FLORENCE
2220 Tours Reviewed
Meat lovers, this one’s for you. In central Florence, you get the real deal: a cooking class inside a traditional trattoria kitchen, capped with a Florentine steak meal and Chianti wine. You’re not just watching food happen—you’re learning why it’s…
Bologna can feel like a maze at first. This private kickoff tour helps you get your bearings fast, with a guide who chooses stops around what you care about. I like the personal feel (not a crowded group shuffle), and…
Cooking gluten-free in Florence is oddly satisfying. This hands-on class is built around real Italian techniques, but adapted for a safe gluten-free kitchen and a menu you’ll actually want to eat. You’ll learn how to build a full Tuscan meal…
Ice cream nerds and casual snackers will both smile. This Lucca gelato class turns what looks like a simple tasting into a guided lesson on how real homemade gelato behaves and why ingredients matter. Two things I really like: you…
A market morning turns into real lessons. The day starts at Forno Sale Grosso near Via della Mattonaia, where you meet Maria Cristina, pick ingredients, and then head out to her countryside home to cook and eat like locals. It’s…
The Accademia Gallery can feel overwhelming fast. This guided tour keeps it clear and human, with a story-led route that centers on Michelangelo’s most famous statue. I love the small-group guide approach, and I also love the skip-the-line entry so…
Sunset in the Maremma hills feels like a reset. In this corner of Tuscany, you get an easy, romantic setup: a hilltop view (up to Monte Amiata), a cozy wooden StarsBOX for night-sky watching, and an outdoor aperitivo with natural…
David in Florence feels personal. This private Accademia Gallery tour is built around the main pull of the museum, Michelangelo’s David, and it also smartly adds the side scenes most people miss. I love that you get skip-the-line priority admission…
Brunello here comes with the view, too. This private premium stop at Paradiso di Cacuci in Montalcino pairs a vineyard and cellar tour with a serious tasting lineup, including a four-vintage Brunello vertical. It’s interesting because you taste, then you…
Balsamic, opera, and speed in one day. This is a full, tightly planned loop through traditional balsamic production and two of Italy’s most famous name-drops, Luciano Pavarotti and Ferrari. You get hotel pickup and a private driver, plus guided tasting…
That big-city feeling can fade fast in Florence. This walk is a smart way to see the art and stories without getting stuck in the usual crowds. You’ll follow Vincenzo, an English-speaking licensed guide, into less-traveled corners and finish with…
Sculpting a pet in Florence is calming. This small art session is built around live pet modeling with the studio Hasta Perro, guided by sculptor Octavio Palomino. The format turns everyday animals into fine-art practice, with clay and tools handed…
Food walks can be oddly educational. This one turns a market start in Bologna into a structured tasting of Emilia-Romagna cheeses, ending at host Ilaria’s home for a more personal (and very flavorful) compare-and-contrast session. You’ll learn what separates well-known…
Handmade pasta starts here. This Tuscan Cooking Class in Montefollonico is built around real technique, not just watching. You learn by doing, with local women guiding you through classic recipes and ending with the kind of tasting that feels like…
Venice looks like postcards, then gets even better once someone explains it. This private full-day plan strings together a high-speed train round-trip from Florence with a guide-led walk through the city’s key canals, bridges, churches, and squares. I especially like…
