS device for a safe self guided experience - Flexible time (you decide the starting time and the duration of your experience) - Strategic position with the meeting point at Villa Costanza Parking, perfect to be reached by car, bus, or train.

Discover the wonders of Tuscany on this full-day trip from Rome. Visit the Medieval towns of Siena, San Gimignano, and Monteriggioni, learn about Tuscany's rich-history, and tour through the luscious Chianti wine region for a wine tasting session. This tour has been designed to showcase the very best of Tuscany in just one-day and is perfect for travelers who only have a short amount of time.

"Embark on an immersive Fire & Wine Experience, a culinary odyssey through Tuscany, promising to tantalize your taste buds and awaken your senses. Immerse yourself in Florence's culinary heritage amidst its captivating landscapes. In our unique kitchen, both outdoor and indoor, surrounded by Tuscany's beauty, begin your journey with a delightful aperitif. Our expert chefs will lead you through crafting iconic Tuscan dishes, perfectly paired with exquisite wines. Master the art of handmade pasta—pici, tagliatelle, or ravioli—followed by the legendary bistecca alla fiorentina and delectable desserts. Each course harmonizes with curated wines, enhancing flavors for a truly unforgettable gastronomic adventure. We guarantee it!!!

Experience the Magic of Florence at Sunset by Bike Discover Florence in the most enchanting way possible—by bike, as the sun sets over this historic city. Our Florence Sunset Bike Tour is designed to provide you with an unforgettable experience, combining adventure, art, history, and breathtaking views.

This is the perfect half day walking tour for first time travelers to Florence who would like to explore the highlights in this beautiful city with a Tuscan local! I am a professional tour guide with twenty years of experience showing travelers the beauty of Tuscany and introducing people of all ages (couples, families, groups) to the history and culture of Italy. My background is in foreign languages, art history and history, but I am also passionate about wine, food, culture, and above all sharing my region with visitors from around the world. This totally private tour can be fully customized to fit your needs and level of knowledge, please feel free to send me any information about you and your group before arrival.