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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Accademia Gallery David small group guided tourA guided tour of Florence's Accademia Gallery led by an English-speaking expert, focusing on Michelangelo's David and other Renaissance masterpieces in a small group setting. The tour meets at Piazza Delle Belle Arti and runs for one hour; gallery entry is purchased separately. Radios and headphones are provided so you hear the guide clearly even in a crowded room.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to understand the David—not just see it—and you'd rather have a guide explain the choices Michelangelo made than stand alone in front of it. The small group size and provided headsets mean you actually hear what's being said and can ask questions without holding up a crowd.
Florence by Golf Cart: Piazzale Michelangelo & Ponte VecchioA guided golf cart tour of Florence's historic center and key monuments, including Piazzale Michelangelo, Ponte Vecchio, Ponte Santa Trinita, and San Miniato al Monte, with an expert local driver narrating in your language. The route covers the city's main sights in 90 minutes, with a photo stop at Piazzale Michelangelo overlooking the entire skyline. WiFi is available on board; the tour departs and returns from the same point unless you request an alternate destination.Is it for me?The golf cart keeps the pace steady and the stops short, so you cover Florence's main monuments and viewpoints in 90 minutes without the fatigue of walking the hills and cobblestone streets—a route designed for anyone who wants the sights without the legwork.
Florence: Accademia, David & City Center Private Walking TourYou’ll walk Florence’s tangled streets with a private guide who brings stories alive—from standing quietly before Michelangelo’s David to tracing centuries-old stones near the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. Expect laughter, local quirks, and small moments you’ll remember longer than any photo.
Tuscany: Private Wine Tour Chianti Classico & Food PairingYou’ll meet Tuscan winemakers in their own cellars, taste Chianti Classico and Supertuscan wines straight from the source, enjoy a private lunch with local food pairings, and travel through rolling hills with your sommelier guide—leaving you with memories of laughter, real stories, and flavors that linger long after you’re back home.
Florence Train Station to Hotel: Private Transfer & MeetYou’ll step off your train at Santa Maria Novella and spot your driver waiting with your name — no searching or stress. Enjoy a private transfer straight to your central Florence hotel with friendly help along the way. It’s quick, simple, and lets you start soaking up the city right away.
Florence: Chianti Wine Tour & Lunch at 2 VineyardsYou're driven from Florence through Chianti to two family-run vineyards where you taste eight wines and eat a traditional Tuscan lunch with handmade pasta and local specialties. A sommelier and expert guide walk you through the estates' history and production, and you sample olive oil and balsamic at the second stop. Transport, tastings, and lunch are all included; the whole day takes around six to seven hours.Is it for me?This works well if you want to taste serious Chianti without driving yourself or worrying about who's drinking—the transport and guide handle the logistics, leaving you free to focus on the wine and the meal.
Florence: Hands-On Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking ClassYou’ll roll out fresh pasta dough in a sunlit Florentine kitchen, shape ravioli by hand with a local chef guiding you step by step, and finish by layering creamy tiramisu after tasting regional wines together. Expect laughter, new friends, and real skills you can bring home—even if your apron gets messy.
Florence Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel PickupYou’ll get picked up right at your Florence hotel by a local driver who handles your luggage and takes you straight to the airport in a private car or minivan. Relax during the short drive while your driver manages timing and details—no stress or surprises. It’s an easy way to leave Florence with one less thing on your mind.
Florence: Early Accademia Gallery & Walking Tour with DavidYou’ll start your Florence day trip before most tourists are awake: priority entry to see Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Gallery, then wander through quiet streets past the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio with a local guide sharing stories you won’t find in any book. Expect small surprises, real conversation, and maybe even a wish for your return.
Florence: Vivaldi Four Seasons Concert at Santa CroceYou’ll slip into an intimate Florence venue where centuries-old walls seem to amplify every note of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Mozart’s melodies. With your entry ticket and programme included, you’ll feel welcomed by locals and guides alike—no dress code or fuss—just pure music echoing through history. It’s a night that lingers long after you leave.
Florence: Private Pasta Cooking Class & Garden LunchYou’ll join a Florentine family in their home kitchen for a relaxed pasta cooking class using seasonal ingredients—sometimes straight from their own garden. Taste local wine, share stories over lunch beneath the vines if weather allows, and finish with homemade dessert and coffee. You’ll leave with new recipes—and maybe a few new friends.
Hot-air balloon ride above Florence: See the city from aboveA one-hour hot-air balloon flight over Florence that lifts you above the city's monuments and the surrounding Chianti region, with a live guide in English or Italian. Ground crew assistance, aviation insurance, a post-flight drink and croissant with the pilot, and transportation to the launch point are included. The flight follows wind currents and ends at a landing zone where staff return you to the takeoff field. Weather-dependent; children at least one meter tall may participate.Is it for me?The flight depends on favorable weather and runs three hours total, so book this if you can be flexible on the day and have a morning or afternoon free. The basket flight itself is gentle—there is no walking, climbing or water entry—so it suits anyone who wants height and views without physical exertion.
