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Siena Private Walking Tour: Skip-the-Line Cathedral & ContradeA private walking tour of Siena with an expert local guide includes skip-the-line entry to Siena Cathedral, a guided visit inside, and a walk through the contrada neighborhoods where centuries-old traditions shape daily life. You choose between a 2-hour intro tour or a 3-hour extended version that adds the Crypt and Museum, and the tour runs in English, French, or German. The private format means the pace and stops are yours to shape with your guide.Is it for me?Book the 2-hour tour if you want the Cathedral, the main square, and a taste of the contrade in a morning or afternoon. Choose the 3-hour option if you want to see the Crypt's hidden frescoes and the Museum's original sculptures—the extra time lets you understand the Cathedral's full story and the ambition behind the unfinished Duomo Nuovo.
Cinque Terre Day Trip: Coastal Villages by Train & BoatA full-day guided tour from Florence to Cinque Terre takes you through five UNESCO-listed coastal villages—Manarola, Vernazzo, Monterosso and Riomaggiore—by bus, train and boat, with a professional English-speaking guide and a group kept under 25 people. The boat service runs April through mid-October, weather permitting; when boats are not operating, trains connect the villages instead. A moderate fitness level helps, as the villages sit on steep terrain and involve walking narrow streets and stairs.Is it for me?Book this if you want to visit all five villages in a single day using local trains and boats—your guide coordinates the connections so you move seamlessly between each stop.
Cinque Terre Private Tour from Livorno: 3 Villages in a DayA private tour departing from Livorno port takes you to Cinque Terre National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a professional driver and English-language commentary. You'll visit three villages—chosen for weather, accessibility and transport schedules—with free time to walk, shop and have lunch. The driver handles the route and timing, and returns you to the port on schedule; ferry and train tickets are paid separately on the day.Is it for me?Book this private tour if your cruise docks at Livorno and you want flexibility to spend different amounts of time in each of the three villages you visit, rather than moving through them on a fixed group schedule.
Florence: Accademia, Uffizi & Walking Tour with Private GuideYou’ll walk Florence with a private guide who brings art and history to life—from standing right in front of Michelangelo’s David to gazing up at the Duomo and crossing Ponte Vecchio. After a local lunch break, step inside the Uffizi Gallery for masterpieces by Botticelli and Caravaggio. Expect moments that linger long after you leave.
Florence Countryside: Private Cooking Class with Fabio & PickupYou’ll join Fabio and Christiane in their warm countryside home near Florence for a private Italian cooking class — rolling fresh pasta, tasting their own olive oil, sharing laughs over local wine, then lingering over a homemade meal at their kitchen table. Expect flour on your hands and stories you’ll want to remember.
Florence City to Airport: Private Transfer 24/7 PickupYou’ll feel looked after from your Florence hotel door all the way to the airport terminal—no waiting around, no stress about traffic or heavy bags. Your local driver handles everything, even those awkward early morning pickups. It’s a gentle way to say goodbye to Florence—and maybe catch one last glimpse of sunrise over the rooftops.
Private Chianti, Siena & San Gimignano tour from FlorenceA private minivan tour from Florence visits Piazzale Michelangelo, Siena's Piazza del Campo, a Chianti winery, and the UNESCO-listed towers of San Gimignano, with a driver who customizes the route and timing to your interests. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours and includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and bottled water; wine tasting and lunch at the winery are optional at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you don't have a car or prefer not to drive Tuscan roads yourself. The driver handles navigation and timing, so you focus on the views, the wine, and the medieval towns instead of the route.
Pisa and Florence Shore Excursion: Private Mercedes & DriverA private shore excursion from Livorno port takes you by Mercedes sedan or minivan to Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli and Florence's Renaissance landmarks—Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, Santa Croce Basilica and Piazzale Michelangelo—with an English-speaking driver who knows both cities and can adjust the route to fit your ship's docking and re-boarding times. Port pickup and drop-off are included; the itinerary is yours to shape. Pre-booking tickets to Michelangelo's David is recommended to avoid queues.Is it for me?The English-speaking driver means you follow the commentary without strain, and the private vehicle lets you linger at a stop or skip one entirely—useful if you're traveling with children, elderly relatives, or anyone who needs the pace to stay flexible around your ship's schedule.
Siena: Italian Opera Concert in Historic Church SettingYou’ll slip into Siena’s historic center for an evening surrounded by soaring opera voices inside a centuries-old church. Expect familiar arias from La Traviata and Madame Butterfly performed up close by local singers—sometimes with laughter mixed in. If you want to feel music echo through ancient walls and share a few unexpected moments with strangers, this is your night.
Florence San Lorenzo Food Tour: 3.5 hours, 6 stopsA 3.5-hour guided food tour of Florence's San Lorenzo neighborhood with a live English-speaking guide, stopping at six local spots to taste lampredotto, hand-made pasta, Tuscan cheeses, cold cuts, gelato and a surprise regional dish. The route moves through narrow Roman streets and the historic market area, ending at a family-run pastry shop. Infants can ride in a stroller; moderate fitness is needed for the walking and narrow passages.Is it for me?This is a shared group tour with a live guide leading the route and explaining the food and history as you go, which suits anyone who wants to understand why these dishes matter to Florence rather than just taste them. If you prefer to explore at your own pace or want a private group, look for a self-guided food walk or a private tour option instead.
