Jewish traditions in Florence: private walking tour

Florence, Italy

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

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Overview

Anchored by the majestic Great Synagogue of Florence, the story of Jewish Florence stretches back to a time before the Medicis. Discover it on this fascinating walking tour, with a private guide who’s happy to answer all your questions. Trace the outlines of the historic ghetto, tour the Jewish Museum, see the area where today’s Jewish community still lives, and hear about medieval Jewish life in the Borgo San Jacopo.

Trace centuries of Jewish history through Florence in less than half a day
Explore the grand interior of the vast Great Synagogue of Florence
A wide choice of departures across the day lets you plan your schedule
Get personal attention from your guide on this private tour

What's Included

Expert local guide
Entry tickets to the Jewish museum and Synagogue

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Monument to Benvenuto Cellini
Ponte Vecchio, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
Ponte Vecchio, Statua di Benvenuto Cellini

End point

Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence
Via Luigi Carlo Farini, 6, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy

Itinerary

Ponte Vecchio

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Borgo San Iacopo

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Repubblica

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza del Duomo

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sinagoga e Museo Ebraico

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Please wear comfortable shoes
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.

Reviews

2.8

based on 4 reviews

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Disappointed

Tracy_S, Jun 2026

Our guide was not prepared with information to make this a memorable experience. Her pace was slow, unorganized and she did not arrive with headphones to help us hear her through the large crowds. Unfortunately it took over 2.5 hours (almost the full tour time) to reach the highlight/end of the tour where we were scheduled to spend 1.5 hours (half) of the allotted time. We had to rush through and we did not get to fully experience the beautiful synagogue and museum.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Dear Tracy, thank you very much for your review, even is not positive. We are sorry for your feeling about the tour. Manuela is an high expert of Jewish traditions in Florence and she showed you every single place in the tour program dedicated to the Jewish history in Florence, including the Gates of Paradise with the history of the Old Testament. Your commentary was: these doors are on a Christian church:))Yes, the synagogue is a little bit far away from the centre, 12 minutes walk, but this is part of the tour. Inside the Synagogue Museum she was talking about the Brotherwood Mattir Assurim, very important history for the Florence Community and you said: ok, keep going. Head phones for 3 persons are not advised at all, as you were close to her in a much more friendly atmosphere. The feeling she had was that you, more than enjoying the tour, just wanted to fight agaist her for every single detail. What was this for?

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BRUCE_S, Oct 2025

Be sure to leave enough time to sit and take in the feeling of being in the Sanctuary Be sure to watch the video in the museum

Worthless tour

Lisa_K, Sep 2025

The guide told us all about her family, her experiences, things she’s seen and done in other countries, architecture, who created assorted statues, but nothing of the famous Jews of Florence, Jewish occupations (other than showing us the area where Jews who were in some way involved in Medicci banking may have lived). We saw many churches and learned about them. We arrived at the synagogue with about 20 minutes to spare and we knew far more than our guide about the shul. The guide pointed out one plaque in the ground honouring a Jew killed during the Shoah but no other plaques, said nothing about mezuzahs and didn’t know where Jews lived during the Holocaust. We learned nothing about the history of the Jews in Florence.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

We are very sorry you had such an experience with Marijiana. She always tries to create an intimate atmosphere with clients and is moreover very knowledgeable about the Jewish traditions in Florence. We are very upset you did not appreciate her