Things to do in Tuscany
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Lucca Wine Tour: Two Wineries & Tuscan Lunch by VanYou're picked up from Lucca and driven through the Tuscan hills to two working wineries, where you walk the vineyards, tour the cellars with the farmers, and taste the wines they produce. Lunch at the second winery pairs the wines with local cheese, salami and garden produce. The van is air-conditioned, water and snacks are included, and the whole day runs on a fixed schedule so you know when you'll return.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste real Tuscan wine made by the people who grow it, without the formality or the long itinerary—the two-winery structure and fixed schedule mean you spend time at each place instead of moving between five stops.
Florence: Pasta Cooking Class & Tuscan Wine in Historic HomeYou’ll knead fresh pasta dough in a sunlit Florentine kitchen alongside local chefs, learn how to fill ravioli and roll tagliatelle by hand, then share homemade lunch with Tuscan wine. Vegetarian options are no problem here—and you’ll leave with recipe booklets (and maybe a few floury fingerprints) as souvenirs. It’s messy, warm, and surprisingly personal.
Florence: Medici Legends Walking Tour & Uffizi EntryYou’ll walk Florence’s tangled streets with a local guide who brings Medici legends to life—from their tombs at San Lorenzo to secret corners near Palazzo Vecchio. See Brunelleschi’s Dome up close, cross Ponte Vecchio, and end surrounded by Renaissance masterpieces in the Uffizi Galleries. It’s more than facts—it’s feeling history under your feet.
Florence: Brunelleschi's Dome Climb & Cathedral Complex 72h PassYou climb Brunelleschi's Dome at your reserved time, see the interior frescoes, and get a 72-hour pass to visit the Florence Cathedral, bell tower, baptistery, crypt and museum complex whenever you choose within that window. Entry includes an audio guide and fast-track access through the crypt, so you move through the sites without waiting in the main queues. Tickets arrive by message the night before your visit.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see inside the dome without waiting in line and prefer to explore the cathedral complex on your own schedule across three days rather than as part of a guided group tour.
Florence: Chianti Wine Tour with 3 Tastings & Tuscan LunchYou’ll taste Chianti wines straight from Tuscan vineyards, learn about Supertuscans from local experts, enjoy a slow lunch with regional flavors, and wander an iconic village near Florence. With transport included and an English-speaking wine guide by your side, you’ll feel both welcomed and quietly wowed by simple pleasures.
Florence walking food tour with local guide & tastingsYou’ll taste your way through Florence’s markets and winding streets with a local guide — sampling home-made pasta, truffles, cantucci biscuits, and real gelato. Expect laughter around the table, stories about Florentine life, and small surprises along the way that stick with you long after you leave.
San Gimignano Wine Tasting & Tuscan Dinner Chianti WineryA wine tasting and traditional Tuscan dinner tour from San Gimignano takes you by minibus to a Chianti winery in the rolling hills, where a guide leads you through the historic cellars before you taste the estate's wines and eat a four-course seasonal menu in the rustic dining room. The experience runs four hours and includes transport, the cellar tour, wine tasting, and dinner; a live guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian. Infants can ride in a pram or specialized seat, and the terrain is uneven, so walking difficulties or wheelchair use would make the sites hard to navigate.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste and dine at the winery in one evening rather than commit a full day, and prefer a guided drive from San Gimignano over finding your own way.
San Gimignano & Volterra Day Trip from Siena with Farm LunchYou’ll walk medieval streets in Monteriggioni and San Gimignano with a local guide, taste homemade Tuscan dishes (and Vernaccia wine) at a family farm lunch, watch alabaster artists at work in Volterra, and have time to explore each town’s corners your own way. Expect laughter over lunch and moments that stick with you long after you’re home.
Livorno to Florence & Pisa: Private Day Trip with PickupYou’ll step right off your cruise into a private car bound for Pisa’s famous Leaning Tower before heading to Florence to wander its marble piazzas and cross Ponte Vecchio with a local guide. There’s time to pause at Santa Croce or gaze over rooftops from Piazzale Michelangelo — all with easy port pickup and drop-off so you won’t watch the clock too much.
Florence: Cheese Wheel Truffle Pasta Class & TiramisùYou’ll roll out fresh pasta dough by hand in Florence with a local chef guiding you through every step — even flambéing truffle inside a giant parmesan wheel (yes, really). After crafting classic tiramisù with moka-brewed coffee, you’ll sit down for dinner with Tuscan wine and laughter that lingers long after dessert.
