Florence Walking Tour: Explore the Historic Centre with a Professional Guide
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35 Ratings
Firenze
Embark on a 3-hour walking tour of Florence's historic centre with a professional guide. Discover the city's highlights, learn the secrets of Florence, and explore its fascinating monuments.
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 - Discover 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 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 - See 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.
  • Battistero di San Giovanni - 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 and enter the 1000-year-old church where the father of Italian language met the love and muse of his life.
  • Palazzo Vecchio - 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
  • Professional guide with headsets for clear hearing
  • Exclusive 3-hour walking tour
  • Admission to historic Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy included
What's Not Included
  • The entrances to buildings/museums are excluded, during the tour the customers will see them outside
Additional Information

Experience key landmarks and prominent monuments of the city as well as the hidden gems of Florence in an exciting walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Traverse the historic heart of Florence, tread on the paths where Dante got his inspiration, unravel the story behind Michelangelo’s David, and understand how Filippo Brunelleschi’s architectural marvel, the world’s largest dome, came to be. Leisurely walk around the streets of Florence and breathe in the Medieval and Renaissance vibe of this remarkable city as if you’re one of its inhabitants.

Tour Standouts:

  1. Unravel Florence’s mysteries in a 3-hour walkabout with a pro guide;
  2. Listen to intriguing tales about the Medici dynasty, the patrons of the Renaissance;
  3. Take a look at Florence’s imposing Duomo with the largest brick dome worldwide;
  4. Appreciate the artistic beauty in the sculptures at Piazza della Signoria;
  5. Acquire handy tips on dining, shopping, and other must-see locations;
Location
Fratellanza Militare Firenze
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
Meet your tour guide at the façade of Santa Maria Novella basilica.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Craig_s
Jun 8, 2024
Living Beauty! - Great guide who made so much of the beauty come to life! So much to see. Great guide makes a big difference in understanding what is in front of you!
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Susan_b
May 24, 2024
Enjoyed Olga's Florence Walking Tour! - Olga led an enjoyable 3-hour private walking tour of Florence for a small group of 3. She was knowledgeable and provided interesting anecdotes and kept things moving well! She provided headsets which helped us not miss a thing when we were in busy areas. We saw many must-see sites and enjoyed entrance into the Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy. She also gave us key insights into which museums she recommended we return to (eg, Medici Chapels and Santa Croce). Enjoyed it!
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Judys_f
May 6, 2024
Private walking tour was a perfect and more desirable alternative to big group tour. - We learned so much on our private walking tour with Olga. She conveyed so much history in a storytelling way. A private walking tour was a fabulous choice given the crowds in Florence!
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D3071exrebeccat
May 6, 2024
touring florence - olga was the perfect guide. her knowledge of the city and the little city secrets was 2nd to none. i had a grand time and would absolutely book eith her again.
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Navigator56271849436
May 5, 2024
Excellent tour guide👍 - Olga gave us an informative tour all over the old town Firenze. Do yourself a favor and take a tour from someone with so much local knowledge as well as the ability to explain the rich history of Firenze. Thanks Olga👍
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Harason_h
Apr 18, 2024
Lovely tour - We had a lovely tour with Olga. She showed us around town and her passion was palpable. She was very easy to understand; sometimes non-English speakers speaking English is tough, but she was very clear and easy to understand. We had a great time with her, and we even saw her a few days later in a museum and she remembered us and waved. She has been one of the better tour guides during our many week trip throughout Italy.
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326samira
Apr 14, 2024
Great three hour walking tour with Olga - Great three hour walking tour with Olga which covered everything from general Renaissance history to quirky Florentine stories. Covered all of the major sites and then some.
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580zarinat
Apr 9, 2024
Greatest Tour in Florence - This was my first time in Italy and first time 121 tour with the guide and Olga delivered! Tour was fantastic! Olya tailored tour upon my request (places, history and spilling all the tea on Medici) and gave me great tips on museums/shops/further travel tips. Thank you Olya❤️ And my advice, get tour on tour first days of staying in Florence. Further on its going to be easier to move around the city
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B6663vv_
Apr 1, 2024
The Florence tour - An enormous thanks to Olga for a great tour in Florence. We really really enjoyed it and learned a lot about Medici family.
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Travelingspirit2
Feb 28, 2024
Walking tour of Florence with Olga - We had a pleasure of having Olga as our tour guide for a walking tour of Florence. We had our 11 year old twin boys with us and everyone enjoyed the pace and content of the tour. Olga is very punctual, responsive, and flexible. She kept us all entertained and provided information in an interesting manner. Highly recommend!
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