Florence is defined by its remarkable concentration of architecture, art, craftsmanship, museums, monuments, churches and hidden gardens, creating a budding scenery where craftsmanship and culture are omnipresent. Founded as a Roman settlement and later emerging as the birthplace of the Renaissance, the city endures as a cradle of artisanry, with leatherwork, paper marbling, fashion, textiles, painting, ceramics, culinary traditions and more still practiced across ateliers and kitchens today. Through close local connections and thoughtful curation, our workshops, classes and private sessions offer rare opportunities to learn, to revel and to create, engaging the city not as a spectacle, but as a living tradition that is easily accessible from our premier hotel in Florence, Italy, near the Duomo.
The Excelsior Florence opens its doors to the city’s excellence, unveiling a special collaboration with Ars Manualis, an association that promotes the heritage of contemporary Tuscan craftsmanship. Artisans will enrich the Daily Epicurean Moments, showcasing their techniques and blending flavour and art in the Library, the heart of Florentine savoir-faire. Returning September 25, 2026.
The Epicurean Moment
Every afternoon, immersed in the elegance of our Library, experience a guided tasting of seasonal Tuscan recipes, reinterpreted through a modern culinary lens. Delve into the origins and curiosities of these cherished flavors, transforming a simple ritual into a living story of the region. Every day at 5 pm. Complimentary for hotel guests.
The Destination Discovery
Join our Concierge, distinguished by the excellence of Les Clefs d’Or, to uncover the hidden corners of the palazzo and the lesser-known treasures of the Ognissanti neighborhood. From the remarkable mosaic brought to light during excavations to the legendary Latin inscriptions adorning the lobby ceilings, each detail reveals centuries of character within this historic residence, once home to Carolina Bonaparte and some of Florence’s most distinguished noble families. Every day at 4 pm by reservation. Complimentary for hotel guests.
Between the refined design and iconic details of the Donatello Bar, join our Bar Manager for a tasting of three interpretations of Florence’s signature cocktail, accompanied by a curated selection of Tuscan specialties. Discover the history and anecdotes of the Negroni around our bespoke Bar Cabinet, handcrafted and inspired by early-20th-century travel trunks. Price: 46 eur per person. This experience is also available to external guests.
Step into Florence’s historic artisan tradition through a private marbled paper experience, discovering one of the city’s most distinctive decorative arts. Hosted in one of the city’s most specialized and secret ateliers, this hands-on session allows guests to personalize each stage of the marbling process, creating an original piece to take home. Practiced in Florence for generations, this craft remains a hallmark of the city’s enduring artisanal heritage.
The Pitti Palace was a design by architect Brunelleschi. When the Medici family gained ruling power over the city, the palazzo became the main residence for the Medici family and grew as a great treasure house with valuable art pieces.
One of the oldest and most famous art museum in the world, and hosting an extraordinary collection of masterpieces from the 13th to the 18th centuries with important pieces of Cimabue, Michelangelo, Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, as well as the largest Botticelli Collection.
Dedicated to the Santa Croce, the Holy Cross, the Basilica is the site of famous tombs such as the one of Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and Foscolo. The church is known also as the Temple of the Italian Glories. It is placed on its named after square Piazza Santa Croce.
Behind Palazzo Pitti, lies Giardino dei Boboli, a beautiful example of Italian gardens. An open-air museum, with fountains and waterfalls, false cave entrances, marble statues and sculpted trees.
The build of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore took 140 years with 5 architects involved. The Cathedral complex, located in Piazza del Duomo, includes the baptistery and the Giotto's steeple, a magnificent tower standing right next to the facade.
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Florence Artisan Tour
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Family & Children's Activities
Horse & Carriage Tour
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Experience the old way of moving in the city of Renaissance!
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Museo dei Ragazzi
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Kids activities inside Palazzo Vecchio with hidden rooms, secret passes and escape routes.
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Galileo Museum
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Collection of scientific instruments and equipment belonging to the Medici and Lorena families.
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Secret Florence Treasure Hunt
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Discover the hidden gems of Florence through a private three hour treasure hunt.
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Spa Suites at The St. Regis Florence
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Distinctive sanctuaries of indulgence and relaxation, where the visionary excellence of myBlend meets the expertise of therapists offering tailor-made facial and body treatments, massages and beauty services.
Yes. The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence offers a complimentary fitness center to hotel guests during their stay.
The fitness center includes equipment such as Cardio and strength equipment and kinesis personal vison, Cardiovascular Equipment, Elliptical Machine(s), Exercise Bike(s), Free Weights, Stair Climber(s), Strength Equipment, and Treadmill(s), making it suitable for both quick workouts and full training sessions.
Accademia Gallery, Basilica of Santa Croce, Duomo - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Mercato Centrale, Old Bridge Ponte Vecchio and more are nearby The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence.
