Unique Florence Experiences- Villa Tolomei

Experiences

Activities

Enrich your experience by booking additional services together with your stay that will make your holiday unforgettable !!

We Kids

With our guide you will learn the history and legends of the powerful Medici family who ruled Florence for centuries, starting with the most important statues and buildings in the city.
The route takes place entirely on foot , starting from Piazza Signoria , following the Path of the Principe , towards the Palazzo degli Uffizi , walking on Ponte Vecchio to reach the residence of Palazzo Pitti . The tour also includes a guided tour to discover the famous Boboli Gardens , richly decorated with fountains, water features, caves and labyrinths.

Availability on reservation : All year round
Timing : 2 hours (3 hours if including the visit to the Boboli Gardens)

Package Includes :

  • Private Guided Tour

Notes :
There are no entrances to the monuments (with the exception of the visit to the Boboli Gardens)
Starting time of your choice between 8.30 and 17.00.
Available every day, except January 1st and December 25th.
Ad hoc fee, valid from 1 to 4 participants

 
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Limited Edition Experiences

The balloon flight is a magical and unique experience, the dream of adults and children.
Imagine flying over the city and experiencing indescribable moments!
The city of Florence is one of the most beautiful and evocative cities in Italy and in the world, remembered as the cradle of the Renaissance. You will fly over the city of Florence following the wind currents, admiring its magnificent
architecture and the surrounding landscape from a totally new point of view.
The experience begins at Villa Tolomei, from which a private car will take you to the place where your adventure begins. After taking part in a quick briefing and meeting the captain, you will be ready to take to the skies!
The experience ends with the landing and a stop on site, where you can enjoy the delicious breakfast prepared for you by the Chef of Villa Tolomei 

Timing : 3 hours (including briefing and 1 hour of exclusive balloon flight)

Package includes :

  • Private experience for 2 people
  • Limited Edition Experience Kit: Breakfast Basket

Notes :

* Children with a minimum height of at least 100cm can participate in the experience. Like adults, they will attend the briefing on the safety rules to be adopted for the flight.

*Availability on reservation

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We Culture

One of the most important dynasty in Italian history, the Medici family ruled Florence for more than three centuries, holding a position of importance in the politics and economy of the city since the 13th century. Skilled merchants and exceptional bankers, they managed to forge strong ties with the Church and with the most illustrious rulers of Europe. The Medici were also great patrons and fine connoisseurs; just think that within just a few decades from the beginning of their rule, they made Florence the European capital of Culture and Science .
The tour begins with a visit to the Basilica of San Lorenzo , an ancient Florentine Cathedral rebuilt by Brunelleschi under the patronage of Cosimo the Elder. On the way to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore , there will be a stop to admire Palazzo Medici Riccardi . From the Uffizi Palace, now home to the famous gallery, crossing the Arno river on Ponte Vecchio, up to the great palace of Palazzo
Pitti and its famous park, the Boboli Gardens .

Timing : about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Availability on reservation: All year round, every day except January 1st and December 25th.

Package Includes:

  • Private Guided Tour

Notes :
Starting time of your choice (from 8.30 to 18.00)
There are no entrances to the monuments
The visit takes place on foot
Fee per service, valid from 1 to 4 participants.

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Private Guided Visit to the most famous Basilicas of Florence
The guided tour includes Piazza Santa Croce and the Basilica of the same name, which houses the funerary monuments of Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, Rossini Machiavelli, Alfieri and other great ones (it is also possible to visit the inside of the church). The tour continues towards Piazza del Duomo and the Santa Maria del Fiore Complex: Cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery. Also on request we can include the entrance to the baptistery, ascent to the bell tower, ascent to the Dome (availability permitting). You can plan to integrate an hour of visit and continue the walk and finish in Piazza Santa Maria Novella.
The church of Santa Maria Novella is one of the most important churches in the Gothic style inside which there are masterpieces including the Trinity by Masaccio, the frescoes by Ghirlandaio and the Crucifix by Giotto.

Timing : about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Availability on reservation: All year round, every day except January 1st and December 25th.

Package Includes :

  • Private Guided Tour

Notes :
Starting time of your choice (from 8.30 to 18.00)
There are no entrances to the monuments
The visit takes place on foot
Fee per service, valid from 1 to 4 participants.

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The visit of the city starts from Piazza Pitti, the ideal place from which to admire Palazzo Pitti, the largest Medici palace in Florence.

The walk continues across Ponte Vecchio towards the very famous Piazza Signoria, which is defined as the “open-air museum” and houses the ancient Palazzo Vecchio, seat of the Medici government, the Fountain of Neptune and numerous sculptures.

Also in Piazza della Signoria it is possible to admire the splendid Renaissance palace of the Uffizi designed by Giorgio Vasari. The route ends with the arrival in Piazza Duomo and its monuments, the Cathedral and the Baptistery.

Availability on reservation: all year, except January 1st and December 25th

Timing: about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Starting time of your choice between 8.30 and 18.00. The tour can also be done in the night version with a supplement.

Notes: There are no entrances to the monuments. The visit takes place on foot.

Package Included:

Private guided tour

Note:

Fee per service valid from 1 to 4 participants.

Any entrance fees not included.

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Private Experience

The packraft is a small and very fun single-seater inflatable boat, easier and safer than a canoe.
The excursion includes the descent of the stretch of the Arno river that flows through the historic center of Florence, from San Niccolò to Santa Rosa. The river offers a truly unique perspective, with the possibility of taking magnificent photographs of the most famous buildings and monuments (Pontevecchio, Vasari Corridor, Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Santa Trinità etc.).
Ideal for sports and nature lovers and also recommended for those who want to try a different and safe experience.
Our guide will tell you anecdotes about the river and its centuries-old relationship with the city, entirely surrounded by the fascinating historic Florentine buildings is an unforgettable experience like enjoying an exclusive aperitif right under the arches of Pontevecchio!

Timing : 2 hours
Availability : from March to November

The Package includes :

  • Private experience for 2 people
  • Briefing and private guide
  • Aperitif under the arches of Pontevecchio
  • KIT Culture Experience: slippers, towel (free rental), snacks, mineral water.

Notes :
ADDITIONAL PAX: adults and children over 11 years Euro 115.00
Children 3/10 years Euro 80.00

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TASTE EXPERIENCES

Do you want to discover the Tuscan culinary specialties or treat yourself to a typical local dinner? We propose the right offer for you!

The Package includes:

  • Dinner for 2
  • 1 bottle of Rosso Tolomei wine
  • Personalized menu (based on the seasonality of the ingredients)

Notes :
Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly
In support of Local Products

Price of the Experience (for 2 People) : € 99.00

Supplements :

  • Children 0/3: to consumption
  • Children aged 4 to 12: € 29.00
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