Things to do in Florence
Florence Wine Tour91 optionsDay Trips from Florence14 optionsFlorence Walking Tour171 optionsFlorence Museum Tours33 optionsFlorence City Tour8 optionsVineyard Tour Florence12 optionsFlorence Vespa Tour9 optionsPitti Palace Tickets37 optionsBoboli Gardens Tickets17 optionsPalazzo Vecchio Tickets43 optionsVasari Corridor Tours8 optionsFlorence Food Tour133 options
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Florence to Chianti: E-Bike Tour with Lunch & 2 Wine TastingsYou’ll pedal through olive groves and vineyards from Florence into Chianti on an e-bike with a local guide leading the way. Taste wines at a family-run winery paired with classic Tuscan lunch—think fresh cheese and handmade pasta—and finish with another tasting back in Florence. Expect laughter, real stories, good food, and views you might not forget soon.
Florence: Uffizi, David & Ponte Vecchio Small Group TourYou’ll join a small group right in Florence’s city center to see Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia, wander through masterpieces at the Uffizi Gallery with timed entry, and cross Ponte Vecchio while hearing stories only locals tell. Expect laughter with your guide, unexpected details (and maybe trippa), plus moments that stick long after you leave.
Montalcino & Montepulciano: Brunello Wine Tour from FlorenceYou get picked up from your Florence hotel and driven through Val d'Orcia to Montalcino and Montepulciano, where you taste Brunello and Nobile wines directly from producers. The route includes Pienza for a Pecorino cheese tasting and a walk through its Renaissance streets. Lunch and all transport are included, and you return to Florence in the evening without arranging anything yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Brunello and Nobile wines where they're made without arranging your own transport or winery contacts—the producer meetings and small-group format are what make a day in Montalcino and Montepulciano feel like an insider's visit instead of a standard wine route.
Florence: Uffizi Gallery Small Group Tour with Guide & EntryYou’ll join a small group for a guided walk through Florence’s Uffizi Gallery, skipping lines and hearing stories behind Renaissance masterpieces from artists like Botticelli and Caravaggio. Afterward, you can wander freely or relax with coffee on the gallery terrace overlooking Piazza Signoria — there’s something quietly moving about seeing Florence from up there.
Florence: Kayak Tour Under Ponte Vecchio & Four Historic BridgesYou paddle a stable inflatable kayak down the Arno River through Florence's center, passing under Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, and three other historic bridges with a guide. The calm water lets you photograph and absorb the architecture from a perspective most visitors never see. All gear and insurance are included; the pace suits any fitness level.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Florence's most famous bridges and riverside landmarks from an angle you can't get on foot, and you'd rather not navigate the Arno yourself — the guide handles the route and the calm water handles the rest.
Florence: Self-Guided Medici Treasure Hunt & Sweet TreatYou’ll follow playful clues across Florence’s winding streets, uncovering Medici mysteries at your own pace. Expect moments of laughter, hidden courtyards only locals know, and the reward of a sweet treat at the finish line. This isn’t just sightseeing — you’ll feel part of the story, with space to linger wherever curiosity takes you.
Florence: Perfume Making Workshop & Take-Home ScentYou'll spend 1 to 1.5 hours learning fragrance structure and blending your own signature scent using luxury ingredients like oud and sandalwood, guided by a professional perfumer. You take home a 30ml bottle of your creation, plus notes on your recipe. Small groups keep the experience intimate, and the studio sits in central Florence with easy access by public transport.Is it for me?Book this if you want a hands-on creative activity that leaves you with something real—a scent you actually made, not just watched someone else make—and you'd rather spend an afternoon doing something than collecting another postcard.
Florence Skip the Line Accademia Tour: David & MichelangeloYou skip the entrance line at Florence's second most visited museum and spend an hour with a guide who walks you through Michelangelo's David, the Prisoner sculptures, and the gallery's lesser-known rooms — then stay as long as you want afterward. Small groups keep the experience intimate, and earphones mean you hear every detail without shouting.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see the David without spending hours in line, and who value hearing the story behind the sculpture instead of just seeing it. The one-hour tour is paced for learning, which is what makes the smaller group size worth it.
Florence & Fiesole: Golf Cart Tour with Roman Ruins or HillsYou’ll glide through Florence’s hills or up to Fiesole by golf cart with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect hands-on moments at San Miniato al Monte, time among ancient Roman ruins (entry included), and those sweeping city views from Piazzale Michelangelo — plus small surprises along the way that make everything feel personal.
Val d'Orcia Wine Tour: Brunello & Montepulciano from FlorenceYou'll taste two major Tuscan wines in their cellars, walk through a UNESCO-protected landscape, eat lunch at a winery, and spend free time in medieval towns — all without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself. Hotel pickup from Florence and return in the evening are included, along with an expert multilingual guide.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste serious Tuscan wines in the cellars where they're made without arranging your own transport, cellar visits, or lunch — the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all of that, leaving you free to focus on the wine and the landscape.
