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 Siena & San Gimignano: Chianti Winery Dinner TourYou’ll start in Florence and travel through Tuscany with a local guide, walking Siena’s medieval streets and tasting fresh pastries before exploring San Gimignano at your own pace. As evening falls, enjoy a traditional Tuscan dinner with wine at a boutique Chianti winery—those sunset views linger long after you return.
Florence to Chianti & Siena: Wine Tasting & Medieval TownsYou get picked up in Florence, driven through the Chianti hills to a family farm for a wine-paired lunch, then have free time in the medieval villages of San Gimignano and Siena before returning to the city. Transport, the farm experience, and lunch are all included; groups stay under 15 people, and the minivans let you skip the parking lots and walk straight into the old towns.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Florence who want a full Tuscan day without arranging transport, vineyard access, or lunch logistics themselves. Plan for moderate walking through medieval towns with steep streets—that's what gives you the authentic village experience instead of a bus-window view.
Cinque Terre day trip from Florence: Train, boat & villagesA full-day tour from Florence to Cinque Terre, a UNESCO-protected stretch of five villages clinging to the Ligurian coast, with a multilingual guide, train tickets between villages, and a ferry boat ride along the shoreline. You travel by bus from Florence in the early morning, spend free time in each village to eat and explore, and return to the city center by evening. Choose between a guided tour with street food tastings or a transfer-only option where you move through the villages at your own pace.Is it for me?Book the guided tour if you want the villages explained and the timing arranged so you see all five in a single day without building the schedule yourself. Choose transfer only if you prefer to move through the villages at your own pace and decide which ones to linger in—you'll need to buy train tickets separately, but the freedom to skip stops or stay longer is yours.
Florence: Walking Tour of Art, Duomo & Piazza SignoriaYou’ll wander Florence’s winding streets with a local guide who brings Renaissance legends and hidden details to life. From touching centuries-old stone at the Duomo to hearing stories in Piazza della Signoria and ending at Santa Croce, you’ll feel both lost and found in this city’s art-soaked heart.
Chianti Day Trip: 2 Wineries & Dario Cecchini LunchYou’ll taste Chianti wines straight from two organic wineries with a local guide who actually knows their stuff (and jokes). Lunch is a loud, joyful feast at Dario Cecchini’s famous butcher shop—with steak you’ll remember for ages. Expect laughter, real Tuscan flavors, and moments that stick with you long after you’re back in Florence.
Florence: Oltrarno Food & Wine Tour with Negroni ClassYou’ll wander Florence’s Oltrarno with a local guide, tasting Chianti wine, learning to mix your own Negroni cocktail, sharing plates of Tuscan pasta and Florentine steak in a cozy trattoria, and finishing with artisan gelato. Expect laughter, real stories behind ancient wine windows, and flavors you’ll remember long after you’ve left Florence.
Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens guided tour with Palatina GalleryA guided tour of Pitti Palace in a small group combines the Palatina Gallery's paintings from the 1500s and 1600s with a walk through the Boboli Gardens, one of the first Italian Renaissance gardens. An experienced English-speaking guide leads the three-hour visit; timed entry tickets and earsets (for groups of 4+) are included. Children from age 6 are welcome.Is it for me?The tour moves at a walking pace through galleries and gardens over three hours, so a moderate level of fitness helps you keep up with the group and the guide's stops. If you prefer to move slowly through art or need frequent breaks, a private guide or a self-paced visit would suit you better.
Florence: Perfume Masterclass & Create Your Own FragranceYou’ll step into an atmospheric Florentine lab dating back centuries, guided by a master perfumer as you blend your own signature fragrance from rare essences. Enjoy stories of Renaissance alchemists over coffee or tea before bottling your creation—a personalized scent that will always remind you of Florence’s hidden corners and gentle light.
Florence: Truffle Steak & Wine Dinner Tour with Cellar TastingYou’ll wander Florence by night with a local guide, tasting truffle pasta made before your eyes, sipping Chianti from centuries-old cellars, and sharing laughs over rare Florentine steak. Expect stories behind every bite — plus artisan gelato as you stroll past glowing palaces. This tour isn’t just about eating; it’s about feeling Florence come alive through its flavors.
Florence: Tuscan Farmhouse Pasta & Gelato Cooking ClassYou’ll roll fresh pasta by hand in a Tuscan farmhouse kitchen near Florence, guided by local chefs who treat you like family. Taste your own creations—ravioli, pappardelle—and learn to make real Italian gelato using garden ingredients. With plenty of wine and countryside views included, it’s less a class than a memory you’ll carry home.
Florence to Siena & San Gimignano: Medieval Towns & Chianti ViewsYou travel by private coach from Florence through the Chianti countryside to Siena, where you have 2.5 hours to explore Piazza del Campo and the Duomo on your own. Then it's another scenic drive to San Gimignano, where you spend another 2.5 hours wandering medieval piazzas and tower-lined streets before returning to Florence in the evening. An English-speaking guide handles transport and timing; you handle the rest. Optional audio guide in Siena and wine tasting available at booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see two of Tuscany's most famous medieval towns in a single day without renting a car or arranging your own transport — the fixed schedule and small group size mean you get both towns and the Chianti drive without the logistics.
