Top Florence Art & Culture

FIRST time in Florence? Don’t you know where to start? Join our free walking tour! We’ll show you the main HIGHTLIGHTS of this beautiful city and make you travel into the RENAISSANCE times and intrigues of one of the most powerful families of history: the MEDICI. All in a funny and easy-going way. We’ll also give you all the tips to take the most of the city and ENJOY it to the fullest! “Cool! but who are you ?? ” If you wonder so, you're curious ... and we love that! We’re a group of local friends and also official tour guides of Florence, although we prefer to introduce us as STORYTELLERS! That’s why our name is Tour-TALE. We love make you travel throughout the past as you were in a tale. We’ve also been tourists, so we try to give you the kind of visit we’d like to find: clear and with a good balance between information, curiosities and funny anecdotes. Our aim is that you to finish our tour with a smile and give you the best memory possible of your trip. Are you ready?

Enjoy an evening of famous Italian opera arias in a spectacular setting during this opera concert in Florence's Santa Monaca Church. Listen to professional singers perform selections from 'The Marriage of Figaro,' 'Tosca,' 'The Barber of Seville,' 'Madame Butterfly,' 'La Bohème' and 'La Traviata,' while you admire the setting of a 15th-century church.

Tuscany has been known for its pottery since ancient times, and with this hands-on class you’ll enjoy an introduction to traditional Tuscan “majolica” in just a few hours. Join a local artisan in his family-run workshop outside the town of Montelupo to learn how to work raw clay, fire, and glaze your own work. Once cooled from the kiln, your piece will be shipped directly to your home.

Discover the history of the Renaissance city on this walking tour of Florence. Led by a guide, see the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace, and the bustling Piazza della Signoria, and many more. Enjoy stories of the city and its characters, including famous artists and rulers.

Smell terrific after this tour of a master perfumer's workshop in a Renaissance palace in Florence. Learn how he chooses his ingredients, makes his perfumes and sniffs out an amazing fragrance. Then make your own! Leave with a small bottle of your own bespoke fragrance and a certificate signed by the fragrance master himself.

The Uffizi Gallery is among the world’s most prestigious art galleries and as one of Florence’s most visited attractions, it can get crowded. Pre-booking fast-track tickets means you’ll enjoy skip-the-line access and can spend as long as you like admiring masterpieces such as Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus” and “Primavera”.

Soak your cares away in the hot springs of San Filippo, a blissful forest retreat located outside Florence in the UNESCO-listed Val d’Orcia region. Relax in naturally heated pools surrounded by the Tuscan woods, and book a spa treatment if you like.

Travel to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome, Florence’s most iconic attraction, with this skip-the-line entrance ticket and tour. Follow your guide through the cathedral and up to the terraces for an exclusive close-up view of the dome. Explore passages closed to the public and get a magnificent look at the city skyline.

Prebook your admission tickets to see the Three Tenors live in concert at Italy’s Auditorium of Santo Stefano al Ponte, and guarantee your preferred day and seating arrangement at the venue. Plus, you’ll enjoy a beautiful show of opera arias accompanied by a mandolin, cello, and grand piano by the famous trio.

The Uffizi Gallery is one of the world’s most famous art museums, but it can be a challenge to get children excited about art history. This private 2.5-hour tour is specially designed for families, with skip-the-line access, fun commentary, and interactive games and quizzes to keep the kids entertained. Hotel pickup is included.

Hi, my name is Matteo and thank you for being here!   In my family business we make Tuscan pottery since generations and after achieving the Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor we decided to share our knowledge to who wants to discover that very ancient tradition.  In a full immersive two/three hours class we will experience together all the process in ceramic making.  After the class I will bring you to the Osteria di Fuori, the oldest restaurant in Montelupo (it was built on the Renaissance!) to enjoy a lunch made with typical Tuscan food and Chianti wine. Then I won't say more, it's a full-immersive experience that you have to feel with all your senses.

See the highlights of the Accademia Gallery in Florence on a 1-hour tour with an art expert guide. Your guide focuses on sculptures by Michelangelo, especially his masterpiece: David. You’ll also see other works by Renaissance masters, quickly navigating the extensive collection with your guide. Save time at this popular attraction with included skip-the-line tickets.

Treat yourself to a night of Italian opera in the historic setting of St. Mark’s Church, a former Medici Palace in the heart of Florence. Absorb the drama, music, and lavish costumes of  classics like ‘La Traviata’ and ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ accompanied by a virtuoso pianist. Every seat gets you up close to action in this intimate venue, which boasts perfect acoustics worthy of Italy's finest composers.

