There are so many sights and attractions to see in the beautiful city of Florence in Italy. Florence, being the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany, it is also the most populous. Almost all the famous museums, palaces, churches, cultural places, and other sights to see are situated here in Florence. If you’ve finished going to all of the famous establishments and have fully explored all of them, you can also explore Florence’s beautiful outdoor views. We made a guide of the top 10 best Viator tours in Florence, Italy, to make sure that you don’t miss out on any of the great sights. Check them out below.
1. Florence City hop-on hop-off tour (from USD 25.0)
Out of the many things that Italy is known for, art is definitely one of their best edge. The Florence City hop-on-hop-off tour will allow you to discover and appreciate Italian art, history, as well and, most especially, culture. You have the choice to select between the one-day pass, two-day pass, and even a three-day pass. This tour has a total of 18 stops which includes the Duomo and Palazzo Pitti. See the fabulous Tuscan views on this Florence City tour!
City Sightseeing Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Duration: 60 to 120 minutes
2. Small-group wine-tasting experience in the Tuscan countryside (from USD 98.0)
Looking for something fancy that truly defines the Italian experience? Try this small-group wine-tasting experience in the Tuscan countryside tour. All wine connoisseurs and lovers will enjoy this wine-tasting tour. Explore different vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees and learn about Florence’s wine culture. The tour includes a visit to two of the top-rated wineries in Chianti Classico region, and also get the chance to learn how to make fresh wine and drink it along with delightful cheeses! What’s special about this tour is that it only serves a small group so it is guaranteed that you will be given much attention. Grab your friends and invite them to this rare experience.
Florence to Tuscan Countryside Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour
Duration: 4 hours 45 minutes
3. Cooking class and lunch at a Tuscan farmhouse with local market tour (from USD 149.0)
If you’re a foodie, and you want to learn more about Italian cuisine, this tour is perfect for you. This full-day experience includes a market visit where you can get fresh ingredients, a cooking class, and our favorite which is the four-course lunch. Learn from an expert chef as you discover how to make bruschetta, pasta, roast pork, and dessert. After all the preparation, taste your own creation accompanied by a classic Tuscan wine. After the full-day experience, you will get a cooking diploma as well as recipes which you can create in your own home! Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind cooking class!
Florence Tuscany Cooking Class, Market Tour, and Lunch
Duration: 7 hours
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4. Cinque Terre hiking day-trip from Florence (from USD 88.0)
Are you an outdoor person and would like to explore the beauty of Florence? Try the Cinque Terre hiking day-trip. This one-day experience will let you hike through five fishing villages of Old Italy. Enjoy views from the Italian Riviera and learn their history and their importance and contribution to the beauty of Italy. Take a dip in the clear blue waters of Vernazza and Monterosso with family and friends. Experience the beautiful outdoors of Italy with this very special tour!
Florence to Cinque Terre Hiking Day Trip with Boat Ride
Duration: 13 hours
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Joanna
Hello, my name is Joanna. I was born and raised in Poland but then I fell hopelessly in love with Tuscany and have been living in Florence for 20 years. Wisely enough, I decided to turn my passion into work and became a tour guide. Now I can share with you my immense love for the beauty, history and art of these enchanted places. I am particularly passionate about the Middle Ages, history, scu... Read more
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I am a lively well-spoken tour guide and tour leader from Florence, and a person who has the ability to motivate different sets of audience; to communicate effectively and possesses a high degree of energy and enthusiasm.I am able to manage multiple tasks, self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills. I am proficient in Italian, English and Norwegian and possess a strong love ... Read more
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5. Tuscany in one day, sightseeing tour (from USD 115.0)
If you’re looking for an all in one tour, the Tuscany in one day sightseeing tour includes going to different locations that highlight the best of Italy with the help of a local guide. Explore lovely sights such as the city of Siena and the cathedral, the Chianti hills where you can have your Tuscan lunch and a special wine tasting, the Cathedral Square and the Tower of Pisa where you can take loads of pictures with family and friends. This tour will also allow you to travel by a luxurious coach, so this will not only be enjoyable but also convenient.
