Tours in Florence

Meet your host Patrizia near the Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio. She will guide you through the market, pointing out some of her favorite vendors and products. You will select fresh products to bring home and use for your cooking. After about one hour, you will walk back to Patrizia’s home to begin your hands-on cooking experience. Once you get to her apartment, Patrizia will teach you authentic Italian dishes from Florence and Italy’s Emilia Romagna Region. You will prepare an appetizer, a first course, typically a fresh pasta like tagliatelle, ravioli, or gnocchi, a second course of meat and dessert!  Patrizia specializes in seasonal dishes that bring out the flavors of the region – in the summer you might make sauces with fresh tomatoes, while in the winter months you might enjoy seasonal vegetables like artichokes. Your cooking class will last about 2 ½ hours before you sit down to enjoy your meal and some delicious Italian wine.

With the pizzaiolo ( pizza maker ) , you’ll make your very own pizza, you’ll stretch it, sauce it, bake it, slice it. It will be the best pizza you’ve ever tasted and you will have made it yourself! The chef will tell you how to do a real gelato, Italy’s favorite dessert . You will learn how to make a nice gelato with natural fresh fruit, It is always a great day to discover the recipe of the world’s most loved dessert!At the end of the lesson you will enjoy and eat your pizza and gelato made during the lesson. This activity is recommended for families that wish to have their children learn about Italian culture. It’s an easy and fun experience that will last forever in the travel's memories.

Let the enchanting Chianti region win you over as you trek alongside a pro nature guide through vineyards, olive groves, and a cute little forest. Get ready to inhale the sweet scents of nature as you soak up the beauty of this fantastic route, learning all about Tuscany and its unique quirks along the way. Our adventure kicks off in Florence, where a swanky private ride awaits to whisk you to Montespertoli. Your guide, a walking Tuscany encyclopedia, will lead you on a trekking escapade, up and down hills, offering you panoramic views of the iconic Tuscan landscape. When you hit the halfway mark (7.9 km in), prepare for a pitstop at a wine estate. Take a breather, soak in the vibes, and don't miss the chance to sample some of their best wine – it's practically a must! The journey continues with more delightful paths, weaving through a charming forest and lush vineyards. At the tour's end, your trusty driver is ready to zip you back to Florence. (Hiking path: 3hrs)

Take advantage of the ticket with quick entry and an expert guide's explanation to see one of the most visited museums in the world. Your guide will explain the most important works to appreciate the art of the Italian Renaissance. The gallery attracts more than one million annual visitors who want to visit this huge art collection. Among his masterpieces you will see the works of the greatest Renaissance artists: Michelangelo, Giotto, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and many others.

Florence is home to some of the most important masterpieces in the world, but the Renaissance capital can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Enjoy the top sights in just a few hours with this walking tour that ends in one of the world's most visited museums - the UFFIZI Gallery. Walk through the spectacular center of Florence. See the city’s top churches—including the iconic Duomo (Cathedral)—stroll through Piazza della Signoria, and take in views of the Arno River from Ponte Vecchio. Learn the story of one the most expensive paintings in the world. See Botticelli’s “Primavera” and “Birth of Venus”. Admire the only panel painting made by Michelangelo and learn why he preferred sculpture to all other arts. See Leonardo’s “Annunciation” and learn why his “Adoration of the Magi” was never finished. Enjoy the stories about the owners of this amazing collection - the Medici clan and live through the rise and the fall of one of the most powerful dynasties in the world.

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come and discover all the secrets that Florence has to offer. We will walk all over the beautiful city, and see some beautiful sites like The Medici Palace, Mercato Centrale, and the Ponte Vecchio. We are very excited to take you on this journey! Commentary by Giada Papini, a local legend! Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App! With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.

The Uffizi Gallery needs no introduction: make the most out of the visit of the cradle of Renaissance art (and more!) led by a passionate and knowledgeable private guide. An unmissable and intimate experience for those of you who want to go deep into Florence’s artistic background and history. You will be guided through the huge rooms and bright hallways to stop in front of and admire such classics as Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, Leonardo’s The Annunciation and Michelangelo’s Tondo Doni… to name but a few. The professional guide is at your complete disposal, so feel free to ask her any questions that come to your mind and take advantage of her knowledge and passion while you admire incredible masterpieces of the Uffizi never ending collection! At the end of the private tour you can remain in the Uffizi Gallery until closing time.

