FLORENCE
750 Tours Reviewed
Skip the line, then hit the highlights. This early-morning Florence tour pairs a timed visit to the Accademia Gallery with a guided walk through the city’s most famous corners, from Michelangelo’s David to Ponte Vecchio. I love the skip-the-line entry…
Fresh pasta at someone’s dining table? Yes. This Bologna class is built around a real home kitchen, run by Cesarine hosts who open their doors and their family habits to you. You’ll learn sfoglia (fresh pasta dough) by hand, then…
The Uffizi can feel overwhelming at first. A guided, small-group visit turns that chaos into a clear path through Florence’s Renaissance powerhouses, all inside the 16th-century Medici palace by the Arno. I especially like the skip-the-line entry (so you don’t…
Galileo feels oddly personal here. This timed ticket gets you into the Museo Galileo without wrestling with the worst of the crowd flow, and the museum itself is packed with centuries of instruments and the people who built them. You…
Opera in Siena, minus the stuffiness. This concert puts well-known Italian opera arias in the historic center, inside the deconsecrated Church of Santo Stefano alla Lizza. The show runs in the evening, with performances starting at 9:15 pm, so you…
Florence to the Chianti hills feels like a movie This sunset wine outing mixes a vintage Fiat 500 drive with real Tuscan countryside and a guided Chianti tasting that’s built for relaxed enjoyment. I like that you get both the…
Food walks faster when wine is involved. This Duomo-area tour is a smart mix of street food and quick culture stops, with you moving through Florence’s market lanes and famous squares. It’s built for people who want flavor and orientation…
Medici intrigue in Florence is real. This 2-hour walking tour strings the Renaissance together with storytelling you can follow street by street, not just site by site. You’ll hear how the Medici family shaped the city, then see the big…
Torre e Casa Campatelli tells its story fast. This family tower-house visit in the center of San Gimignano pairs a walk-through of restored rooms with a dramatic history video, then sends you upstairs to take in the medieval tower view.…
Pisa looks better from the saddle. This self-guided e-bike ride turns Pisa’s top sights into quick, low-stress stops, then keeps you moving along the Arno and historic lanes. I like that the app-based route gives you the freedom to go…
Cooking with olive oil and wine feels like magic. This 3-hour class meets at the il Fontanaro Organic Farm house in Paciano, where you start with a welcome coffee and then get tastings of olive oil and wine. I love…
Florence has a different side when you play. This Medici-inspired self-guided walking quest uses beautifully designed clues to lead you around Florence’s famous sights and quieter streets, without the usual rush. You’ll get a mobile ticket, follow the story beats,…
Florence from a golf cart beats the walking. In just about 1.5 hours, you zip past the big hits and the classic views—then you get a real shot of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo. I love the fast pace because it…
Bologna food has rules. This 3.5-hour walk turns those rules into something you can actually taste, starting at Piazza del Nettuno and moving through classic cafés, markets, and historic trattorias. I love the small-group size (max 12) because you get…
If you like food that tastes like it was made today, this Florence workshop fits the bill. You’ll learn authentic Italian pasta in central Florence with a chef who has Michelin-star background, and you’ll sit down to a full meal…
