Florence Tours: Private tours of Florence and Tuscany tours

Private tours and excursions in Florence, Tuscany, Siena, Chianti wine country and more

Are you looking for Florence tours or Tuscany tours? Would you like a Chianti wine tour or a tour of Siena and San Gimignano. Maybe you prefer the shopping tour at the Florence factory outlet stores. Whatever you are interested in we have the right solution for you. Check our suggested tours below or ask us to arrange your own Florence tour or Tuscany tour.

Half day Florence

If you don’t have much to tour in Florence but still desire to see all the major sites before exploring on your own, we can arrange a half day tour of this fascinating Tuscan city with our driver. In the comfort of a car, you will be shown all the highlights of the lovely city of Florence. The Piazzale Michelangelo and the copy of David, San Miniato, Santa Croce, Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens are some of the major Florentine sites you will see, but also the Duomo dedicated to Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s bell tower and the Byzantine baptistery are on your itinerary today. There is some great shopping in Florence at the San Lorenzo market, but also on the Via Tornabuoni where there are designers such as Gucci, Armani, Prada...

Half day Chianti

Today with your car and driver you will journey to the beautiful Chianti countryside following the “Wine Road” that winds between olive groves and vineyards. You will understand why Tuscany is one of the most appreciated regions in Italy! Rolling hills, acres of graceful grapevines that produce the famous Chianti wine and the special Tuscan olive oil which you should taste at one of the stops during your excursion today. You will visit the town of Greve in Chianti and its many shops, stopping at the renown butcher shop Falorni for a taste of their delicious local products. You will taste some fantastic wines at “Le Cantine” in Greve, where there are more than 100 labels to choose from ...

Half day Pisa

Today you will go on a private excursion to Pisa, one of the best know cities in Italy. The remote origins of this Tuscan city are lost in myth and legend but it is certain that the Etruscans lived here between the 6th and 3rd century B.C. You will be astounded at the beauty of the Piazza dei Miracoli, this perfect showplace for these exquisite examples of Romanesque architecture with the baptistery in the foreground, the Leaning Tower at the bottom of the square and in the middle the magnificent Duomo. The Leaning Tower of Pisa has become a symbol for the entire Italian Republic and after intense restoration is finally reopened for visits. If you want to climb the tower, reservations must be made in advance at...

Half day Outlets

Today you’ll experience some of the best shopping in Tuscany! A private shopping tour in the comfort of a car with your own driver, to visit the outlets near Florence. You will have a 50 minute drive through the Tuscan countryside until you reach the town of Montevarchi where you will begin your private shopping excursion at the Space Outlet where amongst others you will find Prada. Then its on to the Valdarno area to visit the “Mall” for shopping at its 30 stores including Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Pucci, Ungaro, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi, Armani, Gucci, Hogan, I Pinco Pallino, La Perla, Lora Piana, Ferragamo, Sergio Rossi, Stella McCartney, Todd’s, Valentino, Y-3, Yohji Yamamoto and Yves Saint Laurent, and more! Next you’ll go to Dolce and Gabbana ...

Florence & Fiesole

The Viale dei Colli is considered to be one of the most beautiful streets in Italy. Your driver will take you on an excursion to see the highlights of the Tuscan Florence and Fiesole, a hill town nearby. You will begin your car tour with a stop at Piazzale Michelangelo to see the incredible view of Florence below, and Fiesole in the far distance. All the highlights of Florence will be presented to you during this tour, including San Miniato al Monte, the Forte Belvedere, the Santa Croce Church, the Pitti Palace, the Piazza della Repubblica, the Duomo, with the Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery, the Piazza delle Signoria, with the Old palace, the Old Bridge, the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia Museum and much, much more. You will love the shopping in Florence and will get a chance to see some of the nicest stores in Italy. Next you will move on to the Etruscan village of Fiesole ...

Siena & San Gimignano

A small medieval town in Tuscany, San Gimignano has a splendid skyline made up of 13 towers. Today your driver will take you on an excursion to admire all there is in San Gimignano. Besides the towers of this charming town in Italy, you will see the “Duomo” which is also called the Collegiate Church and much more before going on to the tiny walled hill town of Monteriggione. This unique Tuscan village is virtually the same as centuries ago. Your car and driver will then take you to visit Siena, the city in Tuscany that is famous for the “Palio” horse race that is held twice a year. No excursion to Tuscany is complete without a tour of Siena to admire the Piazza del Campo, the Torre del Mangia, and its famous Gothic cathedral ...

Chianti & Wineries

Visit the countryside of the beautiful Chianti region following the “Wine Road” that winds between olive groves and vineyards. Today your car with driver will take you on an unforgettable private excursion through Chianti to visit the Greve in Chianti, the birthplace of Giovanni da Verrazzano, the Tuscan explorer. You will visit the butcher shop Falorni to taste some free samples of their delicious boar salami and Tuscan prosciutto. If you have time, your tour will continue to the imposing Castle of Verrazzano, where you can book a tour to visit its Italian gardens and wine cellars. This winery produces Chianti wines and other products such as olive oil and prosciutto. Continue your private tour with a trip to Chianti towns such as Panzano in Chianti ...

Chianti & Siena

Today, on your private tour, your driver will bring you to the stunning Chianti countryside following the “Wine Road” that winds its way through and past many villages and hill towns famous for their vineyards and olive groves. Your first stop is Greve in Chianti where you will have a chance to taste local specialties. According to your interest, your excursion will bring you to the Castle of Verrazzano, Panzano in Chianti, and Castellina in Chianti with a visit to the winery of Rocca delle Macie or Montagliari. No trip to Tuscany is complete without an excursion to Siena to see the famous, unusually shaped “Piazza del Campo” renown for its “Palio” horse race, and the Torre del Mangia. The magnificent cathedral is one of the most important Gothic churches in Italy ...

Pisa & Lucca

This tour will bring you to visit some of the most famous and beautiful monuments in Italy. The famous “Leaning Tower” in Pisa set in the magnificent “Piazza dei Miracoli” amongst the other Romanesque buildings of the same period. Visit the Cathedral to view the incredible pulpit carved by Giovanni Pisano and other masterpieces by Cimabue and Giambologna. From Pisa you will then be taken to visit Lucca. This beautiful city, founded by the Etruscans, is entirely surrounded by wide walls that today’s citizens use for walking, jogging, and biking. Despite its small size, there are many interesting places to visit here – the Romanesque cathedral of San Martino, the churches of San Michele and San Frediano, to name a few. Lucca is also the birthplace of the composer Puccini and his house is now a small museum and merits a visit ...

Outlet Shopping

Today you will have the chance to shop ‘til you drop without ever having to worry about driving and finding a parking spot! Your driver will pick you up at your accommodations and bring you to visit the designer outlet factory stores near Florence. It is just a comfortable 50 minute ride along the highway that runs through the Tuscan countryside until you reach the small town of Montevarchi. This is where the Space Outlet of Prada is located. After your stop here, you will continue north about another 30 minutes until you come to the Valdarno area where “The Mall” with its 30 shops is and just a minute away the Dolce and Gabbana Outlet. Outlets at “The Mall” include Agnona, Bottega Veneta, Emilio Pucci, Emanuel Ungaro, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Hogan, La Perla, Lora Piana, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sergio Rossi, Todd’s, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Diesel. The “Space Outlet” has Prada, Miu Miu, Helmut Lang, and Church shoes. And of course the D&G Outlet has Dolce and Gabbana. Is this enough for your shopping frenzy? Your personal driver will be at your complete disposal to take you from one place to another and wait for you as long as necessary ...

