The Best of Florence Walking Tour in a Small Group
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Florence, Italy
- 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get familiar with the ins and outs of Florence on this small-group walking tour of the city. Your local guide leads you through town, taking you past landmarks such as the Church of Santa Maria Novella, the Medici Chapels, the Duomo, and the Uffizi Gallery, sharing the history and culture of the city as you go.
- Visit Florence with a local guide
- Slow down and explore the city on foot
- Get recommendations of things to do and places to dine during your trip
- Group sizes capped at 15 travelers for an intimate experience
What's Included
- Licensed tour guide
- Small group
- whisper system
- Tips and gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Caffè Scudieri FirenzePiazza di San Giovanni, 19R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
The meeting point is next to Cafè Scudieri, 50 meters far from the facade of the Duomo (the cathedral of Florence). Look for the guide with a small red flag.
End point
- Ponte Vecchio, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
The endpoint is only indicative and can vary slightly within the indicated area.
Operating hours.12:15 pm
Itinerary
1
Basilica di San Lorenzo
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Cappelle Medicee
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Battistero Di San Giovanni
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Cupola Del Brunelleschi
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
8
Campanile di Giotto
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
9
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
10
Piazza della Signoria
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Palazzo Vecchio
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
12
Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
13
Ponte Vecchio
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14
Palazzo Pitti
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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
5.0
based on 628 reviews
Kyra_P, Jul 2026
Walking for an hour and 45 minutes seems long but the guide kept us in the shade and kept things interesting. He gave us many interesting insights into the history and architecture of Florence and we are so glad we did the tour.
Nate_C, Jul 2026
This walking tour was awesome! Our guide took us into hidden nooks other tours passed by (we watched them) and organized the tour as a story which hit all of the major landmarks in downtown Florence. Highly recommend this tour!
Alina_L, Jun 2026
Sarah was fantastic! We were a family of five, including three teenagers, and she was engaging, informative, and fun. We love history, and she was extremely patient with all our detailed questions and side quests. We got a good sense of Florence and its history and it helped us decide how best to spend the remaining days in the city.
Helen_D, Jun 2026
Our tour was 12:15 on 22nd - lots of great information provided and helpful tips at the end. A fun element was also included
Loreini_A, Jun 2026
The tour guide was wonderful—friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend this experience.
Hayley_K, Jun 2026
Very informative. Thank you for your knowledge, Florence has alot of history and culture around the city
Michelle_S, Jun 2026
We had a very nice time on our walking tour. Our guide knew so much about the history of Florence. I liked how we visited different places.
Molly_W, Jun 2026
This was a disappointment. Sara was not super friendly, but knowledgeable. It was very slow. We did not retain a lot of the knowledge.
Karen_S, Jun 2026
It was great and Sarah was wonderful , relaxed but really informative. Have no hesitation in recommending tour
Cristina_T, May 2026
Sara, the guide was fabulous! Her clear, elegant explanations made the history of Florence come alive! Great intro for people with or without a history or art background.
bob, May 2026
Sarah was very knowledgeable and personable. We were able get highlights of the city in a fast paced way
Elizabeth_A, May 2026
Really enjoyable walking tour with a knowledgeable guide who was nice, she even made sure we were in the shaded spots when we were looking around
Marty_P, May 2026
The small guided walking tour of Florence was great to learn more about the city and the history. Our guide was very knowledgeable and my family had an overall great experience.
shan_m, May 2026
We had an amazing walking tour of Florence with Sarah today! At first, we thought the tour might be delayed or canceled because of the weather, but thankfully the lightning and rain moved on and we were able to continue. Sarah was even kind enough to wait for us and another family that were running a little behind, which we really appreciated.
Sarah was incredibly knowledgeable it honestly felt like we were part of a documentary. She explained everything so clearly and brought the history of Florence to life in such an engaging way. The headsets and earpieces were also a huge plus because we could hear her perfectly even when we weren’t standing right next to her.
We learned so much, saw so many beautiful and historic places, and truly enjoyed the entire experience. This was an excellent tour, and we would highly recommend it especially with Sarah as your guide!
John_R, May 2026
Great way to see Florence and learn more about the history. Guide was knowledgeable and entertaining
Deborah_B, May 2026
Our guide Sarah was fantastic! So knowledgeable, professional and fun! We really enjoyed our tour with her!
Roee_H, May 2026
Truly an excellent tour, very knowledgeable guide, small group, and overall a great and very informative experience!
Thomas_K, May 2026
We really enjoyed our tour. We saw a lot we would not have seen nor known. The information was good and laid out nicely in the 1 hr 45 min tour. You do walk far and fairly fast so any troubles walking, you should avoid this tour. Sometimes the broken English is hard to understand, but you catch enough of it as you go.
Judy_F, May 2026
I asked a question or two of our guide and she knew the in-depth answers, even on topics not discussed during the tour! Sarah is a long-time transplant from the UK who loves her adopted city, Firenze. Her affection for her is palpable…
Jeanie_W, May 2026
This tour was a GREAT first-day experience. We learned so much about the history of Florence over the centuries, and also interesting and sometimes humorous facts and stories. Our tour guide was friendly, very accommodating and so knowledgeable. He is a native of the city, and his love of this amazing place is apparent!
Roland_Z, May 2026
This is an in-depth and wonderfully scripted historical tour of Florence. The history of the city, the makers of the Renaissance, and the architectural designs and meanings that most people will simply walk past without recognizing.
Laura_H, May 2026
The guide was fabulous. Interesting and knowledgeable. The group was small - 3 couples and me - just 7 of us. Unfortunately, I stopped to take a picture and when I finished, the tour guide and 3 couples were gone. No visuals or sound from the vox. Luckily I had the Ponte Veccio in sight, so I just walked there, and shopped, ate, and went back to my hotel. I was slightly miffed that the tour guide didn't look to ensure all 7 of her group was with her before she left the area. It would be different if there were 10 or 20 of us. Oh well. I still have the tour company's vox. Maybe they'll try to find me to get it back.
Robert_H, May 2026
Excellent in depth walking story on Florence. It was very educational but avoided the in depth history.
CAROLYN_S, May 2026
Great historical info on the city- Many beautiful things to see. Lovely to meander while learning interesting insights. Guide was entertaining.
Lora_S, May 2026
I did enjoy this experience. I would do it again, but I wish our tour guide spoke better English. I feel like I missed some things.. I know he was trying and he was a nice tour guide but when I’m trying to learn something, I appreciate understanding everything that’s being told to me.
Rick_H, May 2026
We really thought this tour was fantastic, we learned so much. Manuel was very knowledgeable and answered all questions. Would recommend this to anyone visiting Florence!
holly_s, May 2026
This tour was really informative! We learned so much about the history of Florence and the Medici family! Our tour guide Manuel, who was from Florence, offered a wealth of knowledge and insight into the city and its rich history. We learned so much!
craig_f, Apr 2026
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable! We had a very interesting tour of the city of Florence and its history. Our tour guide was very polite and patient, despite some members of our group who were very rude to him! We really enjoyed our tour!
Sara_W, Apr 2026
This was a very good topline walking tour to see the top destinations that included important context and history. our guide was super informative and engaging.
Deborah_M, Apr 2026
Excellent tour. Mauro created a tour that was helpful in understanding the thread of the Medicis throughout the centuries. Definitely recommend!
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