Private Florence Walking Tour with an Expert Local Guide

At Walkabout Tours, we offer the most educational, genuine, and entertaining private walking tour in Florence. Relax during a stroll throughout the picturesque streets of the city while your knowledgeable local guide narrates tales of murder and betrayal, and the Medici family, bringing the city's amazing Renaissance history to life! The captivating storytelling and amazing anecdotes will intrigue you right away.

The history of the great artists, the influential Medici family, and the deeply engrained culture of this lovely city and its people can all be thoroughly enjoyed on this private walking tour of Florence. You won't miss a thing if you have a personal guide.

The trip starts in the well-known Piazza della Repubblica, where your guide will tell you fascinating anecdotes from the city's Roman past. After that, you'll take a historical walk to discover the power and beauty of Mediaeval Florence. Your guide will point out several Renaissance palaces and the renowned tower residences as you walk, as well as other examples of architecture from each era. You will pass the home of the well-known author and philosopher Dante, visit the Duomo and other prominent features of the city's religious centre, and discover hidden artist's workshops, one of which is where the beautiful statue of David was made.
Your guide will then lead you to two of the city's most popular shopping areas: the charming Via Maggio for antiques and the magnificent Via Tournabuoni for luxury clothing. Before crossing two of the most well-known bridges, the magnificent Santa Trinita and the renowned Ponte Vecchio, you'll have time to enjoy the breathtaking architecture and discover more about its history. Continue walking down Oltrarno's charming cobblestone streets, passing by hidden artisan workshops, Medici mansions and palaces, well-known piazzas, and stunning historic churches.

The tour includes the following landmarks:

Piazza della Repubblica and Orsanmichele - with its statues by artists Ghiberti & Donatello
Dante's house and the medieval district
Attractions of the religious centre: the Duomo, Baptistery and Campanile (from outside)
Santa Maria Novella church (from outside)
The Renaissance architecture of the Strozzi Palace and Ruccellai Palace
Santa Trinita church (inside visit to see the famous Ghirlandaio’s frescoes)
Pitti Palace - former Medici residence (from outside)
Santa Felicita church - one of the oldest churches in the city
Via Tornabuoni and Via Maggio
The ‘secret’ Vasari corridor
Ponte Vecchio and Ponte Santa Trinita
Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi

Our fascinating private Florence walking tour is the best way to explore the historical landmarks of this stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site.