Things to do in Tuscany
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Elba: Sunset Winery Aperitif & Sea View Terrace ExperienceYou’ll sip three different Tenuta delle Ripalte wines on a panoramic terrace above Elba’s coast as evening falls, with local cheeses, cured meats, honey, and olive oil to taste alongside. Your guide points out distant islands as you watch the sun drop into the sea — it’s relaxed, genuine, sometimes quietly beautiful in ways you don’t expect.
Pisa: Leaning Tower Skip-the-Line & Piazza dei Miracoli TourYou skip the Leaning Tower queue with pre-booked entry and climb 251 steps to panoramic views of Pisa and the Tuscan landscape. Your expert guide covers the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Monumental Cemetery history in a group of no more than 15 people. The whole experience takes 1.5 hours, and you're done before the afternoon crowds arrive.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main sights of Piazza dei Miracoli without spending your morning in the Leaning Tower queue — the skip-the-line access and small group size are what compress the whole experience into 1.5 hours instead of a half day.
Florence: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Local HomeYou’ll roll fresh pasta by hand, laugh over prosecco with your Cesarina host, and layer up classic tiramisu in a sunny Florence kitchen. Expect flour-dusted hands and new friends around the table—plus plenty of tips you’ll want to try at home. It’s not just about food; it’s about feeling part of someone’s story for an afternoon.
Cinque Terre & Pisa: Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from LivornoYou get picked up at the cruise port and driven to Cinque Terre, where you visit three villages by ferry or train with your guide leading the way through each one. On the return, you stop in Pisa for 45 minutes at the Leaning Tower and Miracle Square before heading back to your ship. The private minivan, guide for the full day, and transport between villages are all included; Leaning Tower entry is separate. No arranging ferries, trains, or timing yourself—the schedule is locked around your ship's departure.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked at Livorno and want to see Cinque Terre and Pisa without arranging separate ferries, trains, or timing yourself—the private minivan and guide take care of logistics, and the schedule is locked around your ship's departure time.
Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Tour: Small Group Ferry IncludedA guided day tour from Florence to Cinque Terre and Pisa with a small group of up to 8 people, departing early morning and returning by evening. The route connects three villages—Manarola, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore—by ferry and train, then drives to Pisa's UNESCO site. Hotel pickup in Florence, air-conditioned van transport, train and ferry tickets, water, and a live guide in English or Italian are included; lunch is not, and climbing the Leaning Tower costs extra. The itinerary is planned to minimize steep walking, though some steps and uneven terrain are unavoidable.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Florence without a rental car—the van picks you up at your hotel, and the ferry and train tickets are already arranged, so you move between villages without figuring out the local transport or buying tickets at each stop. The small group (up to 8 people) and fixed schedule mean the day holds together without anyone building it.
Chianti: Open-Top Van Wine Safari & Tuscan Lunch TourYou’ll ride through Chianti’s hills in an open-top van, taste local wines at two family-run vineyards, stroll Montefioralle’s medieval lanes, and share a traditional Tuscan lunch overlooking vineyards. Expect laughter over new flavors, time to explore Greve’s artisan shops, and moments of quiet beauty you might not see coming.
Pisa & Florence Day Trip from Livorno Port: Private TourYou’ll step into Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli for that first surreal look at the Leaning Tower before winding through Tuscany’s hills toward Florence. Expect stories from your local driver-guide, photo stops among vineyards, free time for shopping or lunch by Santa Croce, and enough small moments—like bells echoing over Ponte Vecchio—to linger long after you’re back at port.
Florence: Walking Tour Medici District, Duomo & Ponte VecchioYou’ll wander Florence’s tangled Medici streets with a local guide, pause beneath Brunelleschi’s dome at the Duomo, hear stories in Piazza della Signoria, and finish on Ponte Vecchio as sunlight glints off jewelry shop windows. Expect laughter, little surprises, and real moments you’ll remember after you’ve gone home.
Florence Duomo Complex Private Tour: Baptistery & MuseumYou’ll walk Florence’s Piazza del Duomo with a private guide who brings centuries-old stories to life. Step inside the Baptistery (even during restoration), see Ghiberti’s famous doors up close, explore Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, and end surrounded by masterpieces in the Opera Museum. Expect little surprises—a laugh over mispronounced Italian or a quiet moment you’ll remember long after you’ve left.Is it for me?Your guide takes you straight into the Baptistery's Byzantine mosaics and Ghiberti's Gate of Paradise, then through the Cathedral—no separate ticket stops between each masterpiece.
Livorno to Chianti: Private Tuscany Wine Tour & PickupYou’ll ride from Livorno into classic Tuscany with a local driver, stroll Greve’s lively piazza, sample Chianti wines straight from the cellar, and taste fresh olive oil with bread. There’s time for lunch at a family-run restaurant if you want it. You’ll leave with new stories (and maybe a red-wine stain), plus that quiet sense you’ve really touched Tuscan life.
