Tours in Florence

Join a cooking class with an expert chef in Florence. Learn how to prepare three Italian dishes and one traditional dessert before enjoying your dishes for dinner. This experience is perfect for both beginners and advanced cooks. Enter a fully equipped, professional kitchen and start your cooking lesson under the instruction of an expert chef. Afterward, sit down and enjoy the dishes you prepared along with a glass of Tuscan wine. Leave the experience with new cooking skills and recipes that you can share with friends and family.

Brunelleschi’s Dome and Florence Cathedral contain some of the most celebrated examples of Italian art and architecture. And when you skip-the-line to Florence Cathedral, you will have more time to discover the treasures that can be found inside. The must-see Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, also known as Florence Cathedral, has one of the most beautiful and unique exteriors. But there’s also a variety of beautiful mosaics, frescoes, and sculptures that adorn its interiors. This guided tour of the Duomo of Florence includes a climb to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome. Your expert guide will tell you all about the engineer Brunelleschi and his incredible architectural accomplishment – something remarkable even to this day. After admiring this great work of art from the Italian Renaissance, it is time to witness another breath-taking sight – panoramic views of Florence atop the Duomo’s secret terrace.

It’s hard to resist a glimpse of Michelangelo’s David – the gem of Italian sculptures – at the Accademia Gallery. On this tour you'll get to skip the line and visit the impressive Renaissance collection. Elena, one of our local guides, says, 'Delve beyond the details of unfinished sculptures and Renaissance art of the gallery. You’ll get a glimpse into the lives of Florence’s Medici family too.' Explore the gallery’s seven halls. Marvel at paintings, frescos and altarpieces and learn why Michelangelo’s unfinished statues still spark curiosity today. The Tribune is where the gallery’s star statue can be found. The colossal statue of David packs a punch, created by 26-year-old Michelangelo from a solid piece of marble. It’s a revolutionary interpretation of David before the act of killing Goliath. Step inside the Museum of Musical Instruments to explore an elegant collection of string and wind instruments including a one-of-a-kind Stradivari viola, decorated with the Medici family crest.

Visit Michelangelo's home with his early artworks and the burial place Santa Croce Church. Enjoy the splendor of the Renaissance. This private tour provides three hours full of stories regarding the legendary Florentine master , the most important artist in Italy and in the world: Michelangelo Buonarroti. After the Covid-19 the Church of Santa Croce will be open just in saturdays and sundays, from 11:00 al to 4:00 pm The Church of Santa Croce will be replaced by the Accademia Gallery or the Medici Chapels, depending on availability

• ESPERIENZA PER IL TUO GRUPPO PRIVATO • Dedicate a full day to high-end designer shopping, update your wardrobe with new styles and current fashion trends on this full-day shopping tour from Florence. First, start your shopping-filled day along the shops in the streets of Florence, then explore the Outlet of Prada in Levanelle, and finally arrive at The Mall, the main outlet mall in Tuscany, with top Italian and international designer brands such as Valentino, Burberry, Gucci, Armani and many others. With an itinerary tailored to your interests, you will be able to enjoy a fun and hassle-free shopping day! • 8-hr Full-Day private shopping tour of The Mall and Space from Florence • Pick-up and drop-off at your Hotel or address provided • Visit The Mall and Space, the largest outlets in Tuscany, buy designer products at discounted prices at Valentino, Prada, Gucci and other top brands • Travel in a private luxury Mercedes minivan (up to 8 passengers)

The Medici family in Florence governed the fate of the city for almost three hundred years. They were bankers and patrons who made the genius of Botticelli, Brunelleschi, Michelangelo and many other Renaissance artists flourish. Their extraordinary collections of paintings, sculpture, jewellery, books, manuscripts and curious objects can still be found in Florence today. During our 3-hour tour we will visit the Palazzo Medici, symbol of the political and cultural power of the Medici, with its enormous rooms that will take us back to the noble life of the Renaissance. The Chapel of the Magi, inside the palace, will take us by surprise with a "wow effect"! We will then see the burial place of the Medici family, namely the Medici Chapels, with the New Sacristy, the work of Michelangelo, the Chapel of the Princes, studded with Florentine mosaic in semi-precious stones, and the solemn Crypt, where the members of the Medici family are buried .

Transfers during your holidays are important moments between spending in total safety and comfort. For this reason we have created a service that is attentive to your needs. The traffic in Florence and Rome can be chaotic, and having a professional accompany you ready to meet your needs is very important. Not organizing on time and relying on the first one you meet on the spot means receiving a poor quality service that could be more expensive than expected but also risky. Book with the professionals of the sector, a car suited to your needs and those of your family.

