Top Tuscany 4WD Tours

Visit the marble quarries of Carrara on a half-day tour from Colonnata that highlights the marble industry in Italy. Learn how the marble was mined to build the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in ancient Rome, and how it was often used for sculpture during the Renaissance. See several active quarries, hear about ancient and modern mining processes, and enjoy insightful commentary from your guide.

Explore Florence in a fun and eco-friendly way on board an electric cart chauffeured by a personal guide. See more of the Renaissance city than you would walking, while still accessing narrow medieval squares and streets that are off limits to buses and larger tour vehicles. The open-air car seats up to five in your party and and emits no noisy fumes, so you can feel good about preserving Florence’s air and historic atmosphere while sightseeing.

Journey deep into the jagged world of the Carrara marble quarries on this 4WD adventure. Exploring with a guide and a small group, discover the “white gold” that built the Pantheon and Michelangelo’s David. You’ll drive to different active quarries to connect with their people, places, and machinery, and to learn about ancient and modern excavation techniques.

Ideal for travelers looking for off-the-beaten-path adventures, Italian-style, this tour pairs an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) off-road session with wine tastings and medieval village visits. After a quick lesson, explore the Chianti countryside riding your own ATV or on the back of someone else's. Then, hop on the tour minivan and head to the Tuscan hill towns of Montefioralle and Piazza Matteotti for exploring and shopping. Finish the day with a generous lunch and six wine tastings at a classic Tuscan winery.

Experience the Tuscan capital's top attractions on this walking tour through Florence. Begin with skip-the-line access to view Michelangelo's 'David' in the Accademia Gallery, and learn how the House of Medici shaped Florence into a helm of arts and humanities. You'll also skip the lines at the Duomo, the city's iconic, Gothic-style cathedral. Afterward, stroll the local streets, taking in landmarks like the Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio bridge.

On this tour, you’ll experience world-famous artwork and some of Florence’s top attractions. After meeting your group and guide near the Uffizi Gallery, visit the Ponte Vecchio bridge, the Uffizi Courtyard (from the outside), the sculptures at Piazza Signoria, the gold doors of the Baptistery, and the Florence Duomo itself, which you can briefly enter. Then, continue with skip-the-line access and a pre-reserved entry time at the Accademia Gallery, so you won’t waste precious time better spent inside.

Explore Florence art and architecture on a tour that gets you skip-the-line access to the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo. See Michelangelo’s ‘David’ in the uncrowded, morning hours, then get an in-depth tour of the Duomo, including the Duomo Museum, the Duomo Terraces, without waiting in line. This tour includes all entrance fees.

Visit Florence Duomo with a skip-the-line ticket, and enjoy exclusive access to the terraces for panoramic views of the city. After touring the cathedral, you’ll make your way up the staircase and along corridors that have been closed to the public for centuries. Stand on the terraces as you learn about Brunelleschi, the dome’s architect, then continue to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome, if you wish. Upgrade to be among the first visitors of the day inside the Duomo, exploring with the official key-bearer before it opens to the general public.

Make the most of your time in Florence with this small-group combination tour of up to 17 participants, covering all of the city’s iconic sights in one half day. Skip the line and enjoy a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery to marvel at Michelangelo’s 'David'; gaze up in wonder at the great red dome of Florence's Duomo from the outside; and explore the streets of the historic city center with insights from an expert guide. Then, skip another line to end the day with another guided visit of the immense Uffizi Gallery.

Unlock the secrets of Florence’s famous Duomo—an architectural marvel designed in the 15th century and the icon of the Renaissance city. Learn about the history of Brunelleschi’s red-roofed dome as you climb to its very top, stopping along the way to explore hidden terraces and chambers not open to the general public. Be rewarded by panoramic views of Florence. Skip-the-line admission includes a guided tour of the cathedral and crypt.

Ride a Vespa through Tuscany on this 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 our country estate for a traditional Italian meal to top off your journey. To ensure an intimate experience, this tour is limited to 15 travelers.

