Museum Tours in Tuscany — 7 That Justify the Detour

1.Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci Museum Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,169 reviews · 1 day · from $15Our pick

Spend a full day exploring Milan’s Science and Technology Museum, housed in a Renaissance monastery. See the world’s largest permanent Leonardo da Vinci display, steam trains, aircraft, ships, a submarine, the Luna Rossa catamaran, and Italy’s only visible moon fragment. This self-guided entry ticket includes a museum shop discount, but no guide.

“The museum was so nice and was valuable to go! Kids can really enjoy.”

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2.Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,560 reviews · 1 day · from $10Best value

Visit the Interactive Leonardo da Vinci Museum near San Rocco and explore machines rebuilt from his drawings, anatomy studies, backlit paintings, videos, puzzles, and hands-on displays. The self-guided visit takes about 30 to 90 minutes. Explanations come in six languages, and children under three enter free.

“definitely a must do if you go to Florence, great place, they have A/C!!! and is super interactive!”

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3.Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,885 reviews · 1 day · from $10

At Palazzo della Cancelleria near Campo de’ Fiori and Piazza Navona, explore four sections devoted to Leonardo da Vinci’s engineering, art, and science. Handle full-scale machine models, watch nine 3D holograms, try an interactive bridge, and see an ancient tomb beside an underground pond. An audio guide is available for an extra fee.

“This museum in the Palazzo della Cancelleria contains a fascinating collection of large scale, hands on, realisations of many of Leonard’s sketches of elements of mechanical devices and ingenious machines supplemented by holographic images and explanations. Well worth visiting.”

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4.Golf Cart Tour to Fiesole Roman Theatre and Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,039 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Ride a silent electric golf cart from central Florence to Fiesole, stopping at panoramic viewpoints and the Roman Theatre. Your professional tour leader covers more than 20 city sights, with guides such as Aldo, Charlie, Ray, and Sebastian praised for lively local commentary. The private tour lasts about 2 hours 15 minutes and includes theatre admission.

“This is the BEST way to get a feel for Florence! We did it the day we arrived and got an overview of where we wanted to return to. Our tour guide Ray was wonderful.. knowledgeable and very accommodating. I highly recommend booking this activity!”

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5.Pinacoteca Ambrosiana & da Vinci Codex Exhibition

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,816 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Spend up to a day exploring Milan’s Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, with entry to its art collection and Leonardo da Vinci’s original Codex Atlanticus drawings. Follow the rooms at your own pace, add the four-euro audio guide in six languages, and make time for Raphael’s School of Athens cartoon and the historic library.

“Pretty building, good exhibit. Good variety of paintings, sculptures, architecture, etc. Cool and air-conditioned for a brief respite from the summer heat.”

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6.Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,458 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $12

Visit Florence’s Leonardo da Vinci Museum at the Galleria Michelangelo, where more than 50 models fill four rooms devoted to civil engineering, flight, warfare, and anatomy. You can study working replicas, watch a short documentary, and try selected hands-on displays. Plan on one to one and a half hours, with entry available during opening hours.

“This is a self guided tour museum you can enter at any time during open hours and see at your own pace.”

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7.Siena Walking Tour with Cathedral and Crypt & Museum Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 380 reviews · from $95Top rated

Meet your guide under the tree at Basilica San Domenico for a 2-hour Siena walk through Piazza del Campo, the Contrade, and the Duomo. The 3-hour option adds the Crypt, Opera Museum, Baptistery, Piccolomini Library, and Facciatone panorama with the OPA SI Pass. Guides speak English, French, or German.

“The best tour we’ve been on by far. Sabrina was extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond to help us truly understand the culture of Siena. Not only was she knowledgeable, she was personable and went above and beyond to share her passion and insight for Siena. Loved every minute and didn’t want it to end!”

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