Tuscany: Wine Tasting Near Siena with Local Foods & Terrace ViewsYou’ll taste three Tuscan wines on a quiet terrace near Siena, paired with local cheeses, honey, and homemade specialties. Share stories with your hosts as you relax under an old mulberry tree and soak up views of Chianti’s hills—a slow afternoon that lingers long after you leave.
Florence: David & Uffizi Gallery Semi-Private Tour 8 Guests MaxYou’ll walk Florence with a small group and an expert guide—see Michelangelo’s David up close, trace Renaissance history at Piazza del Duomo, touch centuries-old statues at Piazza della Signoria, then wander through the Uffizi Gallery after lunch. Expect art that feels alive and stories you’ll want to retell back home.
Florence to Chianti: Wine Roads, San Gimignano & Lunch TourYou’ll ride from Florence into classic Chianti villages with a local guide, taste Tuscan wines straight from family cellars, wander medieval San Gimignano on your own time, then share lunch at a working farmhouse. Expect laughter over bruschetta, stories from winemakers, and moments where Tuscany just feels close—you might not want to leave.
Private wine tour Lucca with sommelier: 2 wineriesA private wine tour in Lucca led by Simone Vergamini, Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2023, visiting two family-run wineries where you walk the vineyards, taste 4 to 6 wines at each cellar, and sample local delights including extra virgin olive oil and seasonal products. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours with transport included; a light lunch option adds a full meal alongside the tastings. Children from age 2 are welcome, and pickup is included within Lucca's center (surcharges apply beyond 15 km).Is it for me?Book the light lunch option if you want a full meal woven through the afternoon tastings rather than just food pairings; the traditional experience suits you if you prefer tasting wines with smaller bites and spending less time on the meal itself. Either way, the private vehicle and Simone's sommelier knowledge mean you're not following a group schedule or learning from a general guide—the pace and the depth of wine knowledge are built around what you want to know.
Florence: Private Walking Tour with Uffizi & Ponte VecchioYou’ll wander Florence with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story—from bustling markets to quiet medieval lanes. See Brunelleschi’s Dome up close, cross Ponte Vecchio as jewelers chat nearby, and end at grand Pitti Palace with your mind full of Renaissance secrets. This private walking tour includes hotel pickup so you can just step outside and start living it.
Florence walking tour: Renaissance secrets with a local guideA small-group walking tour of Florence led by a local guide in English, covering the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. You walk the historic center on foot, hearing the untold stories of the city's most powerful residents—the Medici family and Dante—while a licensed guide provides context the architecture alone does not. Radios and headsets are included so you hear clearly even in crowded streets. The tour runs one hour and departs from the Italy Pass Store at Via de' Pucci 37.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the stories behind Florence's most famous landmarks without spending hours researching them yourself or navigating the crowds alone. The one-hour format fits a free afternoon, and the headset means you do not have to choose between staying close to the group and hearing what the guide is saying. Choose the Accademia Gallery option instead if you want to spend more time inside a museum with the same guide.
Florence Cooking: Gluten-Free Pasta Class with Local ChefYou’ll join a small group in Florence for a hands-on gluten-free pasta class led by a certified local chef. Choose your menu together, learn new techniques using natural flours, sip local wine as you cook, then share your creations over lunch or dinner — an experience you’ll remember every time you make pasta at home.
Pisa: Leaning Tower & Cathedral Skip-the-Line TicketsYou skip entry queues at five interconnected medieval monuments in Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli. Climb the Leaning Tower's 294 steps for panoramic views, explore the Baptistery's renowned acoustics and Nicola Pisano's carved pulpit, then move through the Opera Museum and Sinopie Museum to see the artistic process behind Pisa's frescoes. End at the serene Camposanto Monumentale cemetery. Timed entry to the tower keeps the experience flowing without long waits.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Pisa's five major medieval monuments without spending your morning in entry lines—the skip-the-line access and timed tower slot mean you move through the complex on your schedule, not the queue's.
Fiesole tour from Florence: Roman Theater & hilltop viewsA guided tour from Florence through the hills of Fiesole—the "Mother of Florence"—visiting the Roman Theater, Piazza Mino (the ancient Forum), and the Convent of San Francesco at the summit for panoramic views over the entire city and Arno valley. The route includes private transportation and a stop at Piazzale Michelangelo, the most famous observation point in Florence. Live guide in English, Spanish or Italian; children welcome from age 6.Is it for me?This tour works well for a first-time visitor with a free morning or afternoon, or for anyone who wants to see Fiesole's ancient sites and Florence's best panoramas without navigating buses or planning the route yourself. The private transportation and fixed stops mean the day unfolds without decisions, leaving you free to absorb each place.
Florence Hills E-Bike Tour: Tuscan countryside from OltrarnoA 2.5-hour e-bike tour from the Oltrarno neighborhood in Florence into the surrounding Tuscan Hills, with a professional guide leading a small group (max 10 riders) past San Miniato al Monte, a Medici villa, and the ancient village where Galileo lived. The tour includes an e-bike and helmet, and stops at a working olive oil farm for a tasting with fresh bread—or artisanal gelato on Mondays when the farm is closed. Minimum age is 14 and riders must be comfortable on a bike; the route covers about 7 miles with hills.Is it for me?Book this if you want to ride into Tuscan hills from central Florence without a car—the e-bike handles the climbs, so you can cover real distance in 2.5 hours even without recent riding experience.
