Florence by Foot : Discover the Heart of the Renaissance

Recommended by 94% of travelers

Florence, Italy

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get a more intimate glimpse of Florence than you would by coach or car—and discover many of the city's best-known sights, all in one outing—on this introductory walking tour. Without worrying about getting lost, follow your guide to major landmarks ranging from the Florence Duomo and Ponte Vecchio to the Piazza della Repubblica, all while benefiting from their insider knowledge and stories along the way.

This Florence tour is great for first-time or time-pressed visitors
See and discover more with your guide than you could alone
Headsets are included so you can hear your guide's every word
Discover multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites in one tour

What's Included

Officially Certified Guide
Radio System to hear the Guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions
No entrance tickets included – the tour operates entirely from outside the attractions.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hard Rock Cafe
Via dei Brunelleschi, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Please be present in front of the Hard Rock Cafe, 15 minutes before departure in order to avoid any delays.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Piazza della Repubblica

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Del Duomo

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte Vecchio

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Pitti

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Most travelers can participate

Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of two guests to run.
There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund..
Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 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

4.8

based on 52 reviews

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Need Refund!

Gary_L, Jan 2026

We were sent a notice about one hour before the tour that our tour had been cancelled. And a full refund would be coming. I asked for a confirmation that a return was coming and there was Zero response. Very unprofessional.

Great intro to Firenze

Eileen_J, Sep 2025

Our guide was thorough and helpful. She gave us history and restaurant / food tips. We learned much about Florence.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your 5-star review! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear that your guide was both thorough and helpful, sharing not only Florence’s rich history but also great local food and restaurant tips. We’re so glad you enjoyed discovering the heart of the Renaissance with us! 🙏✨

Walking tour. Headphones...

sarah_m, Feb 2025

Walking tour. Headphones made it very easy to hear the guide. Small group was a nice way to learn about the town. However I felt it concentrated very much on the religious features of Florence, which, while of some interest, was certainly not my only interest. If you didn’t have a knowledge of Christianity you would be wasting your time.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Guided Walking Tour of Florence. We’re glad to hear that you found the headphones helpful and enjoyed the small group experience, which we believe creates a more personal and engaging atmosphere. We truly appreciate your constructive comments regarding the tour’s focus. While Florence’s religious landmarks are a significant part of its rich history, we understand the importance of offering a more diverse perspective that includes art, culture, and local life. Your insights will help us improve the tour to ensure it appeals to a wider range of interests. Thank you again for choosing us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another tour that showcases even more of Florence’s incredible heritage. 🇮🇹✨ Best regards,

Excellent Walking Tour

Patricia_C, Jul 2024

Excellent walking tour. Pam was very knowledgable and helpful with all questions that we had. She also gave us great recommendations.

Sightseeing in Florence

Beth_H, Jun 2024

Well of course the pouring rain but Pam still made it a great tour and was very informative and friendly!

Great little tour

Jen_J, May 2024

Tour guide was very knowledgeable. She was easy to understand and we learned a lot about Florence. I would highly recommend.

Walking tour of Florence - excellent

Yvonne_B, May 2024

Very Knowledgeable & interesting guide, Pam. Everyone enjoyed the walking tour and learnt a lot about Florence.

Great overview of Florence & its history

Catherine_M, May 2024

The guide was very knowledgeable and gave a great overview of all the key historical areas we saw. It was very crowded so it was maybe not the same experience. She should include some sort of flag so the group could stay together more. Overall, super experience.

Just the Right Length for an Intro

John_W, Apr 2024

A great intro to Florence. It was just the right length. Even my teenagers loved it. Francesco was one of the best guides I have had.

Florence Walking Tour

Beth_N, Oct 2023

Guide was great, very knowledgeable. Florence is absolutely lovely, enjoyed the art and history from the tour guide.

Fun Overview Tour of Florence

ggammon2000, Oct 2023

Very personable tour guide with a small group setting (3 couples). All details (meeting point, tour activities, etc.) as described in tour description. We actually saw many of the sites on our own (Uffizi, Statue of David, etc.) on our own prior to the tour, and this was a great way to tie it all together. Thanks!

It was fine

Meg_G, Oct 2023

Our guide was lovely but the tour felt lacking unfortunately. I don’t think it was worth it. We walked to a few sites but found we discovered more on our own.

Great tour for the price...

Elisabeth_W, Sep 2023

Great tour for the price - was a wonderful introduction to the city and a beginner guide to Florence and the significance of the Duomo and other key spots. Loved her suggestions for museums to visit and general advice about where to go for groceries, how to know if it's real gelato, gift ideas, etc

Didn't hear 80% of the information from tour guide

Hanus_J, Sep 2023

Didn't hear 80% of the information from tour guide, because of bad microphone/speaker. I'd like to receive a refund.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Dear Customer, Thank you for your kind review. You must inform the guide if you do not hear from the device. Do you know electronic device sometimes should be happen. If you tell them, they get closer and explain to the group during the tour.

