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A dive into a Tuscan workshop

Step into the enchanting atmosphere of my artisan workshop, where the scents and materials of traditional craftsmanship blend with contemporary creativity. Dive into hands-on techniques in this authentic space—filled with clays, molds, plasters, pigments, oils, and waxes—in the heart of a historic Tuscan village. • Begin with a guided tour of my studio, where I’ll share the secrets behind my artistic process, the inspirations that drive my work, and a look at what I'm working on. • Try out traditional techniques, from plaster to porcelain, discovering their behaviors, scents, and colors, letting curiosity and creativity guide you. • Enjoy aperitivos served on my own ceramic tableware and platters. As you sip and snack, learn about the magic behind ceramics and the rich tradition of Tuscan craftsmanship. You will leave the experience with a new perspective on the world of craftsmanship, a renewed sense of creativity, a desire to get stuck in.

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Tour a Baroque centuries-old palazzo with an art historian

Tour the Baroque architectural treasure Palazzo Chigi Zondadari with an in-house art historian. • We’ll meet in the courtyard. I’ll share some background on the palace (built in the early 18th century) and the Chigi Zondadari family who has owned it for centuries. First, we’ll explore the Cortemporanea art project, which features different contemporary artists every year. • We’ll tour the well-preserved main floor, or piano nobile, filled with artworks from the permanent collection and pieces from contemporary artists. You’ll see furniture designed by 18th-century architect and poet Agostino Fantastici, as well as 17th-century corami (embossed and handcrafted leather), and other archaeological finds. The Bust of Alexander VII (1657) by Gian Lorenzo Bernini is the most important. • You’ll enjoy complimentary aperitivo in the ballroom, featuring wine produced by the family farm, Podere Olmo, and savory snacks. • Wrapping up, I’ll spend time talking about the palace’s curatorial approach, and you’ll be able to ask questions about the galleries and neighborhood. I love sharing cultural insights and recommending the best spots for authentic local food and drinks. You'll deepen your appreciation and understanding of the Palazzo’s dedication to preserving its history while committing to a future filled with modern art, culture, and fresh ideas.

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Explore craft traditions with the artisans of Pienza

Dive into the artisan heritage of the 15th-century town of Pienza with me, an art historian, to uncover the history and craftsmanship behind its ceramics, wrought iron, and textiles, exploring the natural clay deposits of the Val d’Orcia and the workshops of master artisans who practice centuries-old techniques in this historic town. • Explore the iconic Piazza Pio II—the heart of Pienza’s Renaissance transformation—and a workshop inside an Etruscan cave, where a local artisan will demonstrate ancient and modern clay-working techniques. • Examine historic wrought ironwork on Pienza’s ancient streets before visiting a fourth-generation blacksmith’s forge for a demonstration on how iron was forged into gates, tools, and decorative elements for noble palaces and churches. • Jump into the world of textiles at the Palazzo Piccolomini, where your visit to a historic textile workshop will introduce you to hand-operated looms and insights into dyeing, weaving, and crafting textiles. While soaking in the views of the Val d’Orcia valley, you’ll leave with reflections on how artisan craftmaking keeps the traditions of this UNESCO World Heritage Site alive.

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Shop antiques market with an interior designer

Let me guide you through the historic antiques markets, where international dealers, interior designers to the stars, and famed artists rub shoulders. I’ll show you my favorite stalls, help you find what you’re looking for, and even jump in to negotiate a good price in Italian. • I’ll highlight key areas within the market to determine if you’re on the hunt for anything specific. • As we walk among the market stalls, interacting with sellers, I’ll teach you how to identify authentic, high-quality antiques and vintage items, and help you score your treasure at the right price. • Over a drink (not included), I’ll provide personalized advice on how to incorporate your finds into your home. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for this historic cultural and commercial hub—and hopefully with a treasured memento or two of your time here.

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4.87 out of 5 average rating, 873 reviews

Wine Tasting in a Medieval Aqueduct

Guests reach Piazza San Giovanni, the magnificent Square of Baptistery, where historic buildings (such as the Palazzo del Magnifico and the Archiepiscopal Curia) are erected and the back of the Cathedral, sparkling with white and black marble and the majestic staircase. At the entrance of the first builidng, at the reception the guests can admire the original drawing of the Baptistery of Siena, unfinished due to the plague and two drawings made by famous architects, Louis Khan and Le Corbusier whose originals are no longer in Italy. Once here, guests have to go down, reaching an unique and inaccessible place, where the water once flowed. The "bottini" are buildings of medieval origin that brought water to the city of Siena. You will see a medieval well, an Etruscan hut dating back over 2500 years and a sandstone sediment dating back over 1 million years ago when Siena was below sea level. There you can see historical fossils. You will see another "bottino" as well used also as jail by The Noble Pandolfo Petrucci. After you can enjoy the real and unique experience of the wine tasting in our wineshop. Once the experience is over, guests can buy some bottles as a souvenir.