Discover the essence of Italian cuisine through a pasta making cooking class in our esteemed cooking school in Florence. Learnt how to prepare the classic 'tagliatelle' pasta with flavorful tomato sauce and biodynamic herbs. Uncover the secrets behind the popular 'pasta al pomodoro', emblematic of our Italian culinary heritage. For dessert, learn how to prepare the tiramisù, a tradition of velvety layered sweet.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Stroll through acres of gardens, trees, fountains, and terraces with a knowledgeable guide. • Learn the history of the 16th-century Italianate gardens behind the Pitti Palace • Taste different wines matched with traditional Tuscan products • Sample a selection of local cheeses, cured meat, and other types of Tuscan appetizers - This tour is ideal if you have a particular fondness for everything Italian. With this combo tour of Boboli Garden, you'll explore one of the most exquisite and historic Italian-style gardens, which has a breath-taking landscaped garden, and sample the taste of different Tuscany wines with a knowledgeable wine expert while enjoying a platter of Tuscan Appetizers accompanied by a charismatic guide and knowledgeable cellar staff.

Book your private transfer from Florence to Venice: Don't miss a day of your vacation. Don't miss a minute of your businnes. Use our transfer with personal driver to see the most beautiful Italian landscapes. Our Minivans are an excellent solution for traveling and making new experiences visiting cities along the way, leaving your luggage on board checked by our Drivers. If you like you can ask our driver to stop and visit cities and villages along the way. • Book your private transfer • Avoid the long lines for taxis • We’ll pick you up at your hotel, B &B or private flats • Sit back in a premier vehicle and enjoy the ride • Without luggage problems • Ask our Driver useful and interesting information about your holiday On this trip there are possible stops on request at: Ferrara, Bologna & Barberino Outlet Village.

Embark on an enchanting Florence night tour crafted for kids and families, filled with delightful gelato and pizza tastings. Begin at Piazza Santa Croce, famous for its history and open space perfect for games. Next, marvel at the impressive Duomo in Piazza del Duomo, illuminated against the night sky. Wander through Piazza della Signoria, alive with statues and stories, before strolling across the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge, bustling with jewelry shops. Discover the whimsical Fontana del Porcellino, where children rub the boar's nose for luck. With engaging activities and local tales from our guide, it's an unforgettable evening blending culture, treats, and fun for everyone!

Soak up Florence ‘s must-see sights on this complete half-day tour of the Medieval city. The tour begins with your expert local guide leading you to the Medieval district of Dante where you will admire his house, a museum devoted to the great poet, S. Margherita dei Cerchi Church, where his Muse, Beatrice Portinari, is buried. Then the tour continues to the Bargello, a former barrack and prison now an art museum, housing mainly sculptures by great artists of Renaissance period. In the same district you can also admire some very ancient Tower Houses , dating back to the time of the struggles between Guelfs and Ghibellines. Other highlights of the tour are Signoria Square dominated by the massive Palazzo Vecchio and by the beautiful Loggia dei Lanzi . We then reach Palazzo Davanzati, a typical residence of a rich family still preserving its original Medieval atmosphere.

We offer an experience, not just a tasting. First of all we are biodynamic wine producers. We therefore produce very special artisanal wines. We want to offer those who visit us the opportunity to understand the world of natural wine and for this reason we want to ensure that in the company the visitor comes into direct contact with those who produce. In the tasting we explain many interesting aspects about winemaking, agriculture, the world of wine. In fact, those who present wine to the visitor are always either one of us 2 brothers (partners and producers) or a person who works directly in the company in order to give a truly important experience to those who come to visit us. It is also a "slow-drink" tasting, that is to say, a tasting in which the person will calmly enjoy a beautiful panorama of pure Tuscany in front of our vineyards on our panoramic terrace without haste.

Spedale degli Innocenti is located in one of the first very famous Renaissance architecture in the world, created by Filippo Brunelleschi, in the beautiful Piazza Santissima Annunziata in Florence. The Chiildren Hospital  was born into a legacy for creating a place for the care and support of children abandoned during the Renaissance in Florence. Rich in works of art, paintings and sculptures, it offers the visitor the opportunity of meet the histories and the personal belongins of the abandoned children of the past. You will see the wheel of the Innocents, where the mothers left their babies, the works of art of Botticelli, Ghirlandaio and many artists, who donated the Orphanage their masterpieces and.....hundreds of small drawers, each one is the personal history of a real baby who lived here centuries ago

Book your Arrival Private Transfer from Florence Airport (FLR) to Siena or Sovicille to any hotel or address. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttle queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. We will contact you immediately after your booking to confirm it and will request any missed details of your trip if any. One day before the trip, you will receive the phone number of your driver for your convenience. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • No Hidden Charges • Door-to-door Service • We track your Flight

Bargello building as a National Museum began in the mid-19th century. Today is the setting for works of sculpture, especially from large ducal collections, many examples of Gothic decorative minor arts and many important sculptures of Michelangelo and Donatello.

