FLORENCE
2280 Tours Reviewed
A good glass starts with a good welcome. This small, family-run winery visit near Lake Trasimeno turns wine tasting into a proper countryside hour-and-a-half, with a vineyard stroll, a cellar walkthrough, and a guided 6-wine tasting. I especially like how…
The Uffizi is the big one in Florence. This combo pairs the Medici-era Uffizi Gallery with an open-top hop-on hop-off bus ticket, so you can see Renaissance masterpieces and then roam the city at your own pace. It’s a smart…
Duomo overload? You can still do it right. This full guided walk through the Opera del Duomo Complex is built to keep you moving smartly, starting in the famous square and finishing at the cathedral. I like that you get…
Leonardo’s story feels close on this trip. It combines a quiet stop at his birthplace in Anchiano, a hands-on museum in Vinci, and a relaxed meal in the countryside. The drive from central Florence also matters: it’s the easiest way…
Wine and lunch in Montalcino feel personal. In a small group limited to 10, you tour a carefully renovated organic cellar at Wine Resort Colsereno, then step out for panoramic views among the vines. I especially love the hot homemade…
Florence looks obvious. Santa Maria Novella hides a second story. This private tour focuses on mysticism, art, and hidden symbology, with anecdotes and curiosities that help you see what most people miss. I especially like the way the visit is…
Prosciutto isn’t just a platter. It’s a whole craft, and this small-group tour lets you step inside the production world at the Montevecchio factory area near Monteveglio in Bologna. I love that you actually get factory access and see multiple…
Siena works best with a local in front. This private guided walk is built to get you from the big headline sights to smaller streets off the main route, with flexibility so the pace fits your group. I really like…
Your villa becomes an Italian cooking school. This private cooking class in Umbria comes to Perugia-area countryside settings, so your group can cook and eat together without spending the evening in transit. It’s run in English, led by a professional…
Florence makes more sense on foot. This private Renaissance discovery tour is built for people who want the big names, but also the stories that connect them. You choose a morning or afternoon start, meet your guide right at your…
Up early. Worth it. A hot air balloon at dawn over rural Tuscany is one of those rare experiences where the best moments are also unpredictable. Your ride follows the wind’s plan, so you get ever-changing views of the hills…
Florence feels like it was built for walking. This 2-hour private route strings together the city’s biggest landmarks and some sly little word-and-street stories, all at a relaxed pace. You also get the comfort of a private experience and the…
Nothing beats learning pasta at home. This Assisi pasta making class turns a simple meal into a hands-on lesson in an Umbrian kitchen, where Mamma Eleonora teaches like family. You’ll roll dough, shape pasta, and then eat what you made,…
A great Brunello visit shouldn’t just pour wine. This one gives you the story behind it, from vines to a cross-vaulted cellar. You’ll follow a Brunello Cru path through the vines with biodynamic thinking in mind, with views toward Montalcino…
Gelato secrets, taught at home. This Bologna class is interesting because you learn the method from Alessandro, not just how to eat it. I like that you get hands-on practice with real base ingredients, and I like the focus on…
