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Pisa

Pisa: semi private local food tour (max. 6 people) offers an intimate exploration of Pisa's culinary heart. This walking tour, perfect for food lovers, unveils hidden gems and authentic flavors known only to locals. Get ready to taste Pisa beyond the Leaning Tower! The tour starts in Piazza Garibaldi, where guests meet their local guide. From there, the adventure begins through the historic center, discovering traditional Pisan cuisine. Expect a delightful platter of Tuscan cheeses and cold cuts paired with a refreshing Spritz in one of Pisa's oldest wine bars. A must-try is the 'cecina,' a thin chickpea flour focaccia, and the unique Pisan pizza, distinct from other Italian versions. During the tour, guests will explore local favorite restaurants, savoring typical Pisan dishes like 'pappa al pomodoro' pasta, accompanied by local wine or craft beer. The culinary journey ends with a sweet dessert, completing the Pisan gastronomic experience. This small-group tour ensures a personalized experience. Key stops include Pisa City Center, a tasting of Salumi and Focaccia, Cecina and Pisan Pizza, and a Pisan Dessert Experience. Fattoria Le Prata may also be a stop. The tour includes 5-7 food tastings, visits to five local bars and restaurants, and guidance from a local food expert, plus alcoholic beverages, coffee, and tea. Gratuities and transport are not included. Discover Pisa's delicious secrets on this unforgettable food tour!

Pisa: semi private local food tour (max. 6 people) offers an intimate exploration of Pisa's culinary heart. This walking tour, perfect for food lovers, unveils hidden gems and authentic flavors known only to locals. Get ready to taste Pisa beyond the Leaning Tower! The tour starts in Piazza Garibaldi, where guests meet their local guide. From there, the adventure begins through the historic center, discovering traditional Pisan cuisine. Expect a delightful platter of Tuscan cheeses and cold cuts paired with a refreshing Spritz in one of Pisa's oldest wine bars. A must-try is the 'cecina,' a thin chickpea flour focaccia, and the unique Pisan pizza, distinct from other Italian versions. During the tour, guests will explore local favorite restaurants, savoring typical Pisan dishes like 'pappa al pomodoro' pasta, accompanied by local wine or craft beer. The culinary journey ends with a sweet dessert, completing the Pisan gastronomic experience. This small-group tour ensures a personalized experience. Key stops include Pisa City Center, a tasting of Salumi and Focaccia, Cecina and Pisan Pizza, and a Pisan Dessert Experience. Fattoria Le Prata may also be a stop. The tour includes 5-7 food tastings, visits to five local bars and restaurants, and guidance from a local food expert, plus alcoholic beverages, coffee, and tea. Gratuities and transport are not included. Discover Pisa's delicious secrets on this unforgettable food tour!

Florence

The 4 Hours Market Tour and Guided Pasta Cooking Class in Florence offers a delicious immersion into Tuscan cuisine. This experience begins with a guided exploration of Florence's vibrant central market, a place brimming with fresh, local produce brought in daily by regional farmers. Here, the air buzzes with the sights, smells, and sounds of authentic Italian commerce. Following the market visit, guests will step into a professional kitchen for a hands-on pasta-making class. An expert chef will lead participants in creating traditional pasta shapes and complementary sauces, using the very ingredients discovered at the market. The class culminates in a delightful lunch featuring the freshly made pasta, paired with regional wines. This small-group food tour and cooking class ensures personalized attention and an intimate experience, perfect for food enthusiasts seeking an authentic taste of Florence. It includes all necessary ingredients, equipment, and a celebratory lunch with wine, making it a truly unforgettable culinary adventure.

The 4 Hours Market Tour and Guided Pasta Cooking Class in Florence offers a delicious immersion into Tuscan cuisine. This experience begins with a guided exploration of Florence's vibrant central market, a place brimming with fresh, local produce brought in daily by regional farmers. Here, the air buzzes with the sights, smells, and sounds of authentic Italian commerce. Following the market visit, guests will step into a professional kitchen for a hands-on pasta-making class. An expert chef will lead participants in creating traditional pasta shapes and complementary sauces, using the very ingredients discovered at the market. The class culminates in a delightful lunch featuring the freshly made pasta, paired with regional wines. This small-group food tour and cooking class ensures personalized attention and an intimate experience, perfect for food enthusiasts seeking an authentic taste of Florence. It includes all necessary ingredients, equipment, and a celebratory lunch with wine, making it a truly unforgettable culinary adventure.

