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Exclusive Florence for Kids – Say Hi to David Tour!

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If you’re traveling to Florence as a family, it can be hard finding activities for both you and the kids. We would know, it’s why we wrote a blog with 11 kid-friendly activities in Florence! But tours are different. Striking the balance between learning and fun is always tricky. That’s why we’ve designed five different Florence for kids tours to be fun for all ages. Our tours cover museums, architecture, and crafts, in a fun and accessible way. Choose which one you want, and let us know in your booking!

Florence For Kids – Original Florence Walk

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If you’re traveling to Florence as a family, it can be hard finding activities for both you and the kids. We would know, it’s why we wrote a blog with 11 kid-friendly activities in Florence! But tours are different. Striking the balance between learning and fun is always tricky. That’s why we’ve designed five different Florence for kids tours to be fun for all ages. Our tours cover museums, architecture, and crafts, in a fun and accessible way. Choose which one you want, and let us know in your booking!

Amazing Women in Florence – A Walking Tour

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The Florentine ladies of the eras gone by had lives like nothing we can imagine!
A local historian with amazing experience will walk you through the paths trodden by the women of Florence's past for centuries. You'll find out the daily tortures, and the unexpected delights and discover the biggest differences from how we live today.

Medici Chapels Guided Tour

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Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the sumptuous world of the Medici Chapels.
Set within the glorious San Lorenzo, the Medici Chapels are magnificent installations paying homage to the talent and ingenuity of the architecture and sculpture of the 15th and 16th centuries.

Original Tuscany Bike Tour – 1/2 Day

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Enjoy a Tuscany half-day bike tour through gentle hills, olive groves, and charming country lanes just outside Florence. This active yet relaxed experience includes a guided visit to a local vineyard, a curated wine tasting, and a light Tuscan lunch. Ideal for travelers seeking scenic cycling and an authentic introduction to rural Tuscany in a shorter timeframe.

Tuscany by Bike: Full day Tuscany Bike Tour

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Enjoy an active Tuscany bike day tour, pedaling through rolling hills, olive groves, and peaceful country lanes. This immersive experience includes a guided vineyard visit, a relaxed wine tasting, and a traditional Tuscan lunch. Perfect for travelers seeking fresh air, beautiful views, and an authentic taste of rural Italy, all within easy reach of Florence.

Private Tuscany Bike Tour – Half Day Leaving From Florence

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Take a ride through the glorious Tuscan countryside with a private full-day bike tour. You’ll ride along olive groves, medieval castles, sprawling vineyards, hillside villa estates, beautiful panoramas of Florence and postcard-worthy views of the green rolling hills.
Stop along the way at a private villa estate for a guided walking tour of the vineyards, the ancient wine cellars and the old “orciaia” where olive oil was made beneath the medieval tower. You will have an E-bike to make the uphills easier!

Tuscany by Bike: Private Full Day Bike Tour

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Take a ride through the glorious Tuscan countryside with a private full-day bike tour. You’ll ride along olive groves, medieval castles, sprawling vineyards, hillside villa estates, beautiful panoramas of Florence and postcard-worthy views of the green rolling hills.

Florence Synagogue and Jewish Museum Tour

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Explore Florence’s Jewish heritage on a private visit to the city’s magnificent Synagogue and Jewish Museum. Discover the community’s Renaissance history, cultural traditions, and remarkable resilience as your expert guide leads you through beautifully preserved artifacts, stories, and architecture. An insightful and meaningful experience that reveals a lesser-known but essential chapter of Florence’s past.

The Best of Siena Tour

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Be immersed in the history this most charming hilltop town, visiting some of its most picturesque places, including the unforgettable Piazza del Campo.
Hear about the fascinating lives of the powerful families that lived within the gothic, renaissance and mannerist-style palaces. From the fable of the Sienese wolf to the murderous tale of Pia de’ Tolomei, hear amazing stories behind this charming must-see town.

Murder & Mystery: Private Florence Evening Walking Tour

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A relaxing evening walk around Florence’s most charming, fascinating and historic quarter, the Oltrarno, concluding with a pre-dinner drink in a spectacular roof terrace bar. Experience the dark, medieval past as it is brought to life during this unique exploration of the little-known but notable quarter of Florence.

