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Florence Tours

Our best tours to discover another Florence

Stay in a former Abbay of XI century in the heart of Chianti region and private guided tour of Florence

Stay in a historic home in Figline Valdarno, dinner in the vineyard and private guided tour of Florence or Arezzo

Greve in Chianti and San Gimignano: wine and food experience

Greve in Chianti and Badia a Coltibuono wine and food experience, visit to the historic cellars

Greve in Chianti, Verrazzano Castle and San Gimignano: wine and food experience

Greve in Chianti, Verrazzano Castle and Badia a Coltibuono wine and food experience

Stay in a Castle in the Chianti area, wine and food experience, treasure hunt in Florence

7 days 6 nights in a medieval Villa and guided tour of Florence

3 days 2 nights in a Medieval villa and guided tour of Arezzo

Stay in a medieval Villa, food and wine experience, guided tour of Florence

Stay in a medieval Villa and treasure hunt in Florence

3 days 2 nights in a castle of the chianti area and guided tour in florence.

Michelangelo and the Medici Family

Palazzo Vecchio

Accademia Gallery

Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence Cathedral

The Places of the Medicis walking tour

Palazzo Pitti

The Uffizi Gallery

Walking Tour Firenze

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• Private Transport - Tour Guide - Lunch - Wine tasting
• SlowTourTuscany, Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 10, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy Green door with "Slow Tour Tuscany" sign
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Meeting in the center of Florence (optional pick up from your place on request with addictional price)
• Let us know in advance if you have any diet restriction; we will try to set a special menu for you
• Most travellers can participate
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• Adam B 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Pay, get confirmation, but be told here are no tickets!!! JOKERS! Paid for tickets to be told they don't exist! Booked Dome tour in Florence the day before the visit, paid and got confirmation of the booking, so all good.... so I thought! The next day when I went to collect the tickets, the people there said there had been a mistake, and there were actually no tickets booked, although I had paid about 170 euro for the privilege!!!!! All they said was that there had been an oversight and that her had no tickets available... but not enough oversight that they still charged be!! Surely they should of told me of this ASAP and refunded rather than me having to go and try to collect. Very poor and potentially dishonest service... I would be very sceptical to use this shambles again! Read more Written 5 January 2024
• Antony W 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Lot of walking up hills and steps It’s a climb but beautiful. The palace tour all seems to be on the upper levels, so fine when you get there. The gardens are very hilly and it’s quite a climb to the top level so be warned. It is beautiful but if you are not used to walking up quite steep hills allow yourself a bit of time to make sure you get to see it all. Read more Written 13 November 2023
• FBXSX 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Slow Tours Tuscany IS A SCAM. Slow Tours Tuscany is a SCAM. I booked through Turbopass Florence and when we showed up to collect our tickets at the museo, the guy asked us for more money and refused to give us the tickets we had already paid for... DO NOT FALL FOR THIS SCAM. I have the receipts and booking confirmation for proof. The Sporco Stronzo tried to shake us down for extra cash. Do yourself a favor and avoid Turbopass and Slow Tours Tuscany. Book anywhere else and avoid this BS. Follow up: Polizia acknowledge Slow Tours Tuscany uses con men to shake down prebooked customers for more money in cash. Get your tickets printed and given to you in advance, avoid Slow Tours Tuscany...book through the museo or a legitimate company. Do not use Turbopass. Read more Written 12 October 2023
• oldwineryl 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Unprofessional and unreliable We had a really bad experience with this company and its owner. Two months before our trip to Florence this spring, I contacted Annalisa Menconi, who is the owner of the company, to inquire about their tours as we were interested in private tours in Florence and Tuscany. We had a zoom meeting where we discussed our interests and preferences and agreed on a private 3-hour city tour with an art and history expert as well as a Truffle Hunting tour in Tuscany. I got a confirmation from Annalisa via email after the call. In addition, I followed up with her prior to our departure to Italy to make sure that everything was still according to the plan. Everything was confirmed! We spent the first three weeks in Italy in Rome and Sicily. Three days prior to flying to Florence I sent another reminder to Annalisa about our arrival in Florence and inquired about the name of the private guide/start time of the tour. It was important for us to have an art and history expert as my husband has an advanced degree in art and is a history buff. The day before our arrival I got an email from Annalisa telling me that she will be our guide and she will meet us at our hotel at 10 am for the private tour. We were taken aback as we were promised a tour with the art/history expert, not with the travel agent, but we didn't have many options at that point. 10 minutes prior to 10 am tour start time we got an email from Annalisa that she had an emergency and couldn't do the tour until the afternoon. Well, we had tickets to the Academia in the afternoon. I told Annalisa that we would make alternative arrangements and will not need her services. Though we had a confirmation for the Truffle Hunting tour, I was pretty sure that it was a sham and it would not materialize. Fortunately, the concierge in our hotel, Relais Uffizi, was able to arrange a private tour for us with a fantastic guide. She really saved the day and made our introduction to Florence extra special. I think that the way were treated by Annalisa and Slow Tuscany Tours was very unprofessional and could have spoiled our Italian vacation if not for Irene and the wonderful staff at our hotel. I would not recommend dealing with this company - there are a lot of good choices for tours in Florence. Read more Written 7 June 2023
