Symbol of the city and former house of the formidable Medici family, the Palazzo Vecchio holds fascinating secrets and tales from Florence’s past. Explore the palace with a guide and see the sun set over the city’s skyline from the imposing Arnolfo’s Tower.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Wander past sumptuous Renaissance treasures
* Explore the beautiful rooms of the palace
* End the tour at the top of Arnolfo’s Tower as the sun sets over the city
* Round off the evening with dinner or aperitif
Built during the Middle Ages and renovated by the Medici family, the palace preserves its austere 14th century architecture and holds priceless Renaissance treasures and works of art. Stroll amongst the wonders of Renaissance and retrace its history with the help of a guide.
The visit starts at the elegant Michelozzo courtyard, before continuing on to the famous and beautiful “Hall of the 500”, seat of the Grand Council. We also visit the charming and intimate study of Francesco I de’ Medici, the beautiful private apartments of Eleonora of Toledo and Cosimo I de’ Medici. Stroll along the sumptuous and stunning boardrooms, past an incredible series of frescoes, paintings, decorations and statues by the greatest Renaissance artists.
As the sun begins to set over the city, we head up to a height of 40 metres, to an ancient battle patrol path. The spectacular sight of monuments and the palace bathed in shades of orange and pink will make your memories of Florence even more special. Enjoy a guided tour from high up, and climb to the top of Arnolfo’s Tower to end the tour with stunning birds-eye views over the city and its hills.
This tour includes a free Florence Walking Tour:
Have you ever wondered why Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance? An excellent and complete introductory tour dedicated to those who want to know all the facts and secrets of two thousand years of Florentine history, from the city's Roman origins to a 15th century palace, from the Ponte Vecchio, through the famous Uffizi courtyard, to the amazing Brunelleschi's Dome which overlooks the Baptistery's golden “Gates of Paradise”. Allow yourself a close encounter with this fascinating city, understanding and appreciating the background and context, its importance in history, thanks to the professionalism of our expert guides.
Portofino e San Fruttuoso tour:
The splendid bay of Portofino is like a jewel set in the lush greenery of the Promontory. With its tall, colourful houses huddled in a semicircle around the Piazzetta, or town square, Portofino, once a typical Ligurian fishing village, is now one of the world’s most acclaimed resorts.
Upon arrival you will be offered a tasty appetizer in the small square overlooking the little port.
A visit to the Church of San Giorgio or Brown Castle, a stroll down to the lighthouse or a hike along any of the numerous pathways over the mountain down to the village of San Fruttuoso offer delightful sensations, enhanced by the views of spectacular nature drenched in Mediterranean sunshine.
Subsequently the boat arrives in San Fruttuoso, a small fishing village located in a splendid bay at the foot of Mount Portofino, reachable only by sea or on foot, following the trails of Portofino Park. The extraordinary spot is dominated by the Abbey of San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte. This splendid monument, now part of the heritage of FAI - the Italian Environment Found - has extremely old origins, dating back to the 8th century. Around the abbey develop a small beach, a church, the tower of the Doria and a few fishermen's cottages that are reflected in emerald blue sea, on a dark green background of pine trees. Here we have free time for a nice relaxing bath in the limpid and crystalline water or sunbathing on the beach.
An underwater statue of Christ, known as the Christ of the Depths, protector of divers, stands at the bottom of the Bay.Visit the beautiful region of Chianti with us and immerse yourselves in the picturesque Tuscan scenery that you have always imagined. During the tour you will see the characteristic fortress of Monteriggioni and Castellina in Chianti.
Chianti Half Day Afternoon Tour:
Visit the beautiful region of Chianti with us and immerse yourselves in the picturesque Tuscan scenery that you have always imagined. During the tour you will see the characteristic fortress of Monteriggioni and Castellina in Chianti.
In Monteriggioni you will find some shops specialiSed in typical Tuscan products, as well as elegant cafés where you can stop and enjoy a coffee or a gelato. The tour continues with a visit to a charming wine estate where you will take part in a guided tour of the wine cellars in order to gain insight into the various stages of wine production and in a tasting of the various wines that the winery produces, paired with samples of sliced cold meats, bruschetta and salami. Subsequently, the tour includes a second tasting of olive oil and wine in another typical cellar.