The Cinque Terre

Visit the breathtaking Cinque Terre in Liguria. You can visit the five towns of the Cinque Terre – each unique and picturesque. Monterosso, Vernazza, Cornaglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore are their names. Each village is unique in its own way; all are part of a national park system protected by UNESCO since 1997. Inaccessible until fairly recently, in spite of tourism, the Cinque Terre have kept the charm that make them so special.You will see fantastic views along the Via del Amore. You will have breaks for eating and shopping and continue to Portovenere by ferry, passing by the villages of Vernazza, Cornaglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, which you will visit and have some free time for souvenir shopping.. Make sure you taste the delicious “focaccia Genovese” ...

Montalcino & Brunello wine

An enjoyable day of sight seeing and wine tasting awaits you today. Your driver will pick you up at your accommodation and bring you on a private excursion to the “Crete Senesi”, the Tuscan countryside south of Siena. You will visit the huge Abbey of Monte Oliveto and its “liquoreria” where the monks still make distilled liquors using herbs and ancient recipes. Next stop is the home of the famous Brunello wine – Montalcino. This small town in Tuscany produces, without a doubt, one of the finest wines in Italy and the world. You will then go to the “Taverna dei Barbi” to taste the delicious traditional foods of the area including prosciutto and salami. Afterwards, your car will bring you to the suggestive Abbey of Sant’Antimo, one of the most beautiful Romanesque monuments in Italy ...

Pienza & Montepulciano

The lovely Tuscan countryside awaits you today. Your driver will pick you up directly at your accommodation and bring you south of Siena to the lovely “Crete Senesi” to visit one of the most breathtaking areas of Italy. You will stop at Montepulciano, an interesting wine town built on volcanic rock. This fortified town well known for its wonderful red wine “Vino Nobile” is also one of the loveliest of Tuscan towns. There are many interesting historic buildings here to see. Next, your private excursion will continue with a stop to visit Pienza. Once a medieval hamlet, it later became home to the Renaissance style papal residence to Pope Pio II, designed by Rossellino. There are some magnificent views of the gorgeous Tuscan countryside from here and this is a great spot for taking some photos ...

Arezzo & Cortona

Your first stop today is Arezzo. Even before Rome was even in existence, Arezzo was already one of the richest of the Etruscan towns. Numerous archeological finds in the area show the splendor of the Etruscan art and its crafts. Modern Arezzo is one of the wealthiest towns in Tuscany and today has an important gold industry. You will see the gothic Duomo, and the frescoes by Piero della Francesca. There are several historic buildings of great importance in the Piazza Grande. After you leave Arezzo, your driver will continue with a stop at “Planet Gold” where you can see jewelry being made and purchase gold with discounts of up to 50%. Then it’s on to Cortona, one of the most fascinating and characteristic of Italian cities. You will visit Medieval Cortona and admire ...

Perugia & Assisi

Today you will enjoy a full day private tour in the green Umbria area and visit two of its most fascinating cities – Perugia and Assisi. Perugia is a thriving town with one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, the Piazza IV Novembre and also an important international university with students from all over the world. See the intricate Fontana Maggiore, one of the best examples of High Gothic in Italy, the medieval Palazzo dei Priori and much more. Perugia is the home to the Perugina chocolate factory and you should try some of this delicious chocolate. Your driver will bring you then to Assisi, one of the most peaceful places in Italy and also the place of birth of Saint Francis. The Basilica of Saint Francis is one of the most beautiful sites. Stunning frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue grace its interior and the tomb of this beloved saint ...

Customize Your Tour

Prestige Rent arranges custom chauffeur driven tours all over Italy; in other words you can choose all the details of your tour: pick up location, sites to visit, duration, drop off location etc. All of the itineraries shown on our web site are simple suggestions to give you a few ideas about feasible tours. If you didn't find exactly what you are looking for, or if you prefer to build your own itinerary, please click here and fill in the form; one of our tour coordinators will be in touch with you as soon as possible ...

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