Top Florence Active & Outdoor Classes

Find your inner Renaissance artist in the historic heart of Florence. This outdoor class takes inspiration from the sights and sounds of the city, and offers seasoned pros and beginners alike the chance to put paintbrush to paper. Perch amongst the buildings and get a helping hand from your instructor on composition, perspective, and color, and walk away with a pencil drawing and watercolor painting to remember the trip.

Tuscany has been known for its pottery since ancient times, and with this hands-on class you’ll enjoy an introduction to traditional Tuscan “majolica” in just a few hours. Head to a family-run workshop in Montelupo, a village known for its pottery production since the Renaissance. Visit a real pottery factory and learn about Italian techniques then create your own masterpiece that you can take home alongside a master potter.

Imagine being in the rolling hills of Chianti, immersed in a landscape that looks like something out of a painting. The meeting with the riding instructor is the first moment that marks the beginning of this adventure. The wind in your hair, the warmth of the sun on your skin and the feeling of being part of a moving picture make this experience unique and unrepeatable. This horseback ride in Chianti is not only a sporting activity, but a sensory journey that connects you with nature, history and Tuscan culture in an authentic and unforgettable way.

Take a break from busy sight-seeing around town with a Yoga session at sunset. With just a short car ride away from the center of town, immerse yourself in a beautiful Tuscan olive grove setting.

Yoga lesson under your ancient holm oak. Enjoy peace and relaxation in the gardens. Learn the nutritional and cosmetic secrets of Tuscan extra virgin olive oil