Top Florence Unique Experiences

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.

Florence is a paradise for food lovers, and this private tour with your host offers a truly authentic and intimate Tuscan experience. Start with a guided visit to Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio to meet local vendors and pick out fresh ingredients. Then, head to your hosts’ welcoming home for a hands-on cooking class, where you’ll prepare a seasonal 3–4 course meal and dine together in their lovely garden, weather permitting.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Florence on a day trip to the Chianti wine region, with round-trip transport from a convenient Florence location. In addition to navigating for you, your guide provides insight into the winemaking process at vineyards often missed by visitors to Tuscany. The day’s itinerary includes wine tastings, an authentic Tuscan lunch, and a guided tour of San Gimignano..

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.

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.

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.

Chianti Classico's family-run wineries are spread across a rural area between Florence and Siena—and arranging access to two separate estates with a certified sommelier, vineyard and cellar tours, and a traditional lunch takes plenty of planning. This private tour handles it all in a single day, with two winery tastings of Chianti Classico wines and local Tuscan food included.

Savored across the world, pasta is a simple delicacy with a strong place in Italian culture and cuisine. During this private tour, enjoy an immersive experience in the world of Italian cookery. Gather fresh ingredients among the grocery stores and supermarkets of Florence with your host, and step into the kitchen to prepare three pasta dishes with a dessert. When you’re done, enjoy the food you’ve prepared with care.

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.

Gain an inside perspective on Tuscan cuisine with a private cooking class in Florence, the birthplace of Italian gastronomy. After joining your guide for an educational tour of a local market, dive into a 3-hour cooking lesson that covers techniques and recipes for three authentic dishes. In addition to a 3-course meal and Chianti-region wine pairings, the tour includes a souvenir apron and shopping tote.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trade Florence’s bustle for a day in the picturesque Chianti wine region: this small-group tour makes it easy to explore the Italian countryside. Meet your group in central Florence and head out of town in the comfort of an air-conditioned minivan. Over the course of the day, you’ll visit two esteemed area wineries, will go behind the scenes and learn how wine is produced and aged, and will enjoy ample opportunities to taste the region’s varietals. This tour also includes a delectable, 2-course lunch.

Cruise through Tuscan wine county in true Italian style — behind the wheel of a vintage Fiat 500. Learn how to drive the classic Italian car with a brief lesson, then hit the road with a private guide for a joy ride along scenic country roads. Stop at a typical Chianti village, a medieval hamlet, and an antique farmhouse, where you'll be treated to a homemade lunch and tasting of wine, grappa, and olive oil.

Delve into Italy’s culinary traditions with a private cooking and dining experience in Montaione. Spend a few hours in a local’s home and watch a live cooking demonstration featuring family recipes passed down for generations. Savor a four-course feast paired with wines from nearby cellar and enjoy authentic Italian hospitality in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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.

Explore the many uses for one of Tuscany’s most prized culinary specialties with this truffle cooking and dining experience in Florence. In a small group and with the help of an expert chef, prepare a gourmet 3-course dinner featuring seasonally based dishes designed around truffles as the star ingredient. When the cooking’s done, sit down among new friends to enjoy the decadent homemade feast with wine pairings.

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.

Learn how to make tasty Italian cuisine at this cooking class in a San Gimignano winery. Your local chef/instructor will teach you how to turn wholesome Tuscan ingredients into indulgent dishes such as handmade pastas, savory sauces, and delightful desserts–all while sampling fine wine varietals from this picturesque region. Take away tantalizing recipes to recreate at home as your appreciation for true Italian fare blossoms.

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.

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.