• mmdale 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Don’t book with this company!!!!!!!! We got cancelled 4 days before our scheduled visit! Even though I had the CONFIRMED visit to The Academia in Florence. We’ll. Wasn’t that special? NOT! By the time Tripadvisor let me know they cancelled our tour/skip the lines tour, trying to get tickets was impossible. Read more Written 2 June 2023
• dscoggins63 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Tour company Rate 1 but the ticket pick up 5. Though I rated there’s only a three, the only problem was with the tour company themselves they gave us our voucher at the very last minute before I was leaving the United States. They did not answer any of my queries. They did not provide good customer service. Once I received the voucher and came to Florence getting the tickets needed was an easy and prompt experience. Read more Written 17 May 2023
• joannedB3035IL 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Outstanding Tour This free tour at was a lovely surprise. We had a local guide who was extremely knowledgeable about the city its history and presented in a humorous way. Elizabeth kept all of us (19) together without us feeling left out. Read more Written 20 March 2023
• C2044OOjuliac 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Sara Fabbri - get her as your guide!!! Our tour guide Sara Fabbri was fabulous and was well versed in everything inside the museum as well as Florence and the history. She gave incredible recommendations around the city as well. My husband and I had a private tour with her and she was great! Thank you Sara! :) Read more Written 18 January 2023
• Lucy T 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Appalling company do NOT use Terrible company and poor customer service. The instructions for tickets is abysmal. Do NOT use this company, as they’ll take your money and not help or listen to your experience. Read more Written 9 September 2022
• mgnapoli1 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles TOUR GUIDE DID NOT SHOW UP Don't book with this company. We waited almost an hour for our tour guide to show up, and it was a no show. I would have wondered if I got the instructions wrong, but another couple from Belgium was there waiting with us. They finally got through to the local office and were notified that the tour was cancelled due to "green pass problems." They gave us no notification, even though they had everyone's email addresses. Totally unprofessional. Read more Written 15 September 2021
• PeterHa1 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Enjoy the works You'll spend hours looking at the works of art. Climb to the roof so you can get a good look of the Duomo. Read more Written 2 March 2020
• pamelapQ4282ZO 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Tours Do Not Get Better Than This! This tour by Slow Tour Tuscany was absolutey memorable. Outstanding. The wineries were fantastic and we learned so much about the process of making fine Italian wine. Our hosts were extrememly knowledgeable and obviuosly held in high esteem by the staff and family we met at the two locations. We felt like family at the end of the tour. The visit to the Brunello Estate could not have been improved upon: we met the owner and vintner, members of the family, were treated to a delectable luncheon, and enjoyed truly meaningful conversation with our hosts and two other participants. The friendliness and hospitality of this family cannot be understated. They even had gluten free pasta. Joy! My husband and I think often of this lovely experience. If we make it back to Tuscany again, we look forward to touring again with Slow Tour Tuscany. We also took their Uffizi Tour (with a lovely young artist who clearly was knowledgeable about Italian art history and gave us insights to which we refer as we visit other galleries), Duomo Tour, and the Accademia Gallery. All excellent. We would recommend, without reservation, Slow Tour Tuscany. Read more Written 27 February 2020
• Z2788CRandrewl 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Visit to Florence Cathedral Wonderful Cathedral! Well worth a visit. Book before you go as the queues can be very large. The dome is wonderful both onside and out Read more Written 19 October 2019
• Edinburgh311263 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Duomo Great and informative. Our guide was talented and passionate about the whole trip. My wife and I enjoyed the whole experience. Read more Written 8 October 2019
• Diane C 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour We loved the tour and our tour guide. She was so informative on every aspect of the Cathedral , inside and out. Read more Written 24 September 2019

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We are passionate advocates for the beauty of Slow Travel and have been designing active trips in Italy and Europe for more than 20 years. 

At SloWays, we specialize in self-guided walking tours along Via Francigena and great distance routes in Italy and Europe . As the name suggests, self-guided trips do not provide for a group or a guide : you not only choose your own itinerary, but you can also decide on when to leave, who you want to travel with, what pace to keep, and many other little things that will make your holiday truly yours. 

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If you haven't yet decided on a destination, try picturing your perfect vacation. Do you see sunny days, tranquil coastlines, or majestic mountains and lush meadows? Use these images as inspiration and explore our themed trips to find your ideal adventure!

Winter Sun Walking

Laurel rainforests, vast deserts, lush wetlands, volcanic slopes in brilliant colors - this beautiful island has it all, and it's the perfect destination for the colder months. Nothing like climbing the Teide to warm you up! 

