Florence Tour: Discover Renaissance Highlights

Discover the wonders of Florence with a personalized tour led by a local host. Explore iconic landmarks, learn fascinating stories, and indulge in the city’s rich history and culture.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Oltrarno - Explore the shops and cafes of the trendy Oltrarno quarter south of the Arno River
    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - See the Florence…
What's Included
  • Choose 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Hotel meet-up (available for central locations)
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Get an intensive introduction to Florence facilitated by a local guide that will help ease your transition into the sun-drenched heart of the Renaissance, Italy. Explore six of the most stimulating areas in central Florence, as well as key landmarks such as the Florence Cathedral, Piazza Santa Felicità, and the medieval tunnelled road, Via dei Girolami….

Location
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Richard_p
Sep 9, 2025
Private walking experience of old Florence - This was a perfect orientation to old Florence. Our private host brought us around the beautiful streets of Florence and highlighted all the points of interest with interesting tid bits of knowledge so that we understood the deep history of the area.
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George_v
Sep 7, 2025
Fun with Val - Get ready to have a super fun and unique tour. Unique because Val gives you super unique history and locations that are not on most tours. She is a super guide, family oriented, and a wealth of knowledge about Florence. A+ Thank you from Georgia. We will send Mom soon.
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Scott_c
Aug 26, 2025
Seeing the true Florence - Mik was an amazing guide we left all planning in his capable hands and we were not disappointed we could have gone more! We saw highlights of everything and knew where we wanted to visit again. We really got a flavor of the true Florence
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Suzanne_c
Aug 25, 2025
6 hours walking around... - 6 hours walking around Firenze with Claudio and it was amazing … he was knowledgeable and lots of fun. We saw so much. Would certainly. Recommend this tour with him.
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Elliotw562
Aug 8, 2025
Wonderful Private Walking Tour - We had a wonderful walking tour of Florence including Oltarno. RiLi showed us interesting places that a newcomer would miss. The tour was tailored to our interests and We specifically avoided the typical busy area of the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio. We saw interesting architecture, hidden gardens, and areas where locals lived. The Odeon Bookstor/ Theatre was a great final stop.
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Reasons2
Jul 23, 2025
Fantastic Customized Private Walking Tour! - This is a MUST do! This was an absolutely fantastic walking tour! I decided to do the private tour because I wanted to see the sites and learn about Florence. I heard the other walking tours were just so large and it was hard to hear the guide. Well, I’m so glad that I decided to do this private and we got Martina. She’s very kind, flexible, conscientious, and knowledgeable. She knows so much about Florence and is a gem. She took us to the sights, told us about the history, and even provided recommendations for activities. I provided her with a very long list of places that I wanted to see. Literally! I love how she customized the tour based on what we wanted. I would absolutely do this tour with Martina again. And it was her birthday. She didn’t skimp out on the tour even though she had plans with her family.
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Roblanphear
Jul 20, 2025
- We were so thankful to have a tour with Olmo at the start of our time in Florence. He did a fantastic job showing us interesting nooks and crannies of the city. We would definitely recommend this style tour for anyone looking to get off the beaten path and start to understand what makes Florence tick.
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Don_b
Jul 3, 2025
Absolutely a five star... - Absolutely a five star experience,Gianmarco Is an excellent tour guide and I would highly recommend him.
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Barbara_s
Jun 26, 2025
Our guide, Martina, was... - Our guide, Martina, was extremely knowledgeable and gave us just the right amount of history/facts about all the sites we were seeing. Loved that she tailored the tour exactly to our needs and wants. Great experience. Thank you Martina!
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Michel_b
Jun 25, 2025
Very informative - We have learned a lot regarding the history and the culture of the city. We visited also some points of interest ( ex wine window)that are usually not part of a tour.
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From $62
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).