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Hidden Florence – Private Archaeological Walking Tour
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Discover Florence with a licensed guide specialized in archaeology, offering a unique perspective on the city. This tour reveals Florence beyond its Renaissance façade, uncovering its Roman origins and long historical evolution. From the ancient Roman city of Florentia to traces of the Forum, theatre, urban infrastructure, city walls, and baths, Florence preserves layers of history still visible in its urban fabric. The journey continues through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, highlighting powerful families such as the Medici and masters of art including Brunelleschi, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci. This is not a standard walking tour, but an archaeological reading of the city across centuries. Accessibility available upon request.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:42 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 12.
You will begin the tour at the place where the Romans founded Florence two thousand years ago. I will talk to you about the transformations of the square from the imperial era to today.
You will admire the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery of St. John the Baptist.
In the Medieval Quarter, you will admire stone towers, including the Torre della Pagliazza, a former women’s prison built on the ruins of a Roman Bath building.
I will tell you about Dante and the church where the great poet met Beatrice, the protagonist of the Divine Comedy.
Where Dante Alighieri once lived, there is now a museum dedicated to him. I will talk to you about Dante’s role as the father of the Italian language and his exile from Florence.
You will visit the courtyard of Palazzo Vecchio on the ground floor, with Renaissance frescoes painted for the Medici family, who lived inside the palace.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hidden Florence – Private Archaeological Walking Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
Prices start at $125 per person for this Florence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 3:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.
Children aged 0–5 pay from $28, adults from $125.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is In front of the Apple Store. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Florence – Private Archaeological Walking Tour | 2 hours | 5.0 (1) | $125 | |
 Florence Archaeological Museum: 2-Hour Private Guided Visit | 2 hours | 5.0 (4) | $142 | View |
 Private Uffizi and Accademia Time Entry Hidden Art Walking Tour | 4h 15min | 4.9 (25) | $284 | View |
 Florence Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems | 2–6 hours | 5.0 (89) | $115 | View |
 Florence Small-Group Walking Tour: History, Art & Hidden Gems | 1h 30min | 5.0 (7) | $43 | View |
 Florence Private Tour: Renaissance, Famous Families & Hidden Gems | 2–3 hours | 4.9 (236) | $188 | View |
 Florence Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour | 3 hours | 5.0 (2) | $46 | View |
You will admire the majestic Renaissance statues that still decorate the square and the Loggia dei Lanzi, as well as the elegant façade of Palazzo Vecchio.
You will learn the history of the palace that today houses Italy’s most famous painting gallery, one of the most important in the world : the Uffizi Gallery.
In front of the Arno River, you will admire the Ponte Vecchio, the Vasari Corridor, the façade of the Uffizi, and Piazzale Michelangelo.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 10 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Guideflorencetour.