Monterosso al Mare

Discover the magic of Cinque Terre on a one-way boat tour from La Spezia! This adventure takes you along the beautiful Ligurian coast aboard a traditional gozzo boat. The journey begins in La Spezia, sailing through the bay of Portovenere, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Get ready to see the five famous villages: Riomaggiore, Manarola with its terraced hills, Corniglia perched high on a cliff, Vernazza with its historic castle, and Monterosso. During the trip, the skipper will share stories about local customs and traditions. You can explore hidden coves, caves, and natural waterfalls, all while relaxing with music and refreshments. The tour includes safety gear, a minibar with drinks and focaccia, snorkeling equipment, fuel, insurance, and a skilled skipper to guide the way. This small-group water tour offers a unique and unforgettable way to experience the Cinque Terre's beauty.

Discover the magic of Cinque Terre on a one-way boat tour from La Spezia! This adventure takes you along the beautiful Ligurian coast aboard a traditional gozzo boat. The journey begins in La Spezia, sailing through the bay of Portovenere, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Get ready to see the five famous villages: Riomaggiore, Manarola with its terraced hills, Corniglia perched high on a cliff, Vernazza with its historic castle, and Monterosso. During the trip, the skipper will share stories about local customs and traditions. You can explore hidden coves, caves, and natural waterfalls, all while relaxing with music and refreshments. The tour includes safety gear, a minibar with drinks and focaccia, snorkeling equipment, fuel, insurance, and a skilled skipper to guide the way. This small-group water tour offers a unique and unforgettable way to experience the Cinque Terre's beauty.

Florence

Brunello di Montalcino tour explores small, family-run biodynamic wineries. Enjoy tastings, a Tuscan lunch, and Montalcino's medieval charm. Perfect for individuals/small groups seeking terroir wines and an intimate, authentic experience in the heart of Tuscany, focusing on organic winemaking and local culture.

Brunello di Montalcino tour explores small, family-run biodynamic wineries. Enjoy tastings, a Tuscan lunch, and Montalcino's medieval charm. Perfect for individuals/small groups seeking terroir wines and an intimate, authentic experience in the heart of Tuscany, focusing on organic winemaking and local culture.

Siena

Discover Siena's historic heart on a guided walk, uncovering hidden gems and iconic sites. This small-group tour offers an intimate exploration of the medieval city, enhanced by delicious local food tastings. Experience Siena's culture and flavors in a memorable morning.

Discover Siena's historic heart on a guided walk, uncovering hidden gems and iconic sites. This small-group tour offers an intimate exploration of the medieval city, enhanced by delicious local food tastings. Experience Siena's culture and flavors in a memorable morning.

Livorno

Private Full-Day Shore Excursion: See Florence and Pisa in one amazing day! This private tour is perfect for small groups (up to 8 people). A friendly, English-speaking driver will pick guests up right at the port in Livorno or La Spezia. First, guests will head to Florence for a 3-hour guided tour. An art expert will show everyone the best parts of Florence, including Michelangelo's David at the Accademia Gallery and marvel at the Florence Cathedral, wander through the Historic Center of Florence, see Palazzo Vecchio, admire Piazza della Signoria, and walk across the Ponte Vecchio. After Florence, the tour stops in Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower. Guests will have a few hours to explore the tower and learn about its history while capturing photos at Piazzale Michelangelo. This worry-free shore excursion includes round-trip private transfer in an air-conditioned minivan and skip-the-line entrance to the Accademia Gallery. Please note that food, drinks, lunch, and gratuities are not included. This private sightseeing tour ensures a comfortable and memorable experience.

Private Full-Day Shore Excursion: See Florence and Pisa in one amazing day! This private tour is perfect for small groups (up to 8 people). A friendly, English-speaking driver will pick guests up right at the port in Livorno or La Spezia. First, guests will head to Florence for a 3-hour guided tour. An art expert will show everyone the best parts of Florence, including Michelangelo's David at the Accademia Gallery and marvel at the Florence Cathedral, wander through the Historic Center of Florence, see Palazzo Vecchio, admire Piazza della Signoria, and walk across the Ponte Vecchio. After Florence, the tour stops in Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower. Guests will have a few hours to explore the tower and learn about its history while capturing photos at Piazzale Michelangelo. This worry-free shore excursion includes round-trip private transfer in an air-conditioned minivan and skip-the-line entrance to the Accademia Gallery. Please note that food, drinks, lunch, and gratuities are not included. This private sightseeing tour ensures a comfortable and memorable experience.

