Tours and Trips in Florence

When you think of Italian food, does a plate of steaming, savory meatballs come to mind? Learn how to make this classic comfort food with a semi-private, hands-on cooking class taught in a kitchen overlooking beautiful Boboli Gardens. With the guidance of a chef, prepare three different authentic meatball recipes and sauces, plus rich and creamy tiramisu for dessert. Sit down to enjoy your homemade meal, accompanied by rustic Chianti wine. Class size is limited to eight for a more personalized experience.

Visit Pitti Palace in Florence for a tour of its Palatine Gallery, a collection of private rooms and chambers that were once used by the grand dukes of the Medici family. Home to a wealth of Renaissance and baroque paintings, the gallery is fascinating to explore. Let an art-historian guide show you its highlights, and discover the showpieces of the Planetary Rooms along with works by Raphael, Titian, and Rubens.

Get an insider's perspective on Florence's rich crafts scene with this specialty shopping tour. Visit workshops where skilled artisans carry on traditions that date back centuries, creating unique handmade products prized around the world. Watch craftspeople at work at renowned leather, mosaic and goldsmith shops, and have a chance to purchase quality Florentine goods like jewelry, bags, bound books and marbled paper. At the end of the 3-hour tour, toast your purchases with a glass of bubbly Italian prosecco!

Many of Florence's artistic treasures would not exist without the hand of the powerful Medici family that once ruled the city. Discover the mighty clan's legacy on a historic and cultural tour that takes you through stately palaces, jewel collections, and serene chapels featuring tombs by Michelangelo. Spend the morning exploring the most important Medici sites right in Florence, or opt for a full-day tour to travel to regal villas outside the city.

The tour starts with an introduction to the square and its religious buildings.Then you will visit the interior of the Baptistery where you will see the amazing golden mosaic that inspired Dante Alighieri for his Divine Comedy.Our local guide will tell you about the secrets behind the Baptistery and the Dome of Brunelleschi"¦

Taste your way through Florence's local cuisine during this 3-hour small-group food tour. Follow your culinary expert guide to local food purveyors in the streets and alleys of Florence, listening to stories and interesting facts about the city as you stroll. Start your day with an authentic Italian espresso, then stop Central Market of San Lorenzo to walk among the stalls of fresh produce. Taste some local Chianti, Ribollita (Tuscan soup) and fluffy pastries at a Florentine bakery. Finish your tour with a classic gelato. All tastings are included.

Get to know Michelangelo's incomparable 'David' better with this private 2-hour tour of the Accademia Gallery in Florence. See the master's most recognizable sculpture up close, along with a few unfinished Michelangelo works like the 'Palestrina Pietà' and 'I Prigioni.'

Learn the secrets behind two of Italy's favorite foods during a half-day cooking class in the beautiful Chianti wine region. Travel from Florence through the Tuscan countryside, and settle in to a well-equipped kitchen with a small group of fellow aspiring chefs and a professional instructor. Learn how to make your own pizza, from dough to fresh toppings, and discover how creamy gelato is created. Enjoy your handmade dises along with a glass of famous Chianti wine as dusk falls across the hillsides of Tuscany.

Delight your taste buds with the perfect pairing of cheese and preserves during this half-day cooking class held in the old artisan quarter of Florence. Learn about traditional Tuscan cheese making techniques and taste different varieties, from fresh-made ricotta to aged pecorino. For a sweet accompaniment, learn how to turn fruit and sugar into jams and marmalade, and bottle your own jar to take home. Sip Italian wine during the culinary adventure, and receive a recipe book to re-create the authentic flavors back in your own kitchen.

See the best of Florence with a private walking tour focused on the Renaissance. Join a knowledgeable guide for a tour of Florence's highlights, exploring its charming streets and pretty piazzas as you learn about monuments along the way.

Soak up the evening light in Florence during a private sunset walking tour with a knowledgeable guide. With its Renaissance treasures and beautiful architecture, Florence is always lovely but takes on an even more romantic glow as the sun goes down and famous attractions like Florence Cathedral, the Baptistery and Ponte Vecchio become illuminated.

Personalize your own walking tour of Florence with this private excursion for just you and your party. With a dedicated guide, make your own itinerary and visit the sites that interest you. Your guide will take care of the navigation and fill you in on all the historical and cultural details of the sites you visit, such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Repubblica.

Revel in the lavish lifestyles of Florence's grand dukes and duchesses on a tour of the Pitti Palace, built to house the powerful Medici rulers. See the impressive Renaissance and Baroque collections of these legendary art patrons, plus regal apartments and ceremonial quarters, while a guide fills in details of the Medici reign. Then step outside for a guided stroll through the palace's elaborate Boboli and Bardini Gardens.

Enjoy Florence's great architecture and wonderful sights during this private tour with your own private official tour guide and comfortably in your private luxury vehicle with chauffeur.Your private driver, together with your private tour guide, will pick you up in your hotel in Florence, you won't have to worry about the starting point of your tour.

Make the most of a visit to the former home of Florentine rulers and Italian royalty with a private tour of the Pitti Palace. The enormous estate could take days to explore, so avoid aimless wandering and ensure you see the most impressive highlights with a private guide at your disposal. Admire the Medici's private art collection featuring works by Renaissance masters like Botticelli and Raphael, and get a glimpse of blue-blooded life inside the royal apartments.

Explore the Renaissance capital of Florence in a fun way without getting worn out with this private 3-hour electric bike tour. Ride through the historic center and some of the surrounding hills.

If you're keen to see beyond Florence's big-hitting Renaissance art treasures, the city's San Marco Museum is a must. This 15th-century Dominican convent-museum is home to incredible frescoes by Renaissance masters such as Beato Angelico, Fra Bartolomeo, and Domenico Ghirlandaio, and features painted monks' cells, a refectory, and more. This 2-hour tour includes skip-the-line admission, and a private guide to bring the convent's story, architecture, and art to vivid life.

Delve deeper into Florence's Renaissance art heritage with a 2-hour privately guided tour of the Bargello National Museum. One of Italy's greatest Renaissance sculpture collections, the museum is an art-lovers' dream but often left off visitor itineraries. Admire highlights such as Michelangelo's 'Bacchus' and Donatello's 'St. George,' plus works by Giambologna and more. The included skip-the-line tickets ensure you enjoy fast-track access, without waiting ages in line.

Learn the secrets and stories of Florence's medieval streets on a private walking tour through the city center, followed by a trip up into the hills for a drink paired with the best view in town. Stroll with a guide to architectural gems like Duomo Square, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza Signoria, all the while learning about the history of the people who shaped the 'cradle of the Renaissance.' Then, catch a private taxi to the romantic Piazzale Michelangelo lookout point, where you'll be treated to appetizers and a typical Italian aperitif.

See perhaps the world's greatest sculpture collection with a personal guide to do it justice on this private, 2-hour skip-the-line tour of Florence's Opera del Duomo Museum. Once the Duomo's workshop, this restored museum houses 750 masterpieces, including statues by Michelangelo and Donatello. Admire the original statues of Florence's Duomo façade, view Michelangelo's 'Pietà,' and more. An exterior Duomo tour, and post-museum access to the Duomo, Baptistery, and more also included.