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Private Guided Walking Tour of Florence

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Private Tour Florence Walking Tour

From $161.47

Price varies by group size

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Stroll through the heart of the Renaissance on this private walking tour of Florence. Explore central squares like the Piazza della Signoria and Piazza del Duomo, and stroll with your guide over the iconic Ponte Vecchio while learning about the history and culture of the Florentines. Since your tour is private, it can be customized to your particular interests in architecture, art, sculpture and more.
  • Private walking tour of Florence with a guide to point out major landmarks
  • Walk through the heart of the medieval city and the cathedral complex
  • Discover San Lorenzo, Florence Cathedral, Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio
  • Guide caters commentary and itinerary to your personal interests

What's Included

  • Local professional Guide at your side
  • Earphones for groups of more than 9 participants
  • Hotel pickup in Florence (if centrally located)
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance tickets
  • Drop off at the Hotel in Florence
  • Everything not mentioned as Included

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pick up at the Hotel in Florence if centrally located Starting Time: Morning Option at 09.30 am - Afternoon Option at 02.30 pm The tour ends in Florence city center

What To Expect

Your tour will begin with pickup at your hotel in Florence, accompanied by your own private guide. Relish the personalized attention during your walking tour of the city center where you’ll first admire the Basilica di San Lorenzo, the church of the Medici family.

Stroll to the Piazza del Duomo for a glimpse of the cathedral and the Brunelleschi Dome along with Giotto’s Bell Tower and Saint John’s Baptistery with its Gates of Paradise.

Further on, you will reach the bustling Piazza della Signoria. Soak up the famous square’s open-air sculptures, the towering Palazzo Vecchio, and the activity from the area’s shops and restaurants. Nearby is the prominent Uffizi Gallery, one of the world’s most significant museums.

Upon reaching the Mercato del Porcellino, your guide points out the Mercato della Paglia (Straw Market) and its bronze fountain of a wild boar, called Little Pig.

Continue with a walk across the famed Ponte Vecchio, stretching over the scenic Arno River. This medieval bridge was initially occupied by butchers, but now hosts a wide array of jewelry shops and art dealers. Your walking tour concludes at the Pitti Palace from where you can continue exploring on your own.

As this is a private tour, your guide can highlight any special interests (architecture, art, history, literature) as you go. Please list your requests at the time of booking. Please note that the order of the visits may change.

Basilica di San Lorenzo

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Piazza del Duomo

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Campanile di Giotto

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Battistero di San Giovanni

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Museo Casa di Dante

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Piazza della Signoria

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Gallerie Degli Uffizi

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mercato del Porcellino

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ponte Vecchio

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Palazzo Pitti

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Operated by CAF Tour and Travel

