On foot · CITY HIGHLIGHTS WALKING TOURS IN ITALY
Good city highlights walking tours in Italy fill up days ahead and the small-group ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
I’ll guide you through Florence’s central sights, from Palazzo Medici Riccardi and San Lorenzo to the Duomo, Signoria Square, and Ponte Vecchio. Expect a compact 90-minute tour, local stories about Dante and the Medici, practical city tips, and commentary in several languages.
“Our tour guide was amazing. Easy to understand, very informative and a local historian!”
Walk Bologna’s historic center with a certified guide in English, Italian, Spanish, or French. See San Petronio, Piazza Maggiore, the Two Towers, Neptune Fountain, and the Quadrilatero Market while learning local history, food tips, and city stories. Small-group options are available.
“Excellent tour with good background knowledge of the city and the history. Really enjoyed it!”
Join a small English-speaking group of up to 15 people for Florence’s Duomo Complex, Baptistery, Opera del Duomo Museum, and central piazzas. Afternoon tours enter the Cathedral, while morning tours focus on its exterior. Pre-reserved Bell Tower tickets let you climb later at your own pace.
“Leonardo was such a fantastic tour guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and makes history come to life in front of your eyes. Loved our experience!!”
Spend two hours exploring Lucca with a licensed English and Italian-speaking guide. See San Michele, Piazza Anfiteatro, Via Fillungo, the towers, San Frediano, Napoleone Square, and the old walls before finishing near Lucca Cathedral.
“So informative. She was very knowledgeable. Great information and details.”
Start near Ca’ Foscari University and walk through Dorsoduro, San Polo, Rialto, and toward St. Mark’s Square. Your English-speaking guide may include the Jewish Ghetto and fish market, with local stories, practical orientation, and tips for food and vaporetto rides. No interiors are included.
“The content was EXCELLENT! Our Guide was VERY Good!”
Spend about five hours seeing Florence’s essential art and landmarks with timed entry to the Accademia and Uffizi. Guides such as Elena, Stefano, Greta, and Angelo bring the Renaissance to life, while city walks connect David, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria.
“Our guide had studied historical art and was therefore a perfect guide. Art was the focus of the tour but our guide also gave informative information about how to enjoy the best of the city. The hour for lunch broke up the tour perfectly. I wouldn’t recommend to those not interested in the art and history”
Walk through central Rome with an English-speaking guide, beginning at Piazza del Popolo and ending at Campo de’ Fiori. You’ll see sunset from Pincio Terrace, Bernini fountains, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Guides such as Andrada, Carolina, and Marzia have earned special praise.
“Juliano was great! He has a lot of knowledge for each site we saw! It was all amazing. You can see the passion juliano has for his country as he spoke about each site we visited with great detail! We bought a suppli which is a typical roman snack, which was always really nice and recommended by juliano! Great experience would highly recommend this tour!”
Walk Rome by moonlight with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Sharon, Dan, Mary, or Kasia. Visit Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia, and the ancient forums, ending near the Colosseum. Expect plenty of history, backstreet shortcuts, and no attraction entries.
“Excellent tour. Mary was a great guide. Lots of interesting information about local attractions & history”
Start in Piazza C.L.N. and walk with an English- or Italian-speaking guide through Piazza San Carlo, Piazza Carignano, Piazza Castello, the royal palaces, San Lorenzo Church, and the Mole Antonelliana. Guides such as Susanna, Sofia, Giada, and Alessio add food tips, local stories, and practical ideas for the rest of your stay.
“We enjoyed our walking tour, our guide was Emmaneulla and she really made the tour special. She explained the history of the city and took us to a few of the original shops for an insider’s experience. We appreciated her passion and sense of humour, definitely recommend!”
Meet your certified English-speaking guide at Piazza del Nettuno for a two-hour walk through Bologna’s historic center. Visit San Petronio, Santo Stefano, the Quadrilatero market, the Two Towers, and the Archiginnasio courtyard. Some departures may run in Italian and English.
“Excellent walking tour of the historical highlights. Niccolo was very knowledgeable and made it very interesting. Thoroughly recommend.”
Spend about two hours walking from Basilica San Domenico through Siena’s contrade, Piazza del