Uffizi Gallery
Face to face with the Masters
The Uffizi is an obligatory port of call when visiting Florence. A unique opportunity to breathe the same rarified air as Botticelli's Venus, to stand in awe before the sheer genius of Michelangelo's .....more info
Duomo & Baptistery
The Heart & Soul of Florence
A dazzling feast of multi-coloured marble, the magnificent, imposing structure of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, literally bowls you over as you emerge from the surrounding medieval .....more info
Accademia Gallery
Michelangelo & his David
Seeing the David in the "flesh" is always a highly charged emotional experience. But then so is walking amongst Michelangelo's dramatically powerful "unfinished" slaves. They are so surprisingly .....more info
Palazzo Vecchio & Piazza Signoria
The Power & The Glory
Thronged with iconic sculptures from the Renaissance and Ancient Roman Empire, Piazza della Signoria is a veritable open air museum. Michelangelo's David was symbolically placed here in 1504 to .....more info
The Bargello Museum
Donatello and Michelangelo
The Bargello, or Palazzo del Popolo (Palace of the People) dates back to 1255 and is one of the oldest buildings in Florence. Its austere fortress style evokes its sinister past as a prison from .....more info
Pitti Palace & The Boboli Gardens
Home from home
Pitti Palace is a larger than life 'country residence' bought by Cosimo I's wife Eleonora di Toledo in 1549 to get away from the city smog and the pokey living quarters of the Palazzo Vecchio! The two .....more info
Discovering Florence Walking Tour
Tales of the unexpected
They say first impressions are fundamental, so what better way to get to know Florence than to begin with a leisurely stroll through its medieval streets, mingling with the locals and just soaking up .....more info
The Medici Tour
The Godfathers of the Renaissance
Everything screams Medici in Florence. Everywhere you look you can spot the Medici coat of arms with the characteristic balls. From bankers to Grand Dukes, they ruled over most of Tuscany for .....more info
Artisans and their Ateliers
Off the beaten track but not off limits
A fascinating hands on experience as guests in the workshops and ateliers of authentic Florentine craftsmen and women, who, regardless of the onslaught of mass production bravely .....more info
Gastronomic Delights
Food glorious food
Ask any Italian what his favourite topic of conversation is and the answer will be good food. (closely followed by football!) At breakfast they talk about lunch, and at lunch they're already thinking .....more info
Florence for Lovers
The most romantic city in the world
Florence takes its name from the ancient roman "Florentia" meaning flower, perfectly evoking its distant origins of gently rolling meadows leading down to the slow meanderings of the .....more info
Wine Tasting in Chianti
"Wine is sunlight, held together by water" Galileo
Chianti is in very heart of Tuscany spanning the Provinces of Florence and Siena, and since 1300, the Gallo Nero (black rooster) has been the symbol of its fertile vineyards .....more info
GRAND TOUR FLORENCE
Guests’ reviews
Four Seasons
Florentine garden tour
“I cannot thank you enough for all the kindness and efficiency in guiding with such enthusiasm the keen gardening group of our guests through some of the most beautiful gardens in fLorence. They utterly enjoyed their morning tour with you Virginia and the knowledge that you unfolded before them. You successfully managed to lift their memory of a wonderful weekend to new arboreal heights. We truly cannot thank you enough.”
Jeremy Garson
Director of European Event Organisation Ltd. UK
Florence Hidden “Gems Tour”
A wonderful day in Florence
hFlorence is such a rich city but its riches really come alive with a great guide like Virginia. Seeing the art, history and architecture of Florence with the help of a skilled guide like Virginia reinforced my love for this amazing city. This is the way to experience Florence. Thank you Virginia!
Steve and Marty Toscher
US
Florence Family Friendly Tour
A fantastic tour !
A fantastic tour around Florence with our 7 and 9 year old children.Virginia was very friendly and we really loved the personal and flexible touch. Thank you so much !
Julie Small UK
