About Us

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The first tour company in Florence built by locals focused on sustainable travel

Welcome to Out Of The Box Florence

Stefano, the founder and the soul of the company, decided to open his little dream in 2020. His dream is to create experiences that he would personally take if he was traveling! After 20 years in the travel industry he decided that it was time to create Out of the Box Florence! We built a team of local trusted guides to support our idea of travel. Stefano, is 100% local from a Tuscan family leaving here since Dante 🙂
We create transformative experiences that linger in your heart and mind

At Out of The Box Florence

Our hikes aren’t just about reaching a summit, but about embracing the journey, connecting with nature, and leaving a positive impact on the environment. Each wine tasting is a voyage of the senses, an exploration of flavors, and a celebration of the artisans who craft them. Our dedication to sustainable practices ensures that every step you take with us leaves no trace but lasting memories.

We don’t stop at hiking and wine.

Our passion for personalized adventures extends to biking, where we pedal through charming trails, discovering hidden gems that only locals know. And when it comes to food, we’re not just eating; we’re savoring cultures, traditions, and stories that come alive on your plate.
The first tour company in Florence built by locals

Welcome!

Stefano, the founder and the soul of the company, decided to open his little dream in 2020. His dream is to create experiences that he would personally take if he was traveling!
We create transformative experiences

At Out of The Box Florence

Our hikes aren’t just about reaching a summit, but about embracing the journey, connecting with nature, and leaving a positive impact on the environment.

We don’t stop at hiking and wine.

Our passion for personalized adventures extends to biking, where we pedal through charming trails, discovering hidden gems that only locals know.

We encourage to visit places not famous, as we say

"Better do special, than famous, things"

Our Guides

Giulia
Guide for the love of ancient things and the stories hidden behind the stones of the city. Born and raised in Florence, I graduated in Law in Bologna. I then realized that I wanted to do a job that allowed me to be in contact with beauty on a daily basis and to hunt for stories, to convey to others what I am passionate about. I therefore resumed my studies, completing an education in art history which led me to get my driving license.
Together with a colleague I founded a cultural project, called Le Ragazze di San Frediano, to propose thematic itineraries in the city of Florence and guided tours of museums, aimed at both tourists and Florentines.
My hobbies are: Acting and singing.

I am looking forward meeting you on one of the

OUT OF THE BOX FLORENCE tours!

Barbara
My name is Barbara, pure Italian, born and raised in Florence, 100% Tuscan roots from my mother side while my father was born in the South of Italy and from where I inheritated the senso of hospitality and generosity. The people who knows me describe me as creative as a Renaissance artist, with a tipical Etruscan nose and full of energy and enthusiam for travelling, healthy plant based food and the art. I have been working as tour leader for 10 years, after graduating from the University of Florence in Business and Tourism Management attending three semesters abroad in England, Germany, and Chile where I fell in love with foreign languages and exploring travelling.

In 2012 I got the license as official tourist guide for Florence studying History of Art and I also took painting classes and I love showing during my walking tours artists and artisans who keep alive spacial techniques invented centuries ago such as the stone painting mosaic.

I believe that everyone has a talent but without discipline, study and motivation is not enough. Without studying and learning, even Leonardo da Vinci wouldn’t go very far, right?

After the pandemic I reinvented myself as receptionist in a small boutique hotel in the Oltrarno area, where I still work a couple of days a week and occasionally I also celebrate elopment as a symbolic officiant for foreign coupleas who wish to celebrate their love in our of the beatiful gardens of Florence or on a private roof top terrace.

I love combining historical facts, artistic notions and anectotes with some daylife curiosities or controversial topics.

I am looking forward meeting you on one of the

OUT OF THE BOX FLORENCE tours!

Lorenzo

The first member to join the project Out of the box Florence.
Charismatic and funny has been leading people in different adventures in Tuscany and Cinque terre for years before landing to us.
Great passion about mother nature and especially mushrooms, not the touristy truffle but the real authentic ones, porcini, chantarelles, etc
Loves wines and beers and he is always outisde in the woods scouting for more adventures.
Works also with people with disabilites and he has a big heart.
Come and ask him many questions, he has all the answers 🙂
Last but not least….
He is a FRIEND of BATMAN, come and see…

Katrin

I would love to introduce you to Katrin. Urlaub an der Stiefelspitze

She is totally in love with Calabria, and of course Italy.
Everything she picks has something special, she connects people and places with her incredible talent.

Her website is a wonderful resource of travel tips:
Calabria Travel tips

Katrin, is a marvellous person, in love with travelling and organising tailored trips for whom wants to visit Calabria and Italy like a local.
Her devotion to choose just the best locations for her guests is the key to her success.

She runs the best pizza place in Freiburg (Germany), please try it if you pass by Freiburg. It’s outstanding…
Best pizza in Freiburg (Germany)

Ask her anything about your holiday and she will figure out what’s the best for you.
Even if she will never admit that Tuscany is better than Calabria 🙂

Giovanni

I am an Anglo-Italian professional hiking guide and landscape expert currently self-employed as a tour leader and hiking guide, working with international travel agents mainly operating from Florence, Italy.

The natural world and intercultural exchange are my dual passions and I’m lucky to be pursuing a career as a hiking guide and tour leader, as sharing the Italian/Mediterranean/Tuscan culture, landscapes and natural beauties with others is a wonderful way to blend both passions into a profession.

Wine and extra virgin olive oil are my 2 greatest passions, especially I have been producing extra virgin olive oil for almost a decade now!

I have extensive work experience in different fields, through which I gained a wealth of skills relevant to the profession.

I began acquiring extensive international exposure from a young age given my family background and work in international trade.

I’ve had the opportunity to travel throughout Europe, meet and work with people from all over the world, and to take care and host clients visiting Italy.

I have always been curious about all forms of knowledge and I have a deep passion for outdoor life.

As such, I completed an array of short courses in topics ranging from organic agriculture to historical landscape and garden restoration.

Our motivation

Our motivation

Our tours are specifically designed to protect nature and have less of an impact on the environment. Our base is in Florence, one of the main touristic cities in Italy and We want to take you where you can admire the beauty of our land away from the crowd.  We offer outdoor excursions and wine tastings in Florence and throughout Tuscany and The Cinque Terre.

Something good for you and for the enviroment.

Stefano, the dreamer behind this journey, has started this adventure to prove that a different way of travelling is possible. Stefano wants to show its land in the most green and ecological way, away from those touristic spots and making you appreciate the beauty of Tuscany, Florence, the Cinque terre or wherever you want to go.

“The Dome of Florence is beautiful and unique, but if you see it only next to, like all the others 14 millions tourist, it doesn’t leave you anything! Come and see the Dome from the hills where you will have a unique view on a unique building”

Stefano wants to deliver unique spots in a unique way!