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Our guide was PERFECT!
Sara_M, Mar 2024
We a a fantastic morning with Illaria (sp?). She brought the city of Florence to life for my family( ages 5-70 ). She was so excited and knowledgeable about her home and brought the centuries to life with stories and explanations. It was a rainy day but we really enjoyed walking the city and exploring beautiful places. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Sara, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that you had a fantastic exploration of Florence with our guide Ilaria. It's heartwarming to know that she was able to bring the city to life for your entire family, spanning different ages. Her excitement and deep knowledge about Florence truly made the experience memorable for all of you. Despite the rainy weather, we're delighted that you enjoyed walking the city and discovering its beauty. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're grateful for your kind words. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more memorable experiences in the future! Warm regards
Weekend in Florence
Stephan_S, Oct 2023
Our guide Andrea was amazing! Ho knows everything about Florence and could answer all our questions. Three hours were gone as a few minutes. Thanks a lot Andrea!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear Stephan, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable tour with our guide, Andrea. It's fantastic to know that Andrea's extensive knowledge of Florence and their ability to answer all your questions made your three-hour tour fly by like mere minutes. We will make sure to pass on your kind words to Andrea, and we appreciate your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to Florence in the future. Warm regards
Wonderful guide
Laura_B, Oct 2023
Ilaria was a wonderful tour guide. She explained everything that was important and was very knowledgeable about the history of Florence.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Laura, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. It's a great pleasure to hear you enjoyed your Private Walking Tour within the Florence city center. Our goal has always been to guarantee to all our customers an excellent experience, always maintaining the highest standard of service. For this reason, your review is really the best reward for all the passion and care we use every day in our job! Thank you also for your kind words about our guide Ilaria, we'll definitely share your positive comments with her! Hoping to have the possibility to welcome you again in one of our activities we send Best regards
Wonderful guide
Christopher_T, Sep 2023
Greta is a very competent and professional guide for this beautiful city. Tourism to Florence has rebounded, I was just getting tickets for anything you can in advance.
Fine, but not great
Cynthia_F, Sep 2023
Maria Cristina was very nice, but seemed quite inexperienced. Her was a bit difficult to understand.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Cynthia, thank you for taking the time to share your opinion on Viator. We are genuinely sorry to learn that the walking tour did not meet your expectations, especially as Maria Cristina has received glowing reviews from our customers over the years. We understand that perceptions can vary from one person to another, that is why we are surprised regarding your comment. However, we respect your perspective and take your feedback seriously. Hoping that the above clarifications would meet your understanding. Kind regards
Amazing & knowledgable tour!!
Nilay_G, Jun 2023
Ilaria was amazing and tailored the entire tour for my pregnant wife. She was extremely personable, had amazing knowledge and showed us some unique hidden spots that made the experience! Highly recommended to get a great overview of Florence and it’s hidden gems
Best way to lean the history of Florence
Aaron_G, Jun 2023
A great way to learn about the history of Florence. Much more in depth understanding of the history of the town.
We love Marcelo. He...
Erin_D, May 2023
We love Marcelo. He really brought Florence to life for us and seemed to know everyone in the city. The walking tour was a perfect way to orient yourself to all the sights.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Erin, thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive review with us. Marcello will be happy to read your kind comments! He's a very friendly and acknowledged guide, always at our customer’s disposal. We are truly glad to hear you enjoyed your Florence Walking tour with him! Hoping you will get the chance to come back to Italy and to have you back on one of our tours soon, Kind regards
Great tour!
Sara_Z, May 2023
Our guide was great and very knowledgeable. This was a great way to acclimate ourselves to the city, learn about the history and discover our way around town.
Florence - I’m in love
Kimberly_H, Jan 2023
Our guide, Ilana was incredible. You can walk the city on your own and think it’s beautiful, but if you want to have details constantly pointed out that tie together the rich history of Florence, go with Ilana. It was a fascinating day and we feel like we truly appreciate the city, the art, architecture, history and whimsical facts so much better. Plus, she’s one of the nicest humans we have ever met. Just a beauty soul who truly loves her city.
Excellent tour
paul_M, Jan 2023
Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and made us feel like we were walking around and speaking with a friend. Very enjoyable.
A walk through history
Fernando_A, Dec 2022
Meritxell, our guide, gave us a great personalized tour. The Medici family history was the thread for walking us through the main places in Florence including main palaces and churches but avoiding the crowds. Great experience !
Fabulous Guide, Fabulous Florence!
Linda_A, Nov 2022
Our guide was such a lovely lady, knew everything (and more) about Florence and gave us so many fascinating details about the city. it was an unalloyed joy!
Wonderful walking tour and guide!
Greg_K, Oct 2022
Wonderful walking tour and informative guide! Wear comfortable shoes and get ready for an education…
DISSAPPOINTED!
Arthur_G, Sep 2022
Did not go into all of the so called admissions listed. Only went into 3. Never entered cathedrals. I wish our tour had a minimum of entry/ admissions as this evaluation is asking. Have sent an email but have not heard back
Great tour for adults.
Michael_M, Jun 2022
Great detail. Guide was somewhat hard to understand. I brought my family. Guide was boring for the kids. I would't recommend this for kids.
So what is there?
Lorenzo_A, Apr 2022
Seeing things that are out of the way and the significance of what happened there and how it affected current events
This tour is fantastic!
Natalie_H, Jan 2022
We absolutely loved our walking tour in Florence and would recommend it to everyone! Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided a thorough history lesson.
Response from Host, Jan 2022
Dear Natalie_H, thank you so much for having joined our Florence walking tour with a private guide and for having shared your opinion with us and our common readers. We are so proud to read that our tour has met your expectations and we really hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again on another of our tours! Our best regards
First-hand view of the Renaissance
Darryl_C, Sep 2021
Simona took us around all of historical Florence, from the Duomo to the Ponte Vecchio to the medieval guild halls. We got to see the transformation of Florence into the heart of the Renaissance and saw where Dante, Michelangelo, and Da Vinci transformed the world. We also got a flavor for what the lives of the "common people" of Florence were like. Thank you Simona!
Great way to see Florence
Rebekka_B, Aug 2021
Great way to see Florence! The private tour provides a more personal experience and Simona was a great guide!
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Dear Rebekka, many thanks for your wonderful feedback. We are so glad to hear that you have loved your Private walking tour of Florence with our local guide Simona. Our professional guides are always able to transmit their love for the history of Florence. We hope to have the opportunity to meet you again in the future to show you other wonders of our wonderful city and Country! Our best regards
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