Lucca

Hands On Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in LUCCA offers a fun way to learn about Tuscan food! This cooking class is in Lucca, Italy. You will get to make your own pasta and gelato. It's a hands-on experience where everyone can join in and learn how to cook like a real Italian. The class will teach you how to make two kinds of pasta. You'll make spaghetti or tagliatelle, and ravioli with ricotta cheese. The ingredients are fresh from local farms. You will also learn to make gelato. After cooking, everyone eats together. This is a great way to taste real Tuscan food. This cooking class is perfect for people who love food and want to learn new cooking skills in a friendly environment.

Hands On Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in LUCCA offers a fun way to learn about Tuscan food! This cooking class is in Lucca, Italy. You will get to make your own pasta and gelato. It's a hands-on experience where everyone can join in and learn how to cook like a real Italian. The class will teach you how to make two kinds of pasta. You'll make spaghetti or tagliatelle, and ravioli with ricotta cheese. The ingredients are fresh from local farms. You will also learn to make gelato. After cooking, everyone eats together. This is a great way to taste real Tuscan food. This cooking class is perfect for people who love food and want to learn new cooking skills in a friendly environment.

Montepulciano

Cesarine: Private Pasta & Tiramisu in Montepulciano Local's Home offers a tasty dive into Italian cooking! This isn't just a class; it's a chance to learn family secrets in a real Italian home. Perfect for food lovers, families, and anyone wanting to cook like a local. Imagine learning to make pasta and tiramisu from someone who’s been doing it for years. The Cesarine, a friendly home cook, will show how to make these famous dishes from scratch. Then enjoy tasting what was made with local wines and water, and coffee is included. This private class makes cooking fun and easy. It's a hands-on way to learn about Italian food and culture. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks with hosts all over the country. They've earned high praise on platforms like Viator for their warm hospitality and authentic culinary experiences.

Cesarine: Private Pasta & Tiramisu in Montepulciano Local's Home offers a tasty dive into Italian cooking! This isn't just a class; it's a chance to learn family secrets in a real Italian home. Perfect for food lovers, families, and anyone wanting to cook like a local. Imagine learning to make pasta and tiramisu from someone who’s been doing it for years. The Cesarine, a friendly home cook, will show how to make these famous dishes from scratch. Then enjoy tasting what was made with local wines and water, and coffee is included. This private class makes cooking fun and easy. It's a hands-on way to learn about Italian food and culture. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks with hosts all over the country. They've earned high praise on platforms like Viator for their warm hospitality and authentic culinary experiences.

Lucca

Enjoy a private dining experience in Pistoia, immersed in local culture, skill level not required. Witness show cooking, savor authentic family recipes passed down by Italian Mammas. Enjoy a 4-course menu with drinks, connecting with welcoming hosts from Cesarine. Experience genuine Italian hospitality. Best to remember local recipes.

Enjoy a private dining experience in Pistoia, immersed in local culture, skill level not required. Witness show cooking, savor authentic family recipes passed down by Italian Mammas. Enjoy a 4-course menu with drinks, connecting with welcoming hosts from Cesarine. Experience genuine Italian hospitality. Best to remember local recipes.

Florence

Experience Tuscany's beauty on a private day trip to Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti. Enjoy personalized attention, history, and culture with an English-speaking driver in a deluxe minivan. Discover hidden gems, savor local traditions, and create lasting memories in the heart of Italy. This tour offers a relaxing and insightful exploration of Tuscany.

Experience Tuscany's beauty on a private day trip to Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti. Enjoy personalized attention, history, and culture with an English-speaking driver in a deluxe minivan. Discover hidden gems, savor local traditions, and create lasting memories in the heart of Italy. This tour offers a relaxing and insightful exploration of Tuscany.