Florence: Uffizi Gallery Small Group Tour with Fast EntryYou’ll skip the lines at Florence’s Uffizi Gallery and walk right into Renaissance history with an expert guide who knows every secret corner. Stand before Botticelli’s Venus and Primavera, hear stories behind Da Vinci and Raphael’s masterpieces, then unwind on the panoramic terrace or keep exploring at your own pace. Expect art that lingers long after you leave.
Siena & San Gimignano: Medieval Towns, Chianti Wine & LunchYou visit four medieval towns—San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Siena—and a Chianti winery, all in one day with transport, a three-course lunch, wine tasting, and an English-speaking guide included. The pace is set; you just show up at the Florence meeting point and let the coach and the escort handle the logistics.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want the main Chianti and medieval Siena highlights in a single day without arranging transport, winery bookings, or timing yourself—the fixed schedule and English-speaking guide mean you arrive at Florence, get on the coach, and everything else is handled.
Chianti Wine Tasting & Sunset Tour from FlorenceYou spend an afternoon driving through Chianti's vineyard landscape, stopping at two family-run wineries for tastings paired with Tuscan food, visiting hilltop villages like Greve in Chianti and Montefioralle, and watching the sunset from the countryside instead of the city. Hotel pickup is included if you book the private option, and the group stays small — maximum eight people — so the pace feels personal rather than herded.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste real Chianti at the source without spending a full day on logistics — the fixed five-hour schedule, included transport, and two confirmed winery visits mean you're not arranging anything yourself, and the late-afternoon timing lets you catch the sunset light that makes the landscape worth seeing in the first place.
Florence: Accademia Gallery Small Group Tour & Priority EntryYou’ll slip past long lines at Florence’s Accademia Gallery with priority entrance and join a small group for stories about Michelangelo’s David from a real local guide. See famous Renaissance art up close and take your time afterward to explore quiet corners or admire rare musical instruments. It’s not just about seeing David — it’s about feeling Florence breathe around you.
San Gimignano: Organic Wine Tasting & Farm Food PairingYou tour a working organic winery near San Gimignano, taste eight estate wines, and eat pizza, local cheeses, and garden vegetables alongside each pour. The Vin Santo aging room and historic cellar are included, as is a welcome aperitivo and a final dessert pairing. Everything is included in one afternoon, with no separate charges for food or tastings.Is it for me?Right for wine lovers and food-curious travelers who want to understand where Tuscan wine comes from without the formality of a big tasting room. Plan for an afternoon out — the length is what lets you tour the whole property and taste eight wines without rushing.
Florence: Duomo Complex & City Walk with Bell Tower OptionYou get a 2-hour guided walk through the Cathedral, Baptistery or Duomo Museum, and Florence's main Renaissance piazzas with an expert local guide and headsets included. Pre-reserved tickets mean you skip the entry lines, and you can choose to add a self-paced climb of Giotto's Bell Tower for panoramic views. The tour is small-group, arrives 15 minutes early at the meeting point, and works for all fitness levels — though the optional tower climb has 414 steps and no lift.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Cathedral, the main Renaissance landmarks, and a local guide who explains the architecture and history without arranging tickets separately or timing yourself — the pre-reserved entry and small-group format keep the morning efficient even during peak season.
Bike Tour of Florence: Piazzale Michelangelo & city centerA guided bike tour of Florence covering major squares, bridges and neighborhoods in two hours, departing at 10 AM or 3 PM from Via Cavour. The route takes you through Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica, Ponte Vecchio, the Oltrarno district, and ends at Piazzale Michelangelo for the panoramic view. Children must be accompanied by an adult; specialized infant seats are available.Is it for me?Most Florence visitors spend hours walking between squares and getting lost in narrow streets—this tour covers the main center, Oltrarno, and the panoramic overlook in two hours with a guide handling the route and timing, so you see more without the navigation.
Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Singing & Wine TastingYou’ll roll fresh pasta dough by hand in Florence’s lively center, guided by real Italian chefs who’ll have you laughing (and maybe singing). Taste local red and white wines as your sauce simmers nearby. Share stories—and dinner—with fellow travelers around the table. Expect flour on your sleeves and a song or two stuck in your head.
Chianti: Farm Cooking Class & Lunch with Vineyard ViewsYou’ll knead dough with flour-dusted hands on a real Chianti farm, pick herbs from Paola’s garden, shape ravioli together, then share lunch overlooking vineyards. Expect laughter over local wine, recipes you’ll want to bring home, and moments that linger long after you leave Tuscany.
Chianti: Casa Sola Vineyard Walk & Wine Tasting with SnacksYou’ll wander Casa Sola’s vineyards in Chianti with a local guide, taste three red wines plus Vin Santo, sample fresh olive oil on bread, and snack on Tuscan salumi and cheese. Expect laughter around the table, stories from winemakers, and quiet hillside views that linger long after you leave.
