23 activitati in Florence, ITALY

Our Florence wine and cheese tasting will just leave you astonished with Italian wine culture and it is very interesting even for those visiting Florence for the 1st, 2nd or even the 12th time! One of the best things to do in Tuscany is to discover Italian food and wine and what better way to so than to go wine tasting in Florence! You will meet locals, taste authentic food and wine and see more of Florence like a local. Wine and Food tasting inside a wine bar located in the city center. You can enjoy 3 different varieties of Tuscan Wines, 2 types of Tuscan Olive Oils, Local Cheeses, Professional wine expert. Languages English.

For all those customers who wish to visit the museum in total freedom and at their own pace, guided by an audio commentary of expert art historians recorded in their own language. Total immersion in the art of Michelangelo to know his most renowned work, the “David”, and other important works of art such as "I Prigioni" and "San Matteo"; and the “Palestrina Pietà”. The young Michelangelo carved the David from a huge block of rough marble in three years, creating an imposing sculpture of absolute beauty, an icon of the renaissance model. He depicted a magnificent nude young man at the height of his physical vigor, whose intense expression of strength and courage, which originated from an absolute faith in God, roses as a symbol of power and invincibility of the Florentine Republic at the time of its maximum splendor. Languages English, Spanish, French, Italian and German Others During periods of increased inflow of visitors, despite our reservations, the admission to the museums may be subject to delays, mainly due to security reasons for which the access to the museum is regulated according to the number of people inside it. Based on the above reasons any possible delay cannot be attributable to suplier responsibility. A supplement will be charged in case the audio guide is not returned.

Lose yourself in the natural splendour of the Tuscan scenery, by far one of the most romantic and beautiful regions in the Italian peninsula. Highlights - Stroll around the medieval town of Monteriggioni - Taste local Chianti wines and olive oil - Tour a Tuscan wine estate and cellar This relaxing tour invites you to discover the gorgeous Chianti region of Tuscany and explore the iconic fortress of Monteriggioni. Forget all about your day to day worries and leave all stress behind, back in the distant hustle and bustle of the big cities, as you enjoy a day in the purest charm of natural surroundings. When you arrive in Monteriggioni, you will be able to enjoy a leisurely stroll through its quaint stone streets and search for the many little shops that specialise in typical Tuscan products. However, if you are not in a shopping mood, you can always sit down at an elegant cafe and relish some of the good old Italian coffee and gelato. The tour continues with a visit to a charming wine estate. Here you will take part in a guided tour of the wine cellars in order to learn all there is to learn about the fascinating wine producing process. To top the experience off, it’s then time for a tasting. Try some of the magical wines produced in these cellars paired with samples of sliced cold meats, bruschetta and salami. What’s more, the tour also includes a second tasting of olive oil and wine in another nearby cellar. A day in paradise!

Live the ultimate romantic Italian experience: enjoying a leisurely stroll in the heart of Florence as the sun sets while you taste a glass of fabulous Chianti wine. This is the ultimate Florentine experience; you will be able to sample some of the best wines in the region while discovering the lanes of Oltratno, a well-known craftsman neighbourhood that is bound to charm you. You first stop is a quaint local wine shop, where you will be invited to relish some good old locally produced Chianti wine paired with some delicious bruschettas. Later on, pass through the world-famous Golden Bridge, known to the locals as the Ponte Vecchio. This captivating bridge, normally filled with little vendors and stalls selling Italian memorabilia, is one of the most iconic constructions of Florence. By crossing the river you reach the heart of the religious and political Florence, for instance, at San Giovanni Square and Signoria Square. At this gorgeous site you will be able to set eyes upon the majestic Cathedral and the Palazzo Vecchio, two images that are bound to stay engraved in your memory for a long time and that will contribute to making you fall in love with this city. It is in this location that you will be invited to indulge in a second wine tasting. The tour includes altogether five glasses of Chianti wine as well as appetizers. Join us on this one of a kind tour and give your senses a treat.

Don’t miss the chance to explore the marvelous Chianti wine region and its rolling hills! Get away from the noise and crowds of the city and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the world-famous Tuscan countryside. Tuscany is renowned worldwide for its nature, small villages, vineyards and gentle hills. Your tour starts with a visit to a rustic wine estate , in the heart of vineyards, where you will be greeted by the owners and offered an appetizing snack based on “crostini toscani”, home produced olive oil and a tasting of a delicate “Vino Chianti”. You will visit the cellar and learn all the secrets of wine processing. Then we move on to Greve in Chianti which is without doubt one of the most famous and best known Italian Chianti wine villages: here you will have time to explore the characteristic alleyways and the central square with its numerous medieval buildings and its picturesque artisan shops.You may have the chance to purchase some of the delicious products you have tasted, if the time permits. Our day is not over yet: in the heart of olive trees, gentle hills and vineyards you will be offered another rich wine tasting together with some regional products: the owners of the wine estate will teach you some easy steps to become a perfect sommelier! Exclusive: Two wine tastings included! Languages English and Spanish available every day. French available on Monday, German available on Wednesday, Portuguese available on Friday, Italian available on Saturday and Sunday. A minimum of 2 clients is required to confirm the excursion in French, German, Portuguese or Italian. For English and Spanish there is no minimum.

