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Make the most of your time in Florence, and avoid missing key highlights, with a guided tour that includes convenient timed entry to the Accademia Gallery. Also visit the highlights of the historic center on a walking tour that goes beyond the guidebook with local history and insider tips. For the ultimate cultural experience, upgrade to include a tour of the Uffizi Gallery (admission included)

Try your hand at some of Italy’s best-loved dishes in this small group cooking class in Florence. Guided by a local chef, learn how to make tagliatelle, ravioli, and tiramisu from scratch. Nibble on appetizers during the workshop and finish by savoring your creations with a glass of wine. The morning session includes a visit to the city’s bustling Sant’Ambrogio food market to join your chef in sourcing ingredients for the day.

The UNESCO–listed Piazza dei Miracoli, or Square of Miracles, boasts some of Pisa’s most impressive architecture—with hidden secrets dating back to the medieval era. On this tour, explore the square with your guide and hear the histories of top attractions including the historic Baptistery. Visit 12th-century Pisa Cathedral, and upgrade your tour to climb the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Travel in true Italian style—and enjoy an immersive experience of Tuscany's countryside that you wouldn't get otherwise—on this Vespa driving tour. Following pickup from central Florence, travel into the famous Chianti wine country; after a brief training session, set off on your Vespa. With your guide in the lead, zip around the hills and vineyards—then, stop to taste wine and extra-virgin olive oil, and enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch.

Experience the grandeur of Florence’s Medici dynasty on this tour of the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens. This focused small-group experience showcases the ornate royal apartments, landscaped gardens, and Renaissance masterpieces from the likes of Raphael, Titian, and Caravaggio. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours so that you can continue to explore at your own pace.

Combine a walking tour of Florence with reserved entry to the Accademia Gallery, where Michelangelo's David is displayed. Your guide leads you through the historical center to see sights like Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria, with commentary along the way. Then head to the Accademia Gallery to enter directly without waiting in line.

The Medici Chapels are the final resting place of the dynasty that put Florence on the map and home to spectacular semi-precious stone work and masterpieces of sculpture and architecture by Michelangelo. Hear gory tales of conspiracy, revenge, and mysterious deaths from your private guide—headsets included to cut out background noise—as you explore the New Sacristy and more.

Learn secrets of Santa Croce Basilica that you wouldn’t likely learn if you visited on your own on this guided tour Florence’s “Temple of the Italian Glories.” See the tombs of luminaries including Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli, admire museum-worthy frescoes by Giotto, and learn about the design of this Franciscan jewel.

See many of Florence’s top sights in less than a full day with this combination walking tour through the city’s medieval center that also visits both Galleria and Accademia art galleries. Spend about one hour exploring the Galleria dell'Accademia, where you can see Michaelangelo’s *David*, and continue on a walking tour past the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and others. Your tour ends with a 2-hour visit to the Uffizi galleries.

Discover the history of Florence’s powerful ruling family on a private walking tour that traces the rise and fall of the Medici dynasty. Hear tales of political intrigue as you visit some of the most important Medici sites, from family chapels and secret passageways to grand churches and palaces. Learn how the Medici family helped spark the Renaissance, and see important works by Michelangelo and others.

Marvel over Renaissance masterpieces and historic treasures at one of Florence’s most popular museums on this guided tour of the Accademia Gallery. Skip the queues with fast-track entrance, then learn more about the museum’s highlights with the help of a certified guide. Stand in awe before Michelangelo’s original ‘David’ sculpture; admire works by artists like Giambologna and Botticelli; and see rare musical instruments, including a 1690 Stradivarius in the Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini.

Explore one of Florence’s top museums without wasting time in line, all thanks to this private Accademia Gallery tour that also includes fast-track admission. Meet your guide and zip past the crowds to dedicate more time to admiring Michelangelo’s “David” and other masterpieces inside the galleries. As you go, learn insider stories about the lives and works of famed Renaissance artists that you wouldn't encounter if visiting alone.

Guided tour of the most important monuments of the city and the historic center of Florence. Buy time with an expert driver from the city of Florence. the best choice for disabled people to see the city up close.

Immerse yourself in famous Florentine art on a tour of the Uffizi Gallery with an art historian. Rather than relying on the tiny info panels alone, learn more about masterpieces from Giotto, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Botticelli. Follow your art expert guide through one of the world's most renowned museums with skip-the-line access, and choose from three different tour options to suit your schedule.

Go beyond pizza and spaghetti and learn to eat like a true Florentine on this indulgent street food tour of Florence. Escape the tourist traps and head to less-trafficked neighborhoods and the Sant’Ambrogio market, where the locals shop. Here, try seasonal and specialty dishes you've never heard of and might never find on your own, all while learning about Italian cooking traditions and how eating is a way of life.

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, and explore in a group that’s limited to 15 people for an intimate tour.

Explore the beautiful villages of Cinque Terre during this full-day tour from Florence. With round-trip transportation included, you can skip the hassle of renting a car for travel to and between Manarola, Monterosso, and Vernazza, nestled on cliffs by the sea. Coach transportation to and from Florence and train tickets in between the villages are included.

A hands-on workshop is a fun way to discover the secrets to preparing authentic Italian pizza and gelato, but most cooking classes take up half a day. This express option is ideal for time-pressed travelers who want to break up their Florence sightseeing with an interactive cooking experience in the city center. Learn how to make pizza and gelato from scratch, plus feast on your creations (served with wine) in just a few hours.

Explore the Santa Croce complex on a small-group tour that brings Florence’s art and history into context. Inside, see Giotto’s frescoes, Vasari’s “Last Supper,” and the tombs of figures such as Galileo Galilei and Machiavelli, with a guide's commentary helping to connect the artworks and monuments to the people behind them. It's a clear, structured way to understand one of Florence’s most important religious and cultural sites, without the crowds found on larger excursions.

Venture to the notable wine regions of Tuscany on this private day trip from Florence. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Tuscan countryside and hop out to capture photos along the way. Venture into Siena and San Gimignano to explore must-see medieval landmarks at your own pace and finish your experience in Chianti with an optional wine tasting at a local winery.

Leave the busy streets of Florence behind and soak up Tuscany's views on this small-group Vespa tour. Hop onto your scooter once you reach the beautiful country roads of Chianti, so you don't have to navigate inner-city traffic. Stop for a traditional Tuscan meal at a farmhouse and taste olive oils and Chianti wines for an authentic taste of Florence's culinary scene. You can also enjoy the journey in a Fiat Topolino e-car.

Visit Pisa, home to one of Italy's most iconic monuments, without the hassle of navigating public transportation on this private day trip from Florence. Enjoy seamless pickup at your hotel and views of the Tuscan countryside while your driver takes on the traffic. Visit the Leaning Tower and other highlights at your own pace, plus relax over lunch and explore Pisa's old town. Upgrade to include Leaning Tower tickets to climb to the top.

Avoid the hassle of renting a car and lose yourself in the luscious scenery and flavors of Italy’s most famous wine region on this half-day small-group sunset tour of Chianti. Travel from Florence through the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside and visit two local wineries for tastings and a vineyard tour. The tour is timed so you'll enjoy incredible sunset views of the area.

The Uffizi Gallery in Florence is one of the world’s most prestigious art museums, home to some of the most important Renaissance works. There’s no better way to visit it than on a guided tour, to ensure you see all the highlights and hear the history behind the famous works. This option offers an even more personal touch, with a private guide and timed-entry tickets for easy admission.