Literary, Art & Music Tours in Tuscany

Explore the treasures of the Bargello museum in Florence to see masterpieces by Renaissance artists Michelangelo and Donatello. Enjoy a focused 2-hour visit to one of Florence's lesser-visited museums with a knowledgeable guide.

Feast your eyes on one of the world's most treasured collections of medieval and Renaissance sculpture with a 1.5-hour guided visit to the Opera del Duomo Museum in Florence. After skipping the entrance line, learn the backstories behind masterpieces by Michelangelo, Donatello, and other Italian greats, and gain insight into the construction of Brunelleschi's famous dome. Stay to explore the museum as long as you like, and finish with a tasting of Chianti wine paired with cheese and balsamic vinegar.

Skip the line to see two of Florence's top museums, the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery. Led by an expert guide, first pay homage to Michelangelo's David at the Accademia, heading straight inside with your priority access ticket. Roam the impressive collection of art and opt for an included lunch, if you wish, before heading to the Uffizi Gallery. There, avoid the crowds again with your skip-the-line ticket and enjoy a guided walking tour, pausing at Botticelli's Birth of Venus and other Renaissance masterpieces.

Maximize time in Florence with priority access tickets that offer skip-the-line entry to the Uffizi Gallery. See masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio and learn about the stories behind their work. A professional art historian guide leads this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

The Ancient Maritime Republic of Pisa has a fascinating history and in the company of your own private guide you will learn so much about this intriguing Tuscan city. The city has developed around the gulfs of the Arno from where there is the beautiful perspective of the Lungarni. It has some amazing ducal buildings as well as Romanesque and Gothic style churches sited above Medieval and Renaissance strongholds. You will take a stroll around the "Cattedrale", the "Battistero di San Giovanni" (the largest in Italy) and the "Camposanto Monumentale". Pisa is of course internationally famous for its Leaning Tower, sited behind the Cathedral it was built as a freestanding bell tower or "campanile". With your privileged access you bypass the queues and climb the 296 steps for spectacular views over the town. Not for the faint-hearted, but this is a visit you will always remember!

Come face-to-face with some of the world's most celebrated paintings on a skip-the-line tour of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Beat the crowds at the extremely popular museum, and tour highlights of the immense collection with an art historian guide. Trace the evolution of European painting, from the Middle Ages through the creative burst of the Renaissance and into the Mannerist period, learning the stories and techniques behind masterpieces by Giotto, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and many others.

Experience the incredible food and art of one of Italy's most illustrious cities on a two-hour Florence walking tour. Set out with an empty stomach and a mind for curiosity to learn about several of the city's culinary and cultural attractions. Sample fresh gelato in the area in which it was born, taste wine varietals with crostini pairings and see what goes into making traditional Tuscan dishes such as porchetta and trippa. You'll also have an opportunity to explore Florence's three main squares, including the L-shaped Piazza Signoria.

Engross yourself in all things Dan Brown and Dante in this guided Inferno-themed tour of Florence. Follow the tracks of Dan Brown's famous protagonist, Robert Langton, to the secret passages and the Salone dei Cinquecento, where you'll marvel at masterpieces by Michelangelo, among others. Visit the apartments of Cosimo, see Dante Alighieri's death mask, step inside the Palazzo Vecchio, get a look at Dante's former home, and more.

Tour Florence's famous Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell'Accademia) with a knowledgeable guide for a more in-depth exploration of its priceless art. Listen to expert commentary about the museum and its artists as you marvel at masterpieces like Michelangelo's 'David' statue. When the guided portion ends, you can stay at the museum to continue browsing independently.

Avoid the long lines at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence with this skip-the-line ticket and 1.5-hour tour. Led by an expert art guide, you'll head straight inside upon your arrival and discover the masterpieces of this expansive museum. See da Vinci's 'Annunciation', Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus' and Michelangelo's 'Doni Tondo' as your guide discusses their history and varying interpretations. Visit the rooftop terrace for a picturesque city view before concluding your tour. Numbers are limited to 20 to keep the experience intimate.

A morning tour of the Accademia (Galleria dell'Accademia) and of the Medici Chapels (Cappelle Medicee) where we will see the most important works of Michelangelo in Florence.Tours last three hours and take place from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm or from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.Ticket prices are not included and should ideally be booked in advance, either by the travellers or by me. If you book with me, please allow ample bookung time in busy periods.

From the port of Livorno this is a private shore excursion to Pisa and Florence. In Pisa you will be dropped by the main square where you will have time on your own to discover this Ancient Maritime Republic; the Cathedral, the Baptistery and of the course the Leaning Tower - for that all-important photo opportunity!A scenic, hour-long drive through the wonderful Tuscan countryside brings you to Florence centre of the city where you will meet your guide to explore Florence, including the Church of Santa Croce. You take a stroll towards the River Arno to see one of the most well-known bridges in Italy, the Ponte Vecchio and then to Florence's Cathedral, the Duomo. This breathtaking edifice is topped by Bruneleschi's magnificent Dome. You will also see the bronze doors of the Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower.You will be driven back to your cruise ship in time for the next part of your journey with fond memories of Italy.

Take a day trip from Florence to experience the beautiful towns of Pisa and Lucca. First stop is Pisa where you head for the main square of Piazza dei Miracoli where your local guide will explain all about the magnificent buildings that surround it; the Baptistery, the Duomo and of course the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa which you will enter with your special skip-the-line tickets.After Pisa it is a short drive to Lucca one of the less well-known jewels of Tuscany where you will have some time on your own to explore this fascinating walled town before driving back to Florence.

Skip the line to see Michelangelo's 'David' on this 1-hour tour through the Accademia Gallery in Florence. Accompanied by an expert guide, head straight inside the world-famous museum with your priority access ticket and learn about the impressive collection of artwork inside. Witness Michelangelo's masterpiece and hear about its fascinating history from your guide. You'll also have the chance to check out the artist's unfinished 'Prigioni', as well as works by Renaissance greats like Lippi and Botticelli.

Skip the line at the world-famous Uffizi Gallery in Florence on a 1.5-hour walking tour. Led by an expert guide, walk among Renaissance masterpieces, learning about the history of the works and the great artists behind them. Get an up-close look at Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Leonardo da Vinci's Annunciation, and hear the story behind the Uffizi Gallery. Upgrade your ticket to include a traditional aperitivo or dinner after your museum visit (available on Tuesdays from July to September).