San Gimignano Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch and 4 WinesA wine tasting and lunch class at a family vineyard in San Gimignano where you taste four estate wines and a dessert wine, tour the cellar and olive orchards, and eat a three-course Tuscan meal with local cheeses, cured meats and a traditional first course. The guide explains Italian wine regulations and the property's history. Vegetarian and vegan options are available; the experience runs 2.5 hours and includes extra virgin olive oil tasting.Is it for me?Book this if you're a small group wanting to taste wines straight from the source and eat a real Tuscan lunch in the place where both are made — the cellar tour and the meal woven together mean you understand what you're tasting before the glass reaches your lips.
Hot Air Balloon Ride over Florence: Sunrise Flight with ProseccoA hot air balloon flight over Florence launches at sunrise from Terzo Giardino on the Arno's banks, with a pilot and safety briefing included. The one-hour flight passes over the city center, the Brunelleschi Dome, vineyards and olive groves in the surrounding hills. Prosecco, cured meats, schiacciata flatbread, fruit and water are served after landing; the full experience takes three hours. Live guides speak English and Italian; children from age 6 are welcome.Is it for me?The early sunrise departure means you'll need to arrive before dawn, but it's what makes the light and the stillness of the flight possible—the city and the hills are quietest and most vivid in that first hour after sunrise.
Lucca to Chianti: Small Group Wine Tour & Tuscan Vineyard TastingYou’ll follow a local guide from Lucca into Chianti’s rolling vineyards for an afternoon of wine tasting, stories from real winemakers, and fresh bruschetta with olive oil. Expect laughter echoing off stone walls, hands-on moments among ancient vines, and a relaxed ride back as golden light fades over Tuscany.
Montepulciano: Cinta Senese Farm Walk & Tuscan LunchYou’ll wander Montepulciano’s vineyards and olive groves, meet Roberto’s famous Cinta Senese pigs (muddy selfies optional), then sit down for a relaxed Tuscan lunch with house-cured meats, pecorino cheese, garden-fresh sides, and local wine. It’s not just about food — it’s a glimpse into rural life you’ll probably remember long after you leave.
Pisa: Leaning Tower Skip-the-Line Climb & City Walk TourYou’ll walk through lively streets with a local guide, spot unexpected art like Keith Haring’s mural, cross medieval squares buzzing with students, enter Pisa Cathedral, then skip lines to climb the Leaning Tower itself. It’s not just about seeing monuments—you’ll catch real glimpses of daily life in Pisa that might stick with you long after.
Florence: Private Walking Tour & Skip-the-Line David TicketsYou’ll start your private Florence walking tour right from your hotel, guided by an art historian who brings every corner to life—from Ponte Vecchio’s goldsmiths to skipping lines at Accademia for Michelangelo’s David. You’ll taste local rhythms in Oltrarno and see why so many people fall for this city without even trying.
Tuscan Cooking Class in Cortona: Pasta & Wine PairingThis hands-on cooking class in Cortona takes place in a private, chef-designed kitchen inside a historic palazzo where you prepare antipasto, handmade pasta, a second course, contorno and dessert using fresh, seasonal ingredients. The class runs four hours and includes lunch paired with local wines, plus a Chef's Secret Session where you learn family traditions and professional shortcuts not found in typical tourist classes. Live instruction in English or Italian; pickup from nearby hotels is available, and vegetarian options can be arranged at booking.Is it for me?The pickup from your hotel settles the logistics for anyone without a car or unfamiliar with Cortona's streets, so you arrive ready to cook instead of navigating first. The four-hour class fits a morning or afternoon into a travel day without eating the whole schedule.
Tuscany: Brunello & Montepulciano Wine Safari Day TripYou’ll ride offroad through Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia with a local guide, tasting Brunello in Montalcino cellars and Vino Nobile in Montepulciano’s family-run winery. Enjoy lunch by ancient thermal springs in Bagno Vignoni and free time wandering Pienza’s artisan shops. It’s less about rushing between sights than soaking up flavors, stories, and landscapes you’ll remember long after you leave.
Chianti Castles & Wine Tasting Day Trip from SienaYou’ll walk castle paths above Chianti vineyards, taste wines poured by people who make them, share lunch at a Tuscan estate, and wander through medieval villages—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. It’s not just tasting wine; you’ll feel part of this sun-baked landscape for a day.
Florence Private Tour with a Local: Highlights & Hidden GemsA private walking tour of Florence built entirely around your interests, with a local host who designs the route after you share what draws you. You complete a short online form after booking; your guide reaches out to craft a personalized itinerary that might include Ponte Vecchio, Sant'Ambrogio Market, Piazza della Signoria, Oltrarno's artisan district, or hidden corners only locals know. The experience is flexible on duration (2 to 6 hours) and start time, and your host can meet you on foot at a central accommodation. Walking is the primary mode; public transport may be used between distant stops at additional cost.Is it for me?Choose the duration that fits your schedule: a 2-hour walk for a quick taste of a neighborhood, or a full 6-hour day to move slowly through multiple districts and stop for a market browse or a coffee. The personalization form means you're not following someone else's script—your guide builds the route around what actually interests you, so you spend your time on Renaissance palazzos or food markets or artisan studios, not on the things that bore you.
