Tuscany Antique Tour 2026
This September we invite you on a beautiful journey with Founders of Rome.
Together we explore vibrant Florence, the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside & Chianti country. From wine tasting, antique fairs and culinary delights, to laid back days at the private Tuscan Villa poolside, this boutique experience is 'bellissimo' in every way!
Traveling to Italy is a feast for every sense—and Tuscany is where it all comes together.
Taste comes first, with long lunches of handmade pasta, local olive oil, aged cheeses, and wines poured straight from the vineyard. Sight follows in rolling hills, sun-warmed stone villages, and Renaissance art that turns everyday walks into moments of awe. You’ll hear the rhythm of Italian life in lively piazzas and quiet countryside mornings, smell espresso, leather, and fresh bread drifting through medieval streets, and feel history beneath your fingertips as you browse antique markets and centuries-old homes.
Our 12-night Tuscany tour invites you to slow down, eat well, hunt for timeless antiques, and truly live the Italian way—immersed, indulgent, and unforgettable.
You fall in love with stunning antiques and we get them home for you.
Gorgeous accommodation | Private Villa & Pool | Antique Markets | In-house chef | Antique shipping management
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Explore Tuscany with us!
From Florence to Chianti, Arezzo, Cortona, and beyond, we invite you on a sensory journey through Tuscany’s hilltop towns—where iconic food, vibrant culture, fashion, art, and antiques come alive.
From artisan makers and bustling markets to private dealers, expect exceptional and diverse finds.
Private appointments available on request.*
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Your Hosts
Owners Anne Martin and Tamara Martin-Brown are a mother-daughter team with decades of experience in landscaping, furniture, retail, and hospitality.
United by a lifelong passion for travel and sourcing beautiful objects, they bring their expertise together as the founders of Rome Antique Buying Tours—welcoming you to discover extraordinary pieces from around the world.
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We ship your antiques home to you!
How often have you travelled and ached over the things you had to leave behind?
This is where our full services comes in very handy.
We pack and ship to your door in NZ, from a small item to a house lot of antiques & architectural elements.
Our partners are specialists in this field, carefully selected for cost, reliability and ‘product suitable’ packaging.
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Access and experiences
Our network of dealers and friends in the antique world open doors that allow us to peek into history and share in the opportunity to procure from these vendors.
We are on hand to advise, negotiate and arrange the shipping of goods home to you safely, and with no size limits!
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Passion
We’re passionate about antiques—the craftsmanship, the stories, and the history woven into every piece. We honour individual taste, style, and budget, and pair antiquing with an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, incredible food, beautiful settings, and inspiring people.
Sharing the thrill of discovering timeless pieces—and connecting our clients to that feeling—is what truly drives us. Pasta fuels us!
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Who would enjoy this unique tour?
This 12 night all inclusive* Tuscan Antique Buying & Lifestyle Tour is suitable for the solo traveller,
couples or groups, be it business or pleasure.
Private and bespoke tours can be arranged POA.
This may suit designers with client projects Residential/Commercial
Ready to register?
Click here to be taken to the registration form! Here you will enter key info that enables us to send you a quote along with the terms and conditions. Places are limited and will be offered to those on the list first.