Masterpieces of the Uffizi Gallery Private Tour

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Our expert Uffizi Gallery guides take you through the museum of masterpieces with exhilarating stories and fascinating insight. These artists, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Michelangelo and others changed the face of art forever! Join them to discover the masterpieces of this world-famous museum.

The Original Florence Walk – The Best Private Florence Walking Tour

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Discover Florence’s rich 2,000-year history on this Best of Florence private walking tour, where every corner reveals stunning Renaissance architecture, statues, and frescoes. See Florence’s highlights, including the Cathedral with Brunelleschi's Dome, the Vasari Corridor, and the Ponte Vecchio, while exploring medieval towers and grand Renaissance palaces. Stroll down famous shopping streets, and uncover hidden gems for the city’s best gelato and authentic Florentine dishes. Led by our expert, English-speaking guides, experience Florence's iconic sights with fascinating stories and insights along the way.

The Original Best of Tuscany Private Tour

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Experience the beauty and authenticity of Italy’s most beloved region. Enjoy a full-day’s exploration of this stunning landscape on a private tour. Take in breathtaking views complete of endless vineyards and shimmering olive groves. This truly authentic experience will lead you through amazing medieval hilltop towns to explore the beautiful frescoes that adorn the walls of many of the local churches. Afterwards, sample some regional wines during lunch at one of the nearby traditional Tuscan estates.

Michelangelo in Florence Tour – Medici Family Patronage

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Hear the extraordinary story of Michelangelo through the eyes of an internationally acclaimed author, historian, and aristocratic Count. Visit his atmospheric studio and private family archives, see original documents mentioning Michelangelo, and learn about the patronage, friendships, and secrets behind one of the greatest Renaissance geniuses.

Best of Florence Express – Private Tour: Florence Highlights

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Experience Florence’s Renaissance wonders with the best guides in Florence on this private highlights of Florence tour. Marvel at Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Museum, dive into the artistic treasures of the Uffizi Gallery, and enjoy a guided walk through Florence’s historic center, discovering iconic landmarks and hidden gems. With captivating stories and personal insights, this tour offers a truly immersive journey into the heart of Florence.

Adopt a Vine with Prince Corsini – Wine Tour Experience

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“Adopt a Vine” is a unique Tuscany wine tour experience. It is the only Italian wine tour experience where you adopt a vine on a beautiful Tuscan wine estate. The estate belongs to a princely noble Italian family - the Corsini. You'll enjoy and private tour by the Prince himself and lunch at the estate accompanied by special wines. You'll leave with a vine given a plaque in your honor and the possibility to buy your wine at discounted price vintage upon vintage!

Sex, Drugs & Renaissance Private – A Scandalous Florence Tour

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Explore the tantalising history and drama in the history of Florence. You'll hear stories of scandal and infamy during this unique adults-only tour of the city. Fame and fortune of the Renaissance wasn't without its dark sides and you'll hear about the infamous reputations and epic rumors: From the outrageous lifestyles of the rich and famous to their crimes of passion, hear all the naughty details behind the names that rocked the world of this high society in Renaissance Florence.

The Private Original David Tour – Guided Accademia Museum

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Enjoy a private guided tour and visit the Accademia Gallery Museum. Discover art and history brought to life by our guides. Ours is the only tour that focuses solely on Michelangelo and his statue of David, allowing you to marvel at the masterpiece from close up and discover its story, while asking all the questions you want!

The Florentine Steak Experience ™ Florence Show Cooking

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In this first-of-its-kind experience in Florence you will learn cook up your very own Bistecca alla Fiorentina – in one of the finest traditional trattorias here in the city of the beef-steak. We have teamed up with the best experts to give you a cooking demonstration in Tuscan cuisine including a 3 course meal to be enjoyed alongside your sumptuous steak. You will be warmly welcomed at the restaurant with a glass of local wine, before learning to cook your very own steak!

Beautiful Views of Florence – A Private Walking Tour

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Escape the bustling city center and discover a different side of Florence with breathtaking views on this exclusive private walking tour. Wander through the enchanting San Niccolò district, famous for its lively art galleries, artisan workshops, and some of Florence's finest eateries.

