Top Tuscany Architecture Tours

Discover some of the highlights of Tuscany on this day trip from Florence by coach. Visit historical hill towns Pienza, Montalcino, and Montepulciano; admire the gorgeous, vineyard-covered scenery of Orcia Valley (Val d’Orcia); and enjoy cheese and wine tastings as you stop at local wineries and other venues. It’s a great day out in the Italian countryside.

Experience Florence on a 2-hour evening walking tour with a small group and an art historian guide. Explore the center of the city without the crowds of the day and stop at historic squares, piazzas, and Renaissance statues. Learn about the city’s Roman history and modern day culture. Get local insights and learn about Florence’s storied past with informed commentary about the city’s art and architecture. This tour is an ideal relaxed introduction to the city and gives visitors a good foundation to explore further.

Get a personalized tour of Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens during this private excursion in Florence. See the impressive art collections, the architecture, and the lush gardens, accompanied by a dedicated guide. Entrance fees are included.

Florence’s Uffizi Gallery is considered one of the best museums in the world, so make the most of your visit with a private gallery tour that showcases highlights like Botticelli's “Birth of Venus” and Leonardo's “Annunciation,” plus other rare Renaissance works that you might overlook on your own. Since it's a private tour, it can be customized based on your party’s personal interests.

Spend a day exploring Venice on a full-day tour that travels by luxury coach from Florence. See highlights including the Piazza San Marco, St. Mark’s Basilica, and Palazzo Ducale, and take a gondola ride on the canals (own expense). With a combination of guided tours and free time, you’ll experience the best of the Floating City in one day.

Save valuable vacation time with this tour of the Cathedral of Florence and the Cupola that include skip-the-line entry. Follow your guide on a carefully-curated itinerary that includes visits of the Opera del Duomo Museum, the Baptistery, and the Cathedral; all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You'll learn everything you want to know about the Duomo Square area through guided commentary, easily heard on included audio headsets.

Spend a morning in Florence visiting two of the world’s most important museums on a great-value combo tour of the Ufizzi and Accademia galleries. See iconic Renaissance masterpieces from Italy and beyond, including the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Botticelli, and Michelangelo. Learn about collection highlights from an art historian guide, and enjoy leisure time to explore the museums on your own.

Cast your sightseeing net wider than Florence to experience another Tuscan gem  — Siena — as you wish. This independent 4-hour round-trip whisks you by private vehicle to the UNESCO-listed town, leaving you to stroll and sightsee independently. Explore the medieval lanes, see sights such as Siena Cathedral and Tower of Mangia, shop for souvenirs, and enjoy the Piazza del Campo, home to Siena’s Il Palio horse races. Central Florence hotel pickup and drop-off included.

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.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Enjoy a spectacular view of the city • Climb to the top of the Cupola, the highest point in Florence • See an admirable creation of art by Filippo Brunelleschi - After seeing the Duomo from all sides and visiting the inside of the cathedral, all you need to do to complete the experience is a climb to the top of the cupola. See the entire city from a single point by climbing to the top of Florence's Dome by Joining a guided tour with local expert guides to discover the structure's full history.

This Experience is provided by a private local. Discover the most impressive buildings in Florence and learn about each one and its characteristics in this invigorating architectural walk. Join me on this adventure to discover the beauty and unique characteristics of the city's most significant buildings and get to know a bit more about the local culture in Italy from my own perspective! During this walk, you will become better acquainted with the local architecture, while also learning about the way in which this has changed over the years, with the city becoming more modern while still keeping its unique character. Being the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is like a living museum with many of the world’s most beautiful buildings, and our tour is designed to show the absolutely best of them!

From the port of Livorno this is a private shore excursion to Pisa and Florence. In Pisa you will be dropped by the main square where you will have time on your own to discover this Ancient Maritime Republic; the Cathedral, the Baptistery and of the course the Leaning Tower - for that all-important photo opportunity! A scenic, hour-long drive through the wonderful Tuscan countryside brings you to Florence city centre where you can decide to visit it on your own or to upgrade to a private guided tour to get the most out of this great Renaissance gem. With the guided option you'll also visit the Accademia gallery to see Michelangelo's David. You will be driven back to your cruise ship in time for the next part of your journey with fond memories of Italy.

See the highlights of the Accademia Gallery in Florence on a 1-hour tour with an art expert guide. Your guide focuses on sculptures by Michelangelo, especially his masterpiece: David. You’ll also see other works by Renaissance masters, quickly navigating the extensive collection with your guide. Save time at this popular attraction with included skip-the-line tickets.