The splendid bay of Portofino is like a jewel set in the lush greenery of the Promontory. With its tall, colourful houses huddled in a semicircle around the Piazzetta, or town square, Portofino, once a typical Ligurian fishing village, is now one of the world’s most acclaimed resorts. An exclusive destination attracting international tourism, its atmosphere still offers a taste of bygone days with the timeless traditions connected to the sea and the painstaking artisan crafts which embody the colors and scents of Liguria.
Upon arrival you will be offered a tasty appetizer in the small square overlooking the little port.
A visit to the Church of San Giorgio or Brown Castle, a stroll down to the lighthouse or a hike along any of the numerous pathways over the mountain down to the village of San Fruttuoso offer delightful sensations, enhanced by the views of spectacular nature drenched in Mediterranean sunshine.
Subsequently the boat arrives in San Fruttuoso, a small fishing village located in a splendid bay at the foot of Mount Portofino, reachable only by sea or on foot, following the trails of Portofino Park. The extraordinary spot is dominated by the Abbey of San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte. This splendid monument, now part of the heritage of FAI - the Italian Environment Found - has extremely old origins, dating back to the 8th century. Around the abbey develop a small beach, a church, the tower of the Doria and a few fishermen's cottages that are reflected in emerald blue sea, on a dark green background of pine trees. Here we have free time for a nice relaxing bath in the limpid and crystalline water or sunbathing on the beach.
An underwater statue of Christ, known as the Christ of the Depths, protector of divers, stands at the bottom of the Bay.
Would you like to see the best and most beautiful areas of Tuscany in one wonderful, memorable day? Come with us on our tour, and spend a magical day, made all the more delightful by a traditional Tuscan lunch. The excursion begins with a visit to PISA and its stunning Piazza dei Miracoli, where you will admire the Baptistery, the Cathedral and, of course, the famous Leaning Tower. The tour continues with a brief stop in Vinci, a small village of medieval origins, birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, the genius known throughout the world for its inventions. Here you can visit the Leonardo Museum with one of the largest and most original collections of machines and models of Leonardo engineer, architect and scientist.
Viaja hasta la Riviera italiana y descubre algunos de los paisajes más espectaculares de Ligurian gracias a esta excursión de un día entero partiendo desde Florencia. Cinque Terres está considerado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por Unesco y aúna una mezcla perfecta de sol, mar y costas rocosas, hogar de pueblos encantadores e impresionantes vistas.
Descubre la zona en tren, por carretera y en barco a medida que transcurre tu viaje por los diferentes pueblos que siguen la línea costera. Empieza en Riomaggiore, el punto más al sur en Cinque Terre. Se trata de un pueblo cuyo origen se remonta al siglo XIII donde podrás disfrutar su ambiente histórico y los buenos vinos que se producen en esta zona. Luego pasa por el pueblecito de pescaores más auténtico, Monterosso. Aquí disfrutarás de una comida a base de pescado en un restaurante de la playa con vistas a la antigua bahía y sus atractivas playas con vegetación frondosa en las rocas. Después de comer, prueba el Limoncino, un licor local que degustarás en una tienda de vino con encanto. También tendrás tiempo libre para nadar en las aguas transparentes de la bahía o pasear por las calles serpenteantes.
La última parada es Mantarola, el pueblo más pequeño de Cinque Terre, característico por sus casas con torres de estilo genovés. Volveremos a Florencia para que tengas tiempo de relajarte y pasar el resto de la tarde en esta espectacular y encantadora ciudad.
