Experience Florence beyond sightseeing with a 2-hour journey featuring wine tasting, aromatic herbs, and vibrant local markets.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal walking required
Wildlife
History
The Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella has operated continuously since the 13th century, blending herbal traditions with Florentine history.
Conservation
Many local wineries engage in sustainable viticulture, preserving Tuscany’s landscape for future generations.
Under The Tuscan Sun Tours
Experience Florence beyond sightseeing with a 2-hour journey featuring wine tasting, aromatic herbs, and vibrant local markets.
Under The Tuscan Sun Tours is a Florence-based tour operator specializing in private and small-group experiences across Tuscany and nearby regions. Founded to connect visitors with the cultural, culinary and scenic highlights of central Italy, the company offers a wide range of day trips, shore excursions and immersive activities.
Operating from Florence, Tuscany, the catalogue includes private VIP shore excursions from Livorno, La Spezia and Piombino to destinations such as Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Cinque Terre, San Gimignano and the Chianti wine region. Options span guided walking tours with reserved entries (Uffizi, Accademia), winery visits with tastings and meals, truffle hunting with trained dogs, cooking classes, Vespa tours and curated visits to Bolgheri for Supertuscan wine tastings.
Services include private vehicles and professional drivers for full-day transfers, small shared tours for groups up to eight people, and tailored itineraries for families or wine enthusiasts. Specific shore excursions list included stops, tasting experiences and local activities, while other experiences emphasize cultural sites such as Michelangelo’s David, the Duomo, and Carrara marble quarries.
Under The Tuscan Sun Tours works with licensed local guides and established wineries, restaurants and activity providers to deliver organized itineraries and reserved accesses. The business emphasizes clear pickup arrangements from ports (Livorno, Piombino, La Spezia) and from central Florence, offering a practical way to turn limited time into a full Tuscan experience.
Location
Florence, Tuscany
Headquartered in historic Florence
Group Size
Up to 8 (shared)
Small-group tour options available
Shore Excursions
Livorno & La Spezia
Private shore pickups offered
Featured Tours
Pisa, Chianti, 5 Terre
Iconic Tuscany destinations covered
Reserve a shore excursion or Florence tour today: private vehicles, experienced guides, and curated wine and cultural itineraries ready for booking.
Book your spot in advance
This popular sensory tour fills quickly, especially in peak tourist seasons.
Wear comfortable shoes
Expect gentle walking on cobblestone streets for about two hours.
Bring a small water bottle
Stay hydrated during your stroll through Florence’s lively streets.
Ask questions and engage
Tour leaders welcome curiosity about local wines and historic scents.
Comfortable walking shoes
Navigate Florence’s historic streets with ease and comfort.
Light jacket or scarf
Spring evenings can be cool—layer up for comfort.
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Small backpack or tote
Carry essentials like water, camera, and purchases from the market.
Camera or smartphone
Capture the vibrant colors and memories from the tour.