Things to do in Tuscany
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Montepulciano: E-Bike Wine Tour & Cellar Tastings RouteYou’ll pedal an e-bike from Montepulciano’s main square through vineyard-lined roads, tasting Rosso and Nobile wines at two family-run cellars with stories as rich as their reds. Expect laughter over mispronounced Italian, olive oil-soaked bread, and views that might just slow your ride down — all with local guidance and flexible timing.
Florence: Private Uffizi Gallery Tour with Fast EntryYou skip the entry queue with reserved timed access, explore the Uffizi's Renaissance masterpieces with a licensed guide at your own pace, and hear the stories behind Leonardo, Botticelli, and Raphael without a crowd around you. Headsets keep you connected to your guide across the fifty-plus rooms. Bring a valid ID matching your booking name, and you're set to spend as long as you want with the works that matter to you.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Uffizi's major works without spending your morning in an entry queue or moving through galleries at a group's pace — the reserved time slot and private guide are what make both of those possible in one of Florence's most crowded attractions.
Siena: Tuscan Cooking Class & Wine Lunch from CountrysideYou spend four hours in a Siena farmhouse kitchen learning to make fresh pasta, bruschetta, sauce, and dessert from a professional chef who speaks English. You cook everything yourself, then sit down and eat it with local wine and the other people in your small group. The recipes and apron go home with you, along with the ability to actually make these dishes again.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually learn how to make Tuscan pasta and bruschetta rather than just eat them, and you're willing to spend a morning in a kitchen with a small group—the hands-on format is what makes the recipes stick.
Lucca: Walking Food & History Tour with Local TastingsYou’ll walk Lucca’s ancient walls with a local guide, taste sweet pastries over coffee, explore artisan shops along medieval streets, and share a light lunch with regional wine in Piazza dell’Anfiteatro. Expect laughter, stories you won’t find online, and moments that linger long after you leave.
Florence Duomo: Dome Climb & Museum with Skip-the-LineYou skip the entry queue and climb inside Brunelleschi's Dome, walking between its two shells while your guide explains the 3,600 square meters of frescoes overhead. You tour the Opera del Duomo Museum to see the original sculptures by Donatello and Michelangelo that once adorned the cathedral exterior. Your 72-hour complex pass lets you return to Giotto's Bell Tower or the Baptistry at your own pace. Entry, guide, and headsets are included.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand how Brunelleschi's Dome was engineered and built, not just photograph it from below. Expect a steady physical pace—the dome climb is the centerpiece, and it demands moderate fitness and willingness to climb stairs continuously.
Florence: City Highlights Bike Tour with Gelato StopsYou’ll pedal through Florence’s historic streets with a local guide, stopping for real gelato near Piazza Santa Croce and crossing legendary bridges like Ponte Vecchio. Hear stories about Medici secrets, see Dante’s house up close, and enjoy the city’s energy from your own bike seat. You’ll finish feeling more connected to Florence—and maybe craving another affogato.
Accademia Gallery & David Tour Florence: Skip the LineThis guided tour of Florence's Accademia Gallery skips the entrance line and takes you straight to Michelangelo's David, the Prisoners, and other Renaissance works in a single hour with an English-speaking guide. Groups stay under 18 people. You can also upgrade to a half-day tour combining the Accademia and the Uffizi Gallery on the same morning.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're in Florence for a day or less and want to see David without spending hours in a queue. The one-hour format and skip-the-line entry mean you move straight to the sculptures instead of waiting at the door, which matters when your time in the city is tight.
Florence: Sant'Ambrogio Market Food Tour & Street EatsYou’ll taste your way through Florence’s Sant’Ambrogio Market with a local guide who brings you into daily life—crunching schiacciata bread, sampling lampredotto if you’re brave, sipping wine among locals. Expect stories about Dante as you wander old streets and end with sweet cantucci cookies or gelato—the kind of food memories that linger long after you leave.
Florence: Uffizi & Accademia Private Tour with Michelangelo’s DavidYou’ll walk through Florence’s Uffizi Gallery with a private guide, see Botticelli’s Venus up close, then skip lines at the Accademia for an intimate look at Michelangelo’s David. Expect stories behind famous works and time to linger where you want — it feels personal, not rushed. The memory of standing beneath David will stay with you.
