Florence Private Tours & Local Tour Guides
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Popular Florence Tour Guides
Mila L.
Italy
Hi! I am a licensed Tour Guide of Florence and its district, with a M.A. in English and French Literatureo. I have been working for over 30 years in Tourism, also as an International Tour Manager, organizing and guiding customized tours for English and Spanish speaking guests. All my tours are private and LGBTQ friendly. It would be fantastic to become one of your guides.
Eva G.
Italy
Hi, I'm Eva! I've been living in Florence since 2012 and I've become a professional licensed tour guide in 2016, since then I did a lot of private tours around Florence and in Tuscany, working with families and small groups of friends. I'm still very curious and constantly learning new things about local history and artists, and Florence always gives you an opportunity to discover something interesting. I'm in love with my city and I live quite an active life, so I can tell you a lot of things not only about history, but also about modern life of Florence. During pandemic period I have finished the Wine Courses, so now I'm also professional sommelier, working in wine industry, and I can share my experience with you. We also have a nice wine cellar in the city center, where you can join one of our wine-tasting evenings. My concept of exploring Italy is doing it with taste and style. So during our tour we will have no rush and you will have an opportunity to really enjoy Italian style of life. Yes, I give a lot of historical information, but I'm very flexible and I always put your needs and wishes at the first place. So every tour is adopted to the client's preferences.
Simona T.
Italy
I started riding by chance when I was about 20, I never stopped and enjoyed show jumping, cross country and the country trail riding with my horses. Today it is my life and I share my experience and my emotions on horseback with my guests and in the beauty, the history and the flavors of the Tuscan hilly countryside surrounding Florence.
Ekaterina V.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
Italy
Hello! I have been living IN Italy since 5 years and have some years of experience in the sphere of communication and accommodation (in Rome and Brussels). Lately I have decided to start my own tours as a communication assistant and organisator. Together with me works my husband and a professional Italian guide. I speak 4 languages and have strong organization skills, this is why I believe I could provide a high quality support to travelers.
New Florence Tour Guides
Tommaso C.
Italy
Born and raised in Florence, graduated in Political Science. Life and working experiences in London. Great passion (and skills!) for wine and food of my region (Tuscany). Focused on sustainable tourism. Motorcycle sidecar driver since 2015; best way to enjoy Tuscan countryside... My tours are focused on Florence highlights and history and/or about Chianti and its wine (and food!). Fully licensed tour operator since 2017.
Giacomo C.
Italy
Giacomo is a travel operator based in Tuscany. He specializes in private food and wine tours in Tuscany. All his itineraries include visits to organic or biodynamic farms and wineries. He is able to customize departures from almost any accommodation in all of the provinces of Florence and Siena.
Cristina C.
Italy
Hello! I am a tour guide in Florence with more than 30 years experience in tourism. I will be happy to meeting you in the most important art city in Italy
Luigi S.
Italy
We are a group of 10/15 guides who have been working in Florence for many years. We have several walking tours a day, every day, all year round. Our guides, all licensed and with many years of experience in the sector, can also offer you guided visits to specific churches and monuments, neighborhoods and museums. We can organize tours dedicated to drinking and eating and also to personalities and families who have characterized the history of Florence. Furthermore, thanks to various partnerships, we can also offer you guided tours in Tuscany such as Cinque Terre, Pisa, Siena, the Chianti area known throughout the world for the production of wine All our guides speak English and at least one other language so we can organize guided tours for you in many languages. We can also organize your transfers from the airport to the city, to the hotel and vice versa.
Popular Florence Private Tours
The Medici Tour: Medici Palace and Palazzo Vecchio
Florence
3 hours
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.
FROM$350/ per group
Loredana A.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
Michelangelo's David 3-H Walking Tour and Accademia
Florence
3 hours
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.
FROM$320/ per group
Loredana A.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
Secrets of Renaissance Florence Tour
Florence
3 hours
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.
FROM$359/ per group
Manolis T.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
Ugly Renaissance - half day tour
Florence
2 hours 30 min
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.
FROM$200/ per group
Joanna C.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
New Florence Private Tours
Florence off the beaten path
Florence
2 hours 30 min
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 orientation tour
Florence
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.
Highlights of Florence on a vintage motorcycle sidecar
Florence
2 hours
We will take you with the sidecar to know our Florence, not the usual one in Piazza Signoria, Uffizi, etc ... No, the one where we grew up and that we still attend today; the one of the workshops of artisans and small keepers of Florentine culinary traditions: the so-called Oltrarno...
FROM$139/ per person
Tommaso C.
Riding on a motorcycle sidecar in Chianti - Tasting and lunch included
Florence
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.
Popular Florence Private Cars
Chianti Classico and Super Tuscan Wine tour from Florence
Florence
7 hours 30 min
Nestled between Florence and Siena, Chianti's hilly terrain fosters indigenous vines, yielding the acclaimed Chianti wine. The rise of Super Tuscan wines amid challenges reflects a thirst for innovation. Winemakers, defying regulations, sparked a viticultural revolution, marrying tradition with innovation. This dynamic evolution firmly establishes our region as a global wine excellence epicenter.
FROM$1,320/ per group
Giacomo C.
Wine and EVO oil tour from Florence
Florence
7 hours 30 min
Olive groves define Mediterranean landscapes, revered across civilizations. The sacred olive tree has stood the test of millennia, its oil integral to rituals and diet. Modern technology preserves its quality and offers efficient storage. Considered the cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, olive oil is hailed as its healthiest component.
FROM$1,320/ per group
Giacomo C.
Chianti wine and goat cheese tour from Florence
Florence
7 hours 30 min
Goat cheese production, an ancient Tuscan tradition, faces decline over time. Once vital for subsistence, modern methods reduced goat breeding. Today, goat's milk gains recognition for its nutrients and digestibility. Consequently, many Tuscan farmers revive goat farming, rediscovering tradition and crafting exceptional products.
FROM$1,320/ per group
Giacomo C.
Day Trips from Florence
Florence Tour Reviews
“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!
D
Dina V.
5 / 5
Jun 6, 2022
Private Chauffered tour in Florence and Tuscany
Florence
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.
M
Michael S.
5 / 5
Jun 6, 2022
The Medici Tour: Medici Palace and Palazzo Vecchio
Florence
3 hours
Jun 6, 2022
“Medici tour”
Extremely knowledgeable with a background in art history and a native English speaker make her an ideal guide. Highly recommended!!
Loredana A.
(1 reviews)Thank you so much for taking the time to post your review and sharing your experience. It was a pleasure meeting you all.
Florence Private Tour Guide
Whether it’s your first time to Florence or you are back to discover more, a good tour guide can make all the difference. Enjoy the best of what Florence has to offer, without all the fuss of planning everything by yourself!
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There is so much to see and do in Florence, and the best way to get the most out of your time there is to have a local expert with you. GoWithGuide is committed to delivering unforgettable tour experiences, so let us help you create your next favorite memory.
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