Tours and Trips in Florence

Discover the natural beauty of Italy's Val d'Orcia on this private tour that introduces you to the postcard-perfect scenery of rolling hills and vineyards. You'll visit the towns of Montepulciano, Pienza, and Montalcino; tour a winery; and enjoy included wine tastings and a Tuscan lunch for a well-rounded experience in this UNESCO World Heritage-listed valley.

Get an in-depth look at three beautiful churches as well as their ancient cloisters with this 3-hour private tour in Florence. Visit the churches of San Lorenzo, Santa Croce, and Santa Maria Novella before sitting down to a simple Tuscan lunch.

Discover Florence's artistic and architectural treasures with the help of a local expert on this private, 3-hour walking tour. Wander through a labyrinth of winding medieval streets as you learn the legends behind famous landmarks like the Palazzo Vecchio, Vasari Corridor, and the Duomo Cathedral. Set your own pace and take advantage of personalized attention from your guide for a fascinating introduction to the birthplace of the Renaissance.

This three-hour-long tour is a guide for Florence's Pitti Palace, and takes place among the various art and object collections of the several royal families who have made the palace home; the Medici, Lorraine and Savoy.

Enjoy an in-depth private look at one of Florence's prettiest Renaissance churches and its ancient pharmacy with this 1.5-hour Basilica of Santa Maria Novella tour.

Florence's Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio are two of the city's highlights, yet can sometimes take a back seat to the Uffizi and Accademia galleries. This 2-hour tour gives both the attention they deserve, with a private guide to show you around. Admire the sculptures and architecture of the Piazza della Signoria, including the Loggia dei Lanzi, and enjoy priority access to the Palazzo Vecchio to see its main, art-filled chambers.

Experience one of Florence's greatest art collections with the depth and focus that comes with a privately guided tour. This 2-hour tour of the Pitti Palace's Palatine Gallery showcases the highlights of the Renaissance and 16th-century collection, mostly amassed by the Medici. View works by greats like Raphael, Titian, Botticelli, and Rubens, plus frescoes by Pietro da Cortona, and more. Includes pre-booked tickets so you can bypass the main entrance lines.

When your cruise ship docks in Livorno, visit two of Tuscany's most famous cities with this combo shore excursion to Florence and Pisa. Travel in the comfort of a private vehicle, heading first to Florence for a guided walking tour of the remarkably preserved medieval center and a visit to the famous Accademia Gallery to ogle Michelangelo's 'David' and other Renaissance masterpieces. In Pisa, see the Leaning Tower and enjoy several hours of free time to explore the other magnificent monuments of Piazza dei Miracoli.

Treat yourself to two of Tuscany's most prized products straight from the source on a private wine and truffle tour from Florence. Learn the secrets of white truffle hunting and enjoy a lunch flavored with the fragrant tubers and sparkling wine in the UNESCO-listed Val d'Orcia region. Then head to medieval village of Montalcino, home to the world-renowned Brunello wine. Visit a local winery to learn about the strict production requirements and taste the 'king of reds.' Luxury transportation is included for a safe and stress-free experience.

A walk in the center of Florence is like visiting an open-air museum!

Discover the charms of Florence and Pisa on a day trip from Rome. With your own private driver, you'll benefit from a more flexible itinerary with sightseeing at your own pace. Stop for photos as you travel, then meet a local guide in Florence for a tour of the city and skip-the-line access to the Accademia Gallery. In the afternoon, you'll travel to Pisa to see the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Beyond fine art, Florence is known for its rich artisan heritage. Discover how local artisans are keeping this tradition alive on a private handcraft tour that gives new meaning to the phrase 'Made in Italy.' Depending on your interests, visit workshops specializing in leather, jewelry, paper, furniture, watches, and other Florentine goods that have been made by hand for centuries using time-honored methods.

Enjoy an intimate way to discover the city when you embark on a private sightseeing tour of Florence. Meet your guide and driver at your local accommodation - you can choose your own departure time - and set off first for the Piazzale Michelangelo, a public square that offers panoramic views overlooking the city. Next, continue to the city center, where your walking tour begins. Follow your guide to landmarks ranging from the Ponte Vecchio and Duomo to Giotto's Campanile and much more, or alter the itinerary to suit your interests.

Enjoy a private 2-hour tour of the fascinating Medici Chapels, museum, and neighborhood around the wonderful San Lorenzo Square to learn more about the family that ruled the Florentine Republic for so long.

Engross yourself in all things Dan Brown and Dante in this guided Inferno-themed tour of Florence. Follow the tracks of Dan Brown's famous protagonist, Robert Langton, to the secret passages and the Salone dei Cinquecento, where you'll marvel at masterpieces by Michelangelo, among others. Visit the apartments of Cosimo, see Dante Alighieri's death mask, step inside the Palazzo Vecchio, get a look at Dante's former home, and more.

Get your kids into the fascinating history of the Florentine Republic with this private 3-hour tour of Cosimo I's Florence for kids. Learn about the life of this Medici Grand Duke, an important figure in the city, and then go in search of his personal symbol - the turtle - throughout the palace where he once lived.

Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour food- and wine-focused tour in Chianti. Departing from Florence, you'll enjoy private round-trip transportation, which means you can indulge in as much wine as you like during your winery tours and tastings. You and your private group of up to eight people will also enjoy a gelato stop, an authentic Tuscan lunch, and time to explore the medieval town of San Gimignano.

With so much to see in Florence, it can be hard to know where to begin. On this private tour, take a break from your guidebook and make sure you hit all the most important Renaissance monuments, from Medici palaces and the famous Duomo to artsy Oltarno across the river and high-fashion avenues. Plus, fit in a visit to one of the most famous sculptures of all-time with skip-the-line access to the popular Accademia Gallery, home of Michelangelo's 'David.'

Discover the history and artistic heritage of Florence's Gothic masterpiece on a private tour of Santa Croce Basilica. Wander the cloisters and chapels, admiring original frescoes by Donatello and Giotto, and see the ornate tombs of Italian luminaries like Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and Galileo. Trace the roots of the famous Florentine leather industry on a tour of the church's leather workshop, founded in the 13th century by Franciscan friars.

Discover the beauty of the Tuscan Val d'Orcia region on a day trip to Pienza and Montepulciano with your own private driver. After leaving Siena, you'll travel through the village of Buonconvento and then into the idyll of gentle hills and stone hamlets that typify the Tuscan landscape. Spend time in Pienza, exploring its artisan shops and trying its famous pecorino cheese, then continue to medieval Montepulciano for a winery visit and tasting.