Lucca: E-Bike Tour & Wine Tasting in Tuscan VineyardsYou ride the medieval walls of Lucca, then descend into vineyards and olive groves on an e-bike that handles the climbs for you. A local guide explains the farming and leads you to a family winery for wine tasting with local meats, cheeses and bruschetta. Helmet, e-bike rental and guide are all included. The whole experience takes a half-day, and you're back in the city by early afternoon.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Lucca's walls and surrounding wine country without arranging transport or a car rental. The e-bike motor means you can handle the rolling terrain even if cycling isn't your regular habit, and the fixed itinerary gets you to the winery and back to the city in a half-day.
Tuscany: Cooking Class at Olive Oil Mill & Market TourYou’ll shop local markets with Chef Giuseppe near Montecatini, then cook Tuscan classics in his family’s olive oil mill—rolling gnudi by hand, sipping regional wines, tasting cheese and honey as you go. It’s hands-on but relaxed, full of laughter and little surprises. By the time you sit down for your four-course meal, Tuscany will feel closer than ever.
Water Trekking in Val di Lima, Tuscany: Climb, Swim & ExploreWater trekking in Tuscany's Val di Lima is a three-hour activity mixing climbing in water, swimming and walking through a canyon landscape with a professional guide. All nautical material, shoes, transport to the starting point and liability insurance are included; bring a swimsuit and shirt to wear under the wetsuit. The activity runs spring through autumn and takes place rain or shine.Is it for me?If you're staying in Tuscany without a car or arriving with a free afternoon, the included transport to the Val di Lima starting point means you don't need to arrange a second vehicle or navigate to the river yourself—the guide handles the logistics so you can focus on the climbing and swimming.
Florence Cooking Class & Tuscan Home Meal with MariaYou're picked up from downtown Florence and driven to Maria's countryside home, where you cook two or three traditional Tuscan dishes from scratch — handmade pasta, bruschetta, tiramisu — in her kitchen. You learn techniques you can take home, choose your pasta sauce, optionally tour San Lorenzo Market with her, then sit down to eat what you've made with local wine and views of the hills. Round-trip transport, the class, the meal, and wine are all included for up to six people.Is it for me?Right for couples, small families, and food lovers who want to cook in someone's actual home kitchen rather than a commercial cooking school — the intimacy and the ride with Maria are what make the recipes stick.
Lucca: Walking Tour with Local Stories & City WallsYou’ll join a local guide near Puccini’s statue for a walking tour through Lucca’s medieval heart—exploring cathedrals, ancient towers, bustling piazzas, and even strolling atop the massive city walls. Along the way you’ll catch stories only locals know and feel that gentle hum of daily life echoing through old stone streets.
Florence to Chianti: Vespa Tour, San Gimignano Views & Winery LunchYou’ll ride your own Vespa from Florence into Chianti’s rolling hills with a small group and local guide, stopping for views of San Gimignano’s skyline and photo breaks among cypress trees. Taste home-cooked Tuscan food and wines at a family-run winery before cruising back through golden fields — it’s more than sightseeing; it feels like living here for an afternoon.
Tuscany: Farm-to-Table Cooking Class & Wine Tasting Day TripYou’ll leave Florence behind for a day on an organic Tuscan hilltop farm—gathering fresh ingredients from gardens, tasting local wines and olive oil, cooking alongside friendly hosts, then relaxing by the pool or wandering vineyards before heading home full and happy.
Florence: Tuscan Cooking Class & Historic Market with WineYou pick the ingredients at Florence's historic market, cook a four-course Tuscan meal under a professional chef's guidance, then eat what you made with wine included. Small groups mean real instruction, and you leave with the recipes. The class runs in English from November through March.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to learn Tuscan cooking hands-on, not just taste it — the market stop and small-group instruction mean you understand the ingredients and technique, not just follow steps. Kids under 10 aren't admitted, so plan accordingly if you're traveling with young children.
Tuscany: Siena, San Gimignano & Chianti Private Day TripYou’ll wander Siena’s medieval streets with time to explore at your own pace before tasting real gelato under San Gimignano’s ancient towers. Enjoy flexible photo stops across Chianti’s vineyards and—if you want—sip local reds at a small winery before heading back to Florence with sunset views lingering behind you.
Florence Airport to City: Private Transfer with Meet & AssistYou’ll step off your flight in Florence and be met by a local driver holding your name — no searching or waiting around. Ride in a private vehicle straight to your city hotel with help for your luggage and tips from someone who knows the streets. It’s an easy start that lets you focus on arriving, not navigating.
Cinque Terre small group tour from LuccaYou’ll taste sea air as you wander Cinque Terre’s colorful villages with a local guide from Lucca. Expect ferry or train rides between towns, time to explore winding alleys at your own pace, plus stories and laughter along the way. It’s less about counting stops—more about soaking up Ligurian life as it happens around you.
