Florence Tours

Step inside the world of the Medici family and hear fascinating stories of murderous plots and political intrigue. Dominating the city's politics, society, and cultural life for over 300 years, the Medici helped to transform Florence into the Cradle of the Renaissance. Learn how this family of merchants from the countryside became wealthy and powerful bankers and then went on to take over not just Florence, but all of Tuscany, becoming grand dukes. Learn how their patronage rocked the art world.

Michelangelo's David 3-H Walking Tour and Accademia

So what's the big deal over the David? Walk through amazing sites and beautiful piazzas as I tell the fascinating tales of Michelangelo’s life and prolific career. Then see the David at the Accademia along with unfinished works still bearing the marks of Michelangelo's chisel. Hear the story of how an abandoned block of marble was transformed into a wonder of artistic genius and how the statue transformed its creator into one of the greatest artists of all time.

Florence heart in 2 hours

2 hours

This a short 2 hour walking tour around Florence City Center. During this tour you will enjoy the brightest sightseeings of Florence as Cathedral Santa-Maria-del-Fiore, Republic Square, Signoria Square with Town hall and various statues on it, including the copy of Michelangelo's David. You will discover, who were the Medici, what Renaissance was and why this period was so important. A quick tour to feel the atmosphere of Florence and understand its importance for European history.

FROM$100/ per group

Eva G.

Masterpieces of the Uffizi 3-hr Tour

Not your average tour with boring facts and dates, but a dive into the world of Renaissance Florence. See treasures by Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael, Botticelli, and more with an Art Historian. Hear all the intriguing stories and discover the meanings behind the works. Join me for a truly memorable visual experience through one of the world’s oldest museums. Leave the guide book at home and let me lead the way.

Renaissance Architecture at San Lorenzo

2 hours

Lofty arches, harmonious spaces, and imposing domes. Experience architectural wonders of Brunelleschi and Michelangelo with an Art Historian. At San Lorenzo Basilica discover how an ancient Roman architect inspired Brunelleschi to design the first Renaissance church. Then at the Medici Chapels see how Michelangelo broke the rules where architecture and sculpture are fused together for a dramatic effect. Learn how the Medici made it possible and how they ultimately caused Michelangelo to flee.

The Bargello and Renaissance Sculpture

Discover how Renaissance sculpture broke all the molds. Learn about great masters like Donatello, Ghiberti, Brunelleschi, Michelangelo and others. The itinerary begins with a walking tour, stopping at landmark sites where public competition and commissions triggered artistic genius. Then visit the Bargello and admire original works housed in an impressive medieval structure. Discover the Davids which were the forerunners of Michelangelo’s colossal. Learn about different sculpture techniques.

Florence in a Nutshell: Accademia, Uffizi, and Walking Tour

4 hours

Jam-packed with art and beautiful sites for travelers on the go! See the must-sees of the city with skip-the-line priority entrance and commentary by a local art historian. Admire the impressive David by Michelangelo, see the monumental Dome of Florence Cathedral, then visit the Uffizi and see works by Leonardo, Raphael, Botticelli and more. Take in stunning views of the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River. This is the perfect tour for first-time visitors or those with limited time in the city.

Medieval Florence Walk with visit to Santa Croce

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Hear gripping tales of medieval life that inspired Dante's Inferno. Learn about how the city flourished with the emergence of banking and industries... and how it was crippled by the onslaught of the plague. Join me on a fascinating walk through the heart of the city and let history unfold. Enter the church of Santa Croce and discover how revolutionary monks sparked the beginning of new art. See 14th-century frescoes and the burial places of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli.

Florence Highlights Tours

Secrets of Renaissance Florence Tour

Whether it’s your first visit to Florence or you’re coming back to see old friends (Michelangelo, Leonardo, etc..) this is a great opportunity to see the main historical and architectural sites of Medieval and Renaissance Florence. Together we can make our way through the side streets of the city center where we come across true masterpieces of art and architecture literally hiding in plain view of the visitor. Florence is an open-air museum just waiting to be revealed.

Best of Florence in one day - private tour

8 hours

Maybe it's your first time in Florence and you will like to discover the best of it, highlights and most visited places but also local spots, hidden places, local food and a lot of fun facts? This tour is for you! We will have a full day visit with a break for a lunch in the local trattoria.

Florence in a day

6 hours

Discover the beauty of Florence in just one day. Michelangelo's David, The great Cathedral with its huge dome, Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi gallery in just one day!

FROM$550/ per group

Valentina L.

Florence for beginners

1 hour 30 min

First time in Florence? I will show you the highlights of the city and give you all the information you need Where the best gelato place and the best restaurants are. How to get around the city without getting lost. Know more about habits and traditions of Florence

FROM$180/ per group

Valentina L.

