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Florence: Truffle Steak & Wine Dinner Tour with Cellar TastingYou’ll wander Florence by night with a local guide, tasting truffle pasta made before your eyes, sipping Chianti from centuries-old cellars, and sharing laughs over rare Florentine steak. Expect stories behind every bite — plus artisan gelato as you stroll past glowing palaces. This tour isn’t just about eating; it’s about feeling Florence come alive through its flavors.
Florence: Tuscan Farmhouse Pasta & Gelato Cooking ClassYou’ll roll fresh pasta by hand in a Tuscan farmhouse kitchen near Florence, guided by local chefs who treat you like family. Taste your own creations—ravioli, pappardelle—and learn to make real Italian gelato using garden ingredients. With plenty of wine and countryside views included, it’s less a class than a memory you’ll carry home.
Pisa: Leaning Tower Small Group Tour & Baptistery TicketsYou’ll walk through Pisa’s famous square with a local guide who brings stories alive, step inside the cool hush of its cathedral with skip-the-line entry, and hear your own voice ripple through the Baptistery’s unique acoustics. If you choose to climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa (tickets included if selected), expect wobbly legs and wide views — plus plenty of little moments you won’t forget.
Pisa: Tuscan Food Walking Tour & Full Meal with Local DishesYou’ll taste your way across Pisa with a local foodie guide—starting with Tuscan cured meats and red wine in an old bar, then hand-rolled pici pasta and hearty beans with sausage in lively eateries. Try warm cecina flatbread at a pizzeria before ending on something sweet. Expect small group warmth, real conversation, and flavors that linger long after you leave.
Montepulciano wine tasting & lunch: 6 wines in a historic cellarYou descend into a centuries-old cellar carved from tufa stone, taste six classified Montepulciano wines, and walk through underground tunnels where fossils mark the site's ancient origins. Bruschetta with local olive oil is included, and your guide explains the barrel aging and winemaking philosophy that defines the region. The cellar sits in Montepulciano's car-free center, so plan parking nearby and allow two hours for the full experience.Is it for me?Right for wine lovers and history buffs who want to taste serious Tuscan reds in the place they're actually made, without the drive to a distant estate — the cellar's location in Montepulciano's center and its ancient tunnels are what make the tasting feel grounded in real time and place.
Florence to Siena & San Gimignano: Medieval Towns & Chianti ViewsYou travel by private coach from Florence through the Chianti countryside to Siena, where you have 2.5 hours to explore Piazza del Campo and the Duomo on your own. Then it's another scenic drive to San Gimignano, where you spend another 2.5 hours wandering medieval piazzas and tower-lined streets before returning to Florence in the evening. An English-speaking guide handles transport and timing; you handle the rest. Optional audio guide in Siena and wine tasting available at booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see two of Tuscany's most famous medieval towns in a single day without renting a car or arranging your own transport — the fixed schedule and small group size mean you get both towns and the Chianti drive without the logistics.
Pisa: City Electric Tour with Art, History & 11 Unique StopsYou’ll ride through Pisa in a quiet electric vehicle with a local guide who knows every story behind each stop—from Galileo’s mural to Gothic riverside churches and student-filled squares. Expect laughter, odd facts, and time to actually notice what makes this city tick beyond its famous tower.
Florence: Hands-On Pasta & Dessert Cooking Class with WineYou'll prepare three types of handmade pasta and a traditional Italian dessert under a professional chef's guidance, then sit down to eat what you've made with Tuscan wine included. Small groups keep the class intimate, and you leave with printed recipes. The class runs in English from November through March; vegetarian options are available if you request them in advance.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn pasta making from someone who does it every day and actually eat what you've made the same afternoon, without spending the rest of your trip wondering if you did it right. The small-group format means the chef can watch your hands, not just talk at you.
Florence: Palazzo Vecchio Tour with Entry & Local GuideYou’ll step into Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio with a local guide leading you through Medici legends and hidden corners. From Eleonora’s apartment to glimpses of the Salone dei Cinquecento, every room holds stories you can almost touch. Expect real-life details — creaking floors, laughter over old myths — and leave feeling like you brushed up against history.
Florence: San Lorenzo Market Food Tour & Wine TastingYou taste nine local foods and six drinks at San Lorenzo Market's family-run stalls, then move to a 1944 wine shop for a sommelier-led tasting with food pairing. The guide introduces you to the vendors who've been there for decades, teaches you how to spot real gelato, and shows you how locals actually finish a meal. Dietary needs are accommodated with advance notice.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat what Florentines actually eat, not what's on a tourist menu — the guide's connections to the market vendors and the sommelier's knowledge of the wine shop's own farm wines are what make the difference between tasting and understanding.
Florence Private Photoshoot: Professional Portraits at LandmarksA private photoshoot in Florence pairs you with a professional photographer at landmarks like the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio for authentic portraits and lifestyle shots. You choose between the city center or Piazzale Michelangelo as your backdrop. The photographer delivers all raw files plus 30 edited and color-graded photos within 48 hours, with no additional costs.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling alone, as a couple or with family and want professional portraits taken at Florence's most recognizable spots without the logistics of finding a photographer or waiting for edited images—the photographer handles the route, the light and the editing, and you walk away with finished photos in two days.
