Top Florence Extreme

Climb the cupola of the Duomo with a guide on this 1-hour tour. Those who put forth the effort to climb the narrow staircase with 463 steps will be rewarded with a series of frescoes inside the dome and sweeping views of Rome. Traveling with a guide means you'll get insightful commentary on the history, architecture, and secrets of the dome.

Explore the beautiful Tuscan countryside in Italian style on an authentic Vespa scooter! After van transport from Florence, zip along hillside roads past historic villas, medieval villages, olive groves and vineyards. Stop at a local farm and winery for a fresh Tuscan lunch and tasting of Chianti wines. Drive your own Vespa, or ride with an experienced guide if you prefer.

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.

Ride a vintage 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 Florence for a traditional Italian meal to top off your journey. To ensure an intimate experience, this tour is limited to 10 travelers.

Spend a day cycling through the rolling hills and historic vineyards of the famed Chianti wine region on a 7-hour bike tour from Florence. Peddle past medieval castle, villas and olive groves in the beautiful Tuscan countryside while your guide shares insight into local history and culture. Stop at a private winery for an estate tour, olive oil tasting and delicious multicourse lunch accompanied by Chianti wine. Travel in a minivan from Florence to the start point for the scenic 9-mile (15-km) route.

Spend a day cycling through the beautiful rolling hills and vineyards of Tuscany on a fully customized bike tour. Departing from Florence, travel with a private guide on a route created especially to match your interests and abilities. Take in the scenic views while peddling along country roads, and stop along the way to indulge in your personal tastes, whether it's a farm-fresh Tuscan meal, homemade gelato sampling or wine tasting in the famous Chianti region. The day is yours!

Spend a day cycling through the beautiful Tuscan hillsides surrounding Florence. On this full-day bike tour, travel by minivan to a historic abbey tucked into the hills, and slowly descend through the enchanting landscape of vineyards, villas and olive orchards. Stop for lunch at a typical trattoria beloved by locals, and visit a winery for a cellar tour and tastings of wine and olive oil. Take in spectacular panoramic views of Florence from the Etruscan village of the Fiesole, and learn about the area’s history from your friendly guide.

Saddle up for a scenic ride through the Tuscan countryside on this half-day bike tour departing from Florence. Led by a local guide, leave the city streets behind and pedal out toward the country hills, as the landscape changes to scenic vineyards and olive groves. Hop off at a winery located in a Renaissance villa for a delicious tasting of wine, olive oil and other Tuscan specialties. After satiating your palette, travel back on your bike to Florence.

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.

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.

Explore the stunning landscape of the Tuscan hills on a 5.5-hour hiking tour from Florence. Led by an expert guide, journey through the Chianti’s medieval towns, vineyards, and olive groves on a 5-mile (8-km) hike, soaking up the rich history of each area as you go. Afterward, head to a local winery to learn about the production of wine and olive oil before sitting down to a traditional Tuscan lunch. Your tour will conclude back in Florence.

Escape the city traffic for an Italian-style joy ride through the stunning Tuscan hills. Climb aboard a vintage Vespa and follow a guide out of Florence and along scenic country roads that wind past vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. Enjoy the freedom of the open road as you travel through the world-famous Chianti wine region with style and ease.

Zip through Florence in true Italian fashion on a 3-hour Vespa tour. Ride on your own scooter while a guide leads you to some of the best panoramic views in and around the city, including Piazzale Michelangelo, the convent of San Miniato, and the ancient Roman hill town of Fiesole. Stop often to take photos and enjoy the thrill of riding through the city streets.

Explore the Tuscan hillsides surrounding Florence in true Italian style when you take the wheel of a vintage Fiat 500. On this 2-hour tour, feel the thrill of zipping through country roads past villas, vineyards and olive groves with the help of an experienced guide in the passenger seat. Choose from a morning or afternoon adventure, and stop along the way for either a cappuccino-and-croissant breakfast or a cup of creamy gelato.

Set out on a hunt for the elusive truffle on this 6-hour private tour from Florence. Traverse the forest with an official truffle hunter and his dog to learn everything there is to know about this delicacy. After you work up an appetite, sit down to a delicious 3-course truffle lunch accompanied with four wines from a local farm to complete your truffle experience.

Pedal through the famous region of Chianti on this 2-day bike tour from Florence to Siena. Led by an expert guide, soak up the fresh air and scenic landscape as you cycle through one of the most famous wine regions in the world. Stop to savor a traditional Tuscan meal and olive oil tastings at wine estate, explore the medieval hill towns of Greve, Panzano and Radda and enjoy overnight stay at cozy, 3-star accommodations. When you finally arrive in Siena, opt to return to Florence by coach or extend your stay on your own.

For a classic Italian experience, cruise through Tuscany’s famous Chianti wine region in a restored vintage Fiat 500! Take the wheel on this self-drive, tag-along adventure from Florence, and feel the freedom of the open road as you wind through a landscape of medieval villas, olive groves and rolling vineyards. Midday, stop at a local winery for an authentic Tuscan lunch and a chance to taste the region’s famous bounty.

Take your seat inside a rugged 4x4 vehicle for an off-road tour of Tuscany. With your small group of just eight people or fewer, enjoy personalized attention from your driver and the chance to ask questions as you explore. You'll get access to parts of Tuscany that standard tours can't visit, seeing ancient castles, villages, remote abbeys, and abandoned churches along the way.

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 Baptistry, and the Duomo Terraces, without waiting in line. This tour includes all entrance fees, and is limited to 15 people for a personalized experience.

Explore the Tuscan countryside during a full-day tour from Florence with horseback riding. Your guide provides a gentle horse and riding gear, then leads you through the vineyards, olive groves, and rolling hills of the Chianti region. Afterward, visit the medieval town of San Gimignano, and enjoy a 3-course Tuscan lunch with wine tasting lesson. Option available to substitute a farm tour for the horseback ride if desired.

Florence has one of the highest concentrations of important works of art and architecture in the world, and can be overwhelming on a first visit. This private tour is an easy way to get an overview of the city’s highlights on foot with the insight of an art historian guide and the convenience of hotel pick up and skip-the-line tickets to Brunelleschi’s iconic dome.

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 15 wine tastings, as well as tastings of honey and olive oil, and a typical Tuscan picnic lunch.

If you’re pressed for time, a golf cart tour is the perfect way to see Florence’s key sights in little more than an hour. Accompanied by a professional driver, and assisted by an audio guide available in nine languages, you’ll enjoy a seamless overview of the city. Catch glimpses of the Ponte Vecchio and Duomo, discover the Piazza della Repubblica and the church of Santa Maria Novella, and more.

Drive a charming vintage convertible car on the most scenic roads of Tuscany with a car that precedes you, guided by our staff to help you in any situation and not having to think about anything else to enjoy the sensations of driving with the car open and the spectacle of nature among olive groves, vineyards, woods and castles.