Top Florence Unique Experiences - page 2

Travel to the heart of Tuscany's famed Chianti wine country for a flavorful day of wine tasting on this private tour. An expert guide chooses a trio of the region’s best vineyards, where you'll meet winemaking families, learn about the time-tested production methods of Chianti Classico DOC, and sample this famous varietal straight from the source. As an added bonus, a delicious, multi-course Tuscan lunch is included.

Try your hand in an Italian kitchen during this hands-on pasta-making class in Florence. Use seasonal and organic ingredients to make different types of pasta with different sauces and a typical Italian dessert under the guidance of an expert instructor. Then toast your fellow chefs with some local red wine and sit down to enjoy the fruit of your labors.

Mix up your Florence vacation itinerary with this hands-on pizza and gelato cooking class. Join an instructor to learn tips and techniques for creating pizza dough and authentic regional flavors, along with creamy, authentic gelato. Choose a morning, afternoon, or evening class to fit your schedule and sample your creations over a celebratory meal, served with wine and soft drinks.

An ideal Tuscan wine tour includes tastings at several wineries to compare different labels, but navigating the country roads on your own can be daunting. Visit three local wineries stress-free in a single day on this small-group tour from Florence. Enjoy guided tours and taste regional varietals to learn about the terroir and winemaking process. Break up your tastings with a stroll through the charming town of Impruneta, and relax over a multicourse Tuscan lunch complete with wine pairings.

Take a break from the crowded sightseeing spots in Florence and relax in a quiet studio to learn the secrets behind painting or sculpting on this small-group art lesson. Enjoy hands-on instruction from a professional sculptor or a classically trained painter in an inspiring, sun-filled workshop. Learn ancient and modern techniques, and work on your own creation, painting with oils or sculpting with clay. Classes are suitable for beginners and experts alike.

Get ankle deep in Tuscan tradition on a half-day grape stomping tour from Florence. You’ll explore the history and modern practices of winemaking. After tromping on the locally grown grapes, replenish your strength with a homemade lunch and wine tasting, and explore the hamlet of Castellina in Chianti before returning to your accommodation.

Experience the authentic flavors of Florence in a shared cooking class with a local Cesarina. Learn to prepare classic dishes like ribollita, a Tuscan bread soup, in the comfort of a local home, with the option to customize the menu to suit your dietary needs. Enjoy your creations with local wine and coffee at the end of the class. You'll receive a Cesarina cooking apron and shopping bag as a keepsake of your experience.

Instead of waiting for food to arrive at your table, get into the kitchen and learn the secrets of authentic Italian pasta, all thanks to this hands-on, small-group cooking class in Florence. With help from a professional chef, learn to make two different pastas along with savory sauces and a classic dessert. When the cooking’s done, gather around a communal table in a medieval wine cellar to enjoy your homemade feast, plus local wine.

Learn to prepare a full Italian meal from scratch during a small-group cooking class in Florence. Your instructor is a professional chef who takes you first on a shopping excursion to the Central Market, then leads you through making fresh pasta by hand, bruschetta, ragu sauce, and tiramisù. Includes lunch with wine, recipes, and a participation certificate to take home.

Drinking Chianti in a restaurant gives no insight into how it's made or where it comes from—a winery visit is the only way to understand the production process from vineyard to glass. This small-group half-day tour from Florence takes you directly to a Chianti winery's vineyards and cellars, with tastings of several Chianti wines and a traditional Tuscan lunch included.

Join a truffle hunter and trained dogs as they search for truffles in an oak tree forest in the Tuscan countryside. Learn about the difference between white and black truffles and how the dogs hunt for them. Afterward, sit down to a delectable truffle-forward lunch using the goods you found on the “hunt," plus a wine tasting.

Experience the hidden beauty of Tuscany like never before—aboard a Land Rover Defender, journey through the region’s legendary "strade bianche" (white roads), the secret gravel paths winding through vineyards, olive groves, and deep forests. Your journey includes three winery visits, each offering a unique perspective on Chianti Classico and its appellations. The experience culminates in a traditional Tuscan lunch, where authentic flavors meet world-class wines, creating a true taste of Tuscany.

