Porta Rossa Hotel Firenze Colbert Collection

Experiences: Porta Rossa Hotel Firenze Colbert Collection

At Porta Rossa Hotel Firenze, Colbert Collection, we’ve collated a unique collection of cultural, culinary, and craft experiences that allow you to discover the living spirit of Florence. 

These experiences highlight the authentic spirit of this beautiful city and provide you with under-the-radar access to the city’s living craft. From hidden workshops to timeless masterpieces, we open the doors to a Florence few truly get to experience.

Building Tour: Layers of Time

Porta Rossa Hotel Firenze, Colbert Collection stands as Italy’s oldest hotel. As a result, it’s also a living time capsule. Twice a week, the hotel’s experienced concierge operates guided tours of the building. During this experience, you’ll learn all about its time as a medieval tower, Silk Guild address, and Grand Tour landmark. Plus, you’ll also hear all about the distinguished yet mysterious Bartolini family, and how their experiences shaped the building into what it is today. 

Throughout the tour, you’ll also see many of the building’s key attractions, including the Bartolini emblem in the stained glass, the De Matteis ceiling, the original key rack, and the beautiful frescos.

Gold Leaf Workshop | Bottega d'Arte Maselli

Join the artisans of Bottega d'Arte Maselli and learn the centuries-old technique of gold leaf application, an art that rose to prominence in the Florentine Renaissance. In this hands-on session, you’ll discover how to decorate frames, sculptures, and other ornamental objects.

Private Vineyard Experience in Tuscany

Italy is famed for its winemaking heritage, with Tuscany producing some of the country’s finest and most delicious grapes. 

With this unique experience, you can enjoy exclusive access to a partner vineyard in the Tuscan countryside. Here you’ll undertake a private wine tasting where you’ll learn about the importance of land, legacy, and family in the wine-making process. So, raise a glass and say ‘saluti’ as you experience the very best of the country’s grapes.

Tuscan Market Tour and Cooking Class

Florence is a haven for foodies who love the city’s fresh and local ingredients. 

Celebrate the best of the city’s produce at a local market. Here you’ll be accompanied by a trained chef, who will recommend authentic recipes that truly embody the Tuscan culinary tradition.

Picnic at Bellosguardo

Live like a local and visit Bellosguardo: a favorite of many Florentines. This hilltop vantage point remains largely undiscovered by tourists, who are unaware that it offers one of the most complete views of the city. 

During this experience, you’ll have the opportunity to take in the sweeping views as you enjoy a curated Tuscan picnic, relax on a blanket, and browse our thoughtfully selected reading list.

Florentine Socials

Slipped beneath your door, you’ll find an envelope that has been closed with a wax seal. This is your official invite to one of our Florentine Socials. 

Hosted in our bars and social spaces, these aperitivo evenings allow you to mingle with like-minded individuals, dine on delicious small plates, and enjoy good conversation.

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