Top Florence Shows & Performances

Enjoy an evening of famous Italian opera arias in a spectacular setting during this opera concert in Florence's Santa Monaca Church. Listen to professional singers perform selections from 'The Marriage of Figaro,' 'Tosca,' 'The Barber of Seville,' 'Madame Butterfly,' 'La Bohème' and 'La Traviata,' while you admire the setting of a 15th-century church.

Prebook your admission tickets to see the Three Tenors live in concert at Italy’s Auditorium of Santo Stefano al Ponte, and guarantee your preferred day and seating arrangement at the venue. Plus, you’ll enjoy a beautiful show of opera arias accompanied by a mandolin, cello, and grand piano by the famous trio.

Soak up Florentine food and culture during a traditional dinner and concert experience. Settle into a charming restaurant in Florence's old city center and feast on a Tuscan meal, with a set menu. After satiating your taste buds, head to Santo Stefano al Ponte Church for a concert performance, in reserved seats. Dinner and concert evening experience in Florence.

Treat yourself to a night of Italian opera in the historic setting of St. Mark’s Church, a former Medici Palace in the heart of Florence. Absorb the drama, music, and lavish costumes of  classics like ‘La Traviata’ and ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ accompanied by a virtuoso pianist. Every seat gets you up close to action in this intimate venue, which boasts perfect acoustics worthy of Italy's finest composers.

Smell terrific after this tour of a master perfumer's workshop in a Renaissance palace in Florence. Learn how he chooses his ingredients, makes his perfumes and sniffs out an amazing fragrance. Then make your own! Leave with a small bottle of your own bespoke fragrance and a certificate signed by the fragrance master himself.

Get an up-close look at works from Titian, Raphael and Rubens on this tour of Florence’s Palatine Gallery. Located inside the Pitti Palace, former home of the Medici rulers, you’ll skip the main entrance lines with your guide and head straight inside. Explore the elaborate interior of the gallery and the impressive paintings on display as you learn about how the Medici family came to amass their private collection. To ensure an intimate experience, numbers are limited to 15 on this small-group tour.

While the Uffizi and Accademia Gallery are first to draw Florence’s main art-loving crowds, the Pitti Palace’s Palatine Gallery houses another must-see collection. Avoid the main entrance lines with this skip-the-line ticket, and admire the largely 17th-century artworks by greats including Titian, Raphael, Botticelli and others, at leisure. Your ticket also includes entry to the Pitti’s Gallery of Modern Art, a showcase of later Italian works.

Ride a vintage Vespa through Tuscany on this tour from Florence. A local guide leads the way up through the scenic hills, where you pass the famous Piazzale Michelangelo and the Church of San Miniato al Monte. Afterward, head back to our country estate for a traditional Italian meal to top off your journey. To ensure an intimate experience, this tour is limited to 10 travelers.

On this small-group tour of up to 17 participants, led by an expert guide, experience world-famous artwork and the Renaissance city’s top attractions, including the Ponte Vecchio and the Florence Duomo (from its exterior). As you go, gain insight about Florentine art and architecture from your guide, with audio headsets provided so that you hear everything clearly. Followed by a Skip the Line Access and a pre-reserved entry time at the Accademia Gallery for you so you won’t waste precious time better spent inside.

Experience the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre in one day with a guided tour through the five idyllic fishing villages of old-world Italy. Following the walking trails along the cliffs of the national park, you will see glorious views of this unspoiled stretch of the Italian Riviera. Check out the highlights and learn about the area as you complete a 3.4-mile (5.5-km) route with your guide. If you choose the tour option without hiking, the train will be used instead to move between villages.

Five hundred years later, it is hard to grasp the Medici’s incredible influence in 16th-century Florence. With this tour, get a feel for this dynasty’s vast wealth and power as you follow a guide through the historic center to touch on the family’s main palaces and churches, including Palazzo Medici Riccardi, San Lorenzo, the Medici Chapels, and Palazzo Pitti. End your walk with a gelato at one of Florence’s landmark gelaterias.

Enjoy direct access to Florence’s Accademia Gallery with this skip-the-line admission ticket. Explore the home of Michelangelo’s Renaissance masterpiece, the ‘David,’ and see the renowned sculpture up close. Get the chance to admire some of Michelangelo’s unfinished works, including ‘Prigioni,’ along with paintings by Sandro Botticelli and more.