See all that Tuscany has to offer on this day trip to Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano from Florence. Led by an expert guide, explore the main square and Gothic cathedral in Siena, followed by a traditional, 3-course lunch with wine pairing. Afterward, enjoy free time to stroll the medieval streets of San Gimignano independently, as well as the city of Pisa, famous for its UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower. Your full day of sightseeing concludes with transportation back to Florence.

Experience the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre in one day with a guided tour through the five idyllic fishing villages of old-world Italy. Following the walking trails along the cliffs of the national park, you will see glorious views of this unspoiled stretch of the Italian Riviera. Check out the highlights and learn about the area as you complete a 3.4-mile (5.5-km) route with your guide. If you choose the tour option without hiking, the train will be used instead to move between villages.

Take advantage of skip-the-line entry privileges to the Bargello Museum with this fast-track entrance ticket. Breeze past the crowds to explore the museum and palace, built in the 13th century by the people of Florence as a populist symbol of their victory over the nobility. See the former fortress and arsenal, now home to a large and important collection of Italian sculpture.

Travel to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome, Florence’s most iconic attraction, with this skip-the-line entrance ticket and tour. Take a guided tour through the cathedral museum, where you learn about resident masterpieces such as the original Baptistery doors and Michelangelo's 'Pietà.' Then, get VIP access to a private terrace and skip-the-line admission up the cupola—where you'll catch the greatest views of Florence from atop the dome.

Explore the Tuscan countryside in true Italian style — on a Vespa! After a short van ride from Florence and a riding lesson, spend a full day zipping along scenic country roads from the seat of your own personal Vespa. Pass by historic vineyards, villas and olive groves while your guide shares insight into local history and culture. Tour an organic farm and winery in the famed Chianti Rufina region, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch and wine tastings.

Immerse yourself in the Tuscan countryside on a two-hour ATV excursion.  Select a start time that works for you and get a briefing from your private guide.  Test out the ATV until you feel comfortable. Then, enjoy the adrenaline rush as you discover the UNESCO listed Crete Senesi area from Chianti to Val d’Orcia by ATV. Your guide is on hand at all times to offer assistance or answer questions.

Carrara marble is among the most prized in the world, used to create masterpieces from Rome's ancient Pantheon to Michelangelo's "David". Learn how this white stone is extracted from the mountains outside Carrara with this private quarry tour at the historic Cava Romana. Board a Jeep to explore the massive open-air quarries and underground mines, plus learn about the local “lardo di Colonnata” delicacy and its tie to Carrara marble.

Explore the wild side of Tuscany’s Chianti wine country with this 4x4 adventure through the countryside. Board a rugged Land Rover to take on the winding roads, driving past rolling hills, villages, and vineyards, to explore a historic farmhouse. Enjoy a snack and 3-course Tuscan lunch overlooking the Chianti Classico hills before ending with a visit at a medieval castle.

Drinking wine and driving do not mix so join this guided tour that takes you on an off-road adventure through the Chianti Valley while leaving the driving to your guide. In a vintage SUV, travel to three different wine cellars to indulge in about 14 wine tastings, as well as tastings of honey and olive oil, and a typical Tuscan picnic lunch.

Inject a bit of adventure into your wine tasting experience with this ATV tour through the vineyard-covered countryside surrounding Siena. Take in views of the UNESCO-listed Crete Senesi landscape as you zip over the hills behind your guide, following unpaved trails through woods and fields. End at a family-run cellar to sample Tuscan wines paired with local gourmet specialties.

Travel off-road through the Chianti valley on this day-long Tuscan wine tour. As your guide drives a vintage SUV, you'll gaze out at the gentle green hills and grapevine groves that typify the landscape. Stop at three wineries to sample several varietals of wine along with local products such as honey and olive oil, then relax over a traditional Tuscan picnic for lunch at your final stop. The tour starts and ends in the village of Castellina in Chianti.

Exploring Chianti’s famed wine country from Florence can be a hassle, as there is little public transport and it’s easy to lose your way on the winding country roads. With this tour, set off by minivan directly from Florence, then switch to a vintage off-road 4x4 at a Chianti winery for a scenic jaunt through the rolling vineyards. After taking in the view, relax over a wine-tasting lunch at the cellar.