Top Tuscany Half-day Tours

Florence is one of the most charming cities in Italy, full of history, art and beautiful architecture, all with a small-town feel, being the birthplace of Renaissance means there is plenty to do and see. Our is a historical and food and wine experience, not just a mere tasting of undistinguished dishes; we will learn, we will explore, we will discover, we will experience ONLY the best. We start from a place that for centuries has been a crossroads of merchants and citizens, we will talk about the Tuscan food tradition of the present and the past, the history of food and how they were consumed in various eras, we will learn how to distinguish the touristic traps and chose the best. Our knowledgeable guides have an art history degree and are food and wine experts, there is no improvising here, our tour is seriously set and kept under a continual improvement process. We truly aim to excellency! Please be aware this tour is NOT suitable for celiacs.

The Medici Family, rulers of Tuscany for three centuries, changed history and shaped the city of Florence as we see it today. Following their footsteps with your licensed guide, decipher the legacy that this powerful family left to the city and visit the major residences of the Medici. From the modest Palazzo Medici-Richardi to the lavish Palazzo Pitti, unveil the rise and fall of this famous family. And inside the Pitti palace, experience the richest art collection of the Medici Family showing their role as the greatest patrons of the Renaissance.

A delicious journey to discover the city’s must-see sights and famous cuisine, our 3-hour food tour will put you inside the heart and stomach of Florence. Join us as we stroll from the Signoria Square to the Central Market, meeting the city’s top producers, and savoring at least 10 Florentine specialties such as cappuccino, Chianti wine, local cheese & cured meats, gelato and more – all included in the price! In the convivial company of your friendly food expert, you’ll be left with an unforgettable experience, a happy stomach and a heightened knowledge of Italian cuisine.

"On the well-cultivated hills, that surround the fertile plain of Lucca on every side, the pleasant villas of the patrician families are scattered among vineyards and olive groves" (Georg Christoph Martini). Lucca and its villas, a heritage that undoubtedly deserves to be discovered and deepened. And what better way, if not the calm and relaxed state that the bicycle can bring, to enjoy a similar experience? We'll start the tour from the city center and following the path along the river, in the open countryside, we'll reach these wonderful historic mansions. We'll visit the most sumptuous and regal , the "Royal Villa" , once belonged to Elisa Bonaparte, sister of Napoleon Bonaparte. We'll return back to the city with the memory of a truly unique experience!

See sights surrounding Lucca that are usually overlooked on a 3-hour small-group tour. Rent a bike (own expense), then follow your guide away from the city center and onto the slopes of Monte Pisano. Traveling by bike allows you to visit landmarks that would otherwise be difficult to reach, including the Lorenzo Nottolini Aqueduct and Guamo Valley. Along the way, your guide provides live commentary for a more enriching experience.

A great SEMI PRIVATE tour to let you know better the most powerful and important family that ruled Florence from the Renaissance, the Medici. Coming from Mugello valley north of Florence, they were the money-changer of the Pope in Rome and they had several banks in Europe as well. After they got the power of Florence in the first half of the XV century under Cosimo the Elder, they decided to build a great palazzo, Palazzo Medici, in via Larga (now via Cavour) and to transform the Church of San Lorenzo into their private family church. With a professional guide you will then discover all the secrets about the so-called “Medici Mile”, in San Lorenzo lively neighbourhood.

Welcome to heaven if you love scents, food, wine and ....flowers ! Florence hosts an extraordinary large number of indipendent perfumeries: you will find special artisan perfume creators, perfume shops housed in old "palazzos" and, at the same time, enjoy smells of delicious truffle shops and wine bars. Florence offers many parks and gardens too: spring bloomings will be a joy for your eyes and... nose ! Guided by a local expert tour guide you will understand the meaning of the italian way of saying: "Dolce far niente" litterally "The sweetness of doing nothing" an essential part of Italy's personality: the idea that moments of simple slow pleasure are the basis of a good life. Dolce far niente is about guiltless joy !

Have you ever heard of Saint Catherine of Siena? This famous, celebrated patron saint of Italy and Europe and “Doctor of the Church” was born in the famous Palio city of Siena. If you are curious to know more then don’t miss this tour. You will visit locations that were important in the life of Saint Catherine.

Visit two of Italy’s most iconic and important art galleries for one price. First, tour the famed Uffizi Gallery. Appreciate works by Raphael, da Vinci, Michelangelo, and other renowned artists. Then transfer to the Accademia Gallery to view the statue “David” and other priceless works. Enjoy VIP skip-the-line access to maximize your time at both museums.

En un día podrás visitar los dos más importantes museos de Florencia con las obras más famosas del mundo como El David de Miguel Angel y la Venus de Botticelli y sus grandes colecciones de esculturas y pinturas que pertenecía a la familia Medici. Nuestro Combo te permitirá saltar las largas colas de espera en los museos, las entradas a los museos y un paseo de arte inolvidable con nuestra maravillosa guía. No te perderas ningun detalle gracias a nuestro sistema de auriculares.