The complete visit of the “Great Museum of the Cathedral”, an unforgettable tour of the monuments of Piazza del Duomo, a museum complex like none other in the world, steeped in the art, history and faith that made this city great. Highlights - An incomparable journey into art, history, faith and mystery! - Priority access to the monuments during the guided visit - The greatest artists of the Middle Ages and Renaissance in Florence The tour of the “Grande Museo del Duomo” (Great Museum of the Cathedral) is a single great itinerary that will take you through more than 1500 years of history, embracing all the monuments on the world-famous Piazza del Duomo: from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, to the Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the St. John's Baptistery and the Museum of the Works of the Cathedral. A unique chance to enjoy a truly exceptional cultural experience in the heart of Medieval and Renaissance Florence, a "tour of marvels" among the monuments of a square that is a concentration of art unlike any in the world. Your art historian guide will first take you to the Baptistery dedicated to St. John, the Patron Saint of Florence. The Baptistery is one of the oldest buildings in Florence (XI century) and home to the glittering golden mosaics that decorate the dome and a spectacular Matroneo (Women's Gallery). The outer façade is covered in Carrara and Prato marble and is enriched with the beautiful bronze doors, including a copy of the two known as the Gates of Paradise (we'll see the originals inside the “Opera del Duomo” Museum (Museum of the Works of the Cathedral) during the tour). As we leave the Baptistery, the tour proceeds with the elegant Giotto’s Bell Tower, covered in multi-coloured marble and graced with a base decorated with a fabulous figurative cycle. The guide will reveal then the secrets of the celebrated majestic Brunelleschi’s Dome, the largest masonry construction ever built, one of the city's icons. Inside the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and the third largest church in the world, you can admire the beautiful frescoes by Vasari and Zuccari adorning the inside of the Dome, one of the world's most important stained glass window cycles created by the greatest artists of the early Renaissance and magnificent works by Baccio Bandinelli, Benedetto da Maiano, Luca Della Robbia, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Andrea Del Castagno and many others. The tour will continue with a visit to the spectacular “Opera del Duomo” Museum. The greatest treasures from the monuments of the great Cathedral Complex are all carefully housed in this incredible Museum, in an amazing scenic setting. We'll see a life-size reconstruction of the Cathedral as it was in the times of Dante Alighieri, as well as the sculptures of Arnolfo di Cambio, Donatello and Nanni di Banco. We'll see the original doors of the Baptistery, including the gilded Gates to Paradise done by Lorenzo Ghiberti. We'll be moved as we gaze upon the Pietà del Duomo sculpted by Michelangelo and the Penitent Magdalene by Donatello. We'll admire the beauty of the Altar of St. John, a stupendous silver masterpiece, and the other magnificent works of art done by the greatest medieval and renaissance artists of Florence. Those who desire, may climb up to the Museum panoramic terrace to admire the grandiose Dome to a close distance. Others Your ticket is valid for 72 hours and allows you to visit other monuments on your own at the Duomo Complex (except the Brunelleschi’s Dome), Languages English

A thrilling experience awaits at the Opera del Duomo Museum as you gaze upon the works of Michelangelo, Donatello, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Luca della Robbia, and many others. Highlights - A magic once-in-a-lifetime experience! - Grandiose spaces and amazing scenic installations! - Masterpieces by some of the greatest artists of all time! - See the beautiful Dome from up close! Do not miss the visit to this amazing Museum In the restored "Museum of the works of the Cathedral" fascinating spaces and scenic installations are the setting for a spectacular exhibition of the world's most important collection of medieval and Florentine renaissance sculptures, along with countless other unique masterpieces of art, result of the genius, passion and faith of the era's greatest artists. The “Opera del Duomo “ Museum ( Museum of the Works of the Cathedral) is home to an immense collection of 750 sublime works of art created over the centuries to decorate both the inside and outside of the Cathedral, Baptistery and Bell Tower, all housed at the “Opera del Duomo” and set in an enormous, brand new, breathtaking setting. Your tour begins in the great exhibition halls of a former theatre, home to the Sala dell’Antica Facciata. The installation here is a reproduction of Piazza del Duomo as it was in the 1300s, with the ancient life-sized façade of Santa Maria del Fiore on one side and, on the other, the three original gates of the Baptistery dominated by groups of sculptures, with the legendary glittering golden gates by Lorenzo Ghiberti, which Michelangelo called the "Gates of Paradise", in the middle. On the monumental Gothic façade are 40 magnificent sculptures, including the one of St. John the Evangelist by Donatello, St. Luke the Evangelist by Nanni di Banco and the Madonna of the Glass Eyes by Arnolfo di Cambio, all set at their original medieval height: a fascinating space that recalls ancient places imbued with powerful spirituality. We will then proceed to some halls that host two of the Museum's most important masterpieces: the sublime and deeply moving Pietà del Duomo by Michelangelo - in which the face of Nicodemo who holds Christ is thought to be a self-portrait of the artist - and the heart-rending Penitent Magdalene by Donatello. The tour continues on the first floor along a lovely illuminated gallery where a surprising series of high-reliefs and 16 statues from the Giotto’s Bell Tower are located, including the famous prophets Jeremy and Abacuc by Donatello. We will then visit the amazing Sala della Cupola, home to wooden models of the dome dating to the 1400s and the Lanterna by Filippo Brunelleschi and then the Galleria delle Cantorie, amazing sculptures by Donatello and Luca della Robbia. The last stop of the visit is the Gallery of the Silver Altar, home to the Altar of St. John and the Cross, which contains a fragment of the Christ Cross. They are masterpieces of medieval and renaissance crafted in silver that belonged to the treasury of the Baptistery and such greats as Antonio del Pollaiolo and Andrea Verrocchio, among others, worked on them. Those who desire to do so may go up to the panoramic terrace to get a close-up look at the magnificent Brunelleschi’s Dome, keeping the unforgettable memory of an exceptional emotional experience in the heart of one of the most beautiful cities in the world! After the tour has ended, feel free to remain in the museum. Others Museum entrance ticket valid for 72 hours for the Duomo Complex Monuments (except the Brunelleschi’s Dome).