Best of Florence in one day - private tour
Joined 2022
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.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel (if in the center) or in the other part of the center
Santa Maria Novella, powerful families in Florence
The church of Santa Maria Novella, the family of Rucellai and Strozzi with its beautiful renaissance palaces.
Piazza della Repubblica, Orsanmichele
The origins of Florence, Roman and medieval Florence, the beginnings of the Renaissance.
Piazza del Duomo, Baptistery, Bell Tower, Dome
I will illustrate you the amazing buildings in Piazza del Duomo: the cathedral with its Dome, the baptistery and the bell tower. We will have a walk outside with a lot of curiosities and hidden details.
Medieval town, Dante's birthpalce, Bargello
Let's jump into the narrow streets where Dante walked in the 13th century and let's discover the medieval towers and prison.
Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio
The second main place in Florence, place of power and beauty. Medici family, renaissance sculptures, Palazzo Vecchio and its courtyard.
Uffizi
One of the most important art galleries in the world.
Ponte Vecchio
The oldest bridge in Florence.
Lunch break in some local trattoria or osteria
According to your preferences, I will recommend you some local place for lunch. This is not included in the price but we will definitely need a break.
Palazzo Pitti
We will begin to discover the other part of the Arno river in the front of the Palazzo Pitti.
Piazza Santo Spirito
Local piazza beloved by the Florentines with its traditions, food, street art.
Lungarno
Let's have a walk over the river, admiring hidden spots, streets and view on some historical buildings.
Roses garden
We will climb some stairs to visit the garden full of roses.
San Miniato al Monte and Piazzale Michelangelo
On the top of the hill (around 150 stairs) you will have a panoramic view over the city and the possibility to see one of the oldest churches in Florence.
Piazza Santa Croce
After going down and discovering other hidden spots and jewels, we will walk through the Piazza Santa Croce, in the front of the biggest Franciscan church in the world.
Piazza San Firenze and Piazza della Signoria, the end of the tour
Heading to Piazza della Signoria, we will stop in Piazza San Firenze to see the ancient prison and two churches, one medieval and one baroque.
Ending Point
Ponte Vecchio or Piazza della Signoria
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, hotel pick up
Lunch in the local resturant. (approximately 15-20 euro a person or other cheaper options sandwich, appetizers, wine)
Eventual transportation by bus if requested. For my planned tour it is not requested.
Food and drinks.
Souvenirs.
Tickets and reservations if requested, the planned tour doesn't require any tickets but a tailored one might require it.
Tour Important Information
I have planned the tour with every detail but according to your desires, I can tailor a tour for you and we can visit the museums or the churches of your choice.
For the lunch I will recommend you a nice place.
Bring comfortable shoes and clothes, some water and kindly cover your arms and legs for the eventual entrances in churches.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you also in Siena, Pisa, San Gimignano, Lucca and in Chianti or organise the wine tastings but you have to have your car or to hire one.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Joanna C.
Hello!
I'm Joanna, I was born and raised in Poland but since 2004 I have lived in Florence. I'm a tour guide in this stunning city but also in Siena, Pisa and San Gimignano.
I would like to offer you some tours "off the beaten path" to enjoy and discover Florence differently. I'm especially passionate about symbols, hidden meanings and dark stories. I quite enjoy working with older kids, let's say from 8 years old. They have always some difficult questions for me...
In my free time, I love hiking, visiting new places and writing on my blog about Tuscany.
I speak English, French, Italian, and obviously Polish.
Feel free to contact me for any question.
Reviews
“Joanna is a wonderful guide!”
My friends and I had a great experience with Joanna. Her knowledge of Pisa and its highlights is extensive. Five-star recommendation!
Joanna C.
Thank you. I'm very happy you've enjoyed the tour.
“Excellent tour !! ”
Simply amazing. Joanna makes you travel in time and space with her various unkown stories of Firenze.
Joanna C.
Thank you for your attention and interest. It was a pleasure!
$400/ per group
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