Things to do in Tuscany
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San Gimignano: Tuscany Vespa Tour, Lunch & Wine TastingYou’ll zip through Tuscany’s Chianti hills on your own Vespa (or as a passenger), guided by locals who share stories along winding roads lined with cypress trees. Taste three local wines and fresh olive oil during lunch at a family-run winery—expect laughter over mispronounced Italian words and time to soak up those vineyard views before heading home.
Tuscany: Canyon Zip Line & Adventure Park Above RiverYou’ll clip in above Tuscany’s wild Cocciglia Gorges for a guided zip line adventure over blue river water, try wobbly bridges with friends or family, and relax afterward among trees or by the beach. All equipment is included — just bring your nerves (and maybe an extra snack).
Florence: Ponte Vecchio Wine Tasting & Tuscan SelectionsYou’ll sit right by Ponte Vecchio in Florence, tasting Chianti and Vermentino while a local guide shares simple tips for enjoying Tuscan wines. Expect laughter over tasting notes, a handy booklet for your own discoveries, and time to relax as Florence buzzes outside. It’s social, easygoing, and leaves you with new flavors (and memories) lingering long after.
Tuscany: Hot Air Balloon Ride from Chianti with Sunrise & ProseccoYou’ll watch dawn break over Chianti’s vineyards from a hot air balloon, guided by locals who know every hill and villa below. After drifting above Tuscany’s patchwork fields for an hour, you’ll land for prosecco and Tuscan snacks right in the countryside. It’s quiet up there—except for laughter and the burner—and you might find yourself wishing it lasted longer.
Siena: Food Tour with Full Tuscan Meal & Local TastingsYou’ll taste Siena through its charcuterie and cheeses in Piazza del Campo, share stories over local wine with your guide, and sit down to a full Tuscan lunch near the cathedral. Expect laughter over coffee, new flavors in every bite, and moments where you forget you’re just visiting.
Golf cart tour Florence: Michelangelo Square & hill viewsA 90-minute golf cart tour of Florence led by a local driver with a rich audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French. You leave San Frediano, pass the ancient Porta Romana and Villa del Poggio Imperiale, climb to Arcetri to see Galileo's villa and the Observatory, and end at Piazzale Michelangelo for the city's most famous panoramic view. Photo stops are included.Is it for me?The audio guide in your language means you follow the stories of Galileo, the Medici and Florence's history without needing a separate headset or earpiece—the commentary flows as the cart moves, and groups of any size hear the same narration clearly.
Lucca Food Tour: Tuscan Meal with Local GuideLucca's Ultimate Food Tour is a three-hour walking tour through the walled city where you taste four traditional Lucca dishes—Buccellato, Tordelli, Cecina, and local cold cuts—paired with wine and guided by a local food expert. The guide speaks English and Italian, shares the history behind each dish, and keeps groups small so every guest gets full attention. At least one alcoholic drink is included.Is it for me?The small-group format and local guide mean you're eating where Lucchesi actually eat and learning why each dish matters, rather than following a crowd through tourist spots. Book this if you want to understand the food, not just taste it.
Florence: Accademia Gallery Private Tour & Michelangelo’s DavidYou’ll stand face-to-face with Michelangelo’s David on this private Accademia Gallery tour in Florence, hearing vivid stories from your local guide as you wander marble halls. Explore unfinished sculptures and rare musical instruments—then leave still thinking about those moments when history felt almost close enough to touch.
Florence to Tuscany: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa Day Trip & LunchYou’ll join a small group for an easygoing day trip from Florence through Tuscany’s most iconic towns: stroll medieval Siena with a local guide, sample sweet treats and regional wines, wander San Gimignano’s ancient streets at your own pace, sit down for a relaxed Tuscan lunch in Chianti countryside, and end with free time beneath Pisa’s famous Leaning Tower—returning home with more than just pictures.
Tuscany: Hot Air Balloon Ride & Champagne Toast from FlorenceYou’ll float quietly above Tuscany’s rolling hills on a hot air balloon flight from San Casciano near Florence, watching castles and vineyards drift by as the sun rises. With a local captain guiding you, you’ll toast your landing with sparkling wine and picnic breakfast before heading back—leaving you with that rare feeling of being both tiny and limitless.