5 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

Private Tour in Siena with a licensed tour guide

I will accompany you to the most beautiful and significant places in the city: Piazza del Campo, Basilica of San Domenico... We will walk along with the city of the famous medieval street of Francigena, which still overlooks ancient castles and medieval palaces. I will tell you about the extraordinary life of Santa Caterina, patron saint of Italy and Europe, who was born in this city. We will see the places of the Palio, meeting evocative views and viewpoints until we reach Piazza Duomo with the Cathedral (only outside), one of the most important specimens of Gothic architecture in Italy. Seats included in the price

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 82 reviews

Tour wineries and taste Brunello wines

Personal and laid back Wine Tour from Siena in a small group. Travel south to the famous wine hill of Brunello. Tour 3 different wineries and visit the hilltop town of Montalcino. Be welcomed into family-run wineries, visit vineyards and tour cellars and sit down to enjoy ample wine tastings of the local wines and a traditional Tuscan meal at a winery. Free time to explore Montalcino town, spend time seeing the squares and streets and enjoying the incredible views. Visit the mystical Abbey of Sant'Antimo set in a postcard-perfect landscape.

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Siena food & culture Adventure

You will dive into the fascinating medieval town of Siena with a local guide who will make you have an enjoyable and yummy morning! Our experienced tour will take you up and down the mysterious alleys while you are discovering this unique town’s interesting stories from the past. You will learn about the palio tradition, the stunning horse race which takes place twice a year but influences the lives of local people constantly. You will visit gorgeous medieval buildings and towers, unexpected squares and marvellous churches highly decorated. You will enjoy the vibrant atmosphere which characterises Siena and its people and you will feel like you are going back to the past. And because food always accompanies perfectly the Italian lifestyle, you should follow the local habits and taste delicious typical sweet and savoury products! This allows you to understand better the local culture and tradition and to experience the town like Italians would.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 85 reviews

Postcard-life’s day with Nina

Immagina di incontrare un’amica del posto, pronta a svelarti la sua città con occhi curiosi e il cuore aperto. Ci incontreremo in Piazza del Mercato, proprio lì dove Siena respira il suo ritmo più autentico. Cammineremo insieme tra vicoli poco battuti, cortili nascosti e scorci medievali che custodiscono storie affascinanti. Ti parlerò di luoghi da vedere, sapori da provare e piccole meraviglie da scoprire dentro e fuori le mura – che renderanno il tuo soggiorno ancora più speciale. Questo non è un tour guidato, ma un incontro: una condivisione tra viaggiatori, per aiutarti a disegnare la tua esperienza senese su misura. Scrivimi in qualsiasi momento: sarò felice di aiutarti a trovare il meglio che Siena e i suoi dintorni possono offrire, anche dopo il nostro incontro.

5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviews

Alla scoperta di Cortona

I will show you some beautiful and hidden places of Cortona. We will visit Cortona in a different way than you can see that by your self. We are going to some narrow streets very tipical of this beautiful town. we will meet at Parterre Square, and from there we will start the tour visiting the more important churches and the vicoli.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Around Siena with a tour guide

We will start from Piazza del Campo, the heart of the city. The Square fans out from City Hall, called Palazzo Pubblico, to create an amphitheater. It's even to place where every year take place the most popular horse race of Italy, it's called Palio. We will continue heading in the direction of one Cathedral, a beautiful gothic architecture. We will enter to admire masterpieces of Michelangelo, Donatello, Nicola Pisano ect. Then we will stroll around medieval narrow streets to discover more about the horse race, the 17 Contrade and we will end with a sweet local break. Other things to note In summer time is very important to bring with you a bottle of water, use sun cream and sunglasses. To visit the Cathedral you are obligated to cover your legs and shoulders. Due to Covid-19 this itinerary could be changed, contact me to arrange your best experience!

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

Enjoy a live Italian Opera concert and meet the artists

You will attend an extraordinary Opera concert in a beautiful and charming concert hall, in the heart of the historical centre of Siena. You will have the pleasure of hearing the finest arias and duets drawn from the best-known Italian Operas such as La Bohème, La Traviata, Madame Butterfly and many more, performed by great artists from major Opera Houses both Italian and international. On your arrival you will be welcomed by Roberto, your host for this experience, who will show you to your seats in the first rows of the Auditorium. The concert will start at 9.15 p.m. At the end of the show your host will accompany you backstage to let you meet the artists and take photos with them. Guests may also like to chat with the artists and ask about their musical careers and their experiences in concerts in Italy and around the world.

5 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

Chianti Vespa tour from San Gimignano

I will meet you at the office located in the heart of the Chianti region just 10mins away from San Gimignano. Experience for this tour is required and after a quick test drive to ensure that you are confident and safe on the vehicle, we head out to the countryside for an enjoyable 2h ride in the afternoon when it's cooler. Start the Vespa ride on quiet and scenic roads through the rolling hills of the Chianti region where some of the most famous Tuscan wines are produced and fall in love with the fields of vines, cypresses and Tuscan rural houses when the sun goes down. Don't worry, we will stop many times for pictures along the way and for interesting stories about the area before we return back to our starting point to leave the Vespas and say goodbye to your new friends.

Art and culture activities in Province of Siena

Art and culture activities led by local experts

A dive into a Tuscan workshop

Tour a Baroque centuries-old palazzo with an art historian

Explore craft traditions with the artisans of Pienza

Shop antiques market with an interior designer

Top-rated art and culture activities

Wine Tasting in a Medieval Aqueduct

Let's discover Siena!

Private Tour in Siena with a licensed tour guide

Tour wineries and taste Brunello wines

Siena food & culture Adventure

Postcard-life’s day with Nina

Alla scoperta di Cortona

Around Siena with a tour guide

Enjoy a live Italian Opera concert and meet the artists

Chianti Vespa tour from San Gimignano

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