The tour crosses the beautiful Chianti hills, the first town we will visit is San Gimignano, also known as the Medieval Mahanattan for its many towers. that we will reach the picturesque medieval village located on the top of a hill: Monteriggioni, where you can drink a glass while taking and relax! Before reaching Siena we will stop in a characteristic winery immersed in the hills where you can relax and enjoy a typical local lunch and taste 3 local wines as well as many other typical products such as olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cantuccini and vinsanto. The tour continues towards the beautiful Siena, famous for its splendid examples of Gothic architecture and for the Palio Add to your excursion a guided tour of the Cathedral of Siena and the Piccolomini Library, or if you prefer choose our 'LOW COST' option which does not include a guided tour of Siena (lunch and wine tasting included also in the option ' LOW COST ')

The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, known simply as the Duomo, is one of the top sights in Florence, but lines to enter can be daunting. With this tour, save hours with fast-track entrance and take in the highlights with a guide. Learn about the history and architecture of this remarkable church and admire works of art by Zuccari and Vasari, as well as Brunelleschi’s soaring dome.

Experience the tower-dotted Tuscan town of San Gimignano on your own on a 4-hour independent trip from Florence, with round-trip private transport. Enjoy the freedom to stroll, explore, and sightsee in this stunning, UNESCO-protected town, entirely at leisure. Perhaps visit the fresco-coated Cathedral or other artistic treasures, climb one of the famous medieval towers, or simply saunter, relax and shop  — the choice is yours. Your trip includes central Florence hotel pickup and drop-off.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Visit Florence's most famous attractions with a private local guide • See an admirable creation of art by Filippo Brunelleschi • Enjoy a spectacular view of the city and get to know the hidden secrets of the city - A guided, informative tour visiting Florence city center including several of its significant constructions and hidden attractions. Following this, you will have the opportunity to view the entire city from a single point, by climbing to the top of the dome.

This tour gives you the opportunity to visit the city of Pisa and its Leaning Tower: one of the most famous symbols of Italy! The excursion begins with a walk along the medieval walls up to the ancient entrance: Porta Santa Maria, from which you can admire how the white marble architecture stands out on the green lawns of Piazza dei Miracoli. Our expert guide will accompany you to discover Piazza dei Miracoli and all its monuments: the Baptistery, the monumental cemetery and the famous Leaning Tower. At the end of the guided tour you will have free time to relax on the lawn in the shadow of the Tower or to have shopping in the local shops. If you wish you can add to your excursion the entrance to the Leaning Tower of Pisa (we will give you tickets on board the bus), or, if you prefer to visit Pisa on your own, choose the ‘LOW COST’ option which includes only the transfer.

Explore Palazzo Vecchio, Florence’s imposing town hall, on a 1.5-hour evening tour. As the sun goes down over the city, walk around the one-time fortress with a guide to hear tales of its past when it was the focal point of Florentine power. Admire the Hall of the Five Hundred among other rooms adorned with artwork, and soak up city views from the battlements and Arnolfo Tower. Enhance the experience with an ‘aperitivo’ or dinner, and gaze out over Piazza della Signoria as you eat. Numbers are limited to 25 people.

Engross yourself in all things Dan Brown and Dante in this guided Inferno-themed tour of Florence. Follow the tracks of Dan Brown's famous protagonist, Robert Langton, to the secret passages and the Salone dei Cinquecento, where you'll marvel at masterpieces by Michelangelo, among others. Visit the apartments of Cosimo, see Dante Alighieri's death mask, step inside the Palazzo Vecchio, get a look at Dante's former home, and more.

The excitement, artistry and intrigue of medieval and Renaissance Florence truly come alive on this walking tour. Stroll through glorious piazzas and meandering backstreets while hearing tales of feuding painters, Medici rulers and religious fanatics who all left their mark on the city. Learn about the impressive engineering of Brunelleschi’s Dome as you step inside Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, and get tips on the best shops, restaurants and gelato spots from a local guide.

Dedicate a day to two of the world's greatest art museums: the Accademia and Uffizi galleries in Florence. With a bounty of Italian art, the galleries boast masterpieces at every turn. Make sure you don't miss out on the highlights and hear little-known stories behind works such as Michelangelo's David and Sandro Botticelli's Birth of Venus. The day-long experience includes skip-the-line entry, a morning tour of the Accademia Gallery, a break for lunch, and an afternoon tour of the Uffizi Gallery.

If this is the first time in Florence or you have only one day, this is the perfect solution. A full day that includes all the highlights and hidden spots, the most important museums in the world: Academia and Uffizi. No crazy and crowd group. Do not miss it !!