Livorno Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Private Florence Walking Tour

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Enjoy an easy transfer directly from your Livorno cruise ship dock to Florence where you will be met by our fabulous highly qualified guide.
An exciting and fascinating walking tour that will take you through the cultural capital of Europe and through over 2000 years of history - past stunning Renaissance architectures, statues, and frescoes.

Perfect Pizza & Gelato Making Class

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Create authentic Italian flavors in a private Florence cooking class where you’ll craft Neapolitan-style pizza and churn silky gelato with an expert chef. Work in a professional kitchen using seasonal ingredients, then enjoy a relaxed meal of everything you’ve made. A fun, hands - on culinary experience ideal for couples, families, and groups seeking a delicious taste of Florence.

Artisan Workshops Visit – The Original Florence Artisan Tour

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Enjoy exploring the artisan workshops where Florence’s craftsmen ply their ancient trades on this Florence artisan tour.
Areas of interest to choose from include: Jewelry, silver handicrafts, fabrics, embroideries, tailoring, wooden furniture and restoration, paper, boxes and books, perfumes and essences, make-up and wigs, leather and homeware decoration.

Galileo Galilei Science Museum Tour

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See the instruments that aided Galileo with his fascinating and once heretical findings, including the world being round and the Earth orbiting around the sun. Learn about the strange and the marvelous instruments developed by some of the world’s greatest minds.

Wine Tasting with a Sommelier in Florence

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Whether you're a total beginner or a fully-fledged wine snob - this experience has something for you. Choose the wine region you would like to focus on - Tuscany? Piedmont? Sicily? You'll taste the cult classics of Italian wine and discover some lesser known grapes. You'll have the choice to sample prized wines from various regions of Italy to discover their qualities according to the soil and area. You'll learn tips on everything from tasting notes, to Italian wine culture and how to select the best wine. Held in the late afternoon and early evening this is the perfect sequel to our Morning Food Tour experience.

Truffle Hunting in Tuscany with Lunch & Wine Tasting

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What better way to enjoy a morning in Tuscany than with a truffle hunt in the Tuscan hills? Our expert truffle hunter will lead you through forests, so you can combine sightseeing and adventure all in one tour. Tour ends with a light lunch specializing in truffle flavored treats.

Duomo, Baptistry & Opera del Duomo Museum Tour

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Explore Florence’s extraordinary Duomo complex with an expert guide. Visit the Baptistery, admire Giotto’s Bell Tower, and see the vast cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with the ancient crypt of Santa Reparata beneath. Continue to the Opera del Duomo Museum to view Brunelleschi’s dome model, Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise, Donatello masterpieces, and Michelangelo’s dramatic Pietà.

The Best of the Pitti Palace Tour

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Explore the splendid palace built by the wealthy Pitti family – Medici rivals – in the 15th century. Today this historic palazzo is the biggest museum campus in the city, housing 5 museums with an eclectic array of art and artefacts. You'll stroll through collections ranging from opulent private living quarters, to 16th and 17th century paintings (in the Palatine Gallery) and a Costume Gallery.

The Best of Florence Shopping Tour – Fashion & Artisans

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Whether it's the styles of Italian fashion or the meticulous craftsmanship of local artisans, this shopping trip can be adapted to suit your desires. Indulge in a personal shopping tour with a local fashionista for a luxury and fascinating dive into Florence's shops. You can easily customise your tour experience by simply telling us in the note section of your booking what you are interested in!
Discover tips for the best stores, locations, the best prices and find the most unique items with our fashion-savvy shopping guru.

A Gentleman’s Tour – Shop, Style & Taste in Florence

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Treat the men in your life with this unique tour of Florence curated for men. We’ll show you how the Italians style and tailor their clothes, what products they use for hair and skin and masculine scents as well as introducing you to the exceptional craftsmanship of hand-crafted items like knives, watches and gloves.

Foraging in Tuscany

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Get outdoors and enjoy the Tuscan countryside in this fun foraging tour with Florence's most sought after forager! You'll forage like Italians have for centuries in the countryside and learn what herbs and wild plants can be used for salads and cooking.

