Discover the Cradle of the Renaissance on a 2-hour walking tour of Florence with a local guide, and marvel at monuments such as the Basilica di Santa Croce, Palazzo Bargello, Piazza della Repubblica, and much more.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details. Learn more
Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Explore the historical heart of Florence with a local guide
Listen to stories about the Italian Renaissance
Stroll down medieval streets and see landmark attractions such as the Duomo

Full description

Get an introduction to the history of the Italian Renaissance on a walking tour of Florence city center, and discover a host of historical monuments with the help of a local guide. Go for a stroll through the cloisters of the Basilica di Santa Croce, and then make your way to Piazza dei Peruzzi and the Palazzo Bargello. Pass Porcellino market, and then listen to the story of the city's oldest bridge at the Ponte Vecchio. Wander small streets that date back to the Middle Ages to arrive at the political heart of the city at Piazza della Signoria. Get impressive views of the Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio, historically the home of the government of Florence. Arrive at Piazza del Duomo in the oldest part of the city. Marvel at the marble engravings and the magnificent dome of the Duomo. Continue to the Basilica di San Lorenzo, from where you can explore the market district by yourself.

Includes

Local guide

Optional gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

Meet by the statue of Dante on the steps of the Basilica di Santa Croce, Piazza Santa Croce.

Open in Google Maps ⟶

Important information

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 88 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Service
4.7/5
Organization
4.6/5

Sort by:

We booked the tour online 2 days before. Everything worked perfectly. Great organization. Information came via email. At the agreed meeting point we met Giaccomo, who guided us through the city for two hours. He made it so interesting, especially for our 3 children, that they persevered. Highly recommended and thank you!

July 29, 2021

Very positive experience. Daniel, our guide, spent more time than expected. He entertained us with historical, architectural and curiosities that made the visit interesting. Useful information also for visiting Florence in a more organized way. Very available to our questions and attentive to our times, he put us at ease. Absolutely not hasty explanations. Thanks, it was a pleasure

August 17, 2020

Great introduction to the historic center of Florence. As we had only 2-3 days in Florence, this tour allowed us to see and appreciate the key areas of the beautiful city. Our guide, Daniel did a terrific job in the sweltering heat, helping us to learn more about and love Florence.

August 14, 2019

Florence Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Florence Walking Tour with a Local Guide

About this activity

Experience

Select participants and date

Overall rating

Review summary

Sort by:

Traveler type:

Star rating: