Half Day Private Tour in Florence

Recommended by 96% of travelers

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Florence, Italy

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Get your bearings upon arrival in Florence—and discover many of the city's top sights, all in a single excursion—on this private, introductory walking tour. Meet your guide at your centrally located hotel, and set off on foot to discover the best of the city's UNESCO–listed treasures. Stop outside key monuments like the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, and hear stories of Florence from Renaissance times to the present day.

Skip the rush of a standard tour, and sightsee at your own pace
Discover sights and stories you'd miss if exploring alone
This tour is perfect for first-time or time-pressed Florence visitors
A private tour gives you the freedom to customize your sightseeing

What's Included

Licenced tour guide

Museum tickets, if the visit is required by the client

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The pick-up is on foot. No use of cars or tuk-tuks is planned.

Meeting point

Apple Firenze
Piazza della Repubblica, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
The meeting point is just next to the entrance of the APPLE STORE in the Repubblica square, under the covered porch. Look for the guide with a small red flag.

End point

Piazza della Signoria
P.za della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
As the tour is entirely customizable, the endpoint is only indicative and can vary based on the participants' preferences.

Itinerary

Florence Historic Center

3 hours • 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

4.9

based on 24 reviews

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More Than Sightseeing—A Lesson in History

Mamie_R, Jun 2026

This tour included an ear piece for each of us so at any given time we could hear our guide above the city’s noise. That was a game changer since we were walking and looking and listening. Our guide knew the city like one knows his own family. Very knowledgeable with dates and names and details! In fact, just hours after the tour our discussion led to a symbol in the restaurant we had just learned from our guide. Be sure to start your tour early if scheduling in the summer.

Manuel | Simply Exceptional At What He Does

Eric_M, Jun 2026

Manuel was absolutely exceptional and gave our family of six one of the highlights of our entire Italy trip. He was incredibly knowledgeable, flexible, engaging, and attentive to every detail. He brought Florence’s history to life while tailoring the experience to our interests and pace. Beyond the iconic sights, he introduced us to hidden gems and local insights we never would have found on our own. His passion for Florence is contagious, and his genuine kindness made us feel like friends rather than tourists. Manuel sets the standard for what every private guide should aspire to be. If you’re visiting Florence, do yourself a favor and book Manuel. You won’t regret it! Highly, highly recommended.

An organized history of Florence

Milton_C, May 2026

I REALLY liked the way our guide did the tour in chronological order. The story makes more sense that way. I liked seeing the link between politics and tax policy and how it affected building design and ground floor footage. I liked the alley and back street pearls like the wine windows, architectural details, and small sacred spots. The tour leader’s English was hard to understand.

Discover the hidden signs of Florence

michael_j, Feb 2026

We were greeted by Manuel, who indulged us with so mary stories of Florence from Roman times through to the Medici. We were told how to spot signs that are hidden to most visitors. Only now do we see these hidden gems. What a lovely experience.

This tour was a great way to introduce us to Florence

Lauraine_R, Sep 2025

Booking a half day walking tour was a really good idea for us to get a perspective of the depth of the history of Florence. Our guide, Sarah, was able to provide not just the history of the sights we visited but she did a great job in giving an overview and putting in context the various art work and the importance of the artists and leaders of Florence. We really enjoyed this tour.

Personal Local’s touch

Gina_P, Sep 2025

We loved the personal local’s experience and stories. The love he has for this beautiful city is contagious. We loved the history he shared.

Intro to the City and full of History

Sarah_B, Sep 2024

We enjoyed our tour. This was our first full day in Florence. We got a great overview of the city. We were introduced to many of the places of interest. We learned so much history about Florence, the buildings, culture and the people. We were provided many recommendations for the rest of our time in Florence. Our guide helped us to make reservations for other tours and museums.

A perfect way to start your time in Florence

Catherine_r, Mar 2024

Manuel was amazing, personable with lots and lots of knowledge. He explained the history in a really interesting way and took us to parts of Florence we would never have found ourselves. Along the way he gave us recommendations for gelato and food and wine which we have since enjoyed. We took the tour at the beginning of our time in the city and this worked perfectly as when you visit the museums you then understand the names etc that are being explained to you.

The tour was great. We...

Peter_B, Jul 2023

The tour was great. We did not go in many places but saw all the sights to visit later and got a great lesson on the history of Florence and the Renaissance.