If you would like to discover Florence in a fun and entertaining way, this is the tour you are looking for! In this 3 hour walking tour our kid-friendly guide will make sure your children don't get bored by using fun games and activities such as flashcards, i-pad games and other multimedia activities to stimulate children's attention and curiosity.  The main highlights of this tour are: Piazza della Signoria, the Santa Croce church, the “Porcellino” fountain, San Lorenzo Market, the Cathedral, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Repubblica, Accademia Gallery ( skip the line tickets included) and many more famous sites along the way! You will be invited to taste local genuine gelato during the tour: a perfect break for kids and adults!

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Visit the home of Renaissance art, the Uffizi Gallery. This gallery has the world's most outstanding Renaissance art collection which is displayed in a beautiful 16th-century palace. Visit masterpieces from the greatest artists of the Renaissance like Botticelli, Raphael, Titian, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio and Michelangelo. Uncover the secrets behind these artworks with your guide and ask them all about your favourite pieces of the gallery.

Explore the Accademia Gallery with our expert guide, discovering Michelangelo's masterpieces. After a lunch break (not included in the tour), join a walking tour for an introductory journey through two thousand years of Florentine history. Learn about the city's Roman origins, visit the Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi courtyard, and marvel at Brunelleschi’s Dome. Uncover the past of Florence and its artists in this guided walking tour.

Would you like to play golf in the center of Florence? Do you want to have a little break from museums, from long lines, from noise? Don't you want to give up good food? We are here for this. In a few minutes from the center, you will find yourself in an island of peace, away from tourists, where you can unleash your passion for golf. We will accompany you so that your experience is comfortable, fun and unique. And then you know: the golfer is a gourmet. This is why we have organized a lunch with a guided winetasting, to appreciate the best organic food and wine in Tuscany.

Our guide will lead you through the beauty and the history of the gardens once belonged to the Medici family and tell you about the architecture, flowers, trees and rare plants that you will admire during the tour. Once out of the Boboli Gardens, few steps away our guide will lead you to the entrance of the Bardini gardens, once belonged to Stefano Bardini, a famous Antique dealer of the Eighteen century. The garden is an outdoor museum with art pieces from different ages. Enjoy the unique view of Florence skyline from the panoramic terrace of the Garden and if you want have a coffee or a drink at the cafeteria. In April and May you can be so lucky to admire the famous wisteria tunnel that makes this garden even more famous. The walk from the top of the garden is now all downhill!

Hi I'm Gianluca, I was born in Florence and I have a long experience on Tours, I know my places and I love to show the best that I know of Florence and also his countryside and a Top wine experience on a winery that I definitely consider on the Top 10 wineries of Chianti Classico. With this Tours of 7 hours I want to give a concentrate of the best of you can get here in Florence. I consider this Tours the most complete experience that you can do in 7 hours so a good balanced amount of hours to enjoy, make the best photos of the top spots of Florence city and of the beautiful countryside of Tuscany and the lunch on a real Top winery with wine tasting and a cellar tours that can be on the start of the tours of 7 hours or can be at the end of the tours, depending if you want to start in the morning or at lunch time and have the afternoon experience.

Your experience begins with hotel pick-up by your private driver, ensuring a seamless start to your exploration. Upon arrival in Pisa, join a knowledgeable local guide for an engaging outdoor walking tour of the famous Piazza dei Miracoli. This UNESCO World Heritage site boasts breathtaking white-marble structures, including the remarkable Cathedral. Marvel at the world-renowned Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Baptistery, all framed by striking columned arcades. Enhance your experience by purchasing on-site tickets for priority access to the Baptistery and the interior of the magnificent Cathedral. After your Pisa tour, enjoy some free time for lunch (not included) before continuing to the charming town of Lucca. Here, you’ll have ample time to walk along Lucca’s iconic 16th-century walls and explore its picturesque historic center. Be sure to stop at a historic café for a taste of traditional local pastries, adding a sweet touch to your adventure. The order of visits may vary.

Chianti, considered the heart of old Tuscany. You have surely tasted its worldwide famous wine, but have you ever “tasted” the air that stands above the vineyards which it is made with? A beautiful experience that you should try, something that goes further than the classic enogastronomic tour. In the private hot air balloon flight in Chianti besides you, there will be only the pilot. NOTE: Flights only take place at sunrise. The exact take-off time will be communicated to you based on the chosen day. We based on the same time as sunrise.