Florence: Private Jewelry Making Class & Tuscan SnackYou’ll shape silver with your own hands in a real Florentine workshop guided by a local goldsmith—melting metal, sawing, hammering, polishing until your piece feels personal. Bring old jewelry if you want to give it new life. There’s time for Tuscan snacks and easy conversation before you leave with a keepsake that holds its own story.
Florence: Uffizi Gallery Priority Entry & Guided TourYou’ll breeze past the long lines into Florence’s Uffizi Gallery with priority entry, guided by someone who knows every secret hallway and Medici tale. Expect close-up moments with Botticelli’s Venus, quiet corners among Renaissance giants, and small details you’d miss alone. It’s not just about seeing art — it’s feeling history come alive right under your nose.
Florence E-Bike Tour: Tuscan Countryside & Local Wine Tasting, Max 4You ride 30–40 km on e-bikes through Etruscan countryside starting from Fiesole, stopping at a monastery, Michelangelo's childhood home, or panoramic viewpoints depending on the day's conditions. The group never exceeds four people. Midway through, you pick fresh produce at a farm, then prepare and share a traditional meal with local wine and olive oil at a family estate. Everything — bikes, helmet, food, wine, guide — is included. You return to Florence by public bus in under 20 minutes.Is it for me?This is for people who want to see real Tuscan countryside and eat real Tuscan food without joining a bus tour, and who can ride a bike confidently on mixed terrain including steep downhill sections. The small group (max 4) and e-motor support are what make it possible to cover distance, stop for a proper meal, and still feel like you're exploring on your own terms rather than following a script.
Florence: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Local HomeYou’ll roll fresh pasta by hand, laugh over prosecco with your Cesarina host, and layer up classic tiramisu in a sunny Florence kitchen. Expect flour-dusted hands and new friends around the table—plus plenty of tips you’ll want to try at home. It’s not just about food; it’s about feeling part of someone’s story for an afternoon.
Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Tour: Small Group Ferry IncludedA guided day tour from Florence to Cinque Terre and Pisa with a small group of up to 8 people, departing early morning and returning by evening. The route connects three villages—Manarola, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore—by ferry and train, then drives to Pisa's UNESCO site. Hotel pickup in Florence, air-conditioned van transport, train and ferry tickets, water, and a live guide in English or Italian are included; lunch is not, and climbing the Leaning Tower costs extra. The itinerary is planned to minimize steep walking, though some steps and uneven terrain are unavoidable.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Florence without a rental car—the van picks you up at your hotel, and the ferry and train tickets are already arranged, so you move between villages without figuring out the local transport or buying tickets at each stop. The small group (up to 8 people) and fixed schedule mean the day holds together without anyone building it.
Chianti: Open-Top Van Wine Safari & Tuscan Lunch TourYou’ll ride through Chianti’s hills in an open-top van, taste local wines at two family-run vineyards, stroll Montefioralle’s medieval lanes, and share a traditional Tuscan lunch overlooking vineyards. Expect laughter over new flavors, time to explore Greve’s artisan shops, and moments of quiet beauty you might not see coming.
Pisa & Florence Day Trip from Livorno Port: Private TourYou’ll step into Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli for that first surreal look at the Leaning Tower before winding through Tuscany’s hills toward Florence. Expect stories from your local driver-guide, photo stops among vineyards, free time for shopping or lunch by Santa Croce, and enough small moments—like bells echoing over Ponte Vecchio—to linger long after you’re back at port.
Florence: Walking Tour Medici District, Duomo & Ponte VecchioYou’ll wander Florence’s tangled Medici streets with a local guide, pause beneath Brunelleschi’s dome at the Duomo, hear stories in Piazza della Signoria, and finish on Ponte Vecchio as sunlight glints off jewelry shop windows. Expect laughter, little surprises, and real moments you’ll remember after you’ve gone home.
Florence Duomo Complex Private Tour: Baptistery & MuseumYou’ll walk Florence’s Piazza del Duomo with a private guide who brings centuries-old stories to life. Step inside the Baptistery (even during restoration), see Ghiberti’s famous doors up close, explore Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, and end surrounded by masterpieces in the Opera Museum. Expect little surprises—a laugh over mispronounced Italian or a quiet moment you’ll remember long after you’ve left.Is it for me?Your guide takes you straight into the Baptistery's Byzantine mosaics and Ghiberti's Gate of Paradise, then through the Cathedral—no separate ticket stops between each masterpiece.
Hot Air Balloon Ride over Florence: Sunrise Flight with ProseccoA hot air balloon flight over Florence launches at sunrise from Terzo Giardino on the Arno's banks, with a pilot and safety briefing included. The one-hour flight passes over the city center, the Brunelleschi Dome, vineyards and olive groves in the surrounding hills. Prosecco, cured meats, schiacciata flatbread, fruit and water are served after landing; the full experience takes three hours. Live guides speak English and Italian; children from age 6 are welcome.Is it for me?The early sunrise departure means you'll need to arrive before dawn, but it's what makes the light and the stillness of the flight possible—the city and the hills are quietest and most vivid in that first hour after sunrise.
