Top Florence Classes & Workshops

Discover the secrets behind painting or sculpting with a small-group art lesson in a Florence art studio. Learn from an artist in an inspiring, sun-filled private studio. Work on your own creation, painting with oils or sculpting with clay, in a class suitable for beginners and experts alike.

Tuscany has been known for its pottery since ancient times, and with this hands-on class you’ll enjoy an introduction to traditional Tuscan “majolica” in just a few hours. Join a local artisan in his family-run workshop outside the town of Montelupo to learn how to work raw clay, fire, and glaze your own work. Once cooled from the kiln, your piece will be shipped directly to your home.

Come and discover one of the most important museums of Florence, starting from our office you will walk along with your guide the route that will take you to the entrance of the gallery, entering from the priority entrance without waiting in the long queues and starting a chronological journey that will will allow you to admire the DAVID, a sculpture made exclusively of marble (height 520 cm) by Michelangelo Buonarroti between 1501 and the beginning of 1504, considered a masterpiece of world sculpture, it is one of the emblems of the Renaissance and symbol of Florence and the Italy abroad. This work has always been considered the ideal of male beauty in art. The gallery is one of the places with the highest number of sculptures made by Michelangelo, inside you can also visit the museum of musical instruments, the largest collection of paintings with a golden background and the Sala dei Prigioni with sculptures designed for the Pope Julius II.

Travel to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome, Florence’s most iconic attraction, with this skip-the-line entrance ticket and tour. Follow your guide through the cathedral and up to the terraces for an exclusive close-up view of the dome. Explore passages closed to the public and get a magnificent look at the city skyline.

Explore Florence art and architecture on a tour that gets you skip-the-line access to the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo. See Michelangelo’s ‘David’ in the uncrowded, morning hours, then get an in-depth tour of the Duomo, including the Duomo Museum, the Duomo Terraces, without waiting in line. This tour includes all entrance fees, and is limited to 15 people for a personalized experience.

One of the most dazzling Renaissance gardens in Italy, the Boboli Gardens are a highlight of Florence. Avoid a delay at the entrance with this skip-the-line ticket and make the most of your time exploring the grounds. Take in the sculpture-lined walking paths, ornate fountains, decorative grottoes, and other highlights at your own pace, stopping to snap photos and relax far from the crowds in this extensive Italian-style park.

After a long journey, discover a subline way to relax your body and mind while doing yoga at sunset ,suiteable for all levels. At the end a wonterfull italian dinner.

The ticket will allow you to visit Palazzo Vecchio without long waiting lines. For this attraction it is possible to choose between the following options: - Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Palazzo Vecchio Museum - priority entrance ticket for the Arnolfo Tower - Combined priority entrance ticket, Museum + Arnolfo Tower. Inside you can visit the Government Rooms of the Republic and the private rooms of the Granducale family, renovated and embellished by the architect and chronicler Giorgio Vasari, who was liked by the Grand Duke. The main attraction of the Palace is the Salone dei 500, entirely frescoed by Giorgio Vasari, as well as the rooms and apartments of the Grand Duchess Eleonora of Toledo. Enjoy one of the best views of the city on the terrace located at the rear of the Palace and end your visit in the rooms where the ancient Florentine Republic met (Sala dei Gigli, Sala delle Maps Geographical, Hall of the last Chancellor of the Republic).

Visit the famous Boboli Gardens, an oasis in the heart of Florence, on a 1-hour guided tour of the Pitti Palace’s royal gardens. Built for Cosimo I de' Medici in the 16th century, the gardens feature exquisite landscaping with a variety of plant life, fountains, and statues by master artists including Michelangelo. Your guide shares stories about the garden’s design and architects for a comprehensive overview.

Take advantage of skip-the-line entry privileges to the Bargello Museum with this fast-track entrance ticket. Breeze past the crowds to explore the museum and palace, built in the 13th century by the people of Florence as a populist symbol of their victory over the nobility. See the former fortress and arsenal, now home to a large and important collection of Italian sculpture.

Our experience allows you not only to admire art, but to be able to create it with your own hands. You will learn the history and secrets of a majestic work together with the expert guidance of the sculptor Octavio Palomino.

The course consists of a theoretical and a practical part. Topics include the history of Perfumery, the choice of materials and their origin, the production techniques, the process of creating a bespoke perfume, the dilution and the bottling. Focus on the creation of a unique and personal scent, blending together aromatic notes of several raw materials.