Florence

Private and authentic cooking class experience with family in Florence offers a unique chance to learn the secrets of Italian cuisine from a local family. This isn't just a cooking class; it's an invitation into a Florentine home where participants will discover how to make handmade pasta using fresh, seasonal ingredients, some sourced directly from the family's garden. If garden ingredients aren't available, the family uses locally sourced ingredients. Participants work together to create traditional recipes, and when weather allows, enjoy the fruits of their labor in a beautiful garden setting. The experience includes preparing a starter like Fettunta or Bruschetta, followed by making fresh pasta such as Tagliatelle, Ravioli, or Lasagna, and finishing with a dessert such as cantuccini, mousse, ice cream, or fresh seasonal fruit. Drinks are included to complement the meal. Participants can also learn to make Spritz! This food tour allows for customization to suit vegetarian options, ensuring everyone can enjoy the experience. All necessary kitchen equipment is provided, making it easy for anyone to join in and learn. This cooking class is more than just a culinary lesson; it's a cultural exchange. The family’s expertise and warm hospitality create a welcoming environment for guests to immerse themselves in Italian traditions. Thanks to a partnership with the Correnti ODV Association, for each cooking class, €1 is donated to support the community of orphaned children of Malelea in Lesotho. Garden Cooking Class puts its heart into it.

Private and authentic cooking class experience with family in Florence offers a unique chance to learn the secrets of Italian cuisine from a local family. This isn't just a cooking class; it's an invitation into a Florentine home where participants will discover how to make handmade pasta using fresh, seasonal ingredients, some sourced directly from the family's garden. If garden ingredients aren't available, the family uses locally sourced ingredients. Participants work together to create traditional recipes, and when weather allows, enjoy the fruits of their labor in a beautiful garden setting. The experience includes preparing a starter like Fettunta or Bruschetta, followed by making fresh pasta such as Tagliatelle, Ravioli, or Lasagna, and finishing with a dessert such as cantuccini, mousse, ice cream, or fresh seasonal fruit. Drinks are included to complement the meal. Participants can also learn to make Spritz! This food tour allows for customization to suit vegetarian options, ensuring everyone can enjoy the experience. All necessary kitchen equipment is provided, making it easy for anyone to join in and learn. This cooking class is more than just a culinary lesson; it's a cultural exchange. The family’s expertise and warm hospitality create a welcoming environment for guests to immerse themselves in Italian traditions. Thanks to a partnership with the Correnti ODV Association, for each cooking class, €1 is donated to support the community of orphaned children of Malelea in Lesotho. Garden Cooking Class puts its heart into it.

Florence

Explore Florence's Renaissance with priority access to the Medici Chapel and San Lorenzo Church. Led by an expert guide, discover Piazza Della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the Duomo. Admire iconic art and architecture, including Michelangelo's masterpiece. Enjoy a comprehensive 3.5-hour exploration of Florence's artistic heritage.

Explore Florence's Renaissance with priority access to the Medici Chapel and San Lorenzo Church. Led by an expert guide, discover Piazza Della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the Duomo. Admire iconic art and architecture, including Michelangelo's masterpiece. Enjoy a comprehensive 3.5-hour exploration of Florence's artistic heritage.

Monterosso al Mare

Experience Cinque Terre like never before with a private boat tour, ideal for a personalized exploration of the National Marine Park's five villages. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming, and wine tasting, complemented by local products. This tour offers a unique blend of culture, relaxation, and stunning coastal views.

Experience Cinque Terre like never before with a private boat tour, ideal for a personalized exploration of the National Marine Park's five villages. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming, and wine tasting, complemented by local products. This tour offers a unique blend of culture, relaxation, and stunning coastal views.

Florence

Private Cooking Class in a Florentine Villa offers an immersive Tuscan culinary experience. Enjoy a hands-on 4-course meal preparation with fresh ingredients, paired with local wine. Includes private transfer from Florence, small-group setting ensures personalized attention, and exploration of Tuscan cooking secrets. A delightful blend of food, culture, and scenery.

Private Cooking Class in a Florentine Villa offers an immersive Tuscan culinary experience. Enjoy a hands-on 4-course meal preparation with fresh ingredients, paired with local wine. Includes private transfer from Florence, small-group setting ensures personalized attention, and exploration of Tuscan cooking secrets. A delightful blend of food, culture, and scenery.

Florence

Kids treasure hunt in Uffizi museum offers a unique family adventure through art history. With a private, skip-the-line experience, children become protagonists, uncovering secrets through games. This tour balances entertainment and culture, managed by experienced guides who cater to kids' needs, ensuring a memorable and stress-free exploration of the Uffizi Gallery.

