What to do and see in Tuscany, Italy: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

December 27, 2021 Carley Gatson

Tuscany (/ˈtʌskəni/ TUSK-ə-nee; Italian: Toscana, pronounced [toˈskaːna]) is a region in central Italy with an area of about 23,000 square kilometres (8,900 square miles) and a population of about 3.8 million inhabitants (2013). The regional capital is Florence (Firenze).
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Piazzale degli Uffizi, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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This visit to the Uffizi Gallery will be a tour of Italian art history. You will be carefully guided through the museum, and we will reveal the secrets of the most important Italian painters through their best-known works.

Inclusions: Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Exclusions: Museum tickets from €.12,00 to €.24,00 per person (depending from season and or exhibitions)

2. Private Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Square Guided Visit

Cappelle Medicee, 50123 Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy Caf Tour & Travel
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Follow your private guide in the fascinating discovery of a unique museum and have a comprehensive visit of the wonderful San Lorenzo square, the lively heart of the Medici district.

Inclusions: Local professional Guide at your side, Earphones for groups of more than 7 participants, Medici Chapels skip-the-line tickets

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Everything not mentioned as Included

Reviewed By aakebe

Only 7 people and the tour was by Van. The driver guided us during the drive but no guide joined us at our stop in Castellina. Professional presentations at the wineries. Especially at Poggio Amorreli with Andrea where we were treated with Spumante, one white and two red Chianti and one supertuscan. We also got bread, cheese, salami with their own balsamic vinegar and olive oil. The driver called for a taxi upon arrival in Florence ????

3. Cortona Private Guided Tour

Cortona Piazza Garibaldi, 52044 Cortona, Province of Arezzo, Italy Umbria Con Me Day Tours
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Cortona has become very popular several years ago thanks to the book by Frances Mayes, Under the Tuscan Sun (and the movie with Diane Lane) which is set in Cortona; the protagonist immediately falls in love with the town, its people, and villa Bramasole that she purchases and fixes up.

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Reviewed By D1271ETdianaw

We had a fascinating morning with Alessandra, exploring Assisi and learning about its history. It's such a beautiful place, and Alessandra made it come alive for us. The 'Umbria con me' attention to detail was superb, and booking lunch for us at a local restaurant afterwards was a lovely touch.

4. Florence: Bargello Museum Tour

Bargello National Museum, Via del Proconsolo, 4, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy Star Florence
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Skip the line with your pre-reserved entrance tickets • See David and St. George by Donatello, the Bacchus and Tondo Pitti by Michelangelo and more! • Spend two hours exploring the Bargello Museum with a professional local guide - Tour to one of Florence’s most beautiful and important museums: the Bargello Palace, renowned all around Europe for its incredible works of sculpture. It displays many important sculptures of Michelangelo and Donatello, along with other examples of minor arts.

Inclusions: Official certified guide, Radio system to hear the guide, Entrance Ticket with reservation

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, Headphones will not be provided due to COVID-19 (We recommend to bring your own headphones)

Reviewed By crashjob

We are very happy we chose to visit the Museo del Bargello, and thrilled to have had Martina as our guide. Martina is an absolute gem! Her knowledge is vast and her passion for the history and the art makes is so much fun to learn about it from her. Martina kept us engaged and looking to learn all we could about the museum itself and the items exhibited within. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

5. Orvieto and Montepulciano Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Rome

Rome Italy Explora
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Want to visit Italy, but looking to see more than just the tourist cities? Orvieto is your answer and is perfect for a day trip from Rome. The historic, and beautiful section of the city is located at the top of a steep hill. The well-preserved Gothic and medieval buildings will make you feel like you're frozen in time. You can easily walk out of beautiful architecture, historic buildings, or interesting spots to people-watch. Montepulciano, Montepulciano, Montepulciano, Montepulciano, Montepulciano, Montepulciano in Italy and abroad. Montepulciano has a distinct peculiarity, in which you have been dug out underneath the prestigious palazzos.

Inclusions: Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur, Private English-speaking tour escort at your disposal, Entrance tickets in the Orvieto Cathedral (Duomo), Light wine tasting in Orvieto, Visit to the most ancient and beautiful wine cellar in Montepulciano, Wine tasting with three different wines in Montepulciano, Snack with local products (cheese, cold cuts) in Montepulciano

Exclusions: Food or drink choices made outside the scope of the organized tasting tour, Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By GiulianaD137

We wished we could see Pope Francis but we could never expected we could see him so closely thanks to Rossana great effort. Rossana and our driver Luigi are both great persons and the visit to the Pope very well organized. They both were professional, supportive, engaging and very helpful. Rossana took really a great effort to make the visit tailored to our needs and she had great sense of humour. Big thanks to R and L. We would highly recommend this tour.

6. PRIVATE Full-Day Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti from Florence

UniqueTuscany private Tours
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• EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR PRIVATE GROUP • With this fascinating tour you will discover a unique part of Tuscany in a private day-trip from Florence. With an expert local driver/guide, immerse yourself in the renowned Chianti wine region and explore the cities of Siena and San Gimignano. You will tour historic landmarks such as Piazza del Campo in Siena, home to the annual Palio, and the medieval towers of San Gimignano. Add an optional, unforgettable lunch to savor traditional Tuscan wines and specialties in a local organic farm or winery! • 8/9-hr Full-Day private tour of Tuscany • Visit the medieval cities of Monteriggioni, San Gimignano and Siena • Hear live commentary of the wine cellars by your guide • Taste Craft Chianti Classico wine at a local vineyard • Pick-up and drop-off at your Hotel or at the address provided • Travel in a Mercedes-Benz minivan

Inclusions: Pick-up and drop-off at your selected hotel/location (in Downtown Florence), Private transportation by Mercedes-Benz MiniVan, Air-Conditioned, English-speaking licensed driver, Free time in Siena and San Gimignano, Unlimited cold mineral water , On-Board WiFi

Exclusions: Local guides in Siena and San Gimignano, Lunch in farm or winery available at an extra cost 25€pp to 50€pp, depending on option chosen, Entrance fees (Cathedral of Siena ia approx. 7€ pp.)

