Top Tuscany Archaeology Tours - page 4

Florence is an amazing city, but it can be a little overwhelming or even boring for children. This private tour makes Florence fun for guests of all ages, thanks to an engaging guide who takes a storyteller’s approach. See many of the main sights from the outside and ask questions along the way as you get your bearings in the art-filled city.

Discover Florence with a licensed guide specialized in archaeology, offering a unique perspective on the city. This tour reveals Florence beyond its Renaissance façade, uncovering its Roman origins and long historical evolution. From the ancient Roman city of Florentia to traces of the Forum, theatre, urban infrastructure, city walls, and baths, Florence preserves layers of history still visible in its urban fabric. The journey continues through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, highlighting powerful families such as the Medici and masters of art including Brunelleschi, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci. This is not a standard walking tour, but an archaeological reading of the city across centuries. Accessibility available upon request.

Experience Tuscany’s highlights on a private day trip from Florence to Siena, San Gimignano, and Pisa. In Siena, explore the UNESCO-listed historic center, admire its Gothic cathedral, and visit the famous Piazza del Campo, home of the Palio horse race. Continue through the rolling hills to San Gimignano, the “Town of Towers,” where medieval skyscrapers, cobbled streets, and artisan shops await. Finish in Pisa, marveling at the iconic Leaning Tower and the stunning monuments of the Piazza dei Miracoli. With comfortable transport, a private guide, and flexible pacing, this exclusive Florence day tour offers a personalized way to see Tuscany’s most famous landmarks.

Enjoy a great experience around the famous Tuscany region with your expert english speaking driver and on board our comfortable a/c vehicle This is a fantastic and PRIVATE tour just for yourself and not on a big coach! A full day visiting the most beautiful attractions in the surroundings of Lucca, get an introduction of our lifestyle, explore amazing locations, take hundreds of pictures, breathe the Tuscan atmosphere and most important, spend a day with locals! On this tour we will visit 2 amazing locations: Volterra and San Gimignano....and we will stop for lunch in a family owned winery for a delicious and authentic lunch combined with a wine and olive oil tasting in the famous Chianti Wine region (optional, upon request). From the ancient village of Volterra founded 3000 years ago, to the medieval village of San Gimignano.. a full immersion in art, history, architecture and traditions.

Bathe in history by hiking around the thermal complex of Saturnia! Gaze at view of an ancient Roman cistern and let your eyes stretch on the horizon from a point of view that stretches from the mountain to the sea. At the end of the hike enoy the warm embrace of these healing waters that have been known by humankind for over 2 millennia.

Beat the crowds with skip-the-line access to the popular Accademia Gallery during this guided tour. Visit rooms dedicated to 19th-century plaster models and medieval religious paintings. See masterpieces like the iconic statue of 'David,' while learning about the art's history from your guide. Upgrade to a combo tour to include more Florence sightseeing, ideal for travelers who are only in the city for a short time.

Experience the best of Florence, all in one day—and leave all the planning and logistics to someone else—on a private day tour. Benefit from guided tours of the Uffizi and Accademia galleries, home to priceless Renaissance masterpieces. Then, be immersed in the city’s architectural highlights, from the grand Duomo to the Ponte Vecchio, on a guided walking tour. The itinerary can be customized to suit your needs and interests.

Travel to the capital of the ancient Etruscan empire on a half-day tour from Pisa to Volterra. After journeying through the rolling green hills and valleys of the Tuscan countryside, explore Volterra’s many layers of history on a tour of highlights including the ancient Roman theater, Medici fortress and Bishop’s Palace. Learn about the area’s traditional alabaster industry on a factory tour, and admire a modern cultural gem with a visit to the open-air amphitheater created by famed Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli.

Gain exclusive access to the gems of Florence's Renaissance art scene on this half-day, small-group walking tour. With your guide in the lead, discover the hidden highlights of both the Uffizi Galleries (home to numerous Italian Renaissance masterpieces) and the Accademia Gallery (where Michelangelo's "David" is displayed). Then, see top city sights including the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and more.

