10 Literary, Art & Music Tours in Tuscany That You Shouldn't Miss

September 15, 2021 Jacquiline Darosa

Tuscany (/ˈtʌskəni/ TUSK-ə-nee; Italian: Toscana, pronounced [toˈskaːna]) is a region in central Italy with an area of about 23,000 square kilometres (8,900 square miles) and a population of about 3.8 million inhabitants (2013). The regional capital is Florence (Firenze).
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1. Private Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Square Guided Visit

Cappelle Medicee, 50123 Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy Caf Tour & Travel
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Follow your private guide in the fascinating discovery of a unique museum and have a comprehensive visit of the wonderful San Lorenzo square, the lively heart of the Medici district.

Inclusions: Local professional Guide at your side, Earphones for groups of more than 7 participants, Medici Chapels skip-the-line tickets

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Everything not mentioned as Included

Reviewed By aakebe

Only 7 people and the tour was by Van. The driver guided us during the drive but no guide joined us at our stop in Castellina. Professional presentations at the wineries. Especially at Poggio Amorreli with Andrea where we were treated with Spumante, one white and two red Chianti and one supertuscan. We also got bread, cheese, salami with their own balsamic vinegar and olive oil. The driver called for a taxi upon arrival in Florence ????

2. Florence: Bargello Museum Tour

Bargello National Museum, Via del Proconsolo, 4, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy Star Florence
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Skip the line with your pre-reserved entrance tickets • See David and St. George by Donatello, the Bacchus and Tondo Pitti by Michelangelo and more! • Spend two hours exploring the Bargello Museum with a professional local guide - Tour to one of Florence’s most beautiful and important museums: the Bargello Palace, renowned all around Europe for its incredible works of sculpture. It displays many important sculptures of Michelangelo and Donatello, along with other examples of minor arts.

Inclusions: Official certified guide, Radio system to hear the guide, Entrance Ticket with reservation

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, Headphones will not be provided due to COVID-19 (We recommend to bring your own headphones)

Reviewed By crashjob

We are very happy we chose to visit the Museo del Bargello, and thrilled to have had Martina as our guide. Martina is an absolute gem! Her knowledge is vast and her passion for the history and the art makes is so much fun to learn about it from her. Martina kept us engaged and looking to learn all we could about the museum itself and the items exhibited within. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

3. VIP Private Tour Florence Cathedral Dome & Monuments

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy Florence Tours by Made of Tuscany
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Three hours plunged in the Florentine Renaissance! Discover all the meanings hidden behind the various statues that decorate the façade of the cathedral and admire the monuments inside this church that is rich in history, including the Crypt of Santa Reparata… Don’t miss the chance to contemplate the sheer beauty of the gates of Paradise and discover the charming mosaics inside the Baptistery during your guided tour. Finally, you will visit the completely refurbished museum where astonishing works of art, originally collocated in the Baptistery and the Cathedral, are exhibited.

Inclusions: tickets with skip-the-line reservation, Private expert art historian tour guide

Exclusions: Pick up and drop off, Tips

Reviewed By Z2094AFandrewd

My favorite tour in Florence. So fun with great wine. The sunset was beautiful and we walked all over the city.

Via Ricasoli, 51, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy Star Florence
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Accademia Gallery skip-the-line ticket, don't waste your time queuing for the whole day! • The home of Michelangelo's original sculpture David • A passionate and art-lover local guide - The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, or "Gallery of the Academy of Florence", is an art museum in Florence, Italy and is best known as the home of Michelangelo's sculpture David. It also has other sculptures by Michelangelo and a large collection of paintings by Florentine artists, mostly from the period 1300-1600, the Trecento to the Late Renaissance. It is smaller and more specialized than the Uffizi, the main art museum in Florence. It adjoins the Accademia di Belle Arti or academy of fine arts of Florence, but despite the name has no other connection with it.

Inclusions: Official Certified Guide, "Skip-the-line" access is guaranteed, even during peak season, Radio system to hear the guide, Entrance Ticket with reservation

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, Headphones will not be provided due to COVID-19 (We recommend to bring your own headphones)

Reviewed By crashjob

We are very happy we chose to visit the Museo del Bargello, and thrilled to have had Martina as our guide. Martina is an absolute gem! Her knowledge is vast and her passion for the history and the art makes is so much fun to learn about it from her. Martina kept us engaged and looking to learn all we could about the museum itself and the items exhibited within. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

5. 3 Hour Private Walking Tour in Florence

Via Roma, 21, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy Exclusive Connection Tours
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Our knowledgeable guide will meet you in a prearranged location. Together you will walk through Florence historical center and its 2000 years of history. We will scout its Roman origins, pass through the Middle Ages and arrive at that social revolutionary phenomenon that was the Renaissance. We will understand why it all started in Florence and its ramifications. We will walk past worldwide famous monuments such as the Santa Maria del Fiore church and its dome, Repubblica square, Signoria square, the Uffizi square, and the Ponte Vecchio bridge.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Snacks, Private transportation

Reviewed By 765jerib

We were extremely lucky to have Giacomo as our guide at the Uffizi Gallery this morning. We had early access and therefore were able to (mostly) dodge the crowds. Our tour guide, Giacomo was interesting, intelligent, and highly knowledgeable, making the experience so much richer and providing context to the many masterpieces on view. Highly recommend.

Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy Visit Europa Today
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Florence’s Galleria Degli Uffizi extends across two floors and over fifty rooms, displaying more than a hundred thousand elaborate works of art. They are the grand ambassadors of Florentine unmatched cultural heritage. No wonder Uffizi ranks among the busiest attractions in town. Such splendour deserves full personalized attention. Booking out Private Uffizi Tour with skip the line access gives you a unique opportunity to tailor the Uffizi experience to your needs. With the guidance of our knowledgeable guide, you won’t only save time getting in but also learn all you want to know in detail and at a speed that suits you. Why Book the Private Uffizi Tour with Us? It’s not so often you get to visit Florence. Hence, when you do, you should make your trip truly worth it.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Licensed guide, Headsets to hear your guide clearly, Private tour, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By 77lu

I had a wonderful experience at the Uffizi Gallery with my guide Irina. I thought the 49 euro ticket was extreeemely good value for what was provided, I was able to skip the queue and Irina provided a huge amount of information. She was engaging and enthusiastic and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Furthermore, Irina emailed me on all of the information that she had mentioned afterwards, so I have the memories and stories of the Uffizi Museum with me forever now. I would highly recommend a tour with Irina! (I was here over a year ago in July 2018!)

7. Florence Full Day Tour with David, Duomo, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio and More

Piazza San Marco, Firenze FI, Italy The Roman Guy
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4.9 based on 18 reviews

Trace the footsteps of the Medici family and classic Renaissance artists on this Florence in a Day tour. With your local guide, you will be able to conquer all of Florence’s highlights within one day. Walk through the charming winding streets of Florence, taste some local cuisine and get the chance to see some of the most celebrated artworks of all time. Before you know it, you’ll be an expert of Florentine history and culture.

Inclusions: Professional art historian guide, Small group sizes to guarantee a personal experience

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions, Gelato and trippa

Reviewed By TravelNerd32

Uffizi walk-through was my favorite part and I loved the Palazzo Vecchio. Guide was very knowledgeable.

Via dei Castellani, 14, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy City Florence Tours
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4.8 based on 68 reviews

Discover one of the most visited museums in the world alongside an expert guide, who will explain the most important works to appreciate the art of the Italian Renaissance. The gallery attracts more than a million annual visitors who want to take a look at this art collection, among its many masterpieces we find the works of artists and protagonists of the Renaissance such as Michelangelo, Giotto, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and many others. With our guide you will enter from the priority entrance to the Gallery and you will enjoy a chronological itinerary that will allow you to travel through time, starting from the Byzantine art in Tuscany to arrive at the wonderful Renaissance. After this fantastic tour you can freely explore the Gallery, have a snack at the bar with one of the best views of Florence, from the terrace in front of Palazzo Vecchio, located above the Loggia Dei Lanzi in Piazza Signoria.

Inclusions: Fast Track entrance tickets, Tour Guide, Radios Headsets

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Reviewed By Adventurer101573

We were visiting Florence for one week. City Florence Tours organized for us the tour of the importent places. And Marco and Giacomo did it with perfection. Marco is a very reliable and helpful organizer and Giacomo a highly knowlageable guide, who explains the many subjects with passion and is never dull.

9. Electric Cart Tour Florence

Piazza di Santa Croce, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy Eco Tours Italia
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4.8 based on 162 reviews

Welcome to a fantastic way of visiting the historical city of Florence! We are really happy to provide a unique way of exploring the city’s artistic centre in the most relaxing way in our electric vehicles. Whether you are feeling energetic and full of fun or looking for an easier way to visit the city, don’t miss out this experience! The tours will enable you to uncover the beauty of this city in the shortest possible time. So let's go, leave your old-fashioned ways and jump onto the most revolutionary way of travelling through Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance!

Inclusions: Expert Tour Leader, Golf cart, Multilanguage Audioguide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Tips

Reviewed By laumandiaux

We had a great time with Ben. A very gentle guy from London sharing with us his favourite adresses (churches, bar and restaurants) in Florence. We recommend the longer tour of 90min. This tour with golf cart allows to park very close to the different sights. This is a perfect way for a first panoramic tour in Florence. Ben is definitely a nice fellow!

10. Full-Day Private Pisa and Lucca Tour from Florence

Ciao Florence Tours and Travels
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Enjoy a private tour of the Tuscan cities of Pisa and Lucca, taking advantage of the personalized attention of your driver! Visit the famous Leaning Tower in Pisa, and discover the other wonders of the breath taking Piazza dei Miracoli, the very heart of the city itself: the white marble Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Monumental Graveyard. Then visit Lucca, particularly appreciated for its 16th century intact walls and for the majestic Guinigi Tower. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Florence is included with a private driver for the day.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Mercedes vehicle, Speaking driver, Free time in Pisa, Free time in Lucca, Bottled water, Wi-Fi

Exclusions: Lunch, Local guide in Lucca or Pisa

Reviewed By J Adam K

Took the walking tour today with Safe as our guide. Wonderful experience. Safe spoke flawless English and his passion for Florence, art and history was addicting. We hope to do something similar in the future.

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