In the Forests and on the Teide

See the trip

In the heart of Andalusia, the Alpujarras mountains offer an all-Mediterrenean landscape of white-washed villages and dramatic views; it's a lesser-seen Spain, perfect to hike in winter! 

The charm of Sierra nevada

From the fortified wine that takes the island's name to the botanical gardens, from the cuisine to the views from the trails suspended among the forests, everything on the island of Madeira is enchanting, even in Winter. 

Where life is a delight 

Who said that Tuscany can only be appreciated under the sun? Winter is a great time to walk Via Francigena, and actually most of it can be enjoyed in any time of the year.

A joy for all seasons

Dolomites & the Alps

Our best-selling trip in the Dolomites, a classic hut to hut trail with some among the best views the region has to offer.

The best views of the dolomites

See the trip 

Looking for an undiscovered gem? Here is an enchanting territory with Occitan charme, between Piedmont and France. 

An undiscovered gem 

From Resia to Merano, a beautiful itinerary with great views on the glaciers of Ortles. 

The Other Dolomites 

The first section of Italian Via Francigena, starting from the peaks of Great St Bernard and ending in the Roman city of Aosta. 

Where it all begins 

Three countries in one for a great traverse featuring the highest mountain of Europe. An epic trip, for mountain-lovers only. 

The tour of three countries

Coasts & Islands

One of Italy's most beautiful coasts, from Otranto to the iconic Punta Palascia lighthouse and down to Gagliano, with the sea as a constant companion, until the bright light and Baroque palaces of Lecce. 

Lighthouses and Baroque palaces 

In the the Alentejo region among sleepy coastal villages, white sand dunes, breathaking beaches  paths among eucalyptus, wild flowers and nesting storks, on one of the great ocean trails. 

walking on the ocean

These tropical islands of great beauty have a volcanic heart and a nature that will satisfy any nature lover 

Islands of flowers and fire 

The iconic great beauty of te Greek islands in one trip exploring Naxos and Santorini, to enjoy the active side of these enchanting destinations

Iconic Greek islands 

Ancient mines, white beaches and islands in the island - this trip takes you to the Sulcis, a little-known destinations with much to offer to active travellers and lovers of the sea. 

The beauty of south-west Sardinia

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The Amalfi Coast is not just about stunning coastlines, luxurious islands, and houses drenched in the southern sun. Our Amalfi Coast trip offers a unique perspective by taking you along paths and into natural reserves, providing a different view of the Costiera - a side of the Amalfi Coast waiting to be explored by the adventurous.

What’s not to love about Cinque Terre? The enchanting charm of its picturesque, colorful villages perched above the sea, trails brimming with flowers and offering spectacular views of the Ligurian Gulf, and the delicious fresh fish specialties and iconic pesto. But we offer you a unique twist: explore 'terre' numbers 6, 7, and 8. These areas are equally stunning and provide the ideal setting for a more peaceful hiking experience!

The Val d’Orcia is where many of the most breathtaking photos of this blessed region are captured – imagine rolling hills, cypresses, and quaint “pievi” (rural churches) and farmhouses so picturesque they could inspire any book or movie. These walking holidays not only showcase these regions but also lead you to gems such as Pienza, Montepulciano, and Siena.

Beginning at the Porticoes of Bologna, the ancient Via Flaminia winds through paved pathway s in the heart of the forest, military cemeteries enveloped in woodland, prehistoric shell fossils embedded in mountain rocks, oases teeming with rare water plants, suspended bridges, and Medicean castles to finally land in Florence. 

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Chianti is synonymous with fine wine, and this trip offers a delightful opportunity to confirm its well-deserved reputation (spoiler alert - it definitely lives up to it!). Walking along 'strade bianche' (white roads), meandering through vineyards, and heading towards picturesque hilltop towns, you'll experience the perfect way to work up an appetite. 

The symmetrical rows of vineyards cascading over the rolling hills of Piedmont are also the source of some of the finest wines in this wine-loving countr as well as truffles, hazelnuts, and freshly made tajarin pasta. This destination is an absolute paradise for both wine connoisseurs and food enthusiasts alike!

Traverse the divinely-named Mugello mountains on this captivating walking trail, which links two of Italy's most renowned art cities and culinary havens: Bologna and Florence. In less than a week, you'll journey from the savory delights of lasagne and tagliatelle al ragù to the rich flavors of Fiorentina steak and pici all'aglione. 

UNESCO sites

This tour takes you to the Aeolian Islands, in Sicily, each one with their own peculiarity, all connected through their identity of water and fire; from Lipari to Salina, from Stromboli to the beautiful city of Taormina, this tour also features majestic Mount Etna, another UNESCO heritage site. 

 One of the oldest continually inhabited settlements in the world, Matera has the charm and look of the Holy Land - so much that it has often been chosen as a movie set; this trip starts from the sea of Bari and take you into Matera's sassi through peaceful Apulian towns getting lively as the sun sets, underground cities and a meditative countryside of centenary olive trees and gravel roads. 

