- The Pitti Palace, and the amazing art collections contained within, stands as a strong expression of power of the Medici Dukes, who returned to Florence in the 16th and 17th centuries, after having... >>
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Arte Firenze
PRICE: €60 pp + tickets or €330 per group
The Uffizi Gallery is, perhaps, the greatest repository of Renaissance and Mannerist artworks in the world. First created by Cosimo de' Medici I as office space for Florentine magistrates, this... more >>Arte Firenze for Families
PRICE: €250 per group
Created especially for our younger art enthusiasts, our Arte Firenze for Families walk acts as a primer to the rich collection of the Uffizi Gallery and to Florentine art and history, in general. The... more >>Brunelleschi Seminar
PRICE: €60 per person or €270 euro per group
One cannot imagine the skyline of Florence without picturing the flaming brick-red dome of the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, better know as the Duomo. With this accomplishment, Filippo... more >>Carmignano Excursion
PRICE: from €650 per group
Tucked into a valley just north west of Florence, lies the untouched Carmignano region. Frequented by the Medici family since Renaissance times, the area is known for its wine production and its... more >>Colors of Florence
PRICE: €45 per person or €220 per group
The greens, whites, pinks, browns and greys that make up the Florentine palette are some of the city's most recognizable visual cues. Not solely chosen for their aesthetic value, the colors of... more >>Custom Itinerary (Florence)
PRICE: from €220 per group
Context Florence can design a wide variety of personalized and customized itineraries for people with special interests or who are traveling in large groups. Drawing on our network of docents, our... more >>Daily Life of Renaissance Florentines
PRICE: €60 per person or €270 per group
The Renaissance period is the most celebrated era in Florentine history. The graceful paintings, daunting family legacies, moving literary tomes and stunning architectural advancements that... more >>Dante's Florence
PRICE: €60 per person or €270 per group
Dante Alighieri was born in Florence in 1265 A.D. He is widely accepted as the first author who wrote in the everday vernacular that soon evolved into modern Italian, as well as the creation of... more >>Day in the Val D'Orcia
PRICE: €1270 per group
The Val D'Orcia countryside, located just south of Siena, is an idyllic valley, with gorgeous emerald green rolling hills lined with cypress trees and a medieval past originating from the Via... more >>Duomo Complex
PRICE: €60 per person or €270 per group
This three-hour walking seminar focuses on Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence's cathedral which is usually simply referred to as the Duomo. In the company of an art or architectural historian, we will... more >>Florence Evening Transect
PRICE: €35 per person or €150 per group
Perhaps the best way to get the pulse of a city is to explore it by night, when most Italians take part in the collective pre- or post-dinner walk called la passeggiata. This rite is the inspiration... more >>Florence Food Experiences
PRICE: €65 per person or from €265 per group
Food and gastronomy have always played an integral part of Florentine culture and identity. And abroad, traditional Tuscan cuisine has grown to become synonymous with the use of fresh, local... more >>Florence Market Walk
PRICE: €45 per person or from €230 per group
Florence is not just paintings and palazzos; it is also home to one of the palatable and well-known cuisines in the world. In our two-hour guided walk in one of Florence's most characteristic food... more >>Fresco Workshop
PRICE: €75 per person or €350 per group
Fresco (literally fresh, in Italian) is the revered art of painting on fast-drying damp plaster with water based pigments. During the Renaissance, fresco painting was considered the true test of an... more >>Full Day Tour from Cruise Ship (Florence)
PRICE: from €1140 per group
While we normally don't advocate trying to see Florence in a day, for clients traveling on a cruise ship this is often the only way to do it. As a result, we recommend a very specific approach, which... more >>Lucca: Half Day Walk
PRICE: €270 per group
Lucca is a Tuscan jewel, tucked away in the foothills of the Garfagnana and Appenine ranges, with imposing city walls that betray the elegance and harmonious city within. Seemingly placid, Lucca... more >>Michelangelo Seminar
PRICE: €70 pp + tickets or €350 per group
It is difficult to overstate Michelangelo Buonarroti's impact on the Florentine Renaissance, or on art history in general. His techniques changed forever the way that artists, especially sculptors,... more >>Museo Bardini After Hours Visit
PRICE: €60 per person or €330 per group
The Museo Bardini is the enduring legacy of one man and his singular vision for displaying the treasures he amassed from all corners of the globe. Stefano Bardini's collection of painting, sculpture,... more >>Oltrarno Artisans
PRICE: €60 per person or €270 per group
