Travel Tips

There is no doubt that Florence, Italy is one of the most charming cities to travel to. When you visit Florence you will be immersed in the richness of the Italian culture, not only the arts, but the history and oh yes, the food. You will definitely want to embark on one of the guided tours of Florence Italy available that showcase what this great city can offer you.

Walking tours of the city are popular, offering one to three hour walks through the historic streets of the city. Tours vary, but stops along the walk may include museums, architecture and must see tourist destinations such as Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery and Santa Maria Novella Cathedral.

Another option if you want a more intimate setting is to take your own self-guided walking tour. However, the majority are led by an experienced guide who answer questions and share the rich history and culture of the area. Many of the city’s walking tours include a special bonus when they visit places that are popular with tourists. Most times, entrance to these attractions is covered in the cost of your walking tour, so you will not have to wait in line to get a ticket at the attraction.

Another option in touring is a bicycle tour. These offer some sights you might not see on other tours. Bike tours often visit places that are too far from other destinations for walking tour to include them and that are not large enough for bus tours. The tour should give you everything you need from the bike to safety equipment, and you will often be accompanied by a guide. Some tours offer minivan support in case bicycles require repair along the way or a biker gets tired.

You can choose a one day bike tour, or services that cover many days. The short bike tours generally will guide you through the side streets of the cities and offer some interesting views on the popular attractions of the city. A longer tour might feature pauses at restaurants and vineyards to offer participants a taste of the local flavors in food and samples of the world renowned wines of Italy.

Along this line, a great tour for oenophiles is to take the Tuscany wine tour which can start from Florence and the wine tour will give you a great chance to learn more about the wine. On the tour you will stop a vineyards and see what they offer as well as actually getting to taste at some of them. The majority of those tours will feature an educational portion that will show you the wine making process from vine to finished product.

There are frequently other stops at interesting locations on wine tours. This may include olive oil producers, world renowned restaurants and shopping. Most wine tours, due to their length, are given only as full day-long excursions. However, there are some half-day tours available for those with time constraints.

Tours frequently impose maximums on the number of people they allow per tour. Walking and biking tours tend to be smaller than tours that take buses. For those who prefer more intimate tours or visits to places off the beaten path, most tour operators offer private tours as well. Of course, you can expect to pay accordingly for the personal attention you will receive from a private tour booking.

It doesn’t matter what sort of tour you choose, be it a Tuscany wine tour, a bicycle tour or a walking tour of Florence, Italy, you will have a great time seeing the sights and culture of the city and tasting the world famous food and wines the region is known for. There is something for everyone. All they need to do is find the right tour for them.

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