Experience Authentic Italy Via Florence Walking Tours
Out of the box Florence – Trekking & Wine is an Italian tour company that guides travelers to unforgettable places throughout Florence, Tuscany and the Cinque Terre to visit stunning landscapes, local small shops, restaurants and wineries. The goal is to step away from the often over-run, major tourist attractions, in favor of a truly authentic Tuscan experience.
Sustainable Travel in Florence - Get Off The Beaten Path
Founded by Stefano Mazzantini, who was raised farming with his grandparents, Out of the box Florence was designed by tour guides with years of experience touring Italy. They will share with you their passion for a kind of tourism that enriches the traveler's experience and is gentle on the cultural and environmental heritage for which this region is famous.Lead by local, knowledgeable guides dedicated to sustainable travel you will venture off the beaten path to experience unique, personalized hikes through vigneti toscani (Tuscan vineyards), castelli (castles), and the most beautiful, rolling hilltop views of Firenze.
Environmentally Friendly Hiking in Italy & Travel Safe Wine Tours of Tuscany
In creating Out of the box Florence, Stefano brings together his love of exploring Tuscany's natural environment and sharing it with others. He is keenly aware of the ways in which he does this, and is focused on ensuring that his beloved home is preserved and cherished.
Florence is a major stop for tourists in Italy. Prior to the global pandemic, it is estimated that 18 million tourists per year flooded into the city. This can be unsustainable for historic sites and local cultural environments that are at risk of suffering the negative impacts of excessive visitor volume. Most of this impact is focused on the Historic Centre of Florence, deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982 for its remarkable Renaissance history and art.
With heavy amounts of tourists concentrated in one or two areas of Florence, smaller artisans, hosts, and restaurateurs, only a short distance from the City Centre, are overlooked. In 2016 the City of Florence strengthened its relationship with UNESCO and renewed its commitment to protect and enhance the city's heritage and cultural treasures. When you travel with a small, locally run tour operator like Out of the box Florence you play a role in contributing to those recovery efforts.