This Northern section of the Camino to Rome takes you through the rolling hills of Piedmont and into the Unesco-listed city of Ivrea, known for its Carnival - during which people throw oranges at each other with much gusto - and for the industrial village that was once home to the workers of Olivetti, an industry producing typewriters that made Ivrea the computing center of Italy for most of the 20th century. 

Short-Breaks

Embarking on a walk through the clay landscapes of Val d'Orcia, just outside Siena, is like stepping into a lunar world. As you leave the artistic splendor of Siena behind, you are greeted by the rolling hills of Val d'Orcia, offering some of the most scenic views of your entire journey.

Wandering through the Alps of Biella, with its enchanting forests and ancient monasteries, leads you to one of Europe's largest Marian sanctuaries: the Cammino de Oropa. This exquisite journey, nestled in unspoiled nature just an hour from Milan, is a four-day walk suitable for all skill levels.

Starting at the Swiss border and ending in the mountainous city of Chiavenna, this route is perfect for those wanting to pair a Lake Como retreat with a few days of mountain hiking. It's a compact yet fulfilling itinerary, leading to a village famed for its culinary heritage and enchanting historic center.

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Fearlessly Italy

16 Best Florence Tours for an Unforgettable Tuscany Trip

One of the favorite travel destinations in Italy and Europe, Florence has a huge amount of things to see and do. Even though the city center is pretty compact and easy to wander, the best way to delve deep into its heritage and culture is with one of the best Florence tours.

Skip the line in many of the most popular landmarks, learn about the history of the places that made Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance, drink in the narrow streets and alleys, and explore the old quarter of the city’s traditional workshops. With one of the best Florence private tours, you can experience the city more than with a stroll along the Arno River.

These tours are great especially if you are short in time and you have only two days in Florence . Or even only one day and arriving with a train from Rome to Florence to get off at Santa Maria Novella train station.

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The best Florence tours picked by us

Welcome to florence tour: evening city stroll & gelato.

In about 2 hours and a half, this Welcome to Florence Walking Tour will introduce you to the wonders of one of Italy’s most famous cities. Your expert guide will give you a broad knowledge of the city’s history as well as precious tips on where to eat, what to visit and practical information to enjoy the rest of your stay.

This Florence walking tour will start in the most touristy square, Piazza del Duomo, and will take you to other famous spots such as Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio bridge and Palazzo Pitti, as well as more local neighborhoods like Santa Croce and Oltrarno, the old quarter of traditional workshops and restaurants.

The whole walking tour in Florence will be enriched by historical anecdotes linked to the places you will walk by, the life of artists and writers like Michelangelo and Dante Alighieri and tips on where to eat and shop.

You will also sample free gelato at one of the best gelaterias, but as the walking tour in Florence ends around dinner time, you can directly stop at one of the best restaurants to round off your first day in Florence in the best way. This Florence guided tour will last 2.5 hours and the group is no more than people.

⇒ Click here for more info and to check the price

VIP David & Florence Duomo Tour

One of the favorite Florence walking tours, the VIP David & Duomo Tour takes you to visit Michelangelo’s David in the Accademia before the crowds and to climb the Duomo with a skip-the-line entrance.

This VIP Florence tour will also give you special access to the Baptistery where all Florence residents were once baptized and the Duomo’s museum to admire the original facade and artworks from Donatello and Michelangelo.

Your expert guide will also take you on a special tour of the Duomo where usually visitors aren’t allowed and to the Duomo Terrace to best admire the wonderful dome by Filippo Brunelleschi. This Florence private tour lasts around 3 hours and the group is a maximum of 15 people.

Best of Florence Walking Tour With David & The Duomo

With this 3 hours and a half best Florence walking tour, you will walk to the top Florence attractions such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore , Michelangelo’s David at the Florence Accademia and Piazza della Signoria, you will learn the history linked to the powerful Medici family and of Ponte Vecchio bridge.

An expert art and historian Florence private guide will reveal to you the working methods of the great Michelangelo, the stories behind the building of the Duomo and of the doors of the Baptistery in the same piazza.

A big part of this Florence walking tour is precisely to wander around its streets and gape at the city’s wonders, squares, and palaces that made its history.

Skip-the-line Uffizi Tour in Florence

Any art lover on a trip to Florence can’t leave without visiting the Uffizi Gallery, and this tour by Take Walks is perfect if you want to see the main masterpieces of this huge museum without wasting time looking for them and going straight to the paintings you’ve always wanted to see.

This is a 3-hour art tour of Florence with the important Palazzo Vecchio included. So if you have a limited time, you can still afford to visit this important and gorgeous gallery to see the paintings of world-famous artists such as Botticelli, Leonardo Da Vinci, Giotto, Caravaggio, and Michelangelo among others. Very importantly, included in the walking tour of Florence is also a fast-track entrance to the Uffizi.