Get a glimpse of Renaissance Florence with this small-group guided tour of the Palazzo Vecchio. With a guide, you'll get the lowdown on the historical home of the powerful Medici family, and find the masterpieces that are hidden around its halls. Listen to commentary that’s packed with historical curiosities. Step back in time to the height of Medici power in Florence with a tour of the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio. Learn the history behind the city's grand gathering place and former town hall that was transformed into a resplendent private palace by Renaissance Duke Cosimo I de Medici. Wander through opulent salons and secret passages as your guide points out artistic treasures and hidden symbols, many of which inspired Dan Brown’s thriller ‘Inferno.'

If you’re staying in Rome but don't want to miss Florence's highlights, look no further than this private day trip. Get to Florence quickly with return high-speed train tickets and learn about the city's Renaissance history with a private guide. Visit the wonderful art collections in the Uffizi and Accademia galleries and check off other Florence highlights, including the Duomo, the Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio.

Discover the stunning medieval city of Pisa in just one day with a private guided tour. Hop on the train at Florence–tickets are included for hassle-free travel–and watch the Italian countryside whizz by. Then explore Pisa with a guide to explain its fascinating history, and visit the Leaning Tower for those all-important photos.

Embark on a day trip from Florence to Pisa and uncover the treasures of this renowned Tuscan city, celebrated for its art and architecture, including the Leaning Tower and the Square of Miracles. On this semi-private tour, you will: - Meet your guide outside Florence's Santa Maria Novella train station and board the train to Pisa. Arrive in Pisa just over an hour later and begin your walking tour, exploring the city’s famous sights and a few hidden gems like Keith haring murales, cavalieri’s square and the historical university “scuola normale”, Saint Mary Of the thorn, pisa city wall one of the best preserved in Italy.

Indulge in a 2-hour spectacle of Florence's wonders, curated by none other than a seasoned guide who'll take you on a journey through the Renaissance's cradle. In just a couple hours you'll unlock the secrets to navigating the city effortlessly and view famous monuments. With skip-the-line tickets and a live guide, you're guaranteed an unforgettable experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to embrace the magical allure of Florence.

Live your experience at the Uffizi Gallery in complete autonomy, listening to the audio content of the TravelMate app on your smartphone. It is not the official Uffizi Guide, but it will help you learn about the history of the Museum and the 10 most important works that you can find on display. It will be like having a Tour Guide by your side who will tell you the history, the most important paintings and curiosities of the Uffizi. Don't forget your earphones for better listening. You can listen to the audio guide online using the data plan of your smartphone (or tablet), or you can download audio files in advance through a WiFi network and listen to them offline, saving roaming costs and taking the content with you always. With TravelMate you can move around in total autonomy: no meeting point is required, no paper tickets are needed to be collected or shown. Your smartphone is yours and you will not have contact with unhygienic devices provided by third parties."

Break from the hustle and bustle of Florence for a tour into the heart of the Tuscan countryside. On this small-group excursion, visit the villages of Certaldo and Monteriggioni, learn to make authentic Tuscan dishes during a cooking class, and sample several Chianti wines during a guided tasting and lunch. This tour includes a balanced mix of guided exploration with free time at each destination.

The golf cart tour DA Florence to Fiesole takes you off the busiest circuits, showing you an authentic face of the city and its hills. Not only monuments, but also landscapes, stories and legends that only Florentines know. You will travel comfortably in an electric, quiet and environmentally friendly golf cart, which allows you to enjoy the scenery without haste. Along the way you will discover Etruscan villages, Renaissance churches, the Roman Theatre and places related to Leonardo DA Vinci and the dream of flight. Compared to other tours, this experience gives you the chance to experience a different, more intimate and panoramic Florence, with exclusive stops designed to take unforgettable photos and listen to stories full of curiosities.