Satisfy your craving for authentic Italian pasta while learning kitchen tricks to take home with this small-group, evening cooking class at a chef’s private home in Florence. Help prepare several pasta shapes like ravioli, tagliatelle, or Florentine gnocchi, and sit down to enjoy the homemade meal along with chef specialties and wine pairings. The express lesson allows you to enjoy a full day of sightseeing before your memorable dinner.

Roll up your sleeves and dig into a bowl of fresh pasta dough during this hands-on cooking class in Florence. Learn to make different kinds of pasta shells such as ravioli, tagliatelle, and spaghetti. Then, whip up authentic sauces and taste Italian wines for the perfect pairings, and indulge in your homemade dishes. Unlike other pasta-making classes, you choose from several options, including vegan/vegetarian, colored pasta, and gnocchi.

Learn how to recreate fresh pasta dishes back home with this fresh pasta cookery class. Prepare traditional pasta from scratch in less than two hours during this hands-on workshop in the home of a local cook. Enjoy an appetizer, then get to work creating fresh pasta and a classic sauce. Cap off your lesson by enjoying the fruits of your labor during a final tasting.

Discover the Tuscan countryside and cuisine on a private bike tour from Florence. After a transfer from your hotel, follow your guide as you pedal through the world-famous Tuscan landscape on an electric bike, to avoid becoming fatigued on the famous hills. The scenic journey takes you to a family farm where you enjoy a gourmet lunch prepared using local ingredients. The culinary experience continues with wine and olive oil tastings, before a leisurely ride back to the starting point.

With its ancient villages and rolling hills and vineyards, Tuscany looks gorgeous from all angles—but there’s no better perspective than from the sky. Enjoy a bird’s eye panorama over the Italian countryside during this private hot air balloon ride from Florence. Ideal for anniversaries, honeymoons, or other special occasions, balloon rides can accommodate groups of up to five people. A post-flight glass of bubbly is included.

Three times a week, in the Florentine city center, there is a special food experience going on: Italian pasta cooking class! It lasts about 3-hours and it is held in Florence. The cooking class starts: four of the most traditional Italian pastas are taking life.Three hand-made pasta with sauces, with meat and vegetables and a dessert are the very heart of the cooking experience. Included in the experiences there are water and wine. At the end of the class there is the “food tasting”: you are going to taste what you have cooked. Vegetarian option available

While typical tours showcase Florence’s sights, they can’t connect you to the city the way a local friend can. This private walking tour links you with a Florentine for their perspective on the city. Share your travel wish list with your friend-in-the-making, and enjoy a walk customized to you and packed with local tips on transport, culture, and places to see and eat at.

Opt for a private cooking class that ensures you receive undivided attention with this hands-on cultural experience in the countryside of Florence. Learn to make fresh pasta, sauce, and dessert, and benefit from the insider knowledge of a local who’s passionate about Tuscan food. Round-trip transportation from Florence makes reaching the class hassle-free, and you cap off the class with a meal featuring the dishes you've prepared.

Tuscans were making wine long before Roman times. Discover the region’s rich wine traditions, the fine art of winemaking, and a wealth of local delicacies on this private tour. Taste wines including Chianti Classico, Chianti Reserva, and super Tuscans; visit two separate wineries; sample olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cold cuts, and pecorino cheese; and enjoy a light lunch with wine.

Skip the stress of following a map along Tuscany's winding country roads on this guided bicycle tour through the picturesque Chianti hills. Travel by van to the heart of the famous wine region, where you’ll climb on a bike to follow your guide for a day of adventure. Take in picture-perfect vistas and stop at a family-run winery for a tour of the cellar and traditional Tuscan lunch with wine tasting before the return van ride back to Florence.

Embark on a culinary journey through Italian cuisine during your time in Florence with this private, hands-on cooking class. Meet at a local market to select ingredients for the class, then head back to the kitchen. Learn how to prepare three traditional Florentine dishes, then enjoy the fruits of your labor along with some local red and white wines.

Immerse yourself in Italian culture with a private cooking class in a charming family home overlooking Tuscany’s rolling hills. Using fresh, seasonal ingredients, learn to prepare traditional appetizers, pasta, and desserts just like Italian grandmothers. Guided by an expert chef, master authentic techniques and create a full meal. After the hands-on lesson, savor your creations paired with local wines.