Florence in a Day with David, Duomo, Uffizi & Walking Tour

This 1-day tour will show you all the main highlights of Florence in a day. It lasts a little more than 7 hours and it’s perfect if you are in Florence for very little time or if you want to have a broad glimpse of the art and history sights and spend the rest of the time enjoying the local food, shopping or just walking around the palaces and the streets that have made the city the birthplace of the Renaissance.

With the help of an expert Florence local guide, you can visit the compact center of the city and learn about the main landmarks in a day. Included in the Florence one-day tour, are the skip-the-line tickets to some of the most important places such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia for Michelangelo’s David.

Among the sites you will visit are also Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), and obviously Ponte Vecchio bridge. This is a favorite among the best Florence tours and is especially recommended if you are short on time but still don’t want to miss out on the world-famous works of art and historical places the city has to offer. Overall it’s one of the best day tours in Florence Italy.

Half-Day Florence Tour with Uffizi & Accademia Tickets

In this half a day tour, Take Walks will take to two of the most popular highlights of Florence. With a skip-the-line entrance to the Uffizi Gallery, you will have plenty of time to see the masterpieces of artists such as Botticelli, Giotto, Cimabue, Leonard, Tiziano, and Michelangelo, while at the Accademia you can admire Michelangelo’s famous David, the masterpiece that was originally in Piazza della Signoria.

From outside, you will also walk by places such as the Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore and its gorgeous piazza which also include the Baptistery and Palazzo Vecchio.

You will start your tour quite early in the morning, so before the crowds fill the first two galleries you are going to visit. As this tour is only for half a day, you can ask your local guide for tips on what else to visit, how to enjoy the city, where to eat and where to shop. If you can’t see Florence on a day tour, this half-day guided Florence tour is an excellent alternative.

Early Entry Skip-the-line Uffizi Tour & Palazzo Vecchio

In little less than three hours, you will visit the Uffizi Gallery to admire the masterpieces of artists such as Botticelli with its famous Primavera and Birth of Venus, Michelangelo, Tiziano, Leonardo, and many others, and learn how the history of art developed in the centuries.

Your expert Florence guide will also take you to Palazzo Vecchio to learn about the powerful Medici family that ruled Florence for centuries and that counts among its members Lorenzo Il Magnifico, a clan that played a crucial role in the world of art and in the Florentine and Italian history.

Hop-on Hop-off Florence Bus Tour

Explore Florence comfortably sitting on a double-decker bus on your terms and pace in this Florence bus tour. You can enjoy the city from the bus as much as you like, get off wherever you want, and use both routes of the bus for unlimited travel.

You can purchase a 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket depending on how long you are staying in Florence and see the places you want along the routes. Included in the tickets are multilingual audio and free WIFI on board. These bus tours in Florence are wheelchair accessible and have an easy full refund cancellation policy.

Three-hour Segway Tour of Florence

Instead of walking to Florence’s main landmarks, with this tour, you will be traveling across the city center by riding a segway. One of the favorite Florence tours, you will save much time to go from one place to the other so you will likely manage to see many of the city’s highlights.

Some of the places you will visit with your Florence tour guide are the Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Repubblica, Brunelleschi’s Dome, and Santa Croce.

⇒ Tip: If you’d rather book online only the entrance tickets to skip the line instead of a whole tour, click here for the Uffizi Gallery and here for the Accademia with Michelangelo’s David .

Food Tours in Florence

Dine around florence wine and food tour – an authentic evening.

Just like every other place in Italy, also Florence and Tuscany are famous for their food and especially wines. One of the very favorite food and wine tours in Florence is Dine Around Florence by Walks of Italy. You will discover the best bars and restaurants where you can taste the delicacies of each place with a local Florence city guide.

In some 3 and a half hours you will tuck into the best local specialties like cheese, olive oil, focaccia, meat, and the delicious Tuscan truffles in the most popular as well as lesser-known neighborhoods and you will experience them in the Florence way, with aperitif and dinner in the places where local residents go, but only after a tour to a wine cellar. Round off a great dinner in the best and only way, with gelato.

This Florence food and wine tour will not only give you the chance to sample the local food but also learn about the history and the tradition of such dishes.

The Other Side of Florence Food Tour

In this 4-hour Florence food tour organized by Eating Europe Food Tour, you will discover the Florentine and Tuscan cuisine through plenty of tastings, including their typical cold cuts, and many stops at authentic local eateries in the traditional Oltrarno neighborhood.

Visiting families that have run restaurants for several generations, you will learn how to make the typical Tuscan cookies “cantucci” and what are the secrets of this delicious and old culinary tradition.

Authentic Florence Cooking Class Tour

One of the very best food tours in Florence and one of the most popular too with high-rated customer reviews is the Authentic Florence Cooking Class run by Eating Europe Food Tours.

In this food tour of Florence, not only you will learn how to make some easy Italian dishes with a professional chef, but you will also go grocery shopping with the chef and buy herbs and all the ingredients necessary to prepare your delicacies from local shops and markets.