Kids treasure hunt in Uffizi museum offers a unique family adventure through art history. With a private, skip-the-line experience, children become protagonists, uncovering secrets through games. This tour balances entertainment and culture, managed by experienced guides who cater to kids' needs, ensuring a memorable and stress-free exploration of the Uffizi Gallery.

Livorno

Experience Florence from Livorno with ease. This private transfer offers a fast, comfortable ride to Florence, free time to explore, and a scenic stop at Michelangelo's Square. Enjoy a city map and bottled water. A stress-free, guaranteed return ensures you're back to your cruise ship on time. Perfect for a quick cultural immersion. Private Drivers, Port Transfers.

Experience Florence from Livorno with ease. This private transfer offers a fast, comfortable ride to Florence, free time to explore, and a scenic stop at Michelangelo's Square. Enjoy a city map and bottled water. A stress-free, guaranteed return ensures you're back to your cruise ship on time. Perfect for a quick cultural immersion. Private Drivers, Port Transfers.

Florence

LGBTQ + friendly Renaissance Gay life in Florence tour explores a hidden side of Florence. This walking tour shows how Florence played a vital role in LGBTQ+ history and culture. From the Middle Ages, Florence was more open-minded compared to other places in Europe. See where many men, including members of the Medici family, were involved in same-sex relationships. Hear about the punishments used and how the city tried to control it. The tour visits places like the Florence City Center, the Medici Palace (Pitti Palace), and Piazza della Signoria where Michelangelo's David stands. Expect to see key spots like the Renaissance Florence Legal Archives (Hypothetical), Palazzo Spini Feroni, Medici Court at Palazzo Medici Riccardi, and the Medieval Quarter of Florence. With headsets, participants can clearly hear the guide's insights. Note that the tour includes only what is listed and nothing else.

LGBTQ + friendly Renaissance Gay life in Florence tour explores a hidden side of Florence. This walking tour shows how Florence played a vital role in LGBTQ+ history and culture. From the Middle Ages, Florence was more open-minded compared to other places in Europe. See where many men, including members of the Medici family, were involved in same-sex relationships. Hear about the punishments used and how the city tried to control it. The tour visits places like the Florence City Center, the Medici Palace (Pitti Palace), and Piazza della Signoria where Michelangelo's David stands. Expect to see key spots like the Renaissance Florence Legal Archives (Hypothetical), Palazzo Spini Feroni, Medici Court at Palazzo Medici Riccardi, and the Medieval Quarter of Florence. With headsets, participants can clearly hear the guide's insights. Note that the tour includes only what is listed and nothing else.

Isola d'Elba

Elba Island Aperitif: a private sunset boat tour along Elba's east coast. Enjoy coves, swims, and local snacks with wine or beer as the sun dips. Sushi option available. Departs around 6 PM (5 PM after Sept 1st), ends post-sunset. A relaxing blend of sightseeing and local flavors.

Elba Island Aperitif: a private sunset boat tour along Elba's east coast. Enjoy coves, swims, and local snacks with wine or beer as the sun dips. Sushi option available. Departs around 6 PM (5 PM after Sept 1st), ends post-sunset. A relaxing blend of sightseeing and local flavors.

Modena

Experience 'Private Visit to Acetaia La Vedetta': Immerse yourself in the art of balsamic vinegar production in Castelvetro's hills. Enjoy a guided tour, learn traditional methods, and savor unique flavors with included snacks and alcoholic beverages, for an unforgettable culinary adventure.

Experience 'Private Visit to Acetaia La Vedetta': Immerse yourself in the art of balsamic vinegar production in Castelvetro's hills. Enjoy a guided tour, learn traditional methods, and savor unique flavors with included snacks and alcoholic beverages, for an unforgettable culinary adventure.

Florence

The 'Sit and Walk Florence' tour offers a comfortable exploration of Florence with gelato. Using portable stools, discover the Religious and Political Centers, Uffizi Gallery, and Old Bridge. Enjoy a relaxed pace with a professional guide and sample delicious gelato. Perfect for those who prefer less walking.

The 'Sit and Walk Florence' tour offers a comfortable exploration of Florence with gelato. Using portable stools, discover the Religious and Political Centers, Uffizi Gallery, and Old Bridge. Enjoy a relaxed pace with a professional guide and sample delicious gelato. Perfect for those who prefer less walking.