Top Florence Spring Break in 2026

The mountainous landscapes of the Chianti provide the perfect conditions for grape-growing, but it can be difficult to reach without a car. Discover some of Italy’s most popular vineyards and wineries with this chauffeur service from Florence. Spend the day at two different Chianti wineries, giving you the chance to sample several different local vintages, plus the option to include lunch (tastings and lunch are at your own expense).

Discover the best of Tuscany in just one day with a private tour, ending with a three-course dinner and and local wine tasting in amongst the vineyards of Chianti. Watch the rolling hills and olive groves from the comfort of your private car or minivan, before exploring some of Tuscany’s most beautiful spots–including historic San Gimignano and Torre Grossa known for its stone towers, then watch sunset from a 14th-century hilltop fortress.

Visit two of central Italy’s most charming hill towns without the hassle of driving, navigating, or coordinating transportation from Florence. This private day trip combines historic architecture, local culture, and regional wine tasting into one seamless experience. A dedicated driver and flexible schedule allow you to explore at your own pace while enjoying the scenery and flavors of the Tuscan countryside.

Looking for the perfect escape from Florence without committing to a full-day tour? Join us on this 5-hour small-group experience through the heart of the Tuscan countryside. With a maximum of 8 guests and a fully English-speaking experience (driver and winery), you’ll enjoy an intimate and relaxed adventure. Your journey begins with a scenic drive to San Gimignano, Tuscany’s most iconic medieval hilltop town. Enjoy one hour of free time to explore its charming streets, browse artisan shops, and soak in the surrounding views. Next, we’ll visit a local winery nestled among vineyards with a panoramic view of San Gimignano’s towers. Here, you’ll enjoy a guided wine tasting featuring premium Tuscan wines paired with local specialties like pecorino, salumi, bruschetta, and olive oil. This tour is perfect for anyone wanting to experience Tuscany’s beauty, flavors, and culture in just a few hours. With morning and afternoon departures, it fits easily into your Florence plans.

Your experience begins inside an authentic art atelier in Florence, where Eva will welcome you and introduce you to ceramic painting and the materials you'll use during the session. After choosing your ceramic piece, you'll begin decorating it with colors, patterns and personal details. You can take inspiration from Tuscan nature and traditional motifs or create your own original design. Eva will guide you throughout the process, offering artistic advice and practical support while leaving plenty of space for your individual creativity. As you paint, you'll enjoy a glass of Tuscan wine and a small aperitivo in a convivial atmosphere designed for creativity and connection. At the end of the session, your ceramic piece will be professionally fired and prepared for collection. Please note: the ceramic piece needs to be fired in a kiln and will be ready for collection after approximately one week. Shipping can be arranged for an additional fee.

Paint the same piece step by step with a professional gallery artist, unlimited wine and aperitivo included, in Sant'Ambrogio, Florence.

"A journey into the heart of Tuscany: 5 wines, 5 stories" Imagine embarking on a journey through the rolling Tuscan hills, where each village holds a wine secret. With this tasting, we will take you to the discovery of five of the most famous denominations of controlled origin in Tuscany. Accompanied by the voice of our sommelier, who will guide you on a unique sensory journey, you will taste the mineral freshness of Vernaccia di San Gimignano, the intensity of Morellino di Scansano, the elegance of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, the complexity of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and the structure of Carmignano. An exclusive video, will accompany your tasting, you will see the wineries you are tasting and the sommelier will help you with the story and explanations of the wines An unforgettable experience, for those who love wine and want to deepen their knowledge of Tuscan wine excellence in the historic Enoteca Alessi since 1952, we are number one!

Who we are: Enoteca Alessi since 1952 "Entering Enoteca Alessi means crossing the threshold of wine history in Florence. Since 1952, our family has passionately guarded the secrets of the best Tuscan terroirs. We are not only a wine shop, but a historic shop where time seems to have stopped to leave room for the scents of good wine and authentic food. Here, among our wooden shelves and underground cellars, we select every day the best of Tuscan 'companatico', treating every bottle and every cheese shape with the respect that is due to a work of art. Come and visit us to live an experience that smells of home, tradition and 70 years of pursuit of excellence."

Step into a cozy Tuscan restaurant in Florence and enjoy an authentic wine tasting experience like a local. Taste a selection of regional wines, discover their stories, and learn the basics of Tuscan wine culture in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. A perfect way to slow down, connect with local traditions, and enjoy the true flavors of Tuscany

An authentic experience in the heart of Florence where you really learn how to make fresh pasta by hand, guided by a chef, and then enjoy what you have created in a convivial atmosphere with wine included.

The art of crafting handmade pasta is the perfect gift to bring home from Italy. Learn the basics without taking too much time out of your day on this small-group experience. Prepare “reginette” ribbons and “cappelletti” parcels stuffed with ricotta and spinach, then enjoy them with sauces your teacher provides and a glass of local wine. The venue is in the heart of Florence with gorgeous Arno River views.

Step into a historic wine cellar in the center of Florence for a guided tasting of authentic Tuscan wines paired with local cold cuts and cheeses. Led by an expert sommelier, this experience is a genuine introduction to Tuscany's winemaking tradition — perfect whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned wine lover. Choose your tasting: 3, 5, or 7 wines, each paired with a platter of Tuscan cold cuts and cheeses (prosciutto, salame, pecorino toscano). Wines are selected from Tuscany's finest labels — Sangiovese, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Chianti, and Bolgheri — with the 7-wine tasting also featuring Brunello and Super Tuscan blends. The sommelier will guide you through each wine, sharing insights into its origin, character, and the Tuscan winemaking tradition. Please note: the exact wine selection may vary depending on availability on the day of your visit.