You will be learning and cooking at the chef’s own home and after the home-cooking class, you will enjoy lunch and wine to round off a perfectly authentic Italian experience.

Sunset Florence Food Tour

In this Florence food tour, you will experience an evening fully Italian style. How? Wandering the cobblestone streets of the Oltrarno traditional quarter in the lookout for the perfect place for an aperitif among some of Florence’s best restaurants and bars.

You will sample some tempting traditional treats like truffle cheese and cold cuts all paired with a glass of the right wine and you will also observe a live demonstration on how to make the perfect “bistecca alla Fiorentina”, the famous, huge, Florentine steak, which you can then taste.

Alongside plenty of food tastings, you will also explore the quaint neighborhood, visit some great deli shops and learn where to find proper artisan food, enjoy a great Negroni cocktail after watching its making, and learn the history of the place as well as bits of the local food culture.

Florence Artisan Food Tour

Booking this food tour in Florence will take you to explore the Oltrarno quarter, traditionally the neighborhood of Florentine artisans, and this involves both handicrafts and food. Historically, it’s in the “botteghe”, workshops, of Oltrarno that many of Florence’s famous artists learned their craft.

And in fact, in this Florence tour, you will also discover the local crafts of leather smiths, carpenters, tailors, and printmakers as well as look at their creations famous all over the world.

Food-wise, you will sample plenty of savory and sweet delicacies as well as taste local wines. You will try Florence street food and make your own Italian sandwich, enjoy an Italian breakfast with coffee and pastry, visit some workshops, and even see how the famous cantucci cookies are made.

Best day tours from Florence

There are several day trips from Florence you can take to explore more of the beautiful Tuscany region both in its towns and countryside, as well as other regions in central Italy. Some of the most popular are a day trip from Florence to Siena , to Chianti or a day tour to Pisa from Florence .

Here are some other great expeditions.

Tuscany Day Tours From Florence With Chianti, Siena and San Gimignano

Without diminishing the historical and artistic overload Florence has been carrying for centuries, we should also admit that Tuscany has many other wonderful places to visit.

In this 10-hour Tuscany day tour, you will explore the lovely medieval walled city of Siena where you will visit the stunning cathedral and the piazza where the famous Palio takes place twice a year, you will stare in awe at the views of the Tuscan countryside, you will enjoy a local meal in the Chianti region that includes also a tasting of their famous wines, and you will have the chance to visit the little gem of San Gimignano.

After exploring new towns, sightseeing, enjoying a delicious meal and also having some free time to enjoy on your own, you will get back to Florence just in time for dinner.

Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano full-day wine tour from Florence

Another great day tour from Florence including plenty of food and wine is this one on “Get Your Guide” to Montalcino, Pienza and the famous Montepulciano wine region.

On this pretty cheap tour from Florence, you will explore the gorgeous Tuscan countryside, you will taste the famous wines Brunello di Montalcino and Nobile di Montepulciano, will visit Val D’Orcia and stare at its wonderful landscape, and obviously sample some traditional foods.

Why You Should Visit Florence With A Tour

Visiting Florence on a private tour is more interesting than wandering by yourself. While you are going to be able to see most of the Florence sights independently, you might miss the history and interesting historical events that took place. If you are still not sure whether to visit Florence with a private tour or not, keep reading these top Florence tour reviews.

It’s time-saving

Regardless of when you visit Florence, it will be packed with tourists. This causes queues to buy the tickets as well as queueing to enter Florence’s historical sights. Without guided Florence tours you can expect to spend anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours waiting in the lines to get a ticket for Florence sights such as the Accademia Duomo, Uffizi, and Palazzo Vecchio.

But going with a skip-the-line private Florence tour, your ticket would be already taken care of and you will have private entrance access to cut out the crowds. Therefore, you won’t be wasting time waiting outside in the heat or cold and you can see more especially if you are spending only one day in Florence .

But that’s not all. Booking a private Florence tour will eliminate the confusion on where to start or where the most important art masterpieces are kept. So, again, you will be saving time and avoiding headaches. Even if you plan your trip independently with our Italy travel guide , you can still book one of the best Florence tours for a day or a couple of hours.

It’s more interesting

Walking for an hour inside a 3 or 4-store building can get frustrating and boring if you don’t know what you are looking at, where to start and where the popular artwork is kept. Going without an expert Florence city tour guide, you also wouldn’t know the interesting facts about most works of art preserved in the galleries.

It’s even worse when the art information board is occupied by other tourists. Booking one of the Florence Italy tours will speed up the process, eliminate any confusion, and make it way more interesting than walking on your own.

You can see and learn more

As you wander through Florence’s streets and piazzas, you’ll discover masterpieces on every corner. And if you want to see as many places as possible, you will need experienced Florence tour guides who know every inch of the city.

They know which road to take and what to see first, second, and so on. Although you can walk around without a Florence tour, you might miss many interesting facts on the road. Each building has a history and interesting facts which are only possible to know if you are led by top Florence tour guides.

