Private Guided Walking Tour of Florence
Description
Explore Florence with a personalized walking tour, led by an expert guide starting from your hotel. Discover the vibrant Central Market, Medici Chapels, and Basilica di San Lorenzo. Marvel at iconic landmarks like the Florence Cathedral, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery of Saint John. Stroll through medieval streets, visit Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio, and explore Renaissance treasures at the Uffizi Gallery. Cross the iconic Ponte Vecchio and conclude at the grand Pitti Palace. This intimate tour offers a deep dive into Florence’s art, history, and culture.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Start the most complete and thrilling guided walking tour: you will visit the lively Central market zone, characterized by its workshops and multicolored stalls, where the Medici Chapels, and Basilica di S. Lorenzo, the church of Medici’s Family, are located.
In a short time, you can reach Piazza del Duomo,
where you can admire the Cathedral and its Dome by Brunelleschi,
Giotto’s Bell Tower
and Saint John’s Baptistery with its Gates of Paradise.
The private tour continues then, by visiting the medieval quarters where Dante Alighieri and Beatrice lived. Further on you can find the Palazzo del Bargello
and a few steps away, you will reach Piazza della Signoria, a great “open-air sculpture museum”, overlooked by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio.
Next to it you find the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important museum all over the world.
Your expert Guide will be glad to escort you to the picturesque Mercato della Paglia (Straw market), where the famous Piglet Fountain is located.
You walk along the street that leads to Ponte Vecchio, the “jewels bridge”.
By crossing the bridge, you will finally reach the wonderful Pitti Palace, where your private tour ends.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(78)
So happy we did this 3 hour walking tour. Our guide was so very knowledgeable. We were able to hit so many of the main sites that without a guide would have been impossible for us. Thanks for the best day.
Good Morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Kacie, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so happy you enjoyed your Florence walking tour and that your guide’s knowledge helped you discover so many highlights with ease. Exploring the city with an expert truly brings its history and beauty to life. We hope to welcome you again for more unforgettable experiences in Italy. Kind regards, Caf Tour & Travel Staff
Llaria our guide was so good she sent us a message before the tour and was waiting for us at the hotel lobby. We spent 4 hours with her going about all the important pieces of Florence history. Her knowledge was incredible and the tour was well worth it for first time Florence visitors.
Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Maria, Thank you very much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your Private Guided Walking Tour of Florence with Ilaria was such a positive experience. It’s wonderful to know that her professionalism, attention to detail, and deep knowledge of Florence’s history helped make your first visit so memorable and worthwhile. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again soon for another unforgettable experience in Italy. Best regards, The Caf Tour & Travel Team
One of the true highlights of our time in Florence! Stephi(sp?) was simply delightful! Can’t recommend enough!
Good Morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Customer, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your private walking tour was a highlight of your time in Florence and that the guide made the experience so enjoyable. Exploring the history, art, and charm of our beautiful city with guests like you is always a pleasure. We would be thrilled to welcome you back soon for more unforgettable discoveries in Florence and beyond. Warm regards from Florence, The Caf Tour & Travel Team
Fabulous guide! Very informative and showed us a lot! Got a great feel for the city on our first day!
Good Morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Robyn, Thank you for your lovely review! We are thrilled that your guide made your private walking tour of Florence so informative and engaging, helping you get a wonderful feel for the city on your very first day. Showing guests the rich history, art, and charm of Florence is always a pleasure, and we’re delighted your experience was memorable. We hope to welcome you back soon for more discoveries in this beautiful city. Best wishes from Florence
Our tour guide Marta was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job telling us the history of the city!!
Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Emma, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our tour leader Marta made your Florence tour so memorable with her knowledge and storytelling. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another amazing experience soon! Best regards
Stephania our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Florence. She kept the information interesting and peaked our interests to want to learn more about the history of Florence. We highly recommend this tour.
Dear Customer, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience on our Private Guided Walking Tour of Florence. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with Stephania and that her knowledge and passion for Florence’s history made the tour both informative and engaging. It's always our goal to spark curiosity and create memorable experiences, and we’re thrilled to know we accomplished that for you. Your recommendation means a great deal to us! We hope to welcome you back to Florence someday for more discoveries. Warm regards,
This is a walking tour that provides a fast amount of information about Florence and the individuals who were an important part of Florence. Marta was an incredible guide. Very knowledgeable! I highly recommend this tour.
Maria was the most wonderful tour guide combining the amazing history of Florence with the shopping/local culture. I even asked where I could get an iced coffee and she took us to her favorite place. It was a wonderful afternoon! She took our picture in front of every beautiful point on the tour! Cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed it! ❤️
Dear Jennifer, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful afternoon in Florence with Maria. She truly loves sharing the beauty, history, and local charm of the city with our guests, and it’s lovely to know that her personal touches—like introducing you to her favorite iced coffee spot—made your tour even more memorable. We’ll be sure to pass along your generous compliments to Maria. It means the world to us that you enjoyed the tour so thoroughly. We hope to welcome you back to Florence in the future for more unforgettable moments! Warm regards,
Great way to see the main sites in Florence as well as some a little off of the tourist path! Daniella our tour guide was very knowledgeable!
Dear Harry, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your private walking tour of Florence and that you appreciated both the iconic landmarks and the hidden gems along the way. We're especially pleased to know that Daniela made a great impression with her knowledge—she truly enjoys sharing the beauty and history of Florence with our guests. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in the future! Warm regards,
Ilaria was an excellent guide. We learned a lot and had a lot of fun too. My teenagers even enjoyed this tour. :)
Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Matthew, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time on the tour with our guide Ilaria — she's truly passionate about sharing the beauty and history of Florence. It’s especially wonderful to know your teenagers enjoyed it too! We hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon! Our best regards