There's a particular kind of confidence that comes from knowing what to actually do with a bottle of wine — not just enjoying it, but understanding it. That's what this class is for. Over 75 relaxed minutes at La Chicca, we walk you through how to open, serve, and taste wine the way it's really done, no pretension involved, just skills you'll keep long after you've left Florence. You'll work through six standout Italian wines — Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Amarone, and Barolo among them — each paired with local cheeses, olive oils, and crostini, so you're tasting the way Tuscans actually eat and drink together. It's a lovely way to spend part of a Tuscan vacation, whether as a couple, with friends, gathering the team for something different, or just looking for the right thing to do on a rainy Florence afternoon — one of those things to do in Florence that actually teaches you something.

Why book this experience? Why don't you just buy a drink at Alessi, buy a piece of Florence's history. It is the perfect way to discover the art of Italian mixology immersed in the atmosphere of a workshop that for seventy years has selected only the best of taste. You will be surrounded by a quantity of bottles of wine and spirits, distilled from all over the world. You will have the opportunity to buy fine bottles and have them shipped directly to your home. ...The experience does not end ...

Book this private wine tasting and discover the different flavors, colors, and shapes of our wines all while being guided through the experience with a wine expert. The wine expert will also lead you to the tour of the cellar and you have the opportunity to discover and learn everything about the vinification and all the secrets and stories that are behind every single wine.

More than a wine tasting, this is a sensory journey through Tuscany’s history and soul. Every sip becomes part of a timeless dance between the land, human passion and tradition; a story rooted in the ancient symbolism of Noah’s vineyard and continued in every Tuscan bottle. In the intimate atmosphere of an authentic Florentine wine bar, guests do not simply taste wine: they discover its origins, character and emotions, learning to appreciate it with confidence and curiosity. The experience includes the four wines and Tuscan appetizers listed. Any additional wine, food or drink requested beyond the included tasting must be ordered and paid for directly at the venue.

We are a small family-run winery, in the heart of Tuscany, certified organic. Every bottle we produce comes exclusively from grapes, cultivated with deep respect for the land and for those who live there. We welcome you for a private tasting of 3 or 5 wines, accompanied by a visit to the barrique and wine cellar : a sensory journey through the scents of wood, the silence of the barrels and the secrets of the production process In tasting you can discover the IGT in purity, authentic expression of the great international vines interpreted with Tuscan soul : Merlot — enveloping, elegant, with notes of ripe red fruit and a long, silky finish Cabernet Sauvignon — structured and complex, with hints of cassis, spices and noble tannins Syrah — intense and enveloping, with spicy character, notes of black pepper and dark fruits All accompanied by a rich platter of cold cuts and cheeses and a basket of bread.

Hosted in a cozy local café in the heart of Florence, this small-group experience offers a relaxed and authentic way to enjoy Italian wine, aperitif culture, and genuine local hospitality beyond tourist routes.

Gain an inside perspective on Tuscan cuisine with a private cooking class in Florence, the birthplace of Italian gastronomy. After joining your guide for an educational tour of a local market, dive into a 3-hour cooking lesson that covers techniques and recipes for three authentic dishes. In addition to a 3-course meal and Chianti-region wine pairings, the tour includes a souvenir apron and shopping tote.

Join a fresh pasta making class in Florence near Ponte Vecchio and enjoy an authentic Italian cooking experience in the heart of the city. In an exclusive location overlooking the Arno River, you’ll learn how to prepare two traditional types of handmade pasta: reginette and ricotta and spinach cappelletti. This hands-on class is perfect for beginners, couples, families, small groups, and food lovers looking for one of the best culinary experiences in Florence. After the lesson, enjoy your homemade pasta served as reginette with Tuscan ragù and cappelletti with butter and sage, accompanied by a glass of white or red wine. A vegan option is available on request. Take home not only unforgettable memories of Florence, but also authentic Italian recipes and techniques you can recreate at home.

Pizza is one of the most popular dishes in Italian cuisine, both inside and outside of Italy. Learn the secrets of crafting authentic pizza using heritage cooking methods in this small-group cooking class. Create your dough from scratch and then top your pizza with a variety of traditional toppings. After pizza, learn how to make traditional Italian gelato too.

Not a cooking school, but a real Florentine home just steps from the San Lorenzo Central Market. We welcome you with an aperitivo of Tuscan cured meats, cheeses and local wine, then it's hands in the dough: handmade tagliatelle with traditional ragù and tiramisu made from scratch. Small groups of up to 8 people, so everyone gets step-by-step guidance: perfect for beginners and food lovers alike. At the end we all sit down together to enjoy what we've cooked, like guests at a friend's table. Recipes included, so you can recreate them at home.

Discover the picturesque landscape of Montalcino on a full-day tour from Florence that features the region’s renowned Brunello wines. Visit at least two wineries and a vineyard, learn about the winemaking process, and take in landmarks including the Abbey of Sant'Antimo. This private tour accommodates groups of up to 7 people.

Head off Florence's well-worn tourist trail to discover the heart of Tuscany on this full-day private tour through the scenic hills of Chianti Colli Fiorentini and Colli Pisani. Enjoy a calm journey along a panoramic route before a thrilling 4WD off-road adventure with a local driver, stopping at breathtaking viewpoints—including the iconic Teatro del Silenzio. Savor a light picnic lunch at a charming vineyard, visit a family-run farm to learn the secrets of beekeeping, and taste raw, organic honey straight from the hive. Conclude your day with a guided wine tasting, paired with classic Tuscan bites you won't find elsewhere.