Recorrido a pie por Florencia
¿Te has preguntado alguna vez por qué Florencia fue la cuna del Renacimiento? Elige este excelente y completo recorrido introductorio pensado para quienes quieren descubrir los acontecimientos y secretos de dos mil años de historia de Florencia; desde el origen romano de la ciudad a un palacio del s.XV, desde el Puente Viejo, pasando por el famoso patio de los Uffizi, a la increíble cúpula de Brunelleschi, próxima a las Puertas del Paraíso del Baptisterio. Permítete un encuentro cercano con esta fascinante ciudad, entendiendo y valorando los antecedentes y el contexto y su importancia en la historia, gracias a la profesionalidad de nuestros guías expertos.
LUCCA and PISA are two of the most important historical towns in Tuscany and are not-to-be-missed sights for tourists visiting the region. You will immerse yourself in the history and traditions of the two cities that are close in proximity, yet very different in personality. A charming Tuscan landscape will be the frame to your day, spent relaxingly in company of our authorised guides.
You will find Pisa along the road that leads to the coast from Florence. Our guide will show you the most important squares and monuments in Pisa: the famous Piazza dei Miracoli with the Leaning Tower, the Cemetery and the Cathedral (visit to the interior). The tour continues with a visit to a typical local wine shop, where you will taste the wines of the area.
Free time available at lunchtime. Afterwards the tour continues to Lucca, where you will have free time on arrival.
It is a distinctive city of art and Renaissance style surrounded by walls interrupted by beautiful gates and ramparts. First you will take a pleasant walk on your own along a section of the town walls and enjoy a beautiful view over the roofs, alleys, house-towers, churches and marvellous noble palazzos. Then you will be led to the old town centre to see Piazza Anfiteatro, Guinigi tower, St. Martin’s Cathedral and the typical street of antique shops.
Have you ever wondered why Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance? An excellent and complete introductory tour dedicated to those who want to know all the facts and secrets of two thousand years of Florentine history, from the city’s Roman origins to a 15th century palace, from the Ponte Vecchio, through the famous Uffizi courtyard, to the amazing Brunelleschi’s Dome which overlooks the Baptistery’s golden “Gates of Paradise”. Allow yourself a close encounter with this fascinating city, understanding and appreciating the background and context, its importance in history, thanks to the professionalism of our expert guides.
Discover the essence of Tuscany with a full day tour to San Gimignano, Siena and Monteriggioni castle and you’ll taste the Tuscan flavours with a typical lunch and winetasting.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Visit the medieval town of San Gimignano and beautiful Siena
* Taste Tuscan food and wine at a Chianti winery
* Round the tour off with a trip to the impressive Monteriggioni castle
* Includes free Florence walking tour the next day
See and taste Tuscany on this full day tour from Florence to the medieval town of San Gimignano, Siena and Monteriggioni castle. Discover the best of the Chianti region and savour its delicious local food and wine, and by the end of the tour you’ll have visited some of Tuscany’s most compelling places envied by all tourists.
Our first stop is San Gimignano, a picturesque medieval hilltop town now a Unesco world heritage site. Here you have two hours to roam the streets, squares, 15 towers, alleyways and discover the historic charm inside the town’s walls. Next we head on to the Chianti Classico region – the oldest and most genuine area. We continue to a typical Tuscan winery where you will visit the cellars and vineyards. Taste the wine produced here complemented by a delicious typical lunch consisting of Tuscan pasta, cold meats, bruschetta, cheeses and typical pastries (vegetarian menu available upon request). After lunch we head on to Siena, a city nestled amongst three hills, for a guided tour of the city centre. Admire the Gothic cathedral, town hall and Piazza del Campo, the location of the world renowned Palio horse race and we end the tour at the dramatic hilltop medieval fortress of Monteriggioni and the Chianti region before returning to Florence.
Sumérgete en la vida y obra de Miguel Ángel con una entrada preferente en la Galería de la Academia al atardecer.
DESTACAMOS:
* Evita las colas para acceder a la Galería de la Academia
* Admira las principales obras de arte de la galería con tu guía
* Disfruta de una cena o aperitivo en el corazón de Florencia
Pasa una agradable tarde rodeado de cosas hermosas con una visita a la Galería de la Academia y una cena o un aperitivo opcional en el corazón de Florencia. Cualquiera que sea la opción que elijas, el encanto y la integridad artística de Florencia están al alcance de tu mano con este tour al atardecer.