Best of Florence - half day walking tour

This Florence walking tour will give you an introduction to Florentine city, considered one of Italy’s most beautiful treasures. My three-hour tour takes you to some of the most outstanding monuments in the city centre of Florence with a lot of curiosities and funny stories. We will visit most places from outside, maybe entering some church, courtyard or loggia. I would like to give you the introduction to the history of the city, to the renaissance, the Medici family and the main artists.

Florence Highlights Walking Tour

With this walking tour through the city, I would really like you to discover how it is possible to visit Florence as if it were an open-air museum. Buildings, statues, basilicas. . . Did you know that in some churches you can enter without paying a ticket and see magnificent frescoed chapels that tell the story of Renaissance Florentine families? Well, come join me to find out all about it!

FROM$280/ per group

Sara P.

Florence orientation tour

2 hours

Hello! We will start the tour from Piazza della Signoria and visit the Uffizi Gallery, the old bridge (ponte vecchio), the market, the Roman forum (republic square), San Lorenzo church, the Duomo, Dante’s house and the medieval towers. This tour might change according to your needs.

FROM$250/ per group

Cristina C.

The Beauties of Florence

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2 hours 40 min

Another Florence will show you The Beauties of Florence and will provide you a wonderful experience: fun and educational. Renaissance art, architecture, and monuments. Our professional and licensed tour guides will show you the real heart of the city by giving you the best tips about local life, food and drinks or practical questions regarding your stay in Florence. Don't miss the chance to visit Florence off the beaten tracks with the eyes of a local!

FROM$160/ per group

Luigi S.

Florence Nature & Outdoor Tours

1h Horse ride, Olive oil tour and Tuscan Lunch

5 hours

From Florence to our horse center located on the hills a few kilometers from the city. After pairing you with a highly trained and respectful horse an expert guide will lead you on a spectacular hilly country trail easy ride for 1hour through fields, forests, olive groves and vineyards. After the ride you will be trasnferred to a Tuscan farm for a 1h30 guided visit to its olive groves and historic mills and be served the precious olive oil with a Tuscan lunch.

FROM$690/ per group

1h Country trail Horse ride and Wine tasting

5 hours 30 min

From Florence city center we'll drive you to the horse center located on the hills a few kilometers from the city. After matching you with a highly trained and respectful horse an expert riding guide will lead you on a spectacular country trail easy ride for 1hour through fields, forests, olive groves and vineyards. After the ride we will drive you to a historic wine estate for a 1h30 guided visit to its ancient cellars a tasting of selected niche Chianti wines and a gourmet Tuscan lunch.

FROM$680/ per group

Florentine Gems Running Tour

1 hour

An incredible ride through the beauties of Florence. The town will be under your feet and you’ll get it all in a glimpse. A running tour that passes Florence’s most beautiful and famous squares and architectural pearls. Starting from the former center of the roman “Florentia” during this running tour you will pass though the medieval heart of the town and see all the iconic masterpices of the town.

FROM$52/ per person

Lapo B.

The Medici's town Run

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1 hour 30 min

This tour brings you to some of most spectacular spots in Florence. Starting at the Ponte Vecchio we run uphill to Piazzale Michelangelo, the best sightseeing point from which you’ll admire the so called “cradle of Renaissance”. Thereafter we run on the hill from which we can spot the romanesque abbey of San Miniato, one of the oldest churches in Florence with a magnificent decoration in green and white marble. When the morning sun plays with the colors of the ancient stones.

FROM$100/ per group

Lapo B.

Florence Food & Drink Tours

Florence by Wine

Start from the medieval Piazza Santa Maria Novella, to finish in the picturesque district of Oltrarno (the artisan quarter) from which to enjoy one of the best views of Ponte Vecchio (the oldest bridge in Florence). A total of six tasting glasses will be served along the route – three for each venue – with varying choice depending on availability and season. Whatever the availability of wine, they will always be exclusively Tuscan wines, both whites and reds.

FROM$109/ per person

Chiara M.

Chianti Classico Food and Wine Tasting - Half day

4 hours

A tour that starts in Florence and goes directly to the Chianti Classico hills for a proper tasting, complete with a wine expert sommelier who will talk to you about the properties of the wine as he offers it to you. Also, before you begin the Chianti tasting and food, a nice walk through the vineyards with the owner and into the winery to see where this wonderful drink is made! If you love pets you will meet Silvia's sweet dog: Jacob, the real master in the winery!

FROM$949/ per group

Sara P.

