With limited time in Florence, avoid the crowds and take a walking tour through the Uffizi Gallery before gaining exclusive private access to a collection of portraits and paintings housed in the Vasari Corridor. This is your opportunity to visit the Vasari Corridor when it is closed to the general public.

Avoid long lines at the Uffizi Gallery as your guide delivers an informative commentary on your 1.5-hour tour through the gallery’s main rooms. Next, you’ll enjoy an exclusive private viewing of the Vasari Corridor. Hidden between city houses and even passing through a church, the Vasari Corridor has evolved as one of the most astounding architectural masterpieces of the Renaissance. Continue Reading »

The ideal way to discover Florence is your own way! Choose either the morning or afternoon tour or book them both, with lunch included, for a comprehensive introduction to this classic Renaissance city. Even better, you’ll gain quick access to the Uffizi and Accademia galleries and skip the queues.

Florence morning tour:
Your morning tour starts with a drive up to Piazzale Michelangelo to admire wonderful panoramic views of Florence. Next, you’ll take a walking tour of the cathedral complex in the old city center, including Giotto’s bell tower, the Baptistery with its bronze doors and the famous cupola by Brunelleschi. A short walk brings you to the Accademia Gallery (*) which houses the statue of David by Michelangelo. The morning tour concludes here, or you can choose to end your morning tour with lunch at a restaurant in the town center (optional). Continue Reading »

The Cruiser Bike Tour is fun for individuals, for groups, for the whole family - anyone who would like to discover Florence with an expert tour leader. Your knowledgeable tour leader along with an audio guide MP3 player will share the diverse history of the area as you pedal along the historic center of Florence. During this unique bike tour you will visit all of the must-see places in Florence including Piazza Santa Trinita, Piazza Santissima Annunziata, Palazzo Strozzi, Il Duomo, Santa Croce, San Niccolo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Repubblica, and from the Arno you will be able to admire the sequence of bridges that embellish the Florentine scene. Continue Reading »

This is a splendid excursion through the fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside to the historic university city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty.

After the panoramic drive by bus along the banks of the Arno, the tour continues on foot with a guided tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, with the celebrated Leaning Tower (exterior), the Baptistery (exterior), and other important monuments. Continue Reading »

This tour is a shopaholic’s delight. Leave Florence to reach the Prada and Gucci outlets. After an approximate 1.5 hour stop, you will depart the famous centre for the mall. For almost three hours, you can shop for prestigious high fashions by Gucci , Giorgio Armani, Fendi, Ferragamo, Y.S. Laurent, Valentino, Ungaro, Zegna, Bottega Veneta, Sergio Rossi, Loro Piana, and many others.

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Enjoy an evening dedicated to the discovery of authentic Tuscan cuisine and of the most celebrated Italian opera arias and famous Neapolitan songs. A tour guide will escort you into an ancient and fascinating neighborhood in the old city center where the Restaurant-Wine house is located. In this romantic atmosphere, under arches and vaults dating back to 1200, a candlelit Tuscan dinner is served with excellent Chianti wine. Continue Reading »

Discover the beauty of Florence as you drive along the romantic Viale dei Colli up to Piazzale Michelangelo.

Morning:

Drive along the romantic Viale dei Colli up to Piazzale Michelangelo and stop to admire the wonderful panorama of the city, one of the most beautiful in the world. The tour will proceed by coach through the old city centre. Then take a walking guided tour of the exterior Duomo complex including: the Baptistery with its bronze doors and the famous Porta del Paradiso. Next visit the Cathedral with the magnificent Cupola del Brunelleschi and Giotto’s Bell Tower. A short walk through the historic streets of the heart of Florence brings you to the renowned Galleria dell’Accademia where you’ll admire the famous David by Michelangelo and other works by the great artist. After the guided visit of the Accademia Gallery you will be escorted to a historic restaurant in the city centre where you can savor a light lunch in the classic Tuscan style as well as drinks. After the lunch you will start the afternoon tour of the city. Continue Reading »

The Hotel Carolus is located near the historic city center, approximately three miles from Florence Vespucci Airport. Local attractions include Accademia Museum, Duomo Cathedral, Fortezza Da Passo, Ponte Vecchio, and Uffizi Museum.

Hotel amenities include wake-up calls, tour assistance, concierge, currency exchange, 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, elevators, multilingual staff, fax/photocopy servic, guest laundry, and room service. Guests may also enjoy the sauna, solarium, tennis courts, health club. Continue Reading »

The Hotel Embassy is located in Florence, Italy, short distance from the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. Santa Maria Novella train station is short distance from the hotel, and Vespucci Airport is three miles away.

The hotel amenities include 24-hour front desk, safe-deposit box, currency exchange, business center, high speed Internet access, restaurants, laundry facilities, and parking. A complimentary American-style breakfast buffet is offered each morning. International and Tuscan dishes are served in the quiet atmosphere of the Embassy Restaurant. Continue Reading »

While in Florence, visit the Accademia and Uffizi Gallery, two of the world’s most famous picture galleries.

Accademia Gallery: Completely immerse yourself in the art of Michelangelo to get to know his most famous work, David, and other important works of art such as I Prigioni and San Matteo.

Uffizi Gallery: Through the tour guide’s explanations of the wonderful masterpieces, you will be able to admire the works of art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio. Continue Reading »