Florence Full-Day Tuscany Tour with Siena, Pisa, San Gimignano
Duration: 11 to 12 hours
6. Full day to San Gimignano, Siena and Chianti with lunch and wine tasting (from USD 66.0)
Enjoy history with a glass of wine on the full day to San Gimignano, Siena and Chianti with lunch and wine tasting tour. Spend your free day on this tour by strolling through the streets of San Gimignano while learning the history of Monteriggioni’s imposing fortress. And by the middle of the day, you can enjoy wine and Tuscanian lunch at Chianti Classico.
From Florence: San Gimignano, Siena, and Chianti wine Tour
Duration: 11 hours 15 minutes
7. Skip-the-line Florence Duomo with Brunelleschi's Dome climb (from USD 109.0)
Do you want to experience Florence’s most iconic attraction? Skip the lines with your special entrance ticket and explore passages that are closed to the public. Another thing that we love about this tour is that it comes with a bonus exclusive ticket to the Baptistery and tickets to the museum. This tour also holds only a maximum of 16 people, so you will definitely have an intimate and private experience. Only see the best of Brunelleschi’s Dome with this tour!
Florence Duomo Skip-the-Line Tour with Cupola Access
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
8. Uffizi Gallery tour with guide (from USD 69.0)
Tired of the long wait that you have to endure when you check out top attractions and sights? With the Uffizi Gallery tour, this will not be a problem. You can bypass all the lines and head straight to the gallery with the help of a guide. Not only will you get the chance to view numerous historical artworks, but you will also get an in-depth overview of the art pieces. Witness masterpieces by Michelangelo, Botticelli, Caravaggio, among many others! You also have the opportunity to stay in the museum after the tour if you wish to see additional art.
Tip from tour guide
One of my favorite paintings at Uffizi Gallery is The Calumny by Botticelli, 1495.
It depicts a scene from a lost Greek painting of Apelles. It was described by a Lucian of Samosata in the 2nd century: "On the right of it sits Midas with very large ears, extending his hand to Slander while she is still at some distance from him. Near him, on one side, stand two women—Ignorance and Suspicion.
On the other side, Slander is coming up, a woman beautiful beyond measure, but full of malignant passion and excitement, evincing as she does fury and wrath by carrying in her left hand a blazing torch and with the other dragging by the hair a young man who stretches out his hands to heaven and calls the gods to witness his innocence. She is conducted by a pale ugly man who has a piercing eye and looks as if he had wasted away in long illness; he represents envy.
There are two women in attendance to Slander, one is Fraud and the other Conspiracy. They are followed by a woman dressed in deep mourning, with black clothes all in tatters—she is Repentance. At all events, she is turning back with tears in her eyes and casting a stealthy glance, full of shame, at Truth, who is slowly approaching."
Tip from tour guide
This is one of young Leonardo da Vinci's masterpieces, the Annunciation from around 1473 when he was still in the workshop of Andrea del Verrocchio. The panel is from the church of San Bartolomeo in Monte Uliveto. The architectural elements are drawn according to the rules of perspective with a central vanishing point, but some anomalies found in the figure of the Virgin, whose right arm appears excessively long, may reflect early research in optics by Leonardo, who would have taken into account the lateral (from the right) and lowered point of view determined by the original placement of the painted panel, that is, above a side altar of a church. You can view this painting in the Uffizi Gallery.
Florence: Uffizi Gallery Small-Group Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
9. Florence's Accademia Gallery priority entrance ticket (from USD 34.0)
You’ve probably heard of Michelangelo’s ‘David’ statue, or maybe Renaissance paintings by Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, and many others. If you have, experience them in real life through a priority entrance ticket to the Accademia Gallery where you can find these world-famous artworks. Avoid the long lines, and visit the gallery at your own pace and schedule!
Skip the Line: Florence's Accademia Gallery Priority Entrance Ticket
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
10. La Sagrada Familia guided tour (from USD 54.0)
The Sagrada Familia is Antoni Gaudi’s unfinished basilica in Spain and it’s one of the most-visited attractions. That’s why it’s no surprises that many are willing to endure long lines just to get a glimpse of this sight. However, you don’t have to wait in longs lines anymore with the La Sagrada Familia guided tour. Together with your friends and family, absorb and admire the ornate facades, towers, pillars, and stained glass. The schedule for this tour is also very flexible because you get to pick a departure time that suits you.
Barcelona Sagrada Familia Skip-the-Line Tour
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
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