Unlock the secrets of Florence’s famous Duomo—an architectural marvel designed in the 15th century and the icon of the Renaissance city. Learn about the history of Brunelleschi’s red-roofed dome as you climb to its very top, stopping along the way to explore hidden terraces and chambers not open to the general public. Be rewarded by panoramic views of Florence. Skip-the-line admission includes a guided tour of the cathedral and crypt.

See all that Tuscany has to offer on this day trip to Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano from Florence. Led by an expert guide, explore the main square and Gothic cathedral in Siena, followed by a traditional, 3-course lunch with wine. Afterward, enjoy free time to stroll the medieval streets of San Gimignano independently, as well as the city of Pisa, famous for its UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower. Your full day of sightseeing concludes with transportation back to Florence.

Visit Florence Duomo with a skip-the-line ticket, and enjoy exclusive access to the terraces for panoramic views of the city. After touring the cathedral, you’ll make your way up the staircase and along corridors that have been closed to the public for centuries. Stand on the terraces as you learn about Brunelleschi, the dome’s architect, then continue to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome, if you wish.

Enjoy an elegant evening of Italian opera and Tuscan cuisine with this perfectly paired combo in the heart of Florence. Take the guesswork out of picking a restaurant and head to your reserved table at an authentic trattoria before the show. A short walk leads to the medieval Santa Monaca church, where ancient stones and rich acoustics set the scene for a performance of classic arias by Italy’s greatest composers.

Explore off the beaten path with a tour through Florence’s lovely Oltrarno district. Led by a private guide, discover the side of the Arno River where a community of artists live and work. Meet Florentine craftsmen, experience stunning Renaissance architecture and visit artist workshops, with the chance to try the ancient skill of paper marbling.

Let yourself be moved by the "Bel Canto", right in the city where the Opera was born in the 16th century. You will enjoy one of the best pizzas in the city in a well-kept location, furnished with furniture and antiques in the trendy Oltrarno district and you will end the evening with live music and talented singers, in the evocative atmosphere of a 15th century church.

Plan a luxurious Florence shopping excursion, and enjoy a seamless way to travel, when you book private, round-trip transit to one of the city’s highlight outlet malls. Meet your driver at your Florence hotel at a time that works best for you, and hop aboard your luxurious Mercedes. Then, head straight to The Mall Firenze: an outlet shopping center that features numerous high-end, designer brands. Browse and shop at your own pace; once you’re ready to leave, meet your driver and return straight to your hotel.

This private, high-style tour takes you through centuries of Florentine fashion, from medieval cloth merchants and Medici jewels to the modern luxury of Italy’s biggest designers. Learn about the life of Salvatore Ferragamo at the trendsetter’s namesake museum, then look back through styles of the ages at the Palazzo Pitti’s Costume Gallery and admire baubles worn by Italian rulers at the Silver Museum. Finish by walking in the footsteps of well-dressed royals at the famous Boboli Gardens.

Meet the artisans who are keeping Florence’s ancient craft traditions alive on a small-group shopping tour. Visit artisan workshops to see how traditional Italian and Florentine products like leather goods, marbled paper, and mosaics are made using methods passed down through the centuries. Browse quality handmade goods and pick up one-of-a-kind souvenirs to take-home. 

Update your wardrobe in Florence with a private, full-day shopping tour to Tuscany’s best and largest outlets. Learn how Italians keep their fashion on trend without breaking the bank, and score deep discounts on designer brands like Gucci, Prada, Valentino, and Armani. A private driver and fashion guide takes you to some of the best boutiques in Florence before heading out of town to The Mall and Spaces outlets for a totally customized shopping spree.

Two of Italy’s top designer outlets are located within striking distance of Florence, but getting there with public transportation can be time-consuming. Make the most of every minute with this private car service that includes pickup directly at your accommodation in the city and two stops: first at The Mall, Tuscany’s most famous outlet, and then at Space, the official factory outlet for the Prada lines.

Beyond fine art, Florence is known for its rich artisan heritage. Discover how local artisans are keeping this tradition alive on a private handcraft tour that gives new meaning to the phrase ‘Made in Italy.’ Depending on your interests, visit workshops specializing in leather, jewelry, paper, furniture, watches, and other Florentine goods that have been made by hand for centuries using time-honored methods.