Sáltate las colas y adéntrate en la Galería de la Academia, donde acompañado de tu guía descubrirás las obras de arte que devuelven a Miguel Ángel a nuestros días. Contempla la increíble estatua de David, una imponente estructura de belleza absoluta, así como I Prigioni y San Matteo y la Piedad Palestrina.
Culmina la tarde de cultura con una cena toscana opcional o un aperitivo con vistas a la siempre deslumbrante Piazza del Duomo, bañada por la cálida luz del atardecer.
Florence hop on-hop off bus:
Delve into the heart of the romantic region of Tuscany, wherein lies the most representative city of the Renaissance: Florence. Widely acknowledged to be one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, as you explore the stony streets of Florence aboard our comfortable tour bus you will feel like you are exploring the ideal Italy you had always dreamed about; musicians playing serenades on the streets, breath-taking architecture, more high culture and history than can fit in any library and, of course, delicious Italian food.
Surrounded by the Appenine mountain range, Florence lies snuggled in a fertile valley around which the charming Tuscan vineyards and olive groves reach out towards the horizon.
On this tour of one of the most iconic Italian cities, not only will you be able to lose yourself in the contemplation of the marvellous surroundings, but you will also be able to meander through the countless world-famous art galleries and museums that line the streets of Florence. Set eyes, for instance, on the sublime figure of David, sculpted by the deft hands of Michelangelo; on the hauntingly beautiful Venus of Botticelli; or even on architectonic wonders such as the Duomo, with its marble facade that glows majestically in the golden sunlight. With this tour you will be able to ride the buses that take you over all of the routes that criss-cross around the city, thus getting a comprehensive experience of the many wonders of this city that make it queen of the Renaissance.
Ticket to Accademy Gallery - Skip the line
Skip the line ticket and reservation to visit the fascinating Accademia Gallery, one of the most famous art galleries in the world. Among the other wonderful masterpieces, you will be able to admire works of art by Michelangelo, as you get to know his most famous work, the David, and other important statues such as his Prisoners and the St. Matthew.
Visit to Uffizi Gallery
Visit one of the most beautiful museums in the world, the “Uffizi Gallery”, enjoying the paintings of the Italian Renaissance from the Masters Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Caravaggio and many others.
Únete a nosotros en este viaje inolvidable, descubre los lugares más hermosos de la Toscana y deléitate con un delicioso almuerzo tradicional toscano.
DESTACAMOS:
* No te pierdas la famosa Torre inclinada de Pisa
* Almuerza en un restaurante tradicional toscano y degusta vinos locales
* Explora la ciudad medieval de San Gimignano
* Conoce lo más destacado de Siena con la ayuda de una guía
Nuestra primera visita arranca en la ciudad de Pisa, en concreto en la verde y hermosa Piazza dei Miracoli, presidida por cuatro brillantes edificios blancos: la Catedral, el Baptisterio, el Camposanto y la célebre Torre inclinada - el Campanile (campanario).
Una comilona de bienvenida nos espera en un tradicional restaurante toscano que incluye una placentera cata de vinos locales. Después de la comida proseguiremos nuestro placentero viaje con una visita a la ciudad medieval amurallada de San Gimignano, declarada Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO. Déjate sorprender por las abundantes y altas torres que se elevan sobre la ciudad, con vistas fabulosas de los alrededores.
Haremos la última parada del día en la impresionante ciudad de Siena. Un guía te mostrará los puntos más destacados de la ciudad, como la espléndida catedral en la Piazza del Duomo y la Piazza del Campo, donde se celebra cada verano la tradicional carrera de caballos del Palio. Aquí dispondrás de tiempo libre para pasear antes de, finalmente, regresar a Florencia.
Join us on this walking tour of the main attractions of Pisa, a destination you simply cannot miss. Learn all about this iconic location and more.
