Florence · HALF-DAY
The 15 best half-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Spend an afternoon in Chianti with an English-speaking host, two winery visits, seven wine tastings, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salami, and Tuscan bread. You will also have time to stroll through Monteriggioni. Guides have included Marta, Andrea, Marco, and Maria.
“Excellent trip exactly as described. Marco was a great guide”
Travel from Florence to Pisa with a multilingual escort, explore Piazza dei Miracoli, and choose a guided Cathedral visit or a climb up the Leaning Tower. Guides such as Sara, Martina, and Roberta keep the six-hour trip clear and well organized, with free time for photos and a snack.
“We loved the area in Pisa. Our guide was knowledgeable and fun.”
Travel from Florence to Pisa by comfortable coach, hear stories from a tour leader, explore the Square of Miracles, and visit the Cathedral. Choose a semi-independent outing or add a local guide and Leaning Tower ticket. Expect about six hours, walking, and up to 50 people.
“What a wonderful day in Pisa! Everything went smoothly and efficiently. Our bus driver, Sam, got us there and back safely in a clean, comfortable bus. Our local guide, Sara, spoke beautiful English. She was funny and informative. Cecily, our guide on the bus, spoke both English and Spanish. She too, gave us a lot of information and kept us up-to-date as to what would be happening when. The Square of Miracles was beautiful. We toured the cathedral, and I climbed the 257 steps to the bell section of the tower. Meanwhile, my aunt strolled the market area and had a spritz! We both were happy with the experience! Recommend!”
From Florence, ride an air-conditioned Gran Turismo bus into Chianti for vineyard walks, a vinegar cellar visit, seven wine tastings, Tuscan snacks and olive oils. Guides such as Chiara, Emma and Jordano add regional stories, while the half-day format suits busy itineraries.
“This was a well organized and fun half-day trip. Chiara, the tour guide, and the driver, Silvestro, were wonderful. The winery stop was lovely and welcoming. Nice wines and small bites of food to understand the pairings. Zero pressure to buy. Second stop in Radda was gorgeous and a fun tasting at a restaurant again with small bites. Recommend bringing snacks with you because there is little time to eat a meal.”
Travel from Florence to Pisa by air-conditioned coach, then walk through Piazza dei Miracoli with a local guide. See the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Monumental Cemetery before climbing the Leaning Tower using a reserved entrance. Guides speak English or Spanish.
“This was a good trip. Would have liked a more free time to explore Pisa”
Leave Florence near Ponte Vecchio for Chianti’s hills, olive groves, and historic cellars. With a guide such as Ben, Caterina, or Tom, you’ll taste estate wines and olive oil, then share a farm-style Tuscan meal with pasta, pecorino, cured meats, bruschetta, and cantuccini. The route may include three wineries.
“This was our first time in Tuscany so we wanted to see a good variety of wineries. This was the perfect tour for us. We got to see 3 gorgeous wineries with amazing views. One of which was a Gucci place! We didn't even know it was on the list. Our tour guide was amazing. Very knowledgable and funny. :) We ended the day with a perfect family style home-cooked meal at our last spot. We couldn't have asked for a better first time in Tuscany!”
Leave Florence by private Mercedes with a driver such as Placido, Cristian, Osvaldo, or Alejandro. Stop for Tuscan views, visit Greve in Chianti, and add a winery tasting for an extra fee. The flexible half-day plan suits couples, families, and small groups of up to eight.
“The driver, Placido was very knowledgeable and fun. He took us to a great winery. Loved the experience. He was also a safe driver which we appreciate. The bad part was paying $500.00 us for a half day tour. I paid $477.00us for a full day tour in Amalfi. We feel cheated”
Travel from Florence to Pisa in a private Mercedes with hotel pickup, a professional driver, and roughly two hours to explore independently. See the Cathedral, Baptistery, Camposanto, and Leaning Tower. Tower entry costs extra, and the driver may provide commentary rather than a full guided tour.
“Pisa was not included in our excursion, and I am so glad we made plans to go from Florence. Our driver Placido was AMAZING!”
Walk past Florence’s Duomo and Signoria Square, then tour the Uffizi and Accademia with reserved admission. Expect two guided visits, often with different guides, and a possible gap between them. Strong guides include Julia, Rachel, Rosa, Alessandra, and Raffaello.
“Excellent tour guide. Had lot of dedication and passion in explaining in depth of the artefacts. Could give more time for the guided tour considering the vast area that was to be covered. Good value for money.”
Travel from Florence by Wi-Fi-equipped minivan through Chianti to San Gimignano. You’ll have free time for cobbled lanes and the 218-step Torre Grossa, followed by a Tuscan picnic and Vernaccia tasting. Confirm the current wine stop details before booking, as departures may vary.
“First winery we stopped was good with a knowledgeable host and good products. Second one was poorly organised and nothing special - noisy and overcrowded. Our driver Allessandro wasn’t great. He indicated he didn’t like tourists played Latin American music loudly so he didn’t have to talk or answer questions and he dropped us off at a different place because the proper place “wasn’t good for him”. This left us with a long walk on a very hot day.”
Travel from Florence to Chianti by GT coach for two winery visits, up to eight wine samples, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Tuscan snacks, vineyard walks, and a panoramic hilltop photo stop. An English-speaking tour leader accompanies you throughout.
Spend five hours in Chianti Classico with guides such as Dom, Alessandro, or Lorenzo, visiting two wineries from Florence. Taste up to seven wines, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and local snacks while learning about Tuscan wine in a small eight-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.”
Leave Florence’s Oltrarno by electric bike and follow quiet country roads past villas, olive groves, and vineyards. Stop at San Miniato al Monte for a city view, then visit an olive-oil farm for Chianti, fresh bread, extra virgin olive oil, and a Tuscan appetizer. Guide Jack is praised for his care and humor.
“Our tour guide was fabulous and we were able to see parts of Florence that would not have been able to acess on foot.”
You’ll travel by private luxury van from Florence to San Gimignano with a licensed driver escort. Dario and Yaris are praised for clear local insight and personal attention. Expect a short orientation in town, then free time for towers, shops, views, and gelato.
“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 town. Highly recommend.”
Travel from central Florence to Greve in Chianti and a historic wine estate with an English or Italian-speaking driver. Walk through vineyards and cellars, then taste five wines with Tuscan snacks and possibly premium olive oil. The winery host leads the tasting, while your driver provides general information en route.
“It was wonderful experience- one of the highlights of our trip”
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