6 Half-Day Tours in Florence Worth Booking

1.Chianti Half-Day Afternoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,328 reviews · from $55Our pick

Ride from Florence to two Chianti wine estates for cellar visits and seven wine pours, plus olive oil, balsamic vinegar, bread and salami. You’ll also have time to walk around medieval Monteriggioni. Guides such as Marta, Andrea and Marco have led the tour, though the guide may vary. Meet at Villa Costanza, reached by tram from central Florence.

“Very nice experience. Everything was perfect. The vineyards very interesting and Toscana very beautiful.”

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2.Half-Day Pisa Tour and Optional Leaning Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,539 reviews · from $37Best value

Travel from Florence to Pisa by air-conditioned coach with a multilingual escort. Explore the Square of Miracles, see the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Monumental Cemetery, and choose options that include a guided visit or a climb up the Leaning Tower’s 294 steps. Guides such as Sarah, Martina, and Roberta have led trips here.

“Great trip. Definitely worth doing if you’re in Florence!”

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3.Half-Day Excursion to Pisa and the Leaning Tower from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,027 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $47

Travel by coach from Florence to Pisa for the white marble monuments of the Square of Miracles. Depending on your selected option, you can join a local guided walk, enter the cathedral and climb the Leaning Tower. Guides such as Sara and Rachel have led trips, though guide assignments vary. Allow for a brisk pace and a walk from the bus parking area.

“This was a great use of time. Sara and our driver provided us a safe, organized and very enjoyable experience to Pisa and back from Florence. The team was kind, professional, knowledgeable and very punctual. Would highly recommend this tour. Far exceeded our expectations!”

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4.Half-Day Afternoon Tour from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 822 reviews · from $44

Travel from Florence to Pisa by air-conditioned coach for a guided visit to Piazza dei Miracoli, then use your free time for photos, a meal, or a walk through the historic quarter. The six-hour outing is offered in English and Spanish, with small-group options. Guides vary by departure; names praised include Francesca, Alessia, Maria Luisa, and Ricardo.

“Francesca was amazing! So helpful and knowledgeable. Couldn’t recommend her more! Great day!”

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5.Chianti Hills Half-Day Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 703 reviews · 5 hours · from $48

Ride from Florence’s Santa Maria Novella station into Chianti with a multilingual escort, then sample seven wines with Tuscan bites and extra virgin olive oils. The visit can include a vineyard walk, a vinegar cellar and more than one tasting stop. Guides such as Chiara, Emma and Jordano have led the trip, though assignments and venues vary.

“The driver was very careful The tour guide was amazing Grazie to both of them”

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6.Half-Day Tour to Pisa and the Leaning Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 197 reviews · from $105

Ride from Florence to Pisa with a tour escort, then walk the medieval walls to Piazza dei Miracoli for a guided look at the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Monumental Cemetery. Your booked Tower of Pisa entry includes the 294-step climb. Guides have included Sara, Fabrizio, and Calo, though your assigned guides may differ.

“Amazing. Our two guides were excellent! Really recommend an afternoon/evening climb of the tower...the sunset was awesome!”

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