Florence: 3-Hour Walking Tour & Duomo with Licensed GuideYou walk through Florence's historic center with a licensed guide for three hours, moving from Santa Maria Novella through the Medici quarter to the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. Entry to the Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy is included. The route is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels, so you don't need to arrange your own transport or figure out which monuments matter most.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to understand Florence's layout and history without arranging your own transport or deciding which monuments matter most — the licensed guide and fixed three-hour structure handle both, leaving you free to absorb the stories as you walk.
Pottery Workshop Florence: Shape Clay at a Family FactoryYou’ll get your hands messy shaping real Tuscan clay in Montelupo during this small-group ceramics masterclass. Tour a working countryside studio with Matteo’s family, try the potter’s wheel, then relax back at their shop while your piece gets prepped for shipping home. It’s an experience that stays with you long after you’ve left Florence.
Florence: Private Renaissance Walk & Medici Stories TourYou’ll wind through Florence’s tangled streets with a local guide who’ll point out hidden details at Piazza del Duomo, share Medici family drama near Pitti Palace, and let you taste something sweet from their favorite bakery. Expect real conversation, unexpected silences by Ponte Vecchio, and small surprises that make Florence feel close.
Chianti Wine Tasting from Florence: 7 Wines & Vineyard WalkYou travel by luxury bus from central Florence to a Chianti winery in the early afternoon, walk among the vineyard rows with a guide who explains the soil and grape varieties, visit the balsamic vinegar cellar, and taste seven wines paired with seasonal Tuscan products in the tasting room. The return to Florence happens in the evening, and you can purchase wine or oil on-site if you want to take something home.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Chianti wines in their source without arranging your own transport or navigating the winery alone—the fixed schedule and included guide mean you show up at the train station and the rest unfolds on time.
Florence: Pitti Palace & Palatina Gallery Small Group TourYou’ll step quietly through Florence’s grandest palace with a local guide who brings Medici legends to life. Marvel at Renaissance art in the Palatina Gallery, skip past long lines, and wander frescoed rooms once walked by dukes and duchesses. With a small group, you’ll notice details you might miss alone — and maybe leave still thinking about those painted ceilings.
Florence: Chianti Wine Tasting & San Gimignano with LunchYou get hotel pickup, a panoramic stop at Piazzale Michelangelo, an hour in San Gimignano's medieval streets, lunch with wine at a Tuscan farmhouse, and tastings at two separate wineries—all in one afternoon without arranging transport, timing stops, or choosing which wines to try. The fixed itinerary and small-group format mean you're not negotiating logistics; you're just moving through the day.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Chianti wine experience and San Gimignano in one afternoon without arranging your own transport, choosing which wineries to visit, or timing the day yourself—the fixed schedule and small-group van mean you show up and move through it all.
Cooking Class in Lucca: Make Pasta & Tiramisu with MammaA 3-hour hands-on cooking class in Lucca where you learn two fresh pasta recipes and tiramisu from scratch in an Italian family home, then share a 3-course lunch or dinner with local wines and espresso. The class is led by a host from Cesarine, Italy's network of home cooks operating since 2004, and kept to a small group. A market tour option lets you shop for ingredients with your host before the class begins.Is it for me?You'll roll up your sleeves in a local Lucca kitchen, make fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch, and share a meal with your new friends and your Italian host family.
Florence: Tuscany Bike Tour with Wine, Oil & Farm LunchYou’ll pedal from Florence into rolling Tuscan hills with a local guide, tasting fresh olive oil and Chianti wine at a family-run farm. Expect warm bread, salty cold cuts, laughter over mispronounced Italian words, plus sweeping views from San Miniato al Monte before coasting back toward the city. It’s a day for simple pleasures that linger long after.
Florence Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & Flight TrackingYou're met at arrivals with your name on a sign, your driver already knows if you're delayed, and you ride in a private Mercedes or minivan to your hotel on a fixed price with no surprises. The driver waits a full hour after you land, tracks your flight, and knows the city well enough to answer questions. Book this if you want to skip the taxi line and arrive without arranging anything else.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and negotiation at the curb—the fixed price and flight tracking mean you know exactly when and how much before you land.
Florence: Accademia Gallery Private Tour & Skip-the-Line EntryYou’ll slip past the crowds into Florence’s Accademia Gallery with a local guide who brings Michelangelo’s David and other masterpieces to life. Expect real stories, quiet moments by unfinished sculptures, and space to linger where it matters most. It’s not just art — it’s a chance to feel Florence breathing around you.
