Private Tour in Florence: Discover City Highlights and Fascinating Monuments
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Firenze
Embark on a private tour in Florence and uncover the city's highlights and captivating monuments. Delve into the secrets of Florence with a knowledgeable guide and explore its historic center, including the streets that inspired Dante and the story behind Michelangelo's David. Immerse yourself in the Medieval and Renaissance atmosphere of this incredible city and see it through the eyes of an insider.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Santa Maria Novella - Start the tour with one of the most important churches of Florence - Santa Maria Novella, that is the first to welcome the visitors who come to Florence by train.
  • Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella - Step into one of the oldest pharmacies in the world created by the monks of the nearby church of Santa Maria Novella. Smell the fragrances and learn how perfume was born.
  • Palazzo Antinori - Take a look at Palazzo Antinori - the historical residence of the world famous wine makers and learn some fun stories about Tuscany wine.
  • Cappelle Medicee - See the exterior of the Medici Chapels - the final resting place of members of the famous dynasty that shaped the history of Florence.
  • San Lorenzo - Admire San Lorenzo - the first Florentine cathedral and the church entirely sponsored by the Medici clan.
  • Palazzo Medici Riccardi - Take a look at the Medici Palace - the first residence of the Godfathers of the Renaissance and imagine how Michelangelo lived there under the protection of Lorenzo the Magnificent. We will see the exterior of the palace and if we are lucky and the gates are open we will step into the courtyard and the garden of the Medici family.
  • Battistero di San Giovanni - Standing in one of the most beautiful squares of Florence, learn the stories about the Baptistery of San Giovanni
  • Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - Admire the magnificent Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore which has a unique flower-shaped plan and the biggest masonry dome in the world
  • Museo Casa di Dante - Stroll around Dante’s district, take a look at his tower-house (from the outside) and enter the 1000-year old church where the the father of Italian language met the love and muse of his life.
  • Palazzo Vecchio - Standing in Piazza della Signoria, take a look at the government palace
  • Piazza della Signoria - Visit the political centre of Florence
  • Ponte Vecchio - Finish the tour at Ponte Vecchio
What's Included
  • Free entrance to the Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella
  • Licensed tour guide
Additional Information

Uncover the prime attractions and the most engaging monuments of the city, and assimilate the mysteries of Florence on an entertaining walking trail led by a proficient guide. Navigate the historic heart of Florence, wander the avenues that stirred Dante, hear the tale of Michelangelo’s David and understand how the world’s largest dome was constructed by Filippo Brunelleschi. Meander the lanes of Florence and soak up the Medieval and Renaissance vibe of this astounding metropolis, viewing it from a local’s perspective.

Location
Fratellanza Militare Firenze
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
Meet your expert tour guide at the façade of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lauren_b
Apr 23, 2024
Perfect Tour! - Irina was super knowledgeable and personable. The tour hit all of the key points and helped us to appreciate the history of the city so much more! Definitely recommend!!
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Deborah
Apr 22, 2024
Excellence in history and humor - Irena was an excellent guide! She brought history to life and it made viewing the city of Florence more significant when seen through the eyes of political and religious founders. I am so glad we selected this private tour so that we could sense life in this vibrant city. I highly recommend this tour
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Andrewbj258tw
Apr 13, 2024
Great experience to learn about Florence - We loved this tour on our first day in Florence. We learned so much about the history and culture here, and Irina was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant as a guide. I’d recommend this to anyone looking to learn about the major sites around Florence.
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Heather_j
Mar 24, 2024
Irina in Florence - Irina was amazing. Even though this was not my first time in Florence, I felt like she gave me a better understanding of the city and showed us hidden gems. Great tour!
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Tressler720
Mar 5, 2024
Great time in Florence - Irina was a great guide throughout Florence. Her knowledge of the history and the city were wonderful. I can’t imagine all the things I would have missed knowing had we not had her as our guide. She went with our pace and talked about things that were specifically of interest to us. Such a great time. Well worth it!
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Q4858kmsarad
Jan 9, 2024
A fabulous walking tour of Florence! - We loved our walking tour of Florence with Irina. We are a family of 4 - 2 adults and 2 teenagers. We took it on a Monday when many of the museums are closed. Irina was so knowledgeable and absolutely lovely, and kept us engaged for the full 3 hours with stories about Florence’s fabulous history and the wonderful places to visit in this gorgeous city. The tour’s highlight for me was the Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy/Perfumerie - just beautiful.
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Kathleen_o
Nov 19, 2023
Walking tour! - Our large party enjoyed a memorable tour provided by Irina. Her in depth knowledge of Firenze history was exceptional and her friendly personality made our experience wonderful! Thank you Irina.
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Noushins519
Nov 4, 2023
Unforgettable 3-hour walking tour in Florence! - Irina was very fluent in English, had unlimited knowledge about the history and background of each place she showed us AND she showed us little gems known to locals only. It was an amazing experience. Thank you so much Irina!
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Jeanettecooper_h
Oct 27, 2023
Do this tour! - Irina is a wonderful tour guide. The private nature of this tour is that you have no large group to hassle with or headsets to contend with. Irina keeps it moving along with interesting stories and hidden details of the city you might otherwise miss. She is adept at showing photos on her iPad to bring the stories to life and help you recall the details. We did this tour upon arriving and it helped us understand the city and its landmarks. We constantly referred back to information she gave us that first day. We are indebted to Irina for setting us up for success for our travels in Florence.
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Foongeek
Apr 23, 2024
Comprehensive tour - Irina was an excellent guide who brought us through the history of Florence for 3 hrs, spoke about the Merdici family and walked us to the various key sites in the city. We had a much better understanding of Florence and how its different buildings came about. She even pointed out to us the various little signs and items to look out for within the city. Great tour to go for to start off our holiday in the city.
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