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You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your local host. As the icing on the cake, you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. This experience is held by Cesarine, the oldest Italy’s network of home cooks available in more than 500 cities all over the country. Cesarine stands for "home cook", they are passionate and welcoming local hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. The Cesarine serve only local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the great story of their traditional regional cuisine.

Discover the magic of Florence after sunset on this 2-hour private walking tour with a top-rated local guide. Stroll through illuminated landmarks, including the Duomo, Baptistery, Piazza Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and more. Explore the charm of the Porcellino market and Piazza Repubblica, while learning about the city’s rich history and architecture. This private evening tour offers a perfect blend of culture and ambiance for your holiday in Florence.

Sightseeing with kids in tow can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. Take the stress out of keeping your kids engaged while you take in the sights on this private, family-friendly tour in Florence. Let your guide facilitate games and activities to keep your children curious and captivated at each stop along the way.

Discover the history of the Chianti region, visit Montalcino's medieval fortress, and enjoy a scenic drive through Val d'Orcia on this small-group tour from Siena. Taste Chianti Classico and Brunello wines paired with Pecorino cheese, bruschetta, salame, and extra virgin olive oil. Explore the historic cellar and learn about the wine production process in a boutique family-owned winery.

Discover one of Florence's notable museums, and learn more than you would if exploring alone, on this private tour of the Uffizi Galleries. With prearranged admission tickets and your personal guide leading the way, get right to exploring the collection's highlights. Learn the stories behind the Italian Renaissance masterworks directly from your guide as you go.

Discover the tricks to making authentic homemade Italian pasta and tiramisu during a private cooking class in Siena. Set in a local home, your party will enjoy the undivided attention of your friendly and experienced host. After preparing two traditional types of noodles and the famous espresso-infused dessert - using some Italian family secrets - enjoy all three with a selection of local wines.

The Uffizi and Accademia galleries are two of Italy’s most popular art museums, but it can be hard for first-time visitors to know where to begin. During this private guided half-day tour in Florence, save time as your guide takes you straight to the best bits of each gallery. See some of the world's most iconic Renaissance masterworks, including Botticelli's “Birth of Venus” and Michelangelo’s “David” while learning more.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Cross the Tuscan hills in search of fine wine, local food, and unforgettable views. This small group tour from Florence takes in UNESCO heritage sites, charming medieval towns, and a landscape that captivated Renaissance painters. Stop in Montalcino for a lunch of local fare and a tasting of some of the best wines in the world. And head to Montepulciano to wander its picturesque palazzos and visit the historical wine cellars.

Take in the Tuscan Hills in style on this private experience from Florence to Chianti. Explore Tuscany in a vintage Fiat 500 without having to drive yourself. Relax as you take in scenic countryside and panoramic views, and stop at a local cafe to indulge in rustic bread and oil and a glass of Chianti. Ideal for travelers who want a break from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Experience Florence like a local with this walking tour led by a 14th-generation Florentine. Learn about the Renaissance capital’s history and culture while strolling past blockbusters sights like the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio, plus delve into little-known gems like historic markets and artisan workshops. Get an overview of one of Italy’s top cities in just hours without the hassle of following a guidebook and map.

Leaving from Florence, this wine tour takes you to two distinct organic wineries in Tuscany. During each visit, learn about the concept of "terroir," how Chianti and Chianti Classico wines are made, and how to distinguish wine characteristics while you sip. In between the two winery visits. Stop for a lunch feast at a well-known butcher shop.

Florence is so packed with attractions that it can be overwhelming. Get an in-depth introduction with the help of a guide on this private half-day tour. Wander through winding medieval streets and learn the legends behind landmarks like the Palazzo Vecchio, Vasari Corridor, and the Duomo. Set your own pace and take advantage of personalized attention from your guide for a fascinating introduction to the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Enjoy an unhurried experience at the Uffizi Gallery on a private tour. See masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, and other artists, and get insight into Renaissance art, its legends, and hidden details. Stroll through grand halls filled with centuries-old treasures and enjoy a personal experience with a guide on hand to answer any questions.

Enjoy Italian food authentically—at home, and made with love by a passionate home cook. On this Italian dining experience in Cortona, enjoy a four-course meal and a cooking show by your host family, and hear about the importance of these family recipes and the local provenance of the ingredients as your dinner is cooked. Sit at the family dining table and learn about local culture and customs, and enjoy wine from local cellars.

Delve into authentic Tuscan cuisine while in San Gimignano with this exclusive pasta-making lesson in a private home. Meet your host and head straight to the kitchen to get to work preparing three different classic pasta dishes from scratch. Perfect your technique so you can turn out fresh pasta like a pro and pair each with the perfect sauce. Cap off your hands-on experience by sampling each of the recipes you’ve prepared paired with local wines.

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.

Avoid impersonal large group tours and enjoy your guide’s full attention on this private walking tour of Florence’s historic medieval streets. Listen to your guide provide all sorts of illuminating anecdotes key attractions in Florence as you stroll past must-see spots such as the Accademia Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio.

Gain exclusive access to Florence's Renaissance art, and avoid the rush of a large tour group, on this half-day private 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. Plus, admire top city sights including the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria.

Show the kids a different side of Florence on an evening walking tour designed just for families. Your guide will keep kids engaged with games, photo contests, and multimedia activities along the way. Enjoy a family-friendly approach to Renaissance history as you visit illuminated sights, including the Duomo and Palazzo Pitti. No need to worry about dinner plans, as the tour includes stops for pizza and gelato.

Florentine steak, or 'bistecca fiorentina', is among the most iconic dishes in Tuscany, made from certified Chianina beef. Learn the secrets behind the true Florentine steak, from the cut to the cooking, in a traditional trattoria during this exclusive small-group cooking class. Grill your steak to perfection under the watchful eye of your chef instructor, then savor the fruits of your labors as part of a 3-course Tuscan meal with wine.

Experience Florence on a private evening walking tour with an art historian guide. Explore the center of the city without the crowds of the day and stop at historic squares, piazzas, and Renaissance statues. Learn about the city’s Roman history and modern-day culture. Get local insights and learn about Florence’s storied past with informed commentary about the city’s art and architecture. This tour is an ideal relaxed introduction to the city and gives visitors a good foundation to explore further.

Discover one of Tuscany’s most famous and well-preserved medieval villages on this small-group tour from Lucca. See why the UNESCO-listed town of San Gimignano earned the nickname ‘Medieval Manhattan’ with its many stone towers. Finish your day with tastings of the region’s renowned wines and olive oils at a historic winery tucked into the Tuscan hills.

Make traveling beyond Pisa city limits simple—and discover some of the historic and cultural highlights of the Tuscan countryside—on this full-day, small-group tour. Round-trip transit from Pisa makes getting into nature simple. Head first to San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site town known for its medieval towers. Then, pair your visit with a Chianti winery stop, where you'll enjoy a tutored wine tasting, accompanied by a light lunch.