Top Tuscany Historical Tours

When planning a port of call at Livorno, spent the day discovering the treasures of the Renaissance with a private shore excursion to Florence — the cradle of Italian artistic genius. Explore the medieval city center on a guided walking tour, learning the stories behind landmarks like the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria. Then skip the line at the Accademia Gallery to feast your eyes on one of the world’s most iconic masterpieces: Michelangelo’s ‘David.’

Livorno is the gateway to northern Italy and this private full-day shore excursion ensures you maximize your time and enjoy an itinerary tailor-made for you. Spend a day exploring the Tuscan Hills, enjoy wine tasting in the Chianti wine region, and admire the medieval monuments of UNESCO-listed San Gimignano.

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.

Within two and a half manageable hours, your friendly art historian will trace the history of Renaissance art from Botticelli to Michelangelo and beyond. A private tour maximizes your privileged experience and allows you to marvel at the beauty of art at your own pace. You will beat the line with our pre-ordered priority tickets. You’ll spend your precious time inside the museum face to face with an unparalleled array of masterpieces.

Departing from your Florence accommodation we drive to Maranello, the Ferrari museum town. Visit of Ferrari museum (to be reserved in advance-not included) then after the visit and chance to drive a Ferrari sportcar (not included) option to have lunch in Medieval Castle (fantastic Osteria inside the walls, not included - a genuine local menu start from € 25,00) after lunch visit at an historical Balsamic vinegar farm and its supreme shop.

Private full day 9 hours from Livorno port to Bolgheri medieval village in enchanting wine region, visit at one or two wineries and Populonia, an ancient Entruscan site with visit at the local small but lovely museum with pre roman daily life finds.

"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!

Climb up the Florence Dome is breath-taking experience, a must if you are in Florence! Admire the city from another point of view, learn the history of Duomo Complex led by an expert local guide with this private guided tour.

A pleasant small-group experience to discover the origins of Florence by walking in the Etruscan – Roman village of Fiesole located on a hilltop with a stunning view of Florence.

Enjoy a pleasant walking tour through the heart of Florence to discover the most significant sights of the city in the footsteps of the Medici dynasty, synonymous as an unparalleled patron of the arts during the Italian Renaissance.

If you are an art lover or you simply want to discover the best masterpieces in San Gimignano, you can’t miss this tour!

An exciting excursion on board one comfortable minivan led by a certified English speaking driver, to discover two wonderful art cities famous all over the world. With this full day private tour from Florence you will visit the historic university city of Pisa and the elegant and refined town of Lucca.

Treat yourself to a relaxing day exploring the beautiful town of Montepulciano, famous for the wine that shares the same name. Situated on a hill 600 meters above the sea level, it offers beautiful landscapes of green rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves stretching out as far as the eye can see. During the tour we will stop at a local wine cellar to taste some fine wines accompanied by excellent food.

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.

This amazing tour will show you Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti), the sumptuous residence of three royal dynasties that ruled Florence over the centuries, the Medici, the Lorraine and the Savoy families, and two Renaissance gardens, Boboli Garden and Bardini Garden, great examples of “giardino all’italiana” where literally Nature meets Art.

This tour will take you in the footsteps of the great artist Michelangelo Buonarroti. You’ll discover his complex personality through his major masterpieces, retracing the highlights of his extraordinary artistic career.

Discover all the secrets of the Medici family, starting from San Lorenzo church and ending in front of the imposing Pitti Palace, with an enjoyable relaxed stoll in the footsteps of the Medici dynasty, that ruled the city in the 14th and 15th centuries. In addition to having obtained the power before Florence then Tuscany the Medici are known for having promoted the artistic, cultural, spiritual and scientific life of their time

Enjoy a quiet walk through the historic centre of Lucca accompanied by an expert guide: the best way to visit this lovely city hidden behind imposing walls. Discover its narrow cobbled streets and lively squares and take a stroll along the Renaissance walls, enjoying the splendid view that spreads out over a landscape of rooftops, alleys, towers and beautiful churches.

If you want to experience the wonderful art and religious architecture in Florence, this is the trip for you. Enjoy a guided tour of one of the most beautiful gothic Renaissance churches in Florence and the ancient pharmacy.

Treat yourself to an afternoon of beauty and tranquility. Escape from the chaos and city lines. Discover the Medici Villa of Poggio a Caiano, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, visit an Estate lying in the hills of the Chianti Colli Fiorentini and enjoy a dinner with organic Chianti tasting at sunset.

Escape the hustle and bustle with this outstanding exclusive tour from Florence, to discover the beauties of Tuscany. Spend an afternoon visiting San Gimignano and top the day off with sunset wine tasting with dinner in a local winery among postcard landscapes.

A day full of mystery and beauty, for lovers of legends and Medieval myths. This private tour will take you to the discovery of a Tuscany made of stories and myths, from the majestic Abbey of San Galgano with its legend of the sword in the stone to reach Siena rich in symbols and Medieval myths.

A guided tour for all lovers of nature, art and ancient legends! Let yourself be carried away to discover a mystical and unique place in the world, visit the mysterious Abbey of San Galgano and discover the legend of the Templar who, as a sign of renouncing war, cried his sword in the rock.

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 !