Things to do in Tuscany
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Val d'Orcia wine tour from Siena: Brunello and Nobile tastingsA full-day wine tour from Siena through Val d'Orcia visits three towns—Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino—with two wine tastings, lunch with cured meats and pasta, and free time to walk each town's historic streets. A multilingual guide leads the group by minivan, and wine tastings are held in English with translation support when needed. The tour runs 10 to 11 hours and departs from Siena Railway Station.Is it for me?Pick summer for warm weather and outdoor tastings, or winter for fewer crowds—both visit the same wineries and include tastings in Pienza and Montepulciano with lunch included.
Lucca to Pisa: 33km Bike Tour Along Serchio RiverYou rent a bike in Lucca, follow a mapped route along the Serchio River and country roads for 33 flat kilometers, and arrive at Pisa's Leaning Tower on your own schedule. The rental includes the bike, repair kit, lock, app map and a starting briefing. You return either by riding back (26km, about two hours) or by train (22 minutes), with your bike loaded in the bike car.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to cycle between two Tuscan cities without a guide or a group schedule — the flat 33-kilometer route and self-guided format mean you control the pace, stops and timing, which is what makes a long ride feel manageable instead of rushed.
Pisa Leaning Tower & Cathedral Tour: Skip the line with a local guideYou walk Piazza dei Miracoli with a licensed local guide, enter the Cathedral to see the mosaics and marble details, and optionally climb the Leaning Tower's 251 steps with a timed ticket. Small groups, headsets for clarity, and the guide handles the history so you don't have to read plaques. Plan for the bag storage and collection time if you're climbing — it adds twenty minutes to the tower portion.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want the main Pisa monuments in one focused morning without arranging separate tickets or navigating the square alone. The timed tower entry means you climb at a set hour rather than waiting in a queue, and the guide's stories about the Cathedral and square save you from reading plaques — just plan for the bag storage time if you're climbing, and wear clothes that cover your shoulders and thighs for Cathedral entry.
Hot Air Balloon Flight Tuscany: Champagne toast over ChiantiA 1-hour hot air balloon flight over the Chianti Valley near Florence, departing from San Casciano in Val di Pesa with an expert captain and crew. You'll climb to heights varying between 500 and 3,000 feet depending on wind conditions, taking in views of rolling hills, cypress trees, castles, vineyards and olive groves across the Tuscan countryside. Breakfast with croissant and local products is included before flight; a glass of Champagne awaits upon landing. The exact launch spot shifts with weather and wind—you'll be notified the day before. Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel can be arranged at checkout for an additional cost.Is it for me?Book the flight-only option if you have your own transport to San Casciano in Val di Pesa, or choose the flight plus transport option if you want hotel pick-up and drop-off included—the launch spot shifts with weather, so you'll confirm the exact location the day before.
Siena & San Gimignano: Chianti Wine Tasting & Tuscan LunchYou travel by minivan through four medieval towns — Monteriggioni, Siena, San Gimignano — with a guided walk in Siena and free time to explore each village. Lunch and wine tasting happen at a working Chianti winery, where you taste seven wines, oils, and vinegars alongside a traditional Tuscan meal. Hotel pickup is not included, but you meet at Porta Romana in Florence at 8:45am and return by 6pm the same day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the best of Tuscany in a single day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself — the small-group format and fixed schedule mean you move through four towns and a winery without the chaos of a large tour bus.
Florence: Accademia Gallery Fast Track Ticket & HostYou’ll skip hours of waiting outside Florence’s Accademia Gallery with reserved entry and a friendly local host who gets you right inside. See Michelangelo’s David up close (it really is different in person), wander through Renaissance halls and even peek at rare musical instruments before stepping back into city life feeling lighter somehow.
Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour: 2 Wineries with Pairing LunchA full-day wine tour in Montalcino takes you to two boutique Brunello wineries for tastings and a cellar tour, then to a pairing lunch at the second winery featuring local specialties. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with an English-speaking driver-guide and a small group capped at 8 guests. The day also includes time to walk the medieval fortress and artisan shops of Montalcino itself.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or a ride to the wineries—the driver collects you and handles the route, timing and navigation for the whole day, which settles the logistics if you're staying in town without transport or arriving by train.
Tuscany: Traditional Pasta Cooking Class & Wine PairingYou’ll knead dough at a Tuscan family table, laugh over mispronounced ingredients, sip local wines paired by your chef-sommelier host, and finish with homemade tiramisù on a sunlit terrace. This isn’t just learning recipes — it’s sharing stories and flavors that linger long after you’ve left.
Florence Uffizi Gallery: Private 2-Hour Tour & Skip-Line EntryYou get a private 2-hour tour of Florence's Uffizi Gallery with a licensed guide, timed-entry tickets that skip the line, and a headset so you can hear clearly. The tour covers Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael's most famous works, plus the story of the Medici family who made it all possible. Everything is included — no separate ticket purchases — and you'll need your passport at the door.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Florence's greatest Renaissance paintings without spending hours in line or wandering lost through the galleries — the private guide and timed entry mean you move at a pace where the art actually registers, and the Medici story ties it all together.
