FLORENCE
3126 Tours Reviewed
Marbling in Florence feels like time travel. You’re learning a craft with roots in Renaissance Florence, but the experience is practical: you get a guide-led intro, a live demo, then hands-on time to make your own marbled paper. It’s creative,…
Florence hits different when it is planned well. This half-day small-group walk pairs two top galleries with smart guided context, so you do not just see art—you know what you are looking at. I especially like the timed entry setup…
Siena’s cathedral floor is mind-boggling. I love the look-down marble mosaic floor and the way the church layers big-name frescoes into the space. One drawback to keep in mind: this ticket is for the cathedral and Piccolomini Library only, so…
Foggy day or sunny day, this works. An open-top van ride out of Florence turns the drive into part of the fun, with big countryside views and that feeling of wind in your hair. I especially like the two-part balance:…
Florence, packaged into two very smart hours. This private tour is built for getting your bearings fast, with a local guide walking you past Florence’s top landmarks from the Uffizi area to the Duomo and beyond. I also love that…
A day that hits food, fame, and speed. This tour strings together three Modena-area icons—Luciano Pavarotti, traditional balsamic vinegar, and Ferrari—so you get a tight sense of why Emilia-Romagna punches above its weight. I especially like the balsamic tasting at…
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…
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…
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…