This is a unique tour of Firenze in which we are going to see the most important attractions from outside and if you're all interested even from the inside. Starting from Santa Maria Novella Church and passing through the most important sites of the city as Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio looking all the details around us. Is not a private tour but just a few people are accepted in this tour so it will always be a pleasant tour.

Découvrez Florence lors d’une visite guidée à pied en compagnie d’une guide locale florentine passionnée. Cette promenade vous fera découvrir les incontournables de la ville : la Piazza della Repubblica, le Duomo de Florence, ainsi que le charmant quartier médiéval. Vous continuerez vers la Piazza della Signoria, où se trouve la copie du David de Michel-Ange, puis passerez devant la célèbre Galerie des Offices, avant de terminer sur le mythique Ponte Vecchio. Une expérience idéale pour découvrir l’essentiel de Florence à travers histoire, anecdotes et conseils locaux.

Come with me to discover the lost town of Vitozza! Walk with me through the breathtaking city of Sorano and then descend into the hidden trails underneath to finally reach the ancient town of Vitozza, the Matera of Tuscany. In this town people dug their houses inside the tuff rock since time immemorial and lived in it until the 18th century. We will enter inside some of these houses and wander around the remnants of the old castles (Vitozza had 3) that overlook the town, to see how people used to live in such an incredible environment. At the end of the hike it would be possible to taste a glass of local wine in an incredible wine cellar dug inside the tuff rock. ATTENTION: The wine tasting is optional and available only upon request.

Get familiar with the ins and outs of Florence with a guided walking tour of the city. Your local guide will lead you through town, taking you past the Church of Santa Maria Novella, the Palazzo Strozzi, the Duomo, and the Uffizi Gallery, among other main attractions, telling you all about the history and culture of the city in a fun, laid-back manner. Learn about the history of the city and its buildings by a licensed professional guide.

Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Florence on a guided walking tour. Walk through its historic streets, savoring every detail, from hidden works of art to picturesque views that tell centuries of history. During the tour, visit the most emblematic places of the city, including Piazza della Signoria with Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi, a vibrant square that tells stories of power and art through its statues and the magnificent palace that was the seat of the Florentine government. See the majestic Duomo of Florence, with its iconic dome designed by Brunelleschi, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture that dominates the city skyline. Visit the Palazzo Pitti, once the residence of the powerful Medici. Walk across the historic Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, famous for its picturesque goldsmith shops and its romantic view of the Arno River. Finally, visit the lively Piazza della Repubblica, the beating heart of Florence, full of historic cafes.

Explore the iconic Florence Duomo, officially known as Santa Maria del Fiore, entry with a professional guide. Enjoy insights into the cathedral's stunning architecture and rich history while listening to the magnificent history of dome. This experience includes a briefing from a professional guide, allowing you to focus on the beauty and significance of this landmark. Perfect for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors alike, delve deeper into the stories that shaped Florence while enjoying breathtaking views from the cupola from inside. Ideal for travelers looking to enrich their visit to one of Italy's most famous cathedrals.Admire the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with an expert guide. Spend time with guide to learn and enjoy the marvel at the Duomo.

Discover the vibrant traditions of Siena on a walking tour through its historic contrade, the city's unique neighborhoods. With a local guide, delve into the rich history and passion surrounding the Palio di Siena, a legendary horse race that embodies the spirit of the city. This two-hour journey takes you through medieval streets, revealing the ancient symbols and storied rivalries of each contrada. A highlight of the tour is exclusive access to a contrada museum, showcasing original Palio banners and traditional costumes, allowing you to connect with Siena's cultural essence like never before. - Walk through Siena’s historic contrade with a local guide - Learn about the Palio di Siena and its significance to locals - Exclusive entry to a contrada museum featuring fascinating artifacts - Perfect for culture lovers and history enthusiasts alike