Explore both levels of the world-famous Uffizi Gallery with this in-depth 2-hour tour. See more of the museum's huge collection in one visit with this unique tour. Learn about the history of the building housing the museum. Admire the works of great masters including Michelangelo, Botticelli, Raphael, Titian and Caravaggio.

Get to know the haunted corners of Florence on this self-guided tour via downloadable app. You and your party will follow the mobile digital guide at your own pace through the cursed buildings to learn all about the stories and legends behind the hauntings.

Benefit from personalized attention and the ability to travel at your own pace on this private half-day tour of Florence. With a guide dedicated just to you and your party, you can help create an itinerary that focuses on the main highlights or places that interest you specifically. Learn about the history and culture of Florence through guided commentary, and taste some of the country's best food with an included antipasti and wine tasting.

Visitors often have to join long lines at Florence’s Accademia Gallery, spending more time outside than admiring its art treasures. This ticket lets you bypass the main entrance lines, so you can head inside and explore independently without any long wait. View paintings by artists including Lippi and del Sarto, see unfinished works by Michelangelo, and marvel at the star attraction, Michelangelo’s sublime 'David.'

High profile tour, aimed to couple families and friends, for who wants more: The first part of the visit includes an "excursus" on Michelangelo's life from birth to his death: it is a necessary background to understand the stylistic reasons behind his art. Finally we contemplate at a distance the "giant" symbol of Florence and the Renaissance and we will discover what hides behind Michelangelo's work: why David was so important at that time and why it is so important in art history as to be considered one of the symbols of western thought? So it will be an opportunity to see how Michelangelo exceeds the perfection of David with his "Prigioni" (prisoners, slaves): these statues express a different style and tension (to say the contrary) compared to the David that is the pinnacle of his youthful journey: the so-called "unfinished way", an artistic reason with profound philosophical roots will accompany the artist's maturity until his death.You will see a unique, yet unpublished, vision.

Step inside one of Italy’s most famous art museums on this guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Avoid the crowds with early access and skip-the-line entrance, then learn more about the museum’s highlights with the help of an art historian guide. Prepare to be impressed as you spot works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, and view iconic paintings like Titian's ‘Venus of Urbino’ and Botticelli's ‘Primavera’. Best of all: your ticket is still valid after the tour ends, so you can continue exploring for as long as you want.

Unlock the secrets of Florence’s famous Duomo—an architectural marvel designed in the 15th century and the icon of the Renaissance city. Learn about the history of Brunelleschi’s red-roofed dome as you climb to its very top, stopping along the way to explore hidden terraces and chambers not open to the general public. Be rewarded by panoramic views of Florence. Skip-the-line admission includes a guided tour of the cathedral and crypt.

Experience Florence and get some of the best vacation photos during a private photoshoot. Start off with a short consultation to decide your itinerary and feel free to bring any clothing or accessories for your shoot, including comfortable shoes for the tour. Pose against some of Florence's most celebrated monuments, and receive professionally edited photographs 48 hours after the shoot. It's an excellent idea for a family portrait, a honeymoon photo shoot, or simply to get the best photos possible.

Skip the line to see Michelangelo’s "David" at the Accademia Gallery before enjoying a walking tour of Florence. Led by an expert guide, experience world-famous artwork and the Renaissance city’s top attractions, including the Ponte Vecchio and the Florence Duomo (from its exterior). As you go, gain insight about Florentine art and architecture from your guide, with audio headsets provided so that you hear everything clearly. Numbers are limited to 19 during this tour to ensure a small-group experience.

Get fast track access to the Medici Chapels in Florence with this skip-the-line entrance ticket. Breeze past the long lines and enjoy direct entry to this chapel, commissioned by the Medici family and constructed in the 16th century. Marvel at the allegorical sculptures by Michelangelo that decorate the two Medici tombs and the opulent decoration of the chapel's interior. This self-guided tour is flexible; you can explore at your own pace.

Marvel over Renaissance masterpieces and historic treasures at one of Florence’s most popular museums on this guided tour of the Accademia Gallery. Skip the queues with fast-track entrance, then learn more about the museum’s highlights with the help of a certified guide. Stand in awe before Michelangelo’s original ‘David’ sculpture; admire works by artists like Giambologna and Botticelli; and see rare musical instruments, including a 1690 Stradivarius in the Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini.