BEST OF FLORENCE Private Walking Tour

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Florence, Italy

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

If you’re short on time in Florence, make sure you check off the Renaissance city’s historic sights in less time with an express walking tour. Alongside a guide, you’ll walk the streets of the old center as tales of Dante, Michelangelo, and Brunelleschi ring in your ears. Highlights of the route include Florence Duomo, Orsanmichele Church, and the sights of Piazza della Signoria.

Reserve your place online for a popular Florence walking tour
Discover the stories and secrets of iconic Florence landmarks
Hear the history of the Ponte Vecchio, the city’s famous bridge
Find impressive photo points as you explore with a guide

What's Included

1.5-hour walking tour with a licensed guide
Headsets to hear the guide clearly

Ticket entrance to attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Caffè Scudieri Firenze
Piazza di San Giovanni, 19R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Meet your expert tour guide in front of the entrance to the Caffè Scudieri right in front of the Florentine baptistery. The exact address is Piazza di San Giovanni, 19R (red).

End point

Ponte Vecchio, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
Finish the tour in one of the most iconic places of Florence - Ponte Vecchio - the Old Bridge.

Itinerary

Battistero Di San Giovanni

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museo Casa di Dante

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church and Museum of Orsanmichele

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Signoria

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Vecchio

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Gallerie Degli Uffizi (Pass By)

Ponte Vecchio

10 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 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

5.0

based on 29 reviews

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Irina was a fabulous...

Arlene_S, Apr 2026

Irina was a fabulous guide-so knowledgeable! She was very pleasant in addition. Recommended a wonderful restaurant for lunch.

Good tour

Carl_M, Apr 2026

Good informative tour. Maybe more walking and less standing especially in the beginning. Also ask what the people wanted to see/hear about

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Dear Carl, Thank you very much for your feedback — I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I’m glad to hear that you found the tour informative. Regarding your comments, I would like to clarify a couple of points. At the beginning of the tour, I include a short introduction to provide historical context, which helps make the rest of the visit more meaningful — although I understand that pacing can feel different for each guest. At the start of the tour, you expressed a particular interest in architecture, and I made a conscious effort to focus more on this topic throughout our time together. I also encouraged you to interrupt me at any moment and ask questions — I was more than happy to answer all of yours during the tour. As for tailoring the itinerary, this specific tour follows a carefully designed route that guests choose at the moment of booking. For this reason, I don’t usually ask what each person would like to see beforehand, as the structure of the experience is part of what is being selected. That said, I always adapt the storytelling and focus based on my guests’ interests during the tour. Thank you again for your feedback — I will certainly keep it in mind to continue improving the experience. Warm regards, Irina

Perfect kick off to Florence

Alice_M, Apr 2026

We had a great time! We learned a lot - it was the perfect introduction to Florence. It really helped orient us for the rest of our trip.

My tour with Olga was...

Andrew_G, Nov 2025

My tour with Olga was fantastic. She maximized the 90 minutes we had, telling great stories, showing me key areas and explaining their history, and provided great advice on how I could spend the rest of my time in Florence. This was a fantastic way to start my time in the city - next time I would do a longer tour!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear Andrew, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I’m truly delighted to hear that your time with Olga helped you start your visit to Florence in a meaningful way. I’m glad Olga's suggestions were helpful for the rest of your stay. Your kind words mean a great deal, and I am sure Olga would absolutely love to show you even more on a longer tour next time. Warmest regards, Irina in Florence

Wonderful Walking Tour to Understand Florence and its History

Chris_S, Sep 2025

Irena was superb! She constructed the most interesting walking tour. She offered so much information and back stories about famous people and places. She had many pictures to show us to complete our understanding. We highly recommend Irena!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Chris, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the walking tour and the stories behind Florence’s people and places. It was such a pleasure sharing the city’s history and bringing it to life with you — your interest and enthusiasm made it all the more special! I’m so grateful for your kind recommendation and hope our paths cross again one day in beautiful Florence. With warmest regards, Irina

Florence history up and close

Jack_R, May 2025

A great way to have an education of the past history of Florence. Its many families who ruled, the architecture, history and how religion contributed to the cities existence. Our guide Irina was so personable, enthusiastic, and her details of the city’s history made the experience very enjoyable.

Response from Host, May 2025

Dear Jack, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words! It was truly a pleasure to walk through Florence’s rich history with you. I’m so happy you enjoyed learning about the powerful families, the architecture, and the role of religion in shaping the city. Your interest and warmth made the experience even more special for me. Thank you for letting me be a part of your time in Florence! - Irina

Irina was terrific. Her...

Douglas_V, Dec 2024

Irina was terrific. Her knowledge and delivery made for a very informative and enjoyable tour. We highly recommend Irina!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Your kind words truly made me smile and reminded me of the pleasure of guiding you through Florence. Please forgive the delay in my response. Knowing that my knowledge and storytelling helped create an informative and enjoyable experience means so much to me, and your recommendation is a heartfelt honor. Warm wishes, Irina

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