Fiorenze rush tour

Silvina_C, Sep 2023

Good experience for 1hour tour. I recommend it. Tip: if it’s summer, 5pm it’s a good choice:) otherwise prepare yourself :)

We had a nice guide. He...

Tetiana_V, Jul 2023

We had a nice guide. He was explaining the history of the city in funny way. We satisfied with our tour very much.

Great tour

Jenny_C, Jun 2023

Our guide was great. Very informative. We could hear her clearly. She covered all the famous places and monuments. It was just very hot even 5p-7p which turns out is the hottest part of the day in Florence! No gelato as described though.

In all tour that we did...

Carlos_C, Jun 2023

In all tour that we did our guides were the most professionals. In this case Ana was so kind, knew a lot and she is so proud of Firenze. We enjoyed it and we can share the same passion that our guide has. KUDOS ANA!!!

Amazing walking tour…Must do

Leigh_B, May 2023

Learned a lot about the history of Florence and the Medici family which was fascinating! We had limited time in Florence and this tour gave us a great exposure to the history of the city and its architecture!

Great way to start your visit in Florence

Monica_H, May 2023

This tour is so worth the price. My husband and I booked the walking tour because we didn't really know what Florence had to offer and after going on the tour we got a taste of it all. Our tour guide, I wish I could remember her name but she has curly brown hair and a polka dot umbrella, went above and beyond. Our tour was in English and it was a small group compared to the other languages. We had two other couples and a family. At one point, another couple got lost and the tour guide went to go look for them while the rest of us were trying our luck at the Porcellino Fountain. The other couple ended up finding us as we made our way through the Piazza della Signoria to the Arno River. My husband and I learned a lot on this tour and it gave us a look at the areas of Florence we wanted to return to and explore on our own. The only caveat to the tour is that the headsets would go in and out a lot but our tour guide would repeat herself when the headsets were cutting out. She would also ask us to stop her if at any point the headsets would stop working.

More than a tour for tourists

janet_j, May 2023

Especially enjoyed the unusual insights into modern Firenze as well as more in-depth knowledge about the history.

Great tour for first timers

Lisa_S, Jun 2022

Stephana gave a great tour. She gave us lots of really interesting history and showed us more than we would have thought possible in one day in Florence! Thank you!

Walking Tour in Florence

Tim_L, Aug 2021

Thank you to Martina, the walking tour was exceptional. We had a great time learning more about Florence.

Claudia was a guide...

Youssef_B, Dec 2025

Claudia was an extraordinary guide. His kindness, his knowledge of Florence, his explanations and his answers to our questions were a great asset to discover the city at our own pace.

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Response from Host, Dec 2025

Merci beaucoup pour votre magnifique avis 5 étoiles ! 🌟 Nous sommes ravis que la visite « Florence by Foot » avec Claudia ait été une si belle expérience. Sa gentillesse, sa connaissance approfondie de Florence et sa disponibilité pour répondre à vos questions font vraiment toute la différence. Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez pu découvrir la ville à votre rythme. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau à Florence ! 🙏✨

Super Guide

Thomas_W, Oct 2025

Great experience ,very detailed and passionately told why 700 years ago the splendour of Medici went down.

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Response from Host, Oct 2025

Vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre 5-Sterne-Bewertung! 🌟 Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Ihnen die Tour „Florence by Foot“ gefallen hat und dass unser Guide die Geschichte der Medici mit so viel Leidenschaft und Detailreichtum vermittelt hat. Schön, dass es für Sie ein tolles Erlebnis war! 🙏✨

Guida molto preparata e competente… che ti descrive i punti salienti e importanti della città in 2 ore…tour molto intere

Simona_C, Jan 2025

La guida molto preparata e simpatica.. che ha dato aneddoti sulla città .. e’ piaciuta molto anche al mio bimbo di soli 9 anni.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed the tour. It’s wonderful to know that our guide’s knowledge and friendly approach made the experience enjoyable for all ages, including your 9-year-old! We hope to welcome you again for another memorable tour in the future.

Guida perfetta

Marino_m, Nov 2024

La nostra guida Elena è stata davvero eccezionale. Ha saputo in circa 90 minuti di visita guidarci attraverso le bellezze di Firenze commentandole e fornendoci tutte le informazioni di base necessarie.

Excelente tour con Roberta nuestra guía

Adriana_I, Oct 2023

Roberta nuestra guía excelente!!! Nos proporcionó una visión histórica muy completa, no sólo con anécdotas sino también con excelente material que compartió. Me llevo el árbol genealógico de los Medicis. Muchas gracias

Parfait

Yves_M, Sep 2023

Vraiment parfait, Claudia, notre guide était une érudit d’histoire, une vraie encyclopédie et surtout très intéressante. Elle a su agrémenté cette promenade, dépassant même l’horaire de 30 minutes, nous allouant 2 heures plutôt que 90 minutes. Vraiment parfait.

voir ci dessus

william_t, Aug 2023

félicitations à notre guide Marie. toutes les explications étaient pertinentes. elle a été très professionnelle et très agréable. m et me Thouvenin. avec nos remerciements.