Are you planning a trip to Tuscany or a Shore Excursion? Pisa leaning Tower and Florence must be on your must-see list! All in one day! Just sit back, relax in a comfortable private car, and discover everything about these two gems. - Only your or your group can participate in this activity! - Your driver will pick you from your hotel/apartment/Ship dock to discover the elegance of the Florence Renaissance. - Travel in style and comfort in a luxury Mercedes to Pisa. - Climb the leaning tower and enjoy the majestic Fields of Miracles. You will be back to your hotel/apartment in the early evening/on time for your embarkation. Note: Tickets to the leaning tower and Florence museums must be booked with significant advance. On Monday, Accademia, Uffizi and Palazzo Pitti are not open. On its place, you will visit the not less precious Palazzo Vecchio.

We invite you to visit the last Medici residence in Florence as part of a small guided group that will allow you to enter from the priority entrance of the building, without waiting in long waiting lines. You will discover the most important works belonging to the daily life of the family of the Grand Dukes of the Medici, from Cosimo I to Anna Maria Luisa, the latter also called "Elettrice Palatina" from which the name of the gallery derives. The guide will show you the works concerning the families followed that of the Medici, from the Habsburgs Lorraine to the first King of Italy with annexed Royal apartments. You will visit the main attractions of the Palace, such as the Palatine Gallery, the Royal Apartments, the Gallery of Modern Art, the Treasury of the Grand Dukes and the Museum of Fashion and Costume. The entrance ticket that the guide will give you will be valid for the whole day and will allow you to visit the gallery, remaining inside, even after the end of the guided tour.

Our artistic atelier has been offering lessons and workshops since 2018. Our artistic experiences are designed for all people who love art and are suitable for all levels and ages. Our goal is to spread traditional techniques in the contemporary panorama, encouraging travelers to rediscover their own essence born in Florence, cradle of Renaissance art. Furthermore, with this type of artistic experience, we intend to offer each participant a unique and educational adventure, which at the same time gives emotions, in order to make their stay in Florence unforgettable. So all you have to do is book your favorite artistic experience and we'll take care of the rest! NOTE: all our lessons are private, once booked you will be contacted by our office to arrange times based on your needs and the availability of the atelier. Generally 10-13 are available; 2-5pm and 5.30-8.30pm our staff will try to help you!

Join our small group tour led by a professional, local guide and enjoy a pleasant walk through the history and the flavours of the Medieval city of Florence. Enter the San Lorenzo Market and be amazed by its colours. Pass through the stalls and stop to try the local products: have some schiacciata with the balsamic vinegar, try the cantuccini, the homemade fresh pasta, and more! The tour lasts 2.5 hours and it is led by a local expert guide!

Discover the secrets of the Temple of the Italian Glories, also known as the Basilica of Santa Croce. Extended option: private car transfers and the best view from Piazzale Michelangelo. 2-hour: Basilica di Santa Croce Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce and see other highlights of the Old Town of Florence, such as the Duomo and Santa Maria Novella. 3-hour: Basilica di Santa Croce & Transfer Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour guided tour of the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Old Town of Florence. 3,5-hour: Basilica di Santa Croce & Piazzale Michelangelo Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce and see other highlights of the Old Town of Florence, such as the view from Piazzale Michelangelo, the Duomo and Santa Maria Novella. 4,5-hour: Santa Croce, Piazzale Michelangelo & Transfer Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 3,5-hour guided tour of the Basilica of Santa Croce and other highlights of the Old Town, including Piazzale Michelangelo.

I'm an artist and master jeweller, art lover and food passioned, I still haven’t decided yet what I’m going to do when I grow up, meanwhile (since 1982) I design jewels and I like teach jewelry-making. In 2013 I was appointed Master of Art by Tuscany Govt. I always like meeting new people, find new inspirations, sharing my knowledge... and telling stories about my work and my city. The ancient cuttlefish bone casting technique, already known by the Egyptians more than 2000 years ago, is one of my favorites is one of my favourites and it's easy to learn. The cuttlefish bone is easy to carve to make a mold that will be filled with melted silver. After my instuctions it will be your turn to project and carve the bone into the shape of your own jewel. You will make your personalized pendant or ring, choosing from the proposed models; I will help individually to reach the best result. In the mold just carved I will cast the melted silver and you'll see immediately the rough jewel.

The UFFIZI GALLERY in Florence – home to a world-wide collection of paintings – is one of the oldest and most famous art museums in the world! Let our expert guides lead you into the museum housing the most important collections of art of all the time: Giotto, Masaccio, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raffaello, Tiziano and many others. Book the tickets with us and skip the line!

Admire some of the most beautiful coastal landscapes of Italy in total safety with the assistance of our English speaking driver guide. He'll drop you at the first town called Riomaggiore and give all information required, maps, advises, etc. for spend a wonderful day. Meet him in the last town Monterosso for the return.