Florence: Siena & Chianti Wine Tasting Private Day TripYou're picked up at your Florence hotel and driven through Chianti wine country in a private Mercedes with an English-speaking driver who customizes the route to your interests. The day includes a stop in Greve in Chianti, a guided winery tour with wine and olive oil tasting, and a late-afternoon visit to Siena's cathedral and famous Piazza del Campo. You return to Florence in the evening, having seen the landscape and tasted the wine without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself.Is it for me?This suits travelers who want to see Chianti and Siena in one day without renting a car or coordinating their own transport and winery bookings — the driver handles the route and timing, which is what makes a full inland day possible from Florence.
Florence Airport & Train Station: Private Transfer to HotelYou're met by name at Florence Airport or train station, your luggage is loaded, and a private driver takes you directly to your hotel without detours or negotiation. Waiting time is built in—45 minutes at the airport, 15 at the station—so minor delays don't derail the plan. The price is fixed before you land, and the vehicle is sized for your group.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue, the price negotiation, and the uncertainty of finding reliable transport in a city you don't know yet. The driver meets you by name and takes you directly where you're going, which is what turns a transfer from a logistical problem into a solved detail.
Tuscany Wine Tasting & Vineyard Tour from FlorenceYou're picked up in an air-conditioned van and driven 25 minutes into Tuscan vineyards, where you walk the rows and learn which grapes become which wines. Back at the winery, a sommelier guides you through a tasting of wines made on-site, then you sit down to a traditional Tuscan lunch with wine pairings and a tour of the cellar. The whole day is small-group, which means you're not herded through with thirty other people.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to understand Tuscan wine without spending a full day on it — the small group and fixed itinerary mean you taste, eat and learn without the logistics of finding a winery yourself or waiting in a queue.
Florence: Giotto's Bell Tower & Duomo Tickets with Fast EntryYou climb Giotto's Bell Tower for unobstructed 360° views of Florence, then move through the cathedral interior, Baptistery, and Opera Museum — all with one ticket and priority cathedral entry that saves you the morning line. The climb takes as long as you need it to, and the three sites can be explored in any order once you're inside the complex.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants the main cathedral complex without spending the morning in an entry queue — the express access is what makes it worth booking ahead, especially if you're visiting Florence in peak season.
Florence: Chianti Wine Tour & Tuscan Dinner in VineyardsYou're picked up in Florence and driven to two Chianti wineries where you tour cellars, taste wines paired with local snacks, and browse the medieval village of Greve. As the sun sets, you sit down to a four-course Tuscan dinner among the vineyard rows, with each dish paired to wines made on the estate. Transport, both tastings, dinner and appetizers are included; you return to Florence after dark.Is it for me?Book this if you want the full Chianti experience — two wineries, a cellar tour, tastings and a proper dinner — without arranging transport, timing the stops yourself or navigating between estates. The fixed itinerary and included dinner mean you show up and the day unfolds; the small group size keeps it intimate instead of crowded.
Florence Accademia & Uffizi Tour: Skip Line to Michelangelo's DavidA guided tour of Florence's Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery with skip-the-line entry and a licensed English-speaking art guide. You see Michelangelo's David, Botticelli's Primavera and Birth of Venus, Leonardo da Vinci works, Giotto and the Medici collections. Choose the classic museum route or add a walking tour through Florence's historic center, medieval streets and Renaissance landmarks including Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio. Arrive 15 minutes before departure; large bags and bottles are not permitted inside the Accademia Gallery.Is it for me?Book the standard Accademia & Uffizi tour if you want the museums and skip-the-line entry without adding the walking tour; choose the private option if your group wants a dedicated guide; add the walking tour if you want Florence's Renaissance landmarks and Medici family history woven through the day before you enter the galleries.
Florence Golf Cart Private Tour: Piazzale Michelangelo at SunsetA 90-minute private electric golf cart tour of Florence departs from Piazza Carlo Goldoni, follows the Arno past Ponte Santa Trinita and Ponte Vecchio, then climbs through Porta San Miniato to San Miniato al Monte and Piazzale Michelangelo, where you see the city laid out below at sunset. A local driver-guide narrates in English, Spanish or Italian, with MP3 audio on board; the cart is yours alone, and you stop for photos wherever you want. Suitable for families with children from age 2, older parents, or anyone short on time.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Florence's main sights without walking the cobblestones or navigating crowds—the cart does the climbing, and the driver handles the route so you can focus on the view and the light at sunset.
Florence Duomo Complex: Giotto Tower & Cathedral Priority AccessYou get priority entry to Florence's Duomo, climb Giotto's Bell Tower for panoramic views, explore the crypt of Santa Reparata beneath the cathedral, visit the Baptistry with its bronze doors, and access the Opera Del Duomo Museum — all with a 1-hour guided tour and no entry-line wait. The fixed itinerary keeps you moving through four centuries of Florence architecture in one morning.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Florence's most important cathedral complex without losing a morning to entry lines, and you're willing to climb 414 steps for a view that justifies the effort.