We will immerse ourselves in the world of goldsmithing and typical Florentine handicrafts. I will help you to discover this old craft and all its charm from the first to the last step. We melt, pull a silver wire, hammer, cut with a bow saw, file, grind, solder and clean until everyone has finished their own piece of jewelry. In just a few hours you can create your own piece of jewelry that will give you or whoever is allowed to wear it a lot of joy. The workshop takes place in my workshop in the countryside in Montespertoli (Fi). In between there is a snack You can also bring material with you that has an emotional value but is no longer worn in order to melt it down and renew it. You do not need any previous knowledge. It is a wonderful experience to create a piece of jewelry

Visit Florence to experience the essence of its history; Having the ability to customize the route according to your needs or curiosity Do not be satisfied with a mere repetition of dates and historical events, but rediscover the tangible signs of the fascinating past of the city.

Michelangelo, I love you! Follow us on a virtual tour about this artist's life, deeply connected to main landmarks in Florence. His birth, his childhood, his life experiences: not only a sculptor and a painter, but a young boy and later a man too. We will try to answer to some of the questions about this genius: was he really bad tempered? Was he really a good friend and a supporter of the Medici family? Did he later change his mind? Why did he join the Florentine Repubblica? Why had he a broken nose? Why did he never go back to Florence but in a coffin? Let's figure out the answers for these questions while virtually visiting the best highlights of Florence: Palazzo Medici, Santa Croce, San Lorenzo, Palazzo Vecchio. We will jump from one side of the city to another searching for the authentic Michelangelo. Dont' worry, we will not get tired of walking because we will be comfortably seated at home!

Our experience allows you not only to admire art, but above all to be able to create it with your own hands. You will learn about animals in Renaissance art and you will be able to model the clay by observing a live animal model.

Florence has inspired countless artists over the ages, and there is no better place to tap into your creative vein than this Renaissance capital. With this workshop, both beginners and experienced painters can try their hand at creating original works of art with watercolors in the heart of Florence, following the drawing, composition, and technical tips of an art instructor and using the art supplies provided.

The experience aims to give you more knowledge on the potentiality of taking pictures with your phone. We will discuss of basic rules and techniques in photography during our unique tour through the streets of the historical centre of Florence.

Crafts and traditions are part of Florence as well as art and great families. Leather processing began with the Franciscan friars who taught the trade to the poorest people who lived in the Santa Croce area. Then there are the marbled paper and mosaics, which are other elegant examples of Florentine craftsmanship. We will go to the discovery of the artisan shops of Florence.

Florence looks magical during the night, and this tour is a great way to discover the city’s most beautiful sites, get top photography tips, and see secret parts of Florence that you wouldn’t discover alone. You won’t have to worry about navigating, as a photographer will accompany and give you top tips on how to take great photos during the evening. This tour is ideal for night owls or those who have jet lag. - No heat and no crowd: a rare opportunity to capture the city's beauty without the crowd and the heat during the day - Learn photography tips and tricks that you can use after your vacation - All experience levels and types of camera equipment welcome - Capture the city's Renaissance charm using your digital camera or cellphone - Get tips on lighting, composition, and other techniques to create high-quality images - Choose from different tour lengths at checkout based on your preferences - A hands-on workshop to improve night photography techniques

When you visit Florence you can't miss its Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, the 4-th biggest cathedral in Europe! The long history of its construction, the colours of marble and the many details for its decoration of the outside in comparison with the sobriety of its interior design. We will talk about world famous and less-known facts during our virtual tour. Get ready to see the biggest painted surface in the world: the Dome's frescoes. 3.600 square metres of paintings in front of you! How many people are painted there? Can we recognize any of them? Are there Medicis among them? We will answer all these questions. And that's not all. Can you imagine that the actual Gregorian calendar was introduced thanks to an astronomical instrument which is kept inside the cathedral? Do you want to know why the clock of the cathedral has 24 hours and what it shows? And also: how many people can stay inside the cathedral at the same time? The 2-nd part of the tour is dedicated to the Baptistery.

Fresco, meaning fresh in Italian, is the revered art of painting on fast-drying damp plaster with water based pigments. During the Renaissance, fresco painting was considered the true test of an artist's skill, since one had to finish before the plaster dried in order to ensure the adhesion of the image to the wall. During this 3-hour hands-on Florence Fresco Workshop, we'll learn basic fresco technique from a local Florentine artist who is a master of fresco painting. 

Let yourself be transported away by the aromas of the essential oils and travel with your senses through the Tuscan hills. You will be able to perceive with your smell colors and shades of an incredible landscape. Summarize these sensations in the perfume that you can create by mixing the essences that you like the most, following the precise instructions of an expert apothecary.

Have you ever tried to seize the ephemeral beauty of a flower? Have you ever managed to paint its colourful image? If so, your attempt is not only an aspect of your passion for Art but it can lead you to better express your creativity, improve your artistic skills and see the essence of things! Enjoy our workshop and free the artist in you! *PLEASE TAKE NOTE that all our tours are on a private basis for your party, not in sharing tour with other people*