Final Word on Private Tours of Florence, Italy

We recommend you join one of these tours in Florence to experience the city of your dreams. These top Florence guided tours are designed completely around your requirements.

They include the best wine tours in Florence Italy, Florence food walking tours, day tours from Florence and more. All you need to take care of is a charged camera with plenty of empty space to take pictures because those landmarks are breathtaking.

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Slow Tour Tuscany was born in 2010 thanks to the interest for a slow tourism inspired by the Slow Food experience. The tours offered by our agency are characterized by the search for special places , not only museums, but also wineries, restaurants, all visited personally in such a way as to offer real “ experiences ”. The motto " slow " means knowing the peculiarities of a territory, lingering inside an artisan workshop, cooking with a local chef , perhaps inside the charming old kitchen of a Renaissance villa still inhabited by the owners. Slow Tour Tuscany Touring Toscana srl is characterized by its flexibility: we also organize tours to visit more cities in one day or group tours without ever losing our personal touch , thanks to specialized guides and drivers who love their territory. Art , Food , Wine . Our wine tours are suitable both for amateurs and real sommeliers, thanks to the combination of contemporary art , historic wineries and a specialized guide ready to tailor the visit to the needs of individual customers. In a Florentine reality , inevitably linked to the treasures of the Renaissance, we would like to bring attention to contemporary art and artists who talk about our present and look towards the future of our cities. The “ slow tourism ” we offer can meet the tightest deadlines, both in organizing private events in exclusive but authentic locations and in creating unusual tours for those who already know Florence and Tuscany . Let yourself be surprised, there is still a lot to discover…

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To experience all of this, i have put together some packages for you:, 1 experiences in florence:, historic centre tour of the local streets, discovering little gems, at the market, around the shops of florentine craftsmen.

2 Experience in the Tuscan countryside

Tour of the tuscan countryside, farms and wineries, craftsmen producers.

3 Wine and Gastronomical Courses

Wine tasting, handmade pasta, typical tuscan dishes.

