All Florence Tours & Excursions in 2026

Visitors to Florence can choose from hundreds of tours, from sightseeing around the city to day trips to other towns. According to past ratings and reviews, customers like these the best:

• Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery
• The Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - Guided by a STORYTELLER
• The Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales
• Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence with Optional Hiking
• Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside

Yes, guided tours in Florence are definitely worth it. The city is essentially an open-air museum, and while you’ll certainly appreciate its beauty while walking around, hearing a local expert’s stories will give you a much better understanding of all those historical and architectural highlights.

Per one customer who booked the Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, and Lunch at a Winery, “This was a fun day of walking through some of Tuscany’s most iconic towns and driving through the most beautiful countryside. The guides were awesome, as was our driver! Everyone was kind and charming. Lunch is a real highlight, too! Thanks to Ginevra, Giuseppe and the entire team!”

That depends on what kind of experience you book. Walking tours that show you Florence’s highlights in a couple of hours typically start at US$50 per person, though some tip-based options cost as little as US$1 to reserve online. For small-group tours that include skip-the-line access to museums, expect to pay closer to US$100.

Lower-cost Florence tour options include The Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - Guided by a Storyteller for around US$3 per person. Your guide will tell you stories about Florentine history and the powerful Medici family while passing by top attractions over two hours, though the fee doesn’t include gratuities or admission for churches and museums. On the pricier end are experiences such as the Private Tour: Tuscany Hot Air Balloon Flight from Firenze (around US$2,600 for two people), which shows you the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside from a private hot air balloon with refreshments and round-trip transportation from Florence included.

All Florence tours are different, but many focus on the city’s Renaissance history and architecture. You’ll likely see the city’s most famous buildings, such as the Florence Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore) and the Palazzo Vecchio. You’re also sure to walk along the Arno River, lined with picturesque bridges like the Ponte Vecchio, and perhaps visit the Uffizi and Accademia galleries if your tour includes museum visits.

Consider booking a full-day tour of Florence to see as many attractions as possible. For example, Florence in a Day: Michelangelo’s David, Uffizi and Guided City Walking Tour gets you access to top museums such as the Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell’Accademia) and Uffizi Galleries (Gallerie degli Uffizi), then shows you the Florence Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and other top sights.

That depends on how much you want to see and do in and around Florence. You’ll need at least two full days to visit the city’s top museums, gardens, and cultural attractions while also strolling and dining around a few different neighborhoods. Add a third day, and you’ll have time for a food tour or an excursion to Tuscan wine country.

The best months to visit Florence are May and September, when the weather is generally sunny and mild. However, the city has so much to offer that you’re sure to have a wonderful time in the cooler, rainier months of October–April, too. It may be best to avoid visiting Florence from June–August, when the city is hot and crowded.

According to travelers, these are the best attractions in Florence:

• Florence Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore)
• Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell’Accademia)
• Uffizi Galleries (Gallerie degli Uffizi)
• Brunelleschi’s Dome (Cupola del Brunelleschi)
• Ponte Vecchio

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There are tons of great trips to take from Florence. According to traveler reviews, these are the best day trips to book right now:

• Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, and Lunch at a Winery
• Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence with Optional Hiking
• Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside
• Wine Safaris: Off-Road Tuscany Wine Tours and Lunch from Florence
• Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills and Italian Cuisine

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You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a great time in Florence. Here are some of the best Florence activities under US$25:

• The Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - Guided by a Storyteller
• The Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales
• The Dark Side of Florence - Mysteries and Legends
• VIP Skip the Line with Elvis: Love the David Guided Experience
• Experience Florence’s Art and Architecture on a Walking Tour

There are tons of Florence activities to enjoy in the fresh air. Here are some of the top outdoor tours to book right now:

• Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills and Italian Cuisine
• Tuscany Bike Tours Through the Chianti Hills with Wine Tasting
• Explore Chianti on a Vespa: Tour, Guide & Lunch from Florence
• E-Bike Florence Tuscany Self-Guided Ride with Vineyard Visit
• Tuscany Vespa Tour: Lunch & Wine Tasting, Countryside Roads

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According to travelers, these are the top museums and cultural attractions in Florence:

• Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell’Accademia)
• Uffizi Galleries (Gallerie degli Uffizi)
• Palazzo Vecchio
• Palazzo Strozzi
• Opera del Duomo Museum (Museo dell’Opera del Duomo)

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Couples will find plenty of romantic tours in Florence. Here are some of the top activities to book now, according to previous travelers:

• Florence Electric Car Tour
• Horseback Riding & Wine Tasting and Snack Lunch at Noble Estate
• Tuscany Private Day Trip Siena and San Gimignano from Florence
• Florence Sunset Aperitivo Cruise
• Private Sunset Vintage Fiat 500 Tour from Florence with Dinner

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Florence has enough activities to entertain every member of your family. Here are some of the top kid-friendly tours to book now, according to previous travelers:

• Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm
• Pastamania - Florence Pasta Making Class
• Wanna Be Italiano - The Original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence
• Uffizi Museum and Galleries Private Guided Tour for Kids and Families in Florence
• Florence Small-Group Electric Bike City Tour

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