Reviewed By Gabriel S

This was our 2nd private tour that we did through Uniquetuscany (2017/2020). Our guide, Alessandro was very specific to the covid restrictions and offered us new masks during the day! He did a wonderful job explaining the history of the towns. Our highlight was the visit to Tuscany organic farm where we had our lunch with amazing view. We stopped at Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa. There was a lot of walking and moving from in and out of the minivan so make sure you wear comfortable shoes. I definitely recommend this tour while visiting Florence since you get a lot of history while on the minivan to each town. Just not enough time in all the towns but 10 hours is a long day! still worth the trip! Highly recommended..

7. The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales

Piazza di San Lorenzo, 35R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy All Around Florence
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This tour is the best walking tour that you can ever have in Florence. It is a great introduction to the city for both first-timers as well as returners. It covers the main attractions of the city and also the hidden gems that are well and truly "off the beaten track" and gives you facts you wouldn't know or notice walking around by yourself. While you'll be led through the city you will be even accompanied through three centuries full of thrilling stories about the Medici family who influenced Florence’s history; little by little the Renaissance will become alive in front of you. You will not be involved in a boring, neutral lecture, but in a pleasant stroll through the center of Florence, in a friendly and easy-going atmosphere. This tour, except the small commission for TripAdvisor, is based on donations. This means that if you like the tour you can leave a tip (some people give 10€, some people give 50€, you choose the price) to reward the guide.

Inclusions: Licensed Guide

Exclusions: You can choose how much you want to pay to reward the guide (some people leave 10€, some people 50)

Reviewed By nahey87

We just arrived in Florence and joined a free walking tour with Manuel. It was just amazing as he is an amazing storyteller and knows the city as a born and raised. He inspired us to learn more about Medici, visit palaces, and enjoy the various food spots. At the end of the tour, he provided great advice on where to go and what to do around Florence. We've been so delighted by the tour to spontaneously decide to book a private Uffici tour with him which was just as much fun and insightful as the walking tour. We will ping Manuel again next time we are in the city.

Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy Visit Europa Today
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Florence’s Galleria Degli Uffizi extends across two floors and over fifty rooms, displaying more than a hundred thousand elaborate works of art. They are the grand ambassadors of Florentine unmatched cultural heritage. No wonder Uffizi ranks among the busiest attractions in town. Such splendour deserves full personalized attention. Booking out Private Uffizi Tour with skip the line access gives you a unique opportunity to tailor the Uffizi experience to your needs. With the guidance of our knowledgeable guide, you won’t only save time getting in but also learn all you want to know in detail and at a speed that suits you. Why Book the Private Uffizi Tour with Us? It’s not so often you get to visit Florence. Hence, when you do, you should make your trip truly worth it.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Licensed guide, Headsets to hear your guide clearly, Private tour, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By 77lu

I had a wonderful experience at the Uffizi Gallery with my guide Irina. I thought the 49 euro ticket was extreeemely good value for what was provided, I was able to skip the queue and Irina provided a huge amount of information. She was engaging and enthusiastic and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Furthermore, Irina emailed me on all of the information that she had mentioned afterwards, so I have the memories and stories of the Uffizi Museum with me forever now. I would highly recommend a tour with Irina! (I was here over a year ago in July 2018!)

9. Florence Full Day Tour with David, Duomo, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio and More

Piazza San Marco, Firenze FI, Italy The Roman Guy
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Trace the footsteps of the Medici family and classic Renaissance artists on this Florence in a Day tour. With your local guide, you will be able to conquer all of Florence’s highlights within one day. Walk through the charming winding streets of Florence, taste some local cuisine and get the chance to see some of the most celebrated artworks of all time. Before you know it, you’ll be an expert of Florentine history and culture.

Inclusions: Professional art historian guide, Small group sizes to guarantee a personal experience

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions, Gelato and trippa

Reviewed By TravelNerd32

Uffizi walk-through was my favorite part and I loved the Palazzo Vecchio. Guide was very knowledgeable.

10. Pisa all inclusive: Baptistery, Cathedral and Leaning Tower guided tour

Porta Santa Maria Pisa, P.za Daniele Manin, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy DiscoveryPisa
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Small groups! Discover the Miracle Square with this amazing tour. Learn about the Cathedral, Baptistery, the famous Leaning Tower and visit all the monuments inside! Select the ticket with entrance to the Leaning Tower and you will have included the tickets to visit after the tour, on your own, the Cemetery, Opa Museum and Sinopie Museum

Inclusions: Guided tour with licensed guide, Cathedral and Baptistery tickets (guided tour), Leaning Tower, Cemetery, OPA Museum, and Sinopie Museum ticket (if option selected) , Headsets to hear the guide clearly , Small groups (max 15 people)

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Reviewed By R1KCX

Our guide Alessia met us promptly and we had a superb tour of the Field Of Miracles - Leaning Tower included. Alessia was warm and friendly - she certainly knew all about the history and buildings. We had an excellent tour (thank you!) and would highly recommend if you wanted a more in-depth knowledge about the site for very little more than the admission price alone, to seek out Discoverypisa.com

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