Top Tuscany Half-day Tours - page 2

Get skip-the-line access to the Accademia Gallery, one of Florence's most popular museums, during this small-group guided tour. Visit rooms dedicated to plaster models from the 19th century and medieval religious paintings. Walk through the spectacular collection, which includes masterpieces like the famous statue of 'David,' while learning about the history of the art from your guide. Following the tour, you are free to continue exploring the museum independently.

Experience the best of Tuscan cuisine on a guided tour of Florence. Enjoy everything from local meats and cheeses to wine and fresh-made pasta. The comprehensive tour continues with other dishes that may include ribollita (traditional soup), coccoli (fried dough), local focaccia, and a dessert—either gelato or pastries. Leave with a full stomach and a myriad of suggestions for places to eat for the rest of your tour.

Nestled in the Chianti hills, visit the estate, whose villa is the historical testimony of a history dating back to the year 1000, and taste high quality Chianti wines with a classic soul in this “Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin” path, which begins in the vineyard and then takes you to discover the cellars

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.

Get inside one of Florence's best-known buildings on this skip-the-line guided tour of the Duomo, including its famous dome. Climb to the top of the Cupola to enjoy spectacular views over Florence and to see Vasari's beautiful frescoes up close.

Leave the crowds of Florence behind and explore the peaceful hills of Chianti hassle-free with this wine tour that includes transportation directly from the city. Take in views over the rolling vineyards during the drive and stop for tastings at two different independent wineries. Connect with the winemakers as you stroll through the estates and sample a number of Tuscany wines paired with local nibbles while relaxing on panoramic terraces.

With a maximum of 9 travelers per booking, step inside one of Italy’s most famous art museums on this guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Avoid the crowds with early access and skip-the-line entrance, then learn more about the museum’s highlights with the help of your guide. Prepare to be impressed as you spot works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, and view iconic paintings like Titian's ‘Venus of Urbino’ and Botticelli's ‘Primavera’. Best of all: your ticket is still valid after the tour ends, so you can continue exploring for as long as you want.

Discover the most visited museums in Florence and two of the most visited in the world alongside a professional guide, admiring the most important works and appreciating the art of the Italian Renaissance. The guide will take you through the priority entrance into both galleries without having to wait in the long lines and explain the most important works of art. The Uffizi Gallery with its pictorial collections, masterpieces by artists and protagonists of the Renaissance such as Michelangelo, Giotto, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and many others. Later the guide will take you to the Accademia Gallery, the second most visited museum in Florence to discover Michelangelo's David, the most famous Florentine symbol. The gallery is one of the places with the highest number of sculptures by Michelangelo, besides you can admire the museum of musical instruments, the collection of paintings with a golden background and the Sala dei Prigioni with sculptures designed for Pope Julius II.

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.

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.

Discover the charming seaside villages of the Ligurian coast on this full-day tour to Cinque Terre from Florence. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride to Portovenere and then immerse yourself in the beauty of Manarola, Vernazza, and Monterosso. Enjoy free time to stroll through the winding streets, swim at picturesque beaches, and upgrade to include lunch.

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.

Art, history, countryside, food. Tuscany has it all. If you only have one day free, venture into Tuscany on this day trip from Florence and discover the region's highlights with a local guide. Explore the medieval city of Siena and its cathedral before heading to the hills of Chianti for a Tuscan lunch and wine tasting (optional). Roam the streets of San Gimignano, and travel to Pisa to admire the architectural drama of Cathedral Square—home to the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa. Upgrade to include admission to climb the tower.

Visitors often have to join long lines at Florence’s Accademia Gallery, spending more time outside than admiring its art treasures. This ticket lets you bypass the main entrance lines, so you can head inside and explore independently without any long wait. View paintings by artists including Lippi and del Sarto, see unfinished works by Michelangelo, and marvel at the star attraction, Michelangelo’s sublime 'David.'

Skip the line to see Michelangelo’s 'David' on this tour of the Accademia Gallery in Florence. Accompanied by a professional guide, head straight inside the world-famous museum with your priority access ticket and learn about the impressive collection of artwork inside. Witness Michelangelo’s masterpiece and hear about its fascinating history from your guide. Have the chance to check out the artist's unfinished 'Prigioni', as well as works by Renaissance greats like Lippi and Botticelli.

Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance, but there’s so much to see, it’s hard to know where to start. This small-group walking tour is ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time, checking off top attractions such as the Cathedral, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, and Giotto's Bell Tower.

Prioritize your time in Florence with this combo tour of two must-see artistic treasures. See one of the world’s most recognizable statues with an express visit to the Accademia Gallery, home of Michelangelo’s ‘David,’ and then climb to the top of Brunelleschi’s famous dome (if option selected), which caps the Florence Cathedral. Learn the background of each masterpiece, and save precious vacation time with pre-reserved entry at both attractions.

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.

Explore the Italian Riviera on this day trip to the Cinque Terre from Florence, with optional transport between each small town (added cost). After arriving at La Spezia, follow your guide to each fishing village by coach, train, and boat, from the beaches of Monterosso to the charming streets of Riomaggiore. Stop to swim in the turquoise waters and upgrade to include a traditional Italian lunch. Soak up all the character of this UNESCO-listed region before heading back to Florence.

Experience the best that Italy has to offer with this excursion that combines wine tasting and a Fiat 500 tour. Departing from Florence, hop behind the wheel of a gorgeous 1960s model and journey into the Tuscan hills with your convoy. Then, park your classic ride at a 15th-century wine estate and villa.

Pisa is a top destination in Tuscany, but reaching the home of the famed Leaning Tower via public transportation can be tedious. Save hours with this shore excursion that includes pickup directly at the Livorno port and transport by coach to Pisa. Follow your tour leader through historic Porta Santa Maria to Piazza dei Miracoli and enjoy free time to visit the iconic bell tower or explore the city.

See Italy from behind the wheel of a retro Fiat 500 on this full-day tour through Tuscany. Take a spin around the countryside, enjoying panoramic views of Florence and a stop at the Church of San Miniato al Monte. Your guide will lead the way to a private terrace, where you’ll enjoy a delicious Tuscan lunch before cruising back to your original departure point in Florence.

Immerse yourself in Italy’s delicious culinary traditions—and learn how to make several popular Italian dishes—during this hands-on, small-group cooking class. Make your own way to the kitchen space in central Florence, grab an apron, and learn how to make classic (vegetarian-friendly) pasta dishes. Then, with your chef instructor’s guidance, learn how to make gelato with seasonal ingredients. Finally, sit down to enjoy your meal accompanied by wine.