The Florentine tradition of producing artisanal goods has been in existence for centuries and remains one of the cornerstones of Florence's visual and social history, as much as it did in the times... more >>Orientation Chat (Florence)
PRICE: €80 per group
Our orientation chat is a crash course to Florence; designed to acclimate you to your surroundings, answer any questions you may have regarding your stay in the city and give our unparalleled local's... more >>Picturing Florence: A Photography Workshop
PRICE: €270 per group
It is often easy to take pictures of Florence since the people, architecture, sculptures and culture often lend to grace and beauty. Our workshop will not only guide those who are interested in... more >>Pisa in Context
PRICE: €400 per group
Pisa is a superb example of visiting a city "in context." Due to the popular and photogenic Campo dei Miracoli (home to the Leaning Tower), daytrippers throng to the city on a daily basis but are... more >>Renaissance Gardens and Villas: Villa Medici and Villa Gamberaia
PRICE: €560 per group
The spectacular hills just outside of Florence are home to several elegant and splendid Renaissance villas, whose elaborate and lush gardens often outshine the serene beauty of the habitations. In... more >>Renaissance Life for Families
PRICE: €270 per group
During the Renaissance era, Florence was considered to be the epicenter of the artistic and commercial world. Art was changing dramatically, led mostly by new techniques introduced by Tuscan artists,... more >>Restoring Florence
PRICE: €460 per group
Florence, with more precious objects per square mile than most countries, is a major center for art restoring. This three-hour visit to one of the leading laboratories for restoration, the Opificio... more >>Santa Croce Neighborhood Walk
PRICE: €50 per person or €250 per group
Just to the east of the dense city center, lies the Santa Croce neighborhood, an oasis of true Florentine character and traditions. Named after the gleaming Medieval church, whose piazza is the... more >>Santo Spirito Neighborhood Stroll
PRICE: €50 per person or €250 per group
The Santo Spirito neighborhood, on the west side of the Oltrarno, features a lively mix of high art and local culture. The characteristic neighborhood is filled with tiny streets, two grandiose... more >>Saper Fare: Artisan Traditions of Florence
PRICE: €330 per group
The art of creation is omnipresent in Florence. One of the most rewarding and surprising discoveries one can have roaming the streets of the city center is stumbling upon a traditional workshop,... more >>Science and Humanism
PRICE: €60 per person or €270 per group
This thematic, three-hour walk traces the explosion of scientific progress and the rise of humanism during the rule of the Medici family in Renaissance-era Florence. The Medicis Cosimo I and... more >>Secret Gardens of Florence: Boboli and Giardino Torrigiani
PRICE: from €520 per group
Gardens, with their shady trees, fragrant flowers, and peaceful lanes, have always served as a counterpoint to the narrow, crowded streets of Florence's city center. During the Renaissance, a new... more >>Sense of Tuscany Wine Tasting
PRICE: €90 per person or €270 per group
Tuscan wine is rightfully renowned throughout the world for its taste, depth and quality. The grapes that are grown in Tuscany have come to be some of the most prized of their varieties, which have... more >>Siena: Half-Day Walk
PRICE: €270 per group
Nestled in the southern Chianti hills, Siena is, indubitably, one of the most gracious and alluring cities in Italy. The city, best seen from the superior vantage points of the bell tower or the top... more >>Symbols and Legends of Florence (Family Orientation)
PRICE: €220 per group
Florence is embedded with cherished symbols, which pop up all over town, sometimes when least expected. The town flower, the lily, can be spotted everywhere from fountains, to building facades, to... more >>The Medici: Portrait of a Family
PRICE: €70 pp + tickets or €350 per group
The complex and dramatic story of the Medici family is inextricably linked to the history of Florence, itself. Rising to power in the late 14th century, the Medici dominated the political, social and... more >>The Palio - Siena
PRICE: €270 per group
The dramatic Palio horse race, held biannually in the lovely Tuscan city of Siena, is one of Italy's most loved and historic sports events. Thousands of fans from all over Italy squeeze into the... more >>The Pitti Palace
PRICE: €60 per person or €270 per group
The Pitti Palace, and the amazing art collections contained within, stands as a strong expression of power of the Medici Dukes, who returned to Florence in the 16th and 17th centuries, after having... more >>Categories
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Dante's Florence
- Dante Alighieri was born in Florence in 1265 A.D. He is widely accepted as the first author who wrote in the everday vernacular that soon evolved into modern Italian, as well as the creation of... >>
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