FLORENCE
The Florence classics, in order.
The 15 best half-day tours in Florence, gathered in one place. What each one actually covers, what it costs, and who you book it through.
Half-day bus tour from Florence to Chianti for two winery visits, 7 wine tastings, Tuscan snacks, and medieval Monteriggioni free time.
Most Popular“Amazing trip! Super easy pickup spot to get to from Florence, and the guide was so informative and fun. The vineyards were absolutely stunning and I can’t recommend it enough!”
Half-day Pisa tour from Florence with guided sights and an optional Leaning Tower climb, plus skip-the-line access and photo time.
“We were able to walk to the top of the tower. The guides were good but the time was shorter than we realized after a 1.5 hour bus ride each way.”
Half-day bus trip from Florence to Pisa’s Square of Miracles, with guided walking tour and optional skip-the-line cathedral and Leaning Tower.
“Our tour leader, the lady Rachel, was good and super hands on. she made sure every member of the tour is comfortable during the journey. the timing was approrpiate, not too slow and also not too fast. I would recommend the tour leader.”
Half-day Chianti hills tour from Florence with a vineyard walk, vinegar cellar visit, 7-wine tasting, olive oil bites, and local snacks.
“HIGHLY RECOMMEND! The views from our first stop were breathtaking! The winery was so rustic and peaceful. We loved the walk through vines and the explanation of why they have roses in the vineyard was extremely interesting. Our second winery was beautiful but modern. The experience at both wineries was definitely different but totally worth…”
Half-day Florence to Pisa tour with a guided walk of Piazza dei Miracoli and a skip-the-line Leaning Tower climb.
“It was excellent. I wouldn’t change a thing about it. Had the best experience.”
Half-day Chianti escape from Florence with three winery stops, wine flights, olive oil tastings, and a paired Tuscan lunch.
“What a great way to spend the day! I did not want to rent a car and drive to Chianti myself, so I thought I'd book a tour. There were so many to choose from, that I finally just had to pick one. I definitely picked the right one! Mattia (no idea how to spell…”
Private half-day Chianti tour from Florence with Mercedes pickup, flexible photo stops, Greve time, and optional winery wine tasting.
“Placido was wonderful! Ontime, clean car and very knowledgeable!!! He made the experience so enjoyable. We would absolutely book a tour with him again.”
Ride a 50cc Vespa through Chianti hills from San Gimignano, then enjoy Tuscan lunch plus wine and olive-oil tastings at a winery.
“Our tour guide did an awesome job in getting everyone ready for the ride and ensure all safety measures are in place before we headed out for the trip. He is very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about all things about this wonderful wine country. I will strongly recommend this tour to my friends!”
Private half-day Pisa trip from Florence with door-to-door pickup, a Mercedes driver, UNESCO Square of Miracles time, and optional Leaning Tower access.
“Her name is Michela she is very nice , but it’s English speaking Tour and she don’t speak English at all , we did Private Tour, n End up staying in center Aria for Rest of our Time bec we ask her how log it will take to go lining Pisa ? N she hase…”
Small-group guided tour pairing the Uffizi and Accademia in Florence. Prebooked entry, David, and Medici stories in 5–6 hours.
“Rachel was an amazing guide to the Uffizi Gallary! She is an Art Historian at a university in Florence and we felt so lucky to have such a passionate guide. She brought the art to life with colorful stories and background behind the artist and commissioner. Uffizi is one of the most important and largest…”
Half-day Florence to San Gimignano with a Torre Grossa climb, Chianti countryside views, and a picnic with Vernaccia wine.
“The Bus was first class along with the driver. The tour guide Luigi was extremely personable and did a fantastic job. The drive through the Tuscan hills was breathtaking. The two wineries were great and the presentations and wine/food pairings were first class. We bought two bottles of wine at the first winery, it was…”
Escape Florence for Chianti hills: two family estates, guided wine tastings, regional snacks, Greve visit, and photo terrace views.
“Excellent highly recommend”
Half-day Chianti Classico small-group tour from Florence: two wineries, up to seven wines, snacks, and scenic drives in an 8-seat minivan.
“We enjoyed being driven through Tuscany and seeing the beautiful countryside, in spite of the partly rainy day. We loved visiting the wineries, learning about their operations and tasting the fine wine. Our driver, Dom, was fantastic! He was knowledgeable and kind, and we all felt safe with his driving.”
Ride an e-bike out of Florence to Tuscan hills, stop at San Miniato al Monte, then taste Chianti and olive oil with local bites.
“Wonderful experience. I highly recommend the highly recommend the afternoon ride with appetizer. We climbed the hills on our electric bikes and had lovely appetizers at one of the local vineyards. You never really leave the metropolitan area, but you feel transported into the countryside. Jack, our guide, was very knowledgeable and attentive and a…”
Half-day private van trip from Florence to San Gimignano, the medieval Manhattan, with tower-house views and a gelato stop.
“Fantastic half day excursion. Our driver, Dario, was great, sharing a lot of information about the region. Once we arrived at San Gimignano, he spent the first half hour showing us the lay of the land and suggestions for where to shop, dine and get great gelato. After that, we were free to explore the…”
The galleries, the Duomo, the Tuscan hills, and every way to walk into them.
