Top Tuscany Art & Culture Classes

Florentine wood inlay is one of the city's many traditional crafts, but most visitors overlook this historic art form. Go beyond sightseeing and shopping and experience Florence's artisan culture with this hands-on wood inlay class. Join an experienced artisan in their tiny workshop to learn how to pierce, cut, and shade to and create an original inlaid wood composition in just a few hours. This private experience and intimate location ensure one-on-one instruction ideal for all ages and skill levels.

Our artistic atelier has been offering lessons and workshops since 2018. Our artistic experiences are designed for all people who love art and are suitable for all levels and ages. Our goal is to spread traditional techniques in the contemporary panorama, encouraging travelers to rediscover their own essence born in Florence, cradle of Renaissance art. Furthermore, with this type of artistic experience, we intend to offer each participant a unique and educational adventure, which at the same time gives emotions, in order to make their stay in Florence unforgettable. So all you have to do is book your favorite artistic experience and we'll take care of the rest! NOTE: all our lessons are private, once booked you will be contacted by our office to arrange times based on your needs and the availability of the atelier. Generally 10-13 are available; 2-5pm and 5.30-8.30pm our staff will try to help you!

Create your own signature scent in the heart of Florence during a perfume masterclass with a master perfumer at the historic Antica Erboristeria San Simone. Step into a centuries-old apothecary and discover the art of fragrance-making, inspired by the Renaissance alchemists. Craft your personalized 30ml perfume using rare essences, and take home both your custom blend and a certificate to commemorate the experience. A unique and sensory journey awaits.

Tuscany has been known for its pottery since ancient times, and with this hands-on class you’ll enjoy an introduction to traditional Tuscan “majolica” in just a few hours. Head to a family-run workshop in Montelupo, a village known for its pottery production since the Renaissance. Visit a real pottery factory and learn about Italian techniques then create your own masterpiece that you can take home alongside a master potter.

Start your artistic journey with this beginner-friendly introduction to oil painting workshop in the heart of Florence. Learn key techniques like mixing colors, creating skin tones, and mastering light and shadow. Inspired by Vermeer’s iconic “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” this hands-on session offers a fun and engaging way to explore art. No prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity and curiosity!

Uncover Florence’s artisan legacy through an experience that blends history, creativity, and craftsmanship. You may begin with an optional guided walking tour of the Oltrarno district, exploring the historic streets where leather and textile traditions have thrived since the Middle Ages. The experience continues at the PIERO TUCCI Boutique with a hands-on sustainable leather workshop. Guided by experts, you’ll assemble and personalize your own accessory using carefully selected materials, creating a unique piece inspired by Florentine design. Includes optional walking tour, leather workshop, welcome drink, and a Polaroid photo in a leather cover. - Guided walking tour of the Oltrarno district with a local expert (if option selected) - Participate in a sustainable leather workshop at PIERO TUCCI Boutique - Create and personalize your own accessory - Includes a welcome drink and Polaroid photo in a leather cover

Florence's cultural riches have sparked creativity in generations of artists, so take part in this private pottery workshop in a local atelier. Shape raw clay into a decorative vase, then use fresh or dried flowers to adorn your piece. Receive guidance from your artist instructor and leave with a finished work as a memento of your time in the Cradle of the Renaissance.

Take a break from sightseeing and tap into your artistic side with this paper marbling workshop in Florence. Held in a centrally located art studio, this creative class introduces you to a Renaissance-era craft still alive today. In a small group setting with more personal attention, learn about traditional materials, color mixing, and swirling techniques before creating your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

With a front-row view of the iconic Ponte Vecchio, this Paint and Wine experience is unlike any other in Florence. Set in a charming studio overlooking the Arno River, you’ll be guided step-by-step to create your own painting — no experience needed! Choose your subject on arrival and let your creativity unfold while sipping on exquisite wines, including a unique organic blackberry wine. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, you’ll enjoy a warm, relaxed atmosphere perfect for unwinding and expressing yourself. Leave with a colorful, hand-painted souvenir and the memory of creating art just steps away from Florence’s most famous bridge.

Blend raw ingredients like oud, orange blossom, and sandalwood at this small-group perfume-making workshop in the heart of Florence. Guided by a professional perfumer, you’ll learn the art of crafting a signature scent while discovering the rich history of fragrance. End your unforgettable experience with a 30ml bottle of your own bespoke perfume—capturing your memories in every spray.

During our journey we will stop in some of the most fascinating and picturesque places in Florence, where you will have the opportunity to capture the essence of these unique scenarios through drawing. You will discover that the act of drawing not only fixes the image in your memory, but makes the memory more vivid and intense than a simple photograph. You will remember with precision not only the moment, but also the emotions you felt while you traced the lines on the sheet. Looking at the city through the eyes of artists allows you to capture details and nuances that normally escape the common gaze, the emotions they arouse, the harmonies hidden between lights and shadows, and the stories that shine through from every corner. At the end of this experience, not only will you have learned to observe Florence with new eyes, but you will be able to apply this new perspective to your city too, rediscovering the beauty hidden in the details that often go unnoticed.

Discover the many delights of Tuscany’s wine country on this small-group tasting tour from Florence. Travel along beautiful hillside roads through vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. Visit 2 top-rated wineries in the famed Chianti Classico region, tour the cellars and learn how wine is produced using traditional methods. Taste different wines, along with olive oil and Tuscan specialties like fresh cheeses and bruschetta. Group size is limited to twenty-five participants for a more personalized experience.

This isn’t just a workshop — it’s a journey into the heart of Tuscany. Set in a historic olive mill just minutes from Florence, our Olive Oil Soap-Making Workshop combines tradition, creativity, and sustainability in a setting unlike any other. What makes it special? You’ll be using our very own cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, made on-site, to create your soap. Surrounded by olive trees and the scent of nature, you’ll get hands-on with natural ingredients, guided by passionate locals who live and breathe this land. It’s an unforgettable blend of learning, relaxation, and authenticity — and you’ll leave not only with your own handcrafted soap, but with a true taste of Tuscan culture. Book now to connect with the land, the people, and the traditions of Tuscany in a completely new way.

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Skip the long general-admission lines at Florence’s Accademia Gallery with this timed-entry admission ticket. Ideal for travelers with limited time to dedicate to sightseeing, save time and get straight to the gallery's displays. Explore the works of Michelangelo, including the original "David" statue, Botticelli, and other master artists at your own pace.

Explore the Tuscan countryside in true Italian style — on a Vespa! After a short van ride from Florence and a riding lesson, spend the morning zipping along scenic country roads from the seat of your very own two-wheeler. Cap off your ride with a traditional Tuscan lunch and Chianti wine tasting before heading back to Florence in time for other planned activities—or an afternoon nap.

Immerse yourself in a Florentine artist of the past and unleash your creativity with the guidance of an experienced master who will explain step by step how to create your own painting that will portray the most characteristic symbol of Florence: the Florentine lily! Crafty your own lily using the techniques of the great painters of the past and learn while having fun in the studio of a local artist and painting professor. You'll be able to take the painting you created with Andrea's guidance home with you and give it to a friend or relative, or keep it as a unique and indelible memory of your trip. Get your hands dirty by putting art into practice in the city of art par excellence. What place is better than this? This experience is suitable for everyone and you don't need any kind of skill or experience to try your hand at it

Chianti is home to the scenic wine country and notable cellars, but getting there on unfamiliar rural roads on your own can be challenging. This group wine tour takes you to two different wineries in the Tuscan hills to explore the vineyards and their cellars, as well as relax over guided tastings. Sip local reds and whites, plus sample balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil, while enjoying views over the Chianti countryside.

It can be hard to choose the perfect souvenir of Italy. Design your own and unleash your creativity in a small-group jewelry-making class in Florence’s historic center. Work with silver- or gold-plated wire and gemstones to weave an intricate design using an ancient wire-knitting technique, then leave with a piece that reflects Renaissance craftsmanship and your own inspiration.

Discover the secrets of Tuscan cooking during this full-day experience, including a market visit and cooking class, topped off with a 4-course lunch. Shop for fresh ingredients at a Florentine market before venturing to a Tuscan farmhouse in the countryside. Take your cue from an expert chef as you create Italian dishes from scratch including bruschetta, pasta, roast pork, and tiramisù. Then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor, complemented by Tuscan wine.

The experience is one of a kind because it allows you to learn while appreciating what surrounds you. The teacher is very understanding and helpful and able to accommodate all guests' requests. Combining art, culture and nature is the perfect mix.

Ride your own Vespa through Tuscany on this group tour from Florence. A local guide leads the way up through the scenic hills, where you pass the famous Piazzale Michelangelo and the Church of San Miniato al Monte. Afterward, head back to a country estate for a traditional Italian meal to top off your journey.

Avoid spending hours on a tour bus and see Italy from behind the wheel of a retro Fiat 500 on this small-group, self-drive tour through Tuscany. Take a spin around the countryside—staying in touch with our guide via 2-way radio— and enjoy panoramic views of Florence and a stop at the Church of San Miniato al Monte. Your guide leads the way to a private terrace for a delicious Tuscan lunch before cruising back to your original departure point in Florence.