Florence Walking Tour

Recommended by 95% of travelers

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Florence, Italy

High interest

Booked 3 times today.

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Monique_M ·

Jul 2026

Armando was an excellent story teller and guide! We did this tour right when we arrived in Florence and it was a great introduction to the historical center of town and helped us get comfortable with where to find everything. Armando gave a lot of great advice that was very useful. Highly recommend as an intro tour.

· Jummy_O ·

Jun 2026

If this is the only tour you do in Florence, it would be enough (don't leave without visiting the Uffizi gallery, though). The tour was knowledgeable and totally worth it.

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Overview

Take in the top sights in Florence without busting your travel budget with this low-cost walking tour. Join your licensed guide and group of travelers for a stroll through the city’s Renaissance center and take in A-list sights like Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and the Duomo as you learn about its history and architecture. At the end of the tour, you can tip your guide based on your budget.

Get the lay of the land in Florence in just a few hours
Skip the hassle of following a map and explore with a guide
Cover the city’s most famous sights and learn about their history
A low-cost option with just a voluntary tip at the end of the tour

What's Included

Certified Guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza dell'Unità Italiana, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
The meeting point is in Piazza dell’Unità Italiana a small square very close to the main train station, the guide holds a pirate flag

End points

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Itinerary

Florence

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 701 reviews

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Great Introduction to Florence!

Monique_M, Jul 2026

Not informational. Can’t...

Stephanie_s, Jun 2026

Not informational. Can’t say we learned one interesting fact about Florence. Except where to buy an over priced espresso.

Great and affordable way to explore and learn about the city.

Jummy_O, Jun 2026

If this is the only tour you do in Florence, it would be enough (don't leave without visiting the Uffizi gallery, though). The tour was knowledgeable and totally worth it.

This tour gave us a great...

Paul_N, Jun 2026

This tour gave us a great overview of what the see and a few suggestions on places to eat in Florence. Our tour guy was funny and very personable.

Awesome Tour

michelle_d, Jun 2026

We had an excellent guide. I think his name was Alexander. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the city and all its monuments. We saw the very best of Florence. Would highly highly recommend.

Enjoyed it

Maryam_V, Jun 2026

Our guide was very informative and accommodating. He was friendly, fun, and gave a lot of local input on places to visit and great info on history of the city.

Good overview of the city!

Jackie_K, Jun 2026

We had a wonderful historical walking tour of Florence. Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the city’s rich history come alive. The tour was a great mix of fascinating stories, historical context, and beautiful sights. We learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed our time exploring Florence.

Must do…

Jacques_V, May 2026

Good way to get a feel for Florence. Try to start with tour as soon as possible after you arrive. Get some tips from a local.

Visiting Florence with a friend

Alexandra_B, May 2026

Great guide Alejandro- good English, friendly & sense of humour. Knows his history & is proud to be Florentino.

Minimal price and then...

Florence_W, May 2026

Minimal price and then tip what you feel comfortable. Got to walk through many areas and very informative regarding all the history.

Very Informative and Great Tour

Kelly_A, May 2026

Our guide was great. I highly recommend this tour. He was knowledgeable, personable and funny. Great experience.

Florence walking tour

trudit_d, May 2026

Armando was excellent. He explained the historical significance of various buildings and site. He gave us a lot of practical information such as where to buy tickets, what time to bisit museums etc and even us told us some of his favorite eateries.

Walking Through History in Florence

Donna_A, May 2026

My daughter and I had the best time on this half-day tour. It’s something every first-time visitor should experience—not just exploring the city on your own. It gave us a deeper appreciation of the history and made the whole trip even more memorable. Our tour guide was absolutely the best—knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. They made the entire experience enjoyable for both me and my daughter, and truly brought the history to life. We especially loved learning about Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, and the fascinating story of the Medici family. From humble beginnings as bankers, they rose to power and helped shape the city by supporting incredible artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Hearing how they influenced art, politics, and culture made everything we saw feel more meaningful.

The tour was interesting...

Deborah_K, May 2026

The tour was interesting but our guide lacked energy. She did appear knowledgeable though. We were late due to going to the wrong meeting point but she was accommodating.

Great tour

Michael_G, May 2026

Great tour, Armando is very knowledgeable and was fun on the tour. Highly recommend. Great insight into Firenze.

An informative and productive morning walking the city

Barbara_S, Apr 2026

Our guide gave us a good sampling of things to do while in Florence. He sprinkled information with humor to keep our attention and pique our interst. We went back to several places he pointed out during the tour, making his time and efforts extremely worthwhile. I highly recommend taking this tour at the beginning of your trip, especially if you've never been to Florence before.

Alessandro was awesome....

Anna_R, Apr 2026

Alessandro was awesome. Passionate about the history and culture of Florence. Enjoyed his tour. Loved the pirate flag

Well done Deborah

Anne_S, Apr 2026

We had Deborah and was a great choice .The talk was both informative and entertaining I loved her sense of humour You could hear everything even in the crowded bits

Fun afternoon with a great guide

Thomas_H, Apr 2026

Lasted longer than expected but a great experience. Great guide and with the headsets was easy to understand

Excellent tour of Florence.

Brenda_W, Apr 2026

Alexandro was knowledgeable. He handled a large group with ease and was all around entertaining. He gave us a detailed historical description of Florence. Excellent tour.

Great family museum experience

Jodi_T, Apr 2026

This was a wonderful private family tour of the Uffizi museum. Francesca was knowledgeable and discussed the art in a way that we could enjoy. She was very efficient in moving through the museum. We highly recommend this tour!

Florence walking tour

Kerrin_Q, Apr 2026

Great walking tour. Our guide was funny, friendly, and answered all of our questions. I would highly recommend it.

Great tour

Daniel_C, Apr 2026

Great framework for learning about Florence. Armando was a funny and informative guide. One of his restaurant recommendations was the best meal we had.

Nice walk in Florence.

Frances_L, Mar 2026

Very good easy tour. You will see many interesting attractions. Guide had a lot of knowledge. Perfect if you haven’t been here before.

Armando was excellent. ...

Leslie_L, Mar 2026

Armando was excellent. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. A great introduction to Florence- A last minute booking, so glad we joined!

Great overview for first time visitors

Brian_D, Mar 2026

Armando gave a great tour and was very knowledgeable. We learned about history of Florence. He took time to answer questions, and gave advice for further exploring.

Excellent walking tour!!

Raymond_D, Mar 2026

Allesandro was a wonderful tour guide. This is a great way to get your bearings around beautiful Florence!

Amazing!!!!! So...

susan_o, Mar 2026

Amazing!!!!! So informative and went at a great pace. Very respectful and clear presentation. Would highly recommend.

Fine time in Florence

Danelle_R, Mar 2026

The tour was relaxed and worth doing before our stay so we could understand what we should see during our stay.

Fantastic value, great guide, book it!

Jj_E, Feb 2026

Fantastic tour that went at a good pace. Tour guide was easy to understand, had great insights and stories, and showed us so many great places! Hot tip was to visit the leather school (Scuola del Cuoio) for fantastic leather goods at great prices. Highly recommend this tour! Glad that the low upfront cost and instead tipping allows more of the revenue to go to the tour guide instead of commissions.