Florence: Siena & San Gimignano Private Tour with ChiantiYou're picked up at your hotel and driven through Chianti vineyards to three medieval towns: Siena (with its famous shell-shaped square and cathedral), the fortified village of Monteriggioni, and San Gimignano (known for its towers). You get free time in each place to explore, eat, and shop. Optional winery lunch with wine pairings is available for an extra fee. Hotel drop-off happens in the evening after 8–9 hours.Is it for me?Best for small groups and families who want to see three medieval Tuscan towns in one day without arranging their own transport or timing—the private van and fixed itinerary mean you're not coordinating logistics, just showing up at your hotel at 9am.
Florence / Tuscan Wine School: Tasting Class with Local PairingsStep into a cozy Florence classroom where you’ll taste classic Tuscan wines like Chianti and Brunello alongside local cheeses, meats, and olive oil. Learn pairing tips from a friendly local guide and hear stories behind each bottle. You’ll leave with new favorites—and maybe a few laughs—that stick with you long after you’ve left Tuscany.
Florence street food tour: Duomo, market & tastingsA 2.5-hour guided walking tour of Florence combining food tastings with stops at the Central Market, Piazza della Signoria and major landmarks like the Duomo and Giotto's bell Tower. You sample traditional dishes—fresh pasta, truffles, olive oil, cantucci and gelato—while a local guide explains the city's art, culture and culinary history. A sip of wine is included; the market visit runs mornings only.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste what Florentines actually eat—not a curated restaurant menu, but the bread, market vendors and street food stops locals know—while learning the city's art and history from someone who lives there.
Food Market Tour Florence: 10+ Tastings & Local WinesYou walk through Florence's Sant Ambrogio or San Lorenzo markets with a local guide, stopping for over ten tastings: cured meats, Tuscan cheeses, olive oil, hot dishes like ribollita and lampredotto, local wines, and gelato. The itinerary shifts based on what vendors have that day. Plan for a couple of hours on your feet, and let the guide know about any dietary restrictions when you book.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to taste how Florentines actually eat, not what tourists order. Expect a couple of hours of steady walking through markets and neighborhoods — that's what puts you where the food is real and the crowds are local.
Siena Walking Tour: Cathedral & Palio History with Local GuideYou walk Siena's medieval center with a licensed local guide who knows the stories behind the Palio horse race, the competing districts, and the art hidden in churches and palaces. You choose whether the tour lasts 2 or 3 hours and which sites matter most — the Cathedral, the Contrada museums, or the quiet corners most visitors miss. Your guide handles the route and the history; you just show up with comfortable shoes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Siena through a local's eyes without arranging your own route or timing — the guide handles the history and logistics, leaving you free to ask questions and linger where something catches your interest.
Florence: Accademia, Uffizi & Duomo Walking Tour Skip-the-LineYou’ll walk Florence’s streets with a small group and a guide who knows every shortcut and story. See Michelangelo’s David up close at the Accademia with skip-the-line entry, stand beneath the Duomo’s dome in Piazza del Duomo, wander through Piazza della Signoria listening to tales of Medici intrigue, and end surrounded by Renaissance art in the Uffizi Gallery. You might leave tired but you’ll keep replaying those moments long after.
Florence Walking Tour & Wine Windows Option with Local TastingsYou’ll wind through Florence’s tangled alleys with a local guide who knows every story—from Medici secrets to quiet church corners. Taste Tuscan wine through an ancient window if you choose that option (it’s worth it), hear laughter bounce off stone walls, and feel yourself pulled into centuries-old rhythms. This isn’t just sightseeing—it’s stepping into Florence’s pulse for an afternoon.
Florence: Tuscany Wine Tour Siena & San Gimignano LunchYou travel by coach from Florence through Siena's medieval center, stop at a family-run Chianti winery for a guided cellar tour and six-wine tasting paired with a three-course Tuscan lunch, then finish in the hilltop town of San Gimignano with free time to explore. Round-trip transport, an English-speaking guide, and all meals are included; the full day runs 10+ hours and involves sustained walking on uneven terrain in two towns.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Tuscan highlights—wine, medieval towns, and a proper lunch—without arranging transport, timing stops, or figuring out which winery to visit; the fixed itinerary and English guide handle all three, and the coach means you can relax between towns instead of navigating roads yourself.
Cinque Terre & Pisa Day Trip from Florence with Boat RideYou travel by coach from Florence to Manarola, walk through seaside vineyards, then take a scenic boat (or train, weather permitting) to Vernazzo for free time in the village. After Cinque Terre, you stop in Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli before returning to Florence. The tour includes park entry, transport, and an English-speaking guide, so you skip the train-schedule puzzle and get both destinations in one day.Is it for me?Book this if you want both Cinque Terre and Pisa in a single day without arranging your own transport, park tickets and train schedules — the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all three, leaving you free to walk, look, and eat.
