Top Tuscany Art & Culture Classes

Discover the secrets behind painting or sculpting with a small-group art lesson in a Florence art studio. Learn from an artist in an inspiring, sun-filled private studio. Work on your own creation, painting with oils or sculpting with clay, in a class suitable for beginners and experts alike.

Tuscany has been known for its pottery since ancient times, and with this hands-on class you’ll enjoy an introduction to traditional Tuscan “majolica” in just a few hours. Join a local artisan in his family-run workshop outside the town of Montelupo to learn how to work raw clay, fire, and glaze your own work. Once cooled from the kiln, your piece will be shipped directly to your home.

Take a break from the tourist crowds in Florence and venture into the Tuscan countryside to forge jewelry at a local workshop—a one-of-a-kind experience. Learn how to craft a one-of-a-kind piece of silver jewelry from scratch with the guidance of a craft instructor: from melting the metal to polishing the finished piece. Experience the goldsmith tradition of Tuscany first hand and create a special souvenir to take home.

Michelangelo's iconic "David" is one of the most famous statues in the world and the Accademia Gallery where it is housed is a top sight in Florence. With this tour, zip past the long line at the gallery entrance and head straight to Michelangelo's masterpiece and other highlights with a guide. Learn about their history and significance and take in the collection's most important works in just about an hour.

Visit Florence to experience the essence of its history; Having the ability to customize the route according to your needs or curiosity Do not be satisfied with a mere repetition of dates and historical events, but rediscover the tangible signs of the fascinating past of the city.

One of the most dazzling Renaissance gardens in Italy, the Boboli Gardens are a highlight of Florence. Avoid a delay at the entrance with this skip-the-line ticket and make the most of your time exploring the grounds. Take in the sculpture-lined walking paths, ornate fountains, decorative grottoes, and other highlights at your own pace, stopping to snap photos and relax far from the crowds in this extensive Italian-style park.

Visit the famous Boboli Gardens, an oasis in the heart of Florence, on a 1-hour guided tour of the Pitti Palace’s royal gardens. Built for Cosimo I de' Medici in the 16th century, the gardens feature exquisite landscaping with a variety of plant life, fountains, and statues by master artists including Michelangelo. Your guide shares stories about the garden’s design and architects for a comprehensive overview.

Discover the many delights of Tuscany’s wine country on this small-group tasting tour from Florence. Travel along beautiful hillside roads through vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. Visit 2 top-rated wineries in the famed Chianti Classico region, tour the cellars and learn how wine is produced using traditional methods. Taste different wines, along with olive oil and Tuscan specialties like fresh cheeses and bruschetta. Group size is limited to twenty-five participants for a more personalized experience.

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.'

Enjoy direct access to Florence’s Accademia Gallery with this skip-the-line admission ticket. Explore the home of Michelangelo’s Renaissance masterpiece, the ‘David,’ and see the renowned sculpture up close. Get the chance to admire some of Michelangelo’s unfinished works, including ‘Prigioni,’ along with paintings by Sandro Botticelli and more.

Chianti is home to Italy’s most scenic wine country and top cellars, but exploring the rural roads on your own can be frustrating. With this wine tour, set off directly from Florence and visit two different wineries in the Tuscan hills to tour the vineyards, visit the cellars, and relax over guided tastings. Sip local reds and whites plus sample balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil while enjoying views over the Chianti countryside.

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.

See Italy from behind the wheel of a retro Fiat 500 on this half-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.

Learn your way around an Italian kitchen during this full-day experience, including a market visit and cooking class, topped off with a 4-course lunch. Search for fresh ingredients at a Florentine market before venturing to a Tuscan farmhouse in the countryside. Take your cue from an expert chef as you create Italian dishes such as bruschetta, pasta, roast pork, and tiramisù. Then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor, complemented by Tuscan wine.

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 our country estate for a traditional Italian meal to top off your journey. To ensure an intimate experience, this tour is limited to 10 travelers.

Avoid the long wait on your visit to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence with this skip-the-line ticket. Explore the expansive museum at your own pace with access to 1,500 works of art. See famous Renaissance paintings such as Michelangelo’s "Doni Tondo" and Botticelli’s "Birth of Venus." This priority ticket ensures that you can spend your precious time experiencing great art instead of waiting in line.

Do you want to learn the Italian language in a stimulating way and at the same time visit one of the most beautiful cities in Italy? You have found the right one for you. In Siena, in the center of wonderful Tuscany. The best way to learn Italian is to immerse yourself completely in the language and culture of the country. It will be a natural and very rapid learning. You will be immersed in the culture and will listen, read and speak only Italian throughout the day. In this way you will make rapid progress, both in the classroom and out.

Our experience allows you not only to admire art, but to be able to create it with your own hands. You will learn the history and secrets of a majestic work together with the expert guidance of the sculptor Octavio Palomino.

The Renaissance capital of Florence is particularly magical after sunset. Capture the city during the most romantic time of day with this evening photo tour that covers both iconic sights and quiet neighborhoods. Improve your photography skills with tips from your photographer guide, whether you’re a beginner or advanced. Learn lighting, composition, and other night photography techniques for both digital and smartphone cameras.

The activity will allow you to experience the traditional process of sculpture, understanding its realization with the original materials that gave rise to the most famous works of art in the field of sculpture. Being part of Italian history, this experience is one of the most recommended for art lovers.

Enjoy a private, open-air painting session during this painter and art teacher-led workshop. Head to either Pontevecchio, Giardino delle Rose, or Piazza di Santo Spirito to make your own painting of Florence's iconic scenery. Choose between acrylics, oil paint, or watercolors. Materials and canvas are included, plus a complimentary tea or coffee.

Our experience allows you not only to admire art, but above all to be able to create it with your own hands. You will learn about animals in Renaissance art and you will be able to model the clay by observing a live animal model.

Florence - Art School for Kids or Family Parents can get some grown-up time to explore Florence while we work with the kids on a chosen project ranging from drawing & painting (the basis of art) to fresco / graffito, mosaic, mixed media, or sculpture under the guidance of our studio artist and arts educator, Marco or one of his Fine Arts docents at his exclusive art academy right in the heart of Florence. Kids only or family art projects taking inspiration from the beauty of Florence. Kids only private lesson 100 euro/child 2.5 hr. lesson.

The experience aims to give you more knowledge on the potentiality of taking pictures with your phone. We will discuss of basic rules and techniques in photography during our unique tour through the streets of the historical centre of Florence.