Wine tour in two historical wine estates

5 hours

From the center of Florence through the spectacular rolling hills of the Chianti wine region near Florence, you will have the opportunity to visit two wine estates and their historical cellars and to be guided to the discovery of their top quality red, white and sparkling wines, up to 10 to 12 different wines, and their olive oil, paired with a choice of local foods served by their certified sommeilliers. This tour is the chance to experience the Tuscany life, landscape and famous products.

FROM$620/ per group

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Florence Off the Beaten Path Tours

Ugly Renaissance - half day tour

If you are passionate about dark stories, this tour is definitely for you. Crimes, passions and intrigues, murders and poisonings, prostitution and homosexuality, ghosts and public executions. Today, we see the beauty of the renaissance, and we idealize this period of history. But ours Michelangelo and Leonardo walked the streets full of violence and superstition. Discover it with me.

Panoramic and local Florence private tour

During this tour you will explore the less visited part of the city: Oltrarno and you will admire the most panoramic views in the town. You will know more about local food, traditions, street art and you will have the unique occasion to visit one of the oldest churches and pharmacies in Florence, San Miniato al Monte.

Florence off the beaten path

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A unique waking tour discovering authentic Florence in the Oltrarno artisan quarters including the view overlooking the best art city in Italy from Michelangelo’s square and the roses gardens

FROM$290/ per group

Cristina C.

Florence Unique Experience Tours

Riding on a motorcycle sidecar in Chianti - Tasting and lunch included

4 hours 30 min

With 35 minutes ride from Florence, passing from the medieval town of Impruneta, homeland of the “terracotta”, one of the oldest artisanal tradition in Tuscany, we’ll get to the Chianti wine area and meet one of our favorite organic winemaker. We’ll visit the winery, the vineyards, the cellar and then we’ll have a tasting and a Tuscan light lunch. Don’t worry, you can drink as much as you want, we’ll be driving!

FROM$279/ per person

Tommaso C.

3h Horse ride for a luxury Wine tasting in a Castle

7 hours

A total of 3 to 4 hour on horseback through the picturesque Tuscan countryside, arriving for the wine tasting and the light lunch in an ancient castle of medieval origins in the Florentine hills, now operating as a winery under the ownership of one of Italy's leading winegrowing dynasties. After the meeting in the center of Florence, the driver will take you to our equestrian center after passing through the picturesque Tuscan countryside. After lunch you will ride back for the final 1h30 trail.

FROM$915/ per group

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Florence Kids & Family Friendly Tours

Florence with kids - private tour

I have planned a half day tour in Florence, kids oriented with a lot of curiosities, games, questions and funny facts. We will obviously visit the Florentine highlights like Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio etc but I will talk more about details, mythological and biblical histories and things that keep your children's attention high. We can finish the tour with an ice-cream.

Florence avec les enfants - demi-journée tour

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Cette visite est pensée pour les familles avec les enfants avec beaucoup de jeux, questions, curiosités et anecdotes. On va visiter ensemble le centre de Florence comme Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio etc, mais on va se concentrer sur des histoires mythologiques, bibliques et les détails de façon d'attirer l'attention des enfants. Nous pouvons finir la visite avec des glaces.

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Florence Tour Reviews

Cedric L.

5 / 5

Jun 19, 2022

Ugly Renaissance - half day tour

Jun 19, 2022

“Excellent tour !! ”

Simply amazing. Joanna makes you travel in time and space with her various unkown stories of Firenze.

Joanna C.

(2 reviews)

Thank you for your attention and interest. It was a pleasure!

Dina V.

5 / 5

Jun 6, 2022

Private Chauffered tour in Florence and Tuscany

3 days

Customized

Jun 6, 2022

“Extremely knowledgable and flexible specialist in Florence and Tuscany”

I would recommend Manolis to any American desiring to get the most out of a trip to Florence and Tuscany. He is a native English speaker, so no accent, but has lived and studied in Florence for many years. We wanted to get out of Florence for a few days, and Manolis not only designed a tour, but found us a driver who was almost as wonderful as he. He was a wonderful leader to our family group, which included young adults visiting for the first time. Prior to our visit, he worked extra hard to recommend hotels and thought about how the tours would go. Our 3 days included a half-day tour of the Uffizi which he personally guided and made the museum reservations for us. We spent an additional two days visiting cities outside Florence, including Siena, Pisa and San Gimignano. He recommended a few additions which turned out to be the highlight of our tour. I would work with him again in a minute.

Manolis T.

(2 reviews)

Thank you for your kind appreciation. It was a pleasure for me to be your guide. I’m lucky you sought me and I’m privileged to be showing such lovely places. Stay safe.

Michael S.

5 / 5

Jun 6, 2022

The Medici Tour: Medici Palace and Palazzo Vecchio