Florence: Hands-On Pasta & Dessert Cooking Class with WineYou'll prepare three types of handmade pasta and a traditional Italian dessert under a professional chef's guidance, then sit down to eat what you've made with Tuscan wine included. Small groups keep the class intimate, and you leave with printed recipes. The class runs in English from November through March; vegetarian options are available if you request them in advance.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn pasta making from someone who does it every day and actually eat what you've made the same afternoon, without spending the rest of your trip wondering if you did it right. The small-group format means the chef can watch your hands, not just talk at you.
Florence: Palazzo Vecchio Tour with Entry & Local GuideYou’ll step into Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio with a local guide leading you through Medici legends and hidden corners. From Eleonora’s apartment to glimpses of the Salone dei Cinquecento, every room holds stories you can almost touch. Expect real-life details — creaking floors, laughter over old myths — and leave feeling like you brushed up against history.
Florence: San Lorenzo Market Food Tour & Wine TastingYou taste nine local foods and six drinks at San Lorenzo Market's family-run stalls, then move to a 1944 wine shop for a sommelier-led tasting with food pairing. The guide introduces you to the vendors who've been there for decades, teaches you how to spot real gelato, and shows you how locals actually finish a meal. Dietary needs are accommodated with advance notice.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat what Florentines actually eat, not what's on a tourist menu — the guide's connections to the market vendors and the sommelier's knowledge of the wine shop's own farm wines are what make the difference between tasting and understanding.
Florence Private Photoshoot: Professional Portraits at LandmarksA private photoshoot in Florence pairs you with a professional photographer at landmarks like the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio for authentic portraits and lifestyle shots. You choose between the city center or Piazzale Michelangelo as your backdrop. The photographer delivers all raw files plus 30 edited and color-graded photos within 48 hours, with no additional costs.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling alone, as a couple or with family and want professional portraits taken at Florence's most recognizable spots without the logistics of finding a photographer or waiting for edited images—the photographer handles the route, the light and the editing, and you walk away with finished photos in two days.
Florence: Siena & San Gimignano Private Tour with ChiantiYou're picked up at your hotel and driven through Chianti vineyards to three medieval towns: Siena (with its famous shell-shaped square and cathedral), the fortified village of Monteriggioni, and San Gimignano (known for its towers). You get free time in each place to explore, eat, and shop. Optional winery lunch with wine pairings is available for an extra fee. Hotel drop-off happens in the evening after 8–9 hours.Is it for me?Best for small groups and families who want to see three medieval Tuscan towns in one day without arranging their own transport or timing—the private van and fixed itinerary mean you're not coordinating logistics, just showing up at your hotel at 9am.
Florence street food tour: Duomo, market & tastingsA 2.5-hour guided walking tour of Florence combining food tastings with stops at the Central Market, Piazza della Signoria and major landmarks like the Duomo and Giotto's bell Tower. You sample traditional dishes—fresh pasta, truffles, olive oil, cantucci and gelato—while a local guide explains the city's art, culture and culinary history. A sip of wine is included; the market visit runs mornings only.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste what Florentines actually eat—not a curated restaurant menu, but the bread, market vendors and street food stops locals know—while learning the city's art and history from someone who lives there.
Food Market Tour Florence: 10+ Tastings & Local WinesYou walk through Florence's Sant Ambrogio or San Lorenzo markets with a local guide, stopping for over ten tastings: cured meats, Tuscan cheeses, olive oil, hot dishes like ribollita and lampredotto, local wines, and gelato. The itinerary shifts based on what vendors have that day. Plan for a couple of hours on your feet, and let the guide know about any dietary restrictions when you book.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to taste how Florentines actually eat, not what tourists order. Expect a couple of hours of steady walking through markets and neighborhoods — that's what puts you where the food is real and the crowds are local.
Florence: Accademia, Uffizi & Duomo Walking Tour Skip-the-LineYou’ll walk Florence’s streets with a small group and a guide who knows every shortcut and story. See Michelangelo’s David up close at the Accademia with skip-the-line entry, stand beneath the Duomo’s dome in Piazza del Duomo, wander through Piazza della Signoria listening to tales of Medici intrigue, and end surrounded by Renaissance art in the Uffizi Gallery. You might leave tired but you’ll keep replaying those moments long after.
Florence Walking Tour & Wine Windows Option with Local TastingsYou’ll wind through Florence’s tangled alleys with a local guide who knows every story—from Medici secrets to quiet church corners. Taste Tuscan wine through an ancient window if you choose that option (it’s worth it), hear laughter bounce off stone walls, and feel yourself pulled into centuries-old rhythms. This isn’t just sightseeing—it’s stepping into Florence’s pulse for an afternoon.
