The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Florence, Italy
- 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Uncover Florence's rich history and iconic landmarks on a private walking tour that brings the “Cradle of the Renaissance” to life. Stroll from the Basilica di San Lorenzo to the Ponte Vecchio, explore historic piazzas, and admire Medici splendor. Hear captivating tales of Dante's neighborhood, lively stories, and fascinating insights from your guide. Admissions are optional, and you can tip your guide for their exceptional storytelling to show appreciation.
- Private tours ensure personalized attention from your guide
- Attraction-packed itineraries are ideal for first-timers and return visitors alike
- Tick off the highlights of Florence in a couple of hours of strolling
- Learn about the powerful Medici family and other bits of Renaissance history
What's Included
- Valuable information about the city. What to visit, what to do, what to eat and other tips
- Licensed Guide
- Tips - Pay what you want to reward your tour guide's effort - some people tip from 10€ to 50
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Florence Free Tour-TalePiazza di San Lorenzo, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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End point
- Uffizi GalleriesPiazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
We’ll end up the tour by looking at the Ponte Vecchio
Itinerary
1
Basilica di San Lorenzo
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Piazza Del Duomo
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Museo Casa di Dante
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Piazza Della Repubblica
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Piazza della Signoria
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi (Pass By)
7
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
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 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 12,968 reviews
Marcus_M, May 2026
The experience was a lot of fun and we had a tour guide (Amanda) who was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and she made the whole experience fun!
Karen_M, May 2026
It was a nice experience and a good opportunity to get the layout of the city. Our experience was not bad at all but it felt very average, not a particularly special experience.
Delynn_C, May 2026
Ricardo was very passionate about the history of Florence! He kept our attention throughout the whole tour and had a great sense of humor! We went on this tour at the end of our stay but wish we had done it the first day!! As much as we loved Florence, this tour would have made it that much better!! Can not recommend enough!!!! 10 STARS!
Bonnie_C, May 2026
Fun tour and learned A LOT! A must do! We would definitely recommend this tour to learn the deep history of Florence.
Priti_D, May 2026
Superb..loved it. Great storytelling. Learned a lot but in an interesting style. Enjoyed the history and beauty of Firenze.
Richard_L, Apr 2026
Enjoyable and informative. Tour guide was passionate about her city and her responsibility to inform and entertain.
Peter_W, Apr 2026
My wife and three children ages 10-15 all loved the tour. It was well organized and easy to hear the guide with ear pieces. Our guide was brilliant fun and answered anyone’s questions thoughtfully.
Grant_T, Apr 2026
Guide was excellent.
We had 2 kids with us (6 & 8 years) and this tour wasn’t really appropriate for kids that young but adults really enjoyed!
Phyllis_L, Apr 2026
Our tour guide (Ciara) was wonderful! She had so many stories to go along with the facts of the buildings we toured. She was very knowledgeable about all our stops. I would highly recommend this tour and ask for her if you can!
Tracie_P, Mar 2026
Andrea was wonderful and full of knowledge. This was a wonderful way to get to understand what you are looking at in this amazing city.
Jason_K, Mar 2026
Excellent tour! Amanda was so knowledgeable and kind. We loved learning so much cool information about the beautiful city of Florence! Thank you, Amanda, and grazie, Firenze!
Caroline_W, Mar 2026
Friendly guide with excellent knowledge would highly recommend! Great way to get an overview of the city
Andrew_P, Mar 2026
Angela was our guide. She spoke very good English and was clear to hear using the headphones. She helped to bring the sights of Florence to life with stories about the buildings and statues. Thank you.
Christina_P, Mar 2026
Exploring Florence with Michele was an absolute highlight of our trip. As a masterful storyteller, Michele doesn't just recite dates and names; he weaves together the history and culture of the city in a way that makes you realize how every piece of the Florentine puzzle is connected. It truly felt like walking through the streets with a knowledgeable friend who was letting us in on all the city's best-kept secrets. His passion is infectious, and he transformed what could have been a standard history lesson into a vivid, immersive journey through time. If you want to understand the soul of Florence, this tour is an absolute must.
Gayadatt_S, Mar 2026
Lovely two hour tour with delightful tour guide. The tour was with an English speaking guide. Lots of history of the buildings in Florence and the people who built them. The tour guide very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions. Two hours slipped by. The cost of the tour was £5, but you reward the Tour Guide separately at the end of the tour based on what you feel is appropriate. We gave 20 euros (two of us). Well worth the money. The Tour Guide also offered a "Darker Side of Florence" tour which we would have booked with her but we had to return home.
Nicole_G, Feb 2026
Michele was a great tour guide! This is one of the best tours in Florence we learned so much and saw so much of the city along the way.
stuart_g, Feb 2026
Michele was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. I highly recommend him as your guide.
Vanessa_R, Feb 2026
Chiara was our tour guide and taught us so much about Florence history. Explained the alot of the architecture of the city. She was thorough and enjoyable to hear about the people of Florence.
Romina_R, Feb 2026
Very good tour. Manuel was accurated with the information and told us the story nicely. I would recomend it.
Victoria_K, Dec 2025
Mikaele was great! Recommend the tour to everyone!so much great information, Florence was beautiful.
Jane_K, Dec 2025
Riccardo was a fantastic guide! So knowledgeable and enthusiastic and genuinely happy to pass on his knowledge. We learnt so much in a fun and interesting way. Would happily go on his tour again.
Lewanna_S, Dec 2025
Well worth signing up! Great communication via WhatsApp for meeting place, our guide (Michele) was fabulous. He linked history and local knowledge beautifully.
Eunju_S, Nov 2025
Ricca was a great guide and storyteller. My family had an amazing time, learning about the history, culture, and the city. I would have passed important spots if we didn’t spend time with him. Highly recommend this trip!
Vanessa_E, Nov 2025
This was by far the best tour of our trip. I wish we had more time in Florence because we would have definitely booked Michele for a private tour (wine tasting for sure). If you are visiting Florence be sure to book with Michele!
Jeffrey_P, Nov 2025
Definitely worth doing if you have limited time in Florence or just want a good orientation of the city first with lots of great history to go with it!
Maryann_W, Nov 2025
The experience was as promised with good and thoughtful information provided about the art and history. When you receive final meeting information, one should be aware that there is an additional 20 Euros fee per person for the entry ticket, which is not included in the price - this surprised me. Children are 4 Euros. The tour take one hour and truly enhances the experience. If it is a low season, you might get a timed entry at the gallery itself if you don't mind a little wait.
Betty_G, Nov 2025
We were with a cruise, and booked this tour on our own. Unfortunately, we had to get back to the ship and leave the tour early. Our guide, Glenda, was great and worked with us so we could end the tour at our meeting point to go back to our cruise.
Maryann_W, Nov 2025
Ricardo was a highly informative, nice and helpful guide who really helped me get a sense of where I waa walking - north, south...- and why key places mattered in the Renaissance. I appreciated his approach and carefully customized presentations. If you go, please bring cash - at least 10 Euros per person. The tour is listed as "free" but it is more "pay as you are able." This involves trust so really do what you can. I hope most in my group did so though I thought I might have seen a slip away. So wrong! Go and enjoy this awesome experience. Thank you, Ricci!
Imelda_A, Nov 2025
Our guide, Angela is incredibly provided us the history of the city of Florence. We highly recommend this tour!!!
Michelle_H, Nov 2025
Oh Florence you gorgeous thing! Not only was our guide very knowledgeable he was very entertaining also
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