Florence: Street Food & Wine Walking Tour Duomo AreaYou walk through Florence's markets and main squares over 2.5 hours, tasting schiacciata, cured meats, cheese, and Tuscan wine at each stop, ending with gelato near Ponte Vecchio. Your local guide shares the history and food traditions of Tuscany while you stand in front of landmarks like the Cathedral and Brunelleschi's Dome. Everything is included—tastings, wine, gelato, and the guide—so you don't have to figure out where to eat or what to order.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste how Florence actually eats without spending the afternoon figuring out which restaurant to walk into or what to order—the guide handles the stops, the tastings are built in, and you see the main landmarks while you're eating.
Florence: Vespa Rental Self-Guided with GPS & HelmetYou rent a Vespa for the day and navigate Florence and the Tuscan countryside on your own schedule, with GPS, helmet, insurance and a storage case included. No group itinerary, no fixed stops, no waiting. You choose what to see and when, from the famous monuments like Ponte Vecchio and Piazzale Michelangelo to the quiet roads beyond the city. A 500-euro refundable deposit and valid driver's license are required at pickup.Is it for me?This works best if you're comfortable on a scooter and want to explore Florence and Tuscany without a guide or group schedule—the self-guided format means you move at your own speed and stop wherever interests you, which is what makes a full day of riding possible without feeling rushed or locked into someone else's itinerary.
Livorno: Food Market Tour & Wine Tasting with Local GuideYou taste eight local foods and drinks across Livorno's markets and bars — cappuccino, street food, bruschetta with wine, torta di ceci, and ponce alla livornese — while a professional guide walks you through the Medici fortress, Via Madonna, the Fruit and Vegetable Market, the 19th-century Mercato delle Vettovaglie, and the fish market. Vegetarian options are available if you request them at booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat the way Livorno locals do without figuring out which markets to visit or what to order — the guide takes the guesswork out and gets you into the places where people actually go for lunch.
Tuscany: Farm Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Pasta Day TripYou’ll walk among ancient olive trees in Tuscany, taste five local organic wines straight from the cellar, learn to make fresh pasta with a chef, then share your meal at a big family-style table overlooking vineyards. It’s not just about food or wine—it’s about slowing down and feeling what life is like here for an afternoon.
Florence: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with WineYou’ll roll fresh pasta by hand in Florence, learn chef tricks for perfect ravioli, and build a real tiramisu from scratch — all while sipping local wine and laughing with new friends around the table. Expect floury hands, honest guidance, and flavors you’ll want to recreate at home long after you leave.
Florence: Electric Fiat 500 Panoramic Tour & Picnic ViewsYou’ll ride through Florence’s peaceful hills in a classic electric Fiat 500 cabrio with a local guide—no crowds or buses. Expect quiet roads lined with cypress trees, photo stops at San Miniato al Monte and Piazzale Michelangelo, plus a Chianti wine picnic overlooking the city. It’s relaxed and personal—the kind of view you’ll remember long after you leave.
Florence Cooking Class: Market & Homemade Pasta with WineYou explore Florence's Central Market with a chef, select fresh ingredients, then cook lasagna with homemade pasta and tiramisu in a professional kitchen. The class includes all ingredients, Tuscan wine pairing, and a digital recipe booklet to take home. Vegetarian options are available with advance notice.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Tuscan food by making it yourself rather than just eating it — the market stop is what connects the ingredients to the tradition, and the wine pairing is what makes the meal feel complete instead of just a class that happens to end with lunch.
Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence: Private Guide & TrainYou're picked up from your Florence accommodation at 7am and driven to La Spezia, then guided through all five Cinque Terre villages by train and on foot. Lunch with local wine is included at a seaside restaurant, plus a boat ride between two villages so you see the coast from the water. Your guide handles the route, timing, and logistics all day, and you return to Florence by evening.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see all five Cinque Terre villages in one day without arranging your own transport, buying tickets at stations, or figuring out train schedules — the private guide and fixed itinerary remove those logistics so you can focus on walking, eating, and looking at the coast.
Pisa: Leaning Tower & Historic Center Bike Tour with GPSYou rent a bike, load the GPS-guided route onto your phone, and cycle through Pisa's medieval center at your own pace—past the Leaning Tower, Piazza dei Miracoli, riverside churches, and the Sangallo Fortress. The app keeps you on track while you stop for gelato, photos, or just to breathe in the squares whenever you want. Includes bike, lock, phone holder, and the route; you bring your ID and a credit card for the deposit.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Pisa's main sights without being tied to a group's pace or a guide's script—the GPS route handles navigation so you can stop, explore, and eat whenever the moment feels right.
Florence: Tuscan Villa Cooking Class & Lunch with TransferYou’ll start your day whisked from Florence to a peaceful Tuscan villa for hands-on cooking lessons in a small group. Make fresh pasta, taste local wine, and share laughter over lunch on the terrace with sweeping countryside views. Expect warm hosts, real conversation, and flavors you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Florence: Chianti Wine Tasting & Tuscan Lunch Small GroupYou taste seven Chianti wines with a sommelier at a private 12th-century villa, eat traditional Tuscan lunch on the property with wine included, and travel by air-conditioned van from central Florence with a bi-lingual guide. Small groups keep the pace intimate and the conversation real. The whole day runs from 10am departure through afternoon return, with no transport or entry logistics to arrange yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste serious Chianti wines without renting a car or navigating the region yourself — the guide, transport, and fixed itinerary mean you show up at 10am and everything else is arranged.