With this very special visit we will look for the alchemical symbols hidden in the imposing buildings and also in the invisible corners of the city. Florence and magic: esoteric symbols that have been handed down from the darkness of the centuries of history of this city. Along with the strict religiosity that pervaded all eras in Florence, there was also the need to appeal to alchemy and esoteric symbols. On the facades of the basilicas of Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella there are evident signs of science mixed with esoteric symbols, and the palindrome of the Florence Baptistery is still a mystery to be revealed. An extremely interesting part of the tour is the entrance to the Masonic symbology museum, which was created by a private collector.

Florence, the cradle of Renaissance, home of the greatest artists of history has a less bright side which will conquer you. Let yourself be captivated by the intrigues, legends and mysteries of Florence in a journey to the dark side of this wonderful city! We will walk through the charming streets of Florence where, in the Middle Ages, it wasn’t safe at all to walk and looking at some surviving medieval tower-houses, you will learn about daily life in those dark centuries when scandals and violence were commonplace as well as conspiracies and blood feuds. We will see some Renaissance palaces where ruthless families lived and you will hear the story of how they made their fortune and how they fought their enemies. You will discover the destiny of Florence during World War II and find out about the floods of 1966...This tour of Florence at sunset will give you a very different perspective of this amazing city revealing to you hidden corners and less touristy areas!

Visit Boboli Gardens on a 1.5-hour walking tour, and discover a world of opulence and tranquillity in the heart of Florence. Hear how Cosimo I de’ Medici enlisted the help of eminent Renaissance architects to create a garden on a grand scale as you wander amid its avenues and terraces. With a guide, you’ll discover the gardens most impressive viewpoints, grottoes, and works of art based on ancient mythology. A skip-the-line entrance ticket is included. 

Embark on a quest around Florence by solving clues based on the real story of the Monster of Florence, a serial killer that killed 20 people, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own Palazzo Vecchio, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and Dome, Loggia del Bigallo, and more. + Discover the real story of the so-called Monster of Florence + Visit the scenes of the crimes, following the directions on your app + Explore the haunting stories of Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map or GPS. Once solved and answered correctly, the secret story of that place is unlocked. The tour and clues can be followed at any hour, but it is recommended that you try it at night, for the full haunted experience. There’s no time limit, so you can finish it at your own pace. Start and stop whenever you want. Are you ready? Book now!

Let us help you to make your best from your visit to Italy. We are specialised in private tours and private routes in Italy. All our drivers and guides are official and licensed. The aim of this route is for your to be able to learn about the history, culture and art of Italy by visiting different sites of the country, which each of them have their own personality. You will first visit Rome, the capital of Italy and the Lazio region, then you will continue to Florence, the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany which is full of art. After some days, you will continue to Venice, the capital of the northern region of Veneto and one of the most visited cities in Italy. Finally, you will visit Milan, the capital city of Lombardy region, also very well known for fashion, economy, arts and entertainment. Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

See the highlights of Florence historic center and beyond on a private bike tour! Enjoy an original route and admire the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce, and more. Extended options: cycle to Pizzale Michelangelo and Parco delle Casine. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Florence Highlights Choose this short bike tour to see highlights such as Santa Croce, Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, and more. 4-hour: Florence Highlights & Piazzale Michelangelo Choose this short bike tour to see highlights such as Piazzale Michelangelo, San Miniato al Monte, Fortezza da Basso, Santa Croce, Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, and more. 6-hour: Highlights, Piazzale Michelangelo & Parco Cascine Choose this short bike tour to see highlights such as Parco delle Cascine, Limonaia Villa Strozzi, Piazzale Michelangelo, San Miniato al Monte, Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, and more.

This visit to the Uffizi Gallery will be a tour of Italian art history. You will be carefully guided through the museum, and we will reveal the secrets of the most important Italian painters through their best-known works.

Experience Florence like a local with an authentic dinner crafted from fresh, local produce. Valeria invites you into her cozy home for a delectable 4-course meal paired with fine wine. Why we love this experience: - Valeria lives in central Florence - Valeria's partner is Andrea is a sommelier from the Italian Sommelier Association - get some wine tasting tips! - Enjoy 4-course Italian dinner using recipes passed through generations of Valeria's family