HIGHLIGHTS:
*See the world famous leaning tower of Pisa
*Discover the wonders of the ancient city of Lucca
*Learn all about the fascinating history of the old town’s city walls
Everyone knows the tower of Pisa. We’ve all seen our friends and family pose in funny photographs where they pretend to keep the majestic construction from toppling over. But often the curious tower steals the show from the many other wonders of Pisa. With this tour you will see and learn about all the most important parts of this town.
But that’s far from everything; this tour then continues to the fascinating city of Lucca, guaranteed to be one of the most charming places you’ve seen. The city walls still stand at what used to be the city’s limit before it overflowed and sprawled in all directions. Having lost their military significance, the walls now constitute a gorgeous promenade that encompasses the old town. They were used for a time in the 20th century for racing cars, but now they still stand, intact, for tourists and locals to marvel at, their beauty emphasised by the many trees that surround them.
Bologna is the seventh most populous city in Italy. Bologna is home to numerous prestigious cultural, economic and political institutions as well as one of the most impressive trade fair districts in Europe. In 2000 it was declared European capital of culture and in 2006, a UNESCO “city of music”.
Ravenna is the capital city of the Province of Ravenna, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It was the capital city of the Western Roman Empire from 402 until that empire collapsed in 476. It then served as the capital of the Kingdom of the Ostrogoths until it was re-conquered in 540 by the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire.
Afterwards, the city formed the centre of the Byzantine Exarchate of Ravenna until the invasion of the Franks in 751, after which it became the seat of the Kingdom of the Lombards. Although an inland city, Ravenna is connected to the Adriatic Sea by the Candiano Canal. It is the location of eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The museum houses masterpieces by Michelangelo, such as his Bacchus, Pitti Tondo (or Madonna and Child), Brutus and David-Apollo. Its collection includes Donatello's David and St. George Tabernacle, Vincenzo Gemito's Pescatore ("fisherboy"), Jacopo Sansovino's Bacchus, Giambologna's Architecture and his Mercury and many works from the Della Robbia family.
Benvenuto Cellini is represented with his bronze bust of Cosimo I. There are a few works from the Baroque period, notably Gianlorenzo Bernini's 1636-7 Bust of Costanza Bonarelli.
Evening tour of Florence through elegant palaces and churches.
The tour begins near Palazzo Strozzi, inspired by the Palazzo Medici and remained the seat of the Strozzi family until 1937. Today the palace is used for international expositions, fashion shows and other cultural and artistic events. We will pass along the street Tornabuoni, characterized by the presence of fashion boutiques. Then we will see the most elegant palace of 15th-century in Florence - Palazzo Rucellai.
Passing through the Santa Maria Novella square, and the first great basilica in Florence, we will reach the Antinori Palace that is still property of the family, where two top floors are still occupied by a member of the family, Santa Maria Maggiore, medieval church that was originally constructed in the 11th century, Basilica of St. Lawrence - one of the largest churches of Florence, and the burial place of all the principal members of the Medici family from Cosimo il Vecchio to Cosimo III.
The tour continues near the house of the famous Benvenuto Cellini and ends at the central market, where you will taste a real Neapolitan pizza! After dinner, you can continue the evening among the colorful cafes and wine bars.
Walk along the less touristic streets of Florence. Visit the central city market with its colorful stalls and traders. You’ll taste cheeses and sausages, tuscan wines, balsamic vinegar and olive oil, as well as the real Tuscan recipes (do not forget to take notes!). The real introduction to Italian cuisine in the heart of Florence!
Walk past the main attractions of the city: Il Porcellino, where you can put a coin into the boar's gaping jaws, with the intent to let it fall through the underlying grating for good luck, the bridge of Santa Trinita and the Ponte Vecchio, noted for still having shops built along it.
The main gallery of Palazzo Pitti Palatine contains a large ensemble of over 500 principally Renaissance paintings, which were once part of the Medici's and their successors' private art collection. The gallery, which overflows into the royal apartments, contains works by Raphael, Titian, Perugino (Lamentation over the Dead Christ), Correggio, Peter Paul Rubens, and Pietro da Cortona.