Artemisia Gentileschi Tour in Florence – Life and Work

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Discover the remarkable life of Artemisia Gentileschi, one of history’s most revolutionary female artists. A victim of rape by her art teacher in Rome, Artemisia bravely testified against him, endured torture, and went on to forge a groundbreaking career. This tour takes you through three of Florence’s top art museums—Casa Buonarroti, Palazzo Pitti, and the Uffizi Gallery—where we’ll explore her powerful work and the incredible legacy of a trailblazer who used her art to take her revenge and change the world of painting forever.

Best of the Bargello Experience – Florence Private Tour

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Discover one of Florence’s most ancient buildings and museums, the Bargello National Museum, dedicated to Medieval and Renaissance art and admire beautiful works by the most famous Renaissance sculptors of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
With masterpieces by Donatello, Verrocchio, and Michelangelo, the Bargello museum is an often overlooked but must see museum experience in Florence.

A Dan Brown Inferno Tour – Dante’s Florence

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Discover Dante’s Florence on this engaging private activity, seeing references of the epic poem after which Brown named ‘Inferno’. Hear about how Dante changed Italy with his epic ‘Divine Comedy’, seeing some of the many references of his work hidden through the streets of Florence.

Florence Perfume Making Experience

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Create your own signature scent in an elegant Florentine perfume atelier. Guided by a private master nose, explore rare essences, learn how fragrances are structured, and blend top, heart, and base notes to craft a bespoke perfume to take home. A fun, sensory experience and a unique Florentine keepsake.

Fun Half Day Jewelry Making Experience in Florence

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Enjoy a creative course in jewelry, making your own piece, leaving you with an appreciation for the handmade artisanship of jewelry-making.
The jeweler teacher combines a contemporary and creative perspective with a special capacity to find each student's inner creativity, helping you make beautiful pieces unique to you.

Private Gelato Making Class in Florence

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Have fun in this hands-on private gelato-making class! You, your friends, partner or the whole family can bond in this fantastically Italian and yummy cooking class.
Learn the history of this infamously delicious Italian ice-cream while engaging all your senses in the gelato-making process.

Private Pasta Making Cooking Class in Florence

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Learn to make pasta using a rolling pin as well as with a pasta-making machine
Prepare three types of fresh pasta and three matching sauces. Find out how to perfectly pair pasta and sauces No great Italian menu is complete without dessert!
This great Italian cooking lesson concludes with a meal of the dishes prepared throughout the cookery course.

Traditional Tuscan Cooking Class – 4 Courses

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Our cooking class in Florence will guide you through preparing a full four course Italian dinner. That means starter, first course, second course, and dessert. Our select dishes are traditional Tuscan delicacies that you can also prepare overseas! That said, menus vary often to ensure seasonal ingredients.

Tastes of Florence: A Walking Food Tour

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Discover Florence through its most irresistible language—food. On this private tour, you’ll join a local culinary insider for a flavorful journey into Italy’s deep love affair with cuisine and the role it plays in everyday life. Stroll through the city’s charming streets as you sample the best artisanal delicacies and fresh local ingredients, then sit down to a trattoria lunch where tradition and taste come together. Along the way, uncover the secrets behind Tuscany’s most beloved dishes, making this a true feast for both palate and soul.

Wings of Love: Romantic Proposal in Florence

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Create the ultimate proposal in Florence with Wings of Love: a private falcon brings your note, followed by Italian bubbles and a chef-curated meal in a breathtaking setting. Discreet planning, cinematic staging, and insider touches: ArtViva handles every detail.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

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Stand beneath Italy’s most famous tilt and unlock the science, art, and legends of Pisa’s Campo dei Miracoli with your own expert guide. Discover why the tower leans, how it was saved, and what makes this Romanesque complex a true medieval marvel.

The Genius of Leonardo Da Vinci Tour – Tuscan Birthplace

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Experience Leonardo’s Origins in the Tuscan Hills Stand where Leonardo’s curiosity was first sparked. This private Artviva experience carries you from Florence to the soft, rolling landscapes of Vinci and nearby Anchiano, where the young Leonardo observed wind, water, and…