Le Cure

• 2-4 people
• 2 Hours

Chianti Uncorked - A Private Wine Tasting with Francesca Elli

Step into the heritage of Chianti through a  wine tasting led by sommelier and winemaker Francesca Elli. With experience from Tuscany to New Zealand, Francesca combines technical knowledge and storytelling to explore some of our favourite estates with you. Tailored to your interest, it’s a rich, immersive journey into Sangiovese and the region’s history and its winemaking craft.

• 2-4 people
• 3 hours

Neapolitan Pizza on the Rooftop

Join Juan Jose Abanto Villavicencio, founder of Il TipoZero, for a three-hour rooftop pizza-making session in Florence. Learn to perfect Neapolitan dough and fire your pizza in 90 seconds, then enjoy your creation with a glass of wine and panoramic views. If the weather misbehaves, we’ll bring the experience into your residence. A delicious and fun way to connect with Italy—one slice at a time.

• 2-4 people
• 3 hours

Le Cure Neighbourhood Food Excursion

Join a relaxed, multi-stop food tour with Martina Bartolozzi through Le Cure—one of Florence’s most vibrant residental neighbourhoods. Martina has called Florence home since high school. You’ll sample traditional baked goods, discover the charm of “piazza life,” and wander through our local outdoor market. Enjoy deep-fried treats from a family-run rotisserie, taste fresh, handmade pasta, and end on a sweet note with artisanal gelato. Along the way, you’ll gain insider tips and a deeper connection to Florence—and to your own neighbourhood.

• 1-4 people
• 3-5 hours

Truffle hunting with Gianluca Somigli

Join local chef and truffle expert Gianluca for a one-of-a-kind foraging adventure in the Tuscan woods. This intimate journey begins at our Abitazione, where you’ll meet Gianluca—and his loyal truffle-hunting dog, who’ll be riding along.

During the drive, Gianluca will share the fascinating journey of truffles, from hidden mycelium networks to the final dish. In the forest, you’ll follow the dog’s lead as you hunt for seasonal tartufo. After the hunt, enjoy freshly cooked tagliolini with your finds, prepared from the back of Gianluca’s Land Rover Defender with a glass of wine.

• 1-4 people
• 4 hours+

Explore Chianti and dine at Dario Cecchini’s Officina de la Bistecca.

We will transport you to this day-long experience of wine and Bistecca in Chianti, inspired by the larger-than-life figure of Dario Cecchini.

Your day starts by visiting some of our favourite vineyards, taking the time to taste and explore the reborn Chianti wine region. You could add a visit to a charming Alpaca farm, home to the finest Cashmere. We then travel to Panzano, where you can revel in a convivial lunch at Dario’s famed Officina de la Bistecca. While Dario is well known for his television appearances, it is his family business that attracts yet more admiration locally, as this truly is a meat lover’s heaven. And there will always be a table waiting for you.

Available with Florence stays

• 2-8 people
• 3 hours+

An evening of Tuscan history and wine at the iconic Palazzo Antinori

In this intimate and inspiring experience, you’ll be taken on a journey into the art and commerce of wine at the Palazzo Antinori, a Renaissance palace built in the late 15th century. This is home to the Antinori family, known as one of the oldest and most celebrated wineries in Italy.

Your journey begins on the Noble Floor of the Palazzo, not open to the public, where all the decisions over the last twenty-six generations have been made. Followed by a dinner in the exclusive Studio Del Marchese, inside the Cantinetta Antinori, enjoy a fine selection of Tuscan specialities from Pappardelle al Ragu Toscano to Thyme Guinea Fowl. All with the finest locally grown seasonal produce.

Available with Florence stays

• 1-4 people
• 3 hours

Florence foodie discovery walk

Discover Florence’s vibrant food culture on a curated journey through its best-kept culinary secrets. Taste the city’s authentic flavors, from the best lampredotto at Mercato Centrale to fresh pecorino savoured with green pepper condiment, and homemade pasta.

Along the way, meet the passionate local artisans, butchers, and shopkeepers behind each specialty, learning the stories and traditions passed down through generations. It’s a fantastic way to experience the soul of Florence through its food and people.

• 1 - 4 People (including children)
• 2 - 3 hours

A curated family journey with Florence’s resident artists

These captivating excursions offer you the chance to follow in the footsteps of either Da Vinci or Michelangelo.

Whether you’re uncovering the mysteries of concealed masterpieces with the world’s foremost ‘art sleuth’ or immersing yourself in the revered legacy of Michelangelo, you’ll journey deep into the heart of Florence’s historic art scene.

• 1 - 4 People
• 3 - 6 Hours

An Intimate conversation with a Florentine Artist

Jason Arkles, an award-winning American sculptor and art historian, has called Florence home for nearly three decades. Renowned as the only American with a large marble figure permanently displayed in Florence, Jason also hosts the popular “The Sculptor’s Funeral Podcast.” You will meet him in his studio, located in a Renaissance Palazzo by the Arno River. It can be a candid conversation over coffee, or experiencing the art of figurative sculpture through a hands-on session. A walking tour afterwards with Jason brings Florence’s history and art to life, offering unique insights into the city’s landmarks, and the major pieces that have most significantly influenced him over the years. Something intimate and full of inspiration.

• 1 - 4 People
• 2 – 4 hours

Off menu perspective: Our private ballooning experience

Set off at daybreak to witness Florence and Siena from a truly exclusive vantage point. Watch the everlasting beauty of the Tuscan hills unfurl below and relish the unparalleled views. After landing, there’s still time to enjoy a glass of Prosecco before we whisk you back to the Abitazione for the afternoon.