What to See, Drink and Eat in Florence, Italy

Florence is one of Italy's most famed and most visited cities, and it's easy to see why. With its stunning architecture, unique historical presence and a food scene that will take your taste buds to new heights, Florence will undoubtedly impress.

Here are some tips on what to see, do and eat in this magnificent and overwhelming city.

When you want to stay in the city, don't miss the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with the largest dome in Europe and the Giotto Tower. Other unmissable visits are the Uffizi Gallery, the Palatine Gallery, the iconic Ponte Vecchio (one of the city's oldest bridges, crossing the Arno at its narrowest point), the San Lorenzo neighborhood with its local market and the renowned Mercato Centrale, the beautiful Santa Croce and Piazza della Signoria squares with the famous Palazzo Vecchio, and more.

With a private driver

A full day toward Tenuta Torciano

If you love to travel but prefer your own private driver, there are several options to choose from. Our Full Day Tour picks you up from the hotel and travels through a beautiful hilly area unique in its kind — green hills, towering cypress trees, wide expanses of vineyards, olive groves, oak forests and delightful small villages across the Chianti hills — on the way to Tenuta Torciano Winery. Guests get a first taste of the colors and beauty of Tuscany before reaching the fantastic city of San Gimignano, one of a kind in the world for its architecture and its famous soaring towers.

Our farm lies in the Elsa Valley, surrounded by soft green hills of vineyards, olive groves and medieval towers in the background: a place of relaxation, fun and wine. This service is the best solution for private and exclusive guests who need a separate visit of our winery. Guests — from a minimum of two to a maximum of 8 — are taken directly from your hotel by a professional driver who brings you to San Gimignano and Tenuta Torciano Winery. Here guests are greeted by the owner and assisted through the estate visit and a vertical Wine Tasting of more than 10 of the best Torciano wines, accompanied by a typical Tuscan lunch in the winery or in the vineyards.

In the winery

Wine tasting with Pierluigi Giachi

Upon reaching the winery, all guests are accommodated in a private room with Pierluigi Giachi and his staff, greeted during the tasting with a warm Tuscan welcome, together with our culture, food and wine. Our staff is well prepared to discuss wine, oil, food, local attractions and other important places to visit in Tuscany, and is always happy to share experiences, news and information with visitors. Our main goal is to make the moments spent with Pierluigi and his staff unique and memorable, transmitting our culture, our joy of life — "Enjoy the Moment" — our enthusiasm and our experience in wine.

The route

San Gimignano & Siena

After the stop at Tenuta Torciano Winery, the driver takes you to San Gimignano to visit the world-famous medieval village, then on to the beautiful Siena. With its series of towers standing out on the horizon, San Gimignano is one of the most iconic and recognizable destinations in all of Tuscany. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990, also known as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages", it owes its fame to the incredible number of towers that once towered over the town's rooftops — as many as 65 in its heyday. This full day in Tuscany ends at 6 pm with the return to your hotel in Florence.