Oltrarno Tour - Art & Artcrafts

• Single-language tour conducted by a certified tour guide
• Entrance to the Santo Spirito Church with the ticket to Michelangelo’s crucifix,
• Entrance to the Cappella Brancacci
• Entrance to the Antico Setificio Fiorentino
• SlowTourTuscany, Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 10, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy Green door with "Slow Tour Tuscany" sign
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Most travelers can participate
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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• Adam B 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Pay, get confirmation, but be told here are no tickets!!! JOKERS! Paid for tickets to be told they don't exist! Booked Dome tour in Florence the day before the visit, paid and got confirmation of the booking, so all good.... so I thought! The next day when I went to collect the tickets, the people there said there had been a mistake, and there were actually no tickets booked, although I had paid about 170 euro for the privilege!!!!! All they said was that there had been an oversight and that her had no tickets available... but not enough oversight that they still charged be!! Surely they should of told me of this ASAP and refunded rather than me having to go and try to collect. Very poor and potentially dishonest service... I would be very sceptical to use this shambles again! Read more Written January 5, 2024
• Antony W 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Lot of walking up hills and steps It’s a climb but beautiful. The palace tour all seems to be on the upper levels, so fine when you get there. The gardens are very hilly and it’s quite a climb to the top level so be warned. It is beautiful but if you are not used to walking up quite steep hills allow yourself a bit of time to make sure you get to see it all. Read more Written November 13, 2023
• FBXSX 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Slow Tours Tuscany IS A SCAM. Slow Tours Tuscany is a SCAM. I booked through Turbopass Florence and when we showed up to collect our tickets at the museo, the guy asked us for more money and refused to give us the tickets we had already paid for... DO NOT FALL FOR THIS SCAM. I have the receipts and booking confirmation for proof. The Sporco Stronzo tried to shake us down for extra cash. Do yourself a favor and avoid Turbopass and Slow Tours Tuscany. Book anywhere else and avoid this BS. Follow up: Polizia acknowledge Slow Tours Tuscany uses con men to shake down prebooked customers for more money in cash. Get your tickets printed and given to you in advance, avoid Slow Tours Tuscany...book through the museo or a legitimate company. Do not use Turbopass. Read more Written October 12, 2023
• oldwineryl 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Unprofessional and unreliable We had a really bad experience with this company and its owner. Two months before our trip to Florence this spring, I contacted Annalisa Menconi, who is the owner of the company, to inquire about their tours as we were interested in private tours in Florence and Tuscany. We had a zoom meeting where we discussed our interests and preferences and agreed on a private 3-hour city tour with an art and history expert as well as a Truffle Hunting tour in Tuscany. I got a confirmation from Annalisa via email after the call. In addition, I followed up with her prior to our departure to Italy to make sure that everything was still according to the plan. Everything was confirmed! We spent the first three weeks in Italy in Rome and Sicily. Three days prior to flying to Florence I sent another reminder to Annalisa about our arrival in Florence and inquired about the name of the private guide/start time of the tour. It was important for us to have an art and history expert as my husband has an advanced degree in art and is a history buff. The day before our arrival I got an email from Annalisa telling me that she will be our guide and she will meet us at our hotel at 10 am for the private tour. We were taken aback as we were promised a tour with the art/history expert, not with the travel agent, but we didn't have many options at that point. 10 minutes prior to 10 am tour start time we got an email from Annalisa that she had an emergency and couldn't do the tour until the afternoon. Well, we had tickets to the Academia in the afternoon. I told Annalisa that we would make alternative arrangements and will not need her services. Though we had a confirmation for the Truffle Hunting tour, I was pretty sure that it was a sham and it would not materialize. Fortunately, the concierge in our hotel, Relais Uffizi, was able to arrange a private tour for us with a fantastic guide. She really saved the day and made our introduction to Florence extra special. I think that the way were treated by Annalisa and Slow Tuscany Tours was very unprofessional and could have spoiled our Italian vacation if not for Irene and the wonderful staff at our hotel. I would not recommend dealing with this company - there are a lot of good choices for tours in Florence. Read more Written June 7, 2023
• mmdale 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Don’t book with this company!!!!!!!! We got cancelled 4 days before our scheduled visit! Even though I had the CONFIRMED visit to The Academia in Florence. We’ll. Wasn’t that special? NOT! By the time Tripadvisor let me know they cancelled our tour/skip the lines tour, trying to get tickets was impossible. Read more Written June 2, 2023
• dscoggins63 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Tour company Rate 1 but the ticket pick up 5. Though I rated there’s only a three, the only problem was with the tour company themselves they gave us our voucher at the very last minute before I was leaving the United States. They did not answer any of my queries. They did not provide good customer service. Once I received the voucher and came to Florence getting the tickets needed was an easy and prompt experience. Read more Written May 17, 2023
• joannedB3035IL 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Outstanding Tour This free tour at was a lovely surprise. We had a local guide who was extremely knowledgeable about the city its history and presented in a humorous way. Elizabeth kept all of us (19) together without us feeling left out. Read more Written March 20, 2023
• C2044OOjuliac 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Sara Fabbri - get her as your guide!!! Our tour guide Sara Fabbri was fabulous and was well versed in everything inside the museum as well as Florence and the history. She gave incredible recommendations around the city as well. My husband and I had a private tour with her and she was great! Thank you Sara! :) Read more Written January 18, 2023
• Lucy T 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Appalling company do NOT use Terrible company and poor customer service. The instructions for tickets is abysmal. Do NOT use this company, as they’ll take your money and not help or listen to your experience. Read more Written September 9, 2022
• mgnapoli1 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles TOUR GUIDE DID NOT SHOW UP Don't book with this company. We waited almost an hour for our tour guide to show up, and it was a no show. I would have wondered if I got the instructions wrong, but another couple from Belgium was there waiting with us. They finally got through to the local office and were notified that the tour was cancelled due to "green pass problems." They gave us no notification, even though they had everyone's email addresses. Totally unprofessional. Read more Written September 15, 2021
• PeterHa1 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Enjoy the works You'll spend hours looking at the works of art. Climb to the roof so you can get a good look of the Duomo. Read more Written March 2, 2020
• pamelapQ4282ZO 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Tours Do Not Get Better Than This! This tour by Slow Tour Tuscany was absolutey memorable. Outstanding. The wineries were fantastic and we learned so much about the process of making fine Italian wine. Our hosts were extrememly knowledgeable and obviuosly held in high esteem by the staff and family we met at the two locations. We felt like family at the end of the tour. The visit to the Brunello Estate could not have been improved upon: we met the owner and vintner, members of the family, were treated to a delectable luncheon, and enjoyed truly meaningful conversation with our hosts and two other participants. The friendliness and hospitality of this family cannot be understated. They even had gluten free pasta. Joy! My husband and I think often of this lovely experience. If we make it back to Tuscany again, we look forward to touring again with Slow Tour Tuscany. We also took their Uffizi Tour (with a lovely young artist who clearly was knowledgeable about Italian art history and gave us insights to which we refer as we visit other galleries), Duomo Tour, and the Accademia Gallery. All excellent. We would recommend, without reservation, Slow Tour Tuscany. Read more Written February 27, 2020
• Z2788CRandrewl 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Visit to Florence Cathedral Wonderful Cathedral! Well worth a visit. Book before you go as the queues can be very large. The dome is wonderful both onside and out Read more Written October 19, 2019
• Edinburgh311263 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Duomo Great and informative. Our guide was talented and passionate about the whole trip. My wife and I enjoyed the whole experience. Read more Written October 8, 2019
• Diane C 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour We loved the tour and our tour guide. She was so informative on every aspect of the Cathedral , inside and out. Read more Written September 24, 2019

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