Nuestros tours en bicicleta los llevarán por caminos poco frecuentados, demasiado alejados para llegar a pie y bastante angostos para un autobús. En dos horas visitarán junto a nuestros guias oficiales, los principales puntos de interés de la ciudad,incluyendo: Santa Maria Novella, el barrio de los artesanos, Palazzo Pitti, San Frediano, Ponte Vecchio, la Galleria degli Uffizi (el museo más importante de la ciudad), Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, la catedral (el Duomo) y Piazza della Repubblica. Durante esta agradable excursión, descubrirán todas las curiosidades sobre Florencia y hasta los mejores lugares para saborear la clásica bisteca fiorentina, el helado y las trufas. Este tour es una simple pero perfecta introducción a Florencia. Estamos seguros que estarán de acuerdo con nosotros que la mejor forma de conocer la “cuna del Renacimiento” es con la bicicleta. Pedalea desde el centro hasta el Piazzale Michelangelo donde podrás admirar una panorámica que te quitará el aliento.

Discover Florence by bike, stopping at landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and Piazza della Repubblica. Pedal down narrow lanes of the Oltrarno, an artisan neighborhood off the beaten path. This 2-hour tour, with a historian as your guide, offers three options to suit your personal schedule: morning, afternoon, or late evening. Benefit from the small-group atmosphere limited to 15 bicyclists.

As the sun sets over Florence, join up with a guide and small group for a walking food tour showcasing some of the city's best bites. You'll stroll along, stopping at multiple locations and savoring tastes of truffle cheese, cured local meats, and Italian wine. Sit back and enjoy a cooking demonstration on how to prepare a perfect Florentine steak. After the tour, head off into the night with some other recommendations from your guide on where to eat and drink.

This private walking tour will make you discover the most beautiful sites of Florence. It is the perfect introduction to the city for the first time traveller and for anyone who wants to make sure they will not be missing out on anything noteworthy. A friendly and knowledgeable guide will make you discover famous landmarks and hidden gems. Your private guide will be happy to tailor the visit to suit your needs, so you can spend more time on what interests you more and skip the rest.

Link up with a private guide for a customized walking tour of Florence. Benefit from the ability to focus on sights that interest you and listen to in-depth guided commentary. Your guide will visit sites on request or construct a curated itinerary designed to show you the city's highlights. This tour is great for first-time visitors or those short on time.

Lucca is a Little town surrounded by renaissance walls and knowed as The city with 100 churches. It's famous also for differents local products like Buccellato, wine, Torta coi becchi.... in this tour you will explore the town and taste tipycally products of Lucca. Explore Lucca with an E-bike , visit the main attractions of the town like S.Martin Cathedral, S.Michele church, Piazza Napoleone and Piazza Anfiteatro, S.Frediano Church and a part of the wall with an expert tour guide. While you visiting Lucca you will stop to a renamed winery where you will have some savory tastings and a glass of wine from the hills of Lucca and in a famous Patissery where you will taste Buccellato (a sweet bread with raisins and anise) and Torta Coi Becchi (a cake with chard, pine nuts, raisins).

Get the freedom to explore Lucca at your own pace on a self-guided tour by bike. Follow the route of the provided map and visit the most important monuments independently

Discover the highlights of Florence and get up close to Michelangelo’s David on a private 3-hour walking tour. After a visit to the Accademia Gallery, your guide leads you to the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. Free from the hurried pace and impersonal atmosphere of a group excursion, you can pause the tour at any time and ask as many questions as you like.

Personalize your own walking tour of Florence with this private excursion for just you and your party. With a dedicated guide, make your own itinerary and visit the sites that interest you. Your guide will take care of the navigation and fill you in on all the historical and cultural details of the sites you visit, such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Repubblica.

Discover the age-old artisan traditions that still thrive in Florence on a private 6-hour tour of local craft shops. Travel off the beaten path to visit workshops were specialty Florentine trades like paper marbling, ceramics, book restoration and leather making are carried out by skilled craftspeople. Chat with artisans through your local guide, and indulge a taste for luxury goods at the Santa Croce Church School of Leather and the Ferragamo or Gucci museum. behind masterpieces by Renaissance greats including Michelangelo, Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci.

Explore the Italian countryside outside Florence in an active way on a half-day bike tour. Starting in Fiesole, cycle along green trails and quiet roads, enjoying the quintessential Tuscan scenery of olive groves, cypress trees, vineyards, farmhouses and villas. This is the ideal way to experience the natural beauty of Tuscany if you don’t have time to go too far from Florence.

Take a stroll through Lucca’s medieval history and architectural highlights on a private, 3-hour walking tour. Learn the backstory behind local landmarks like the city walls, Palazzo Ducale, Teatro del Giglio, Guinigi Tower and Basilica di San Frediano from your knowledgeable guide, who will also point out hidden gems that many visitors miss. Ask all the questions you like during the personalized tour, and finish with a glass of wine or prosecco at a local ‘enoteca.’

A passionate and experienced English-speaking local guide Great insight into Florentine and Tuscan food Stories about Florence food culture and history Secret local facts Small intimate groups (10 people max)

As Florentines, we're extremely passionate about our local food, our city, and its history. As such, we love to share Florence's best foods and unique culture. When you book Secret Food Tours: Florence, you'll get to try delicious food and wine from across Tuscany, but more specifically from the Florentine tradition. Plus, we'll teach you how to find the best shops and restaurants, and provide other great tips to make your time in Florence truly memorable. Come and experience food and wine as expression of social life and relationships. As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!