What to do and see in Marche, Italy: The Best Walking Tours

Discover an idyllic hill town in the Italian region of Marche where houses and palaces of weathered brick and pantiles cluster around steep narrow streets, surrounded by misty mountains and green and yellow hills, like the background of a Leonardo portrait. Maybe you didn't know it but, because it is on the opposite side of the Apennines to the more famous Florence and Siena, Urbino has been half-forgotten by tourists and art lovers. What a shame! In its time – the 15th and 16th centuries – Urbino was one of the cultural capitals of the Renaissance and it also represents, even now, a quite unique and picturesque university town. During this private your you'll explore the famous University of Urbino, Piazza del Rinascimento, the church of San Domenico, the dome, the monumert to the great Raffaello and the beautiful Ducal Palace.  Get ready to take amazing pictures of this real hidden Italian gem!

Inclusions: private tour, expert local guide

Exclusions: food & drinks, entrance to museums/churches/palaces (except from Palazzo Ducale)

Join our guides in this amazing 2.5 hours walk into the ruins of the archaeological site of Pompeii. The city, settled not far away from the Volcano Vesuvius slopes, had been buried during the Vulcanic eruption dated 79 A.C. by the historians. Today, after more than 2000 years since that awful disaster, you have the chance to visit and move around one of the oldest cities in the world. Your group will be led at the discovery of the highlights of the Roman city while listening in details to the Ancient customs and traditions mixed up with “gossip” and stories of the main characters of the time, whose lives intertwined in Pompeii. Among the main features, your will see the "Palestra" (gym), the Temple of Isis, the Baths, the Forum, the House of Menander, the Lupanariae, the theatres and more. The tour is up to 14 participants. Skip the line and enjoy this amazing experience!

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional art historian guide, Professional guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Unmissable opportunity to enjoy the spectacle of the Marmitte dei Giganti gorge from inside. A naturalistic walk will follow inside the Gola del Furlo State Natural Reserve, going to the most panoramic places.

Inclusions: canoe, paddle, life jacket, guided excursion, environmental hiking guide

Exclusions: Private transportation

In this farm that keeps alive an ancient agricultural philosophy in the correct and constant balance between past and recent techniques, making it a historic but avant-garde cellar, we offer you a rich guided tour of the vineyards, to the ancient Lovatelli park (where 40 pavoni), to the winemaking and aging cellars, to the wine and label museum, and not to miss anything even at our museum of vintage cars and motorcycles.

Inclusions: Guided tour, Wine tasting, Tasting of local products

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Invite your senses to participate in an essential history lesson of Le Marche's wine culture with a guided tour within one of the region's oldest wineries, complete with wine tasting of native fine wines served alongside a selective platter of local meats.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, Food tasting

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Get an early start on an amazing day journeying out of Florence, and its man-made masterpieces, because you are off to the Italian seaside. Admire nature’s artistry in Liguria, a spectacular region and home of Cinque Terre – the much acclaimed string of seaside villages along the Italian Riviera. Steep terraces adorned with colorful homes and vineyards, rugged fishermen reeling in their daily catches, and the region’s most famous flavor – pesto. All experiences you can enjoy on this tour.

Inclusions: Round-trip transport from Florence in a comfortable air-conditioned coach, Free time in Vernazza, Monterosso, Manarola and Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre Card train tickets, 45mins optional light hike with tour leader, Expert bilingual local guide English/German (commentary in both languages)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pick-up/drop-off, Food/beverage

The enotour consists of about two hours to discover and learn about the art of wine production in a perfect combination of tradition and innovation. It starts with a guided tour of the cellar where you can learn more about the processing techniques and finally arrive at the tasting room where we will let you taste 12 labels of our best Doc and Igt wines, white, red, sparkling and sweet coming exclusively from our locally owned vines and organically run as Bianchello del Metauro Doc, Colli Pesaresi Sangiovese Doc, Pergola Aleatico Doc, Incontro Bruni 54 Igt and Garofanata Igt. All accompanied by typical local products at km 0.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks

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The Lame Rosse are one of the hidden treasures of the Marches, it is an experience to do absolutely by all lovers of walking in the mountains. You won't be disappointed.

Inclusions: Certified Guide

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A travertine stone workshop is a unique and child friendly place to visit. Travertine was used extensively in Italy and you can find many buildings made of it. One of the most famous quarries that still mines the stone is the historic Rosara Quarry, close to the city of Ascoli Piceno. Your tour is composed of three parts: introduction in the cave with history and the basic sculpting techniques explained, first approach with the chisel and a travertine bricks workshop. You will also have free time for a creative building.

Inclusions: Bottled water, All activities, Local guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Transportation to/from attractions

A day full of nature with its spectacular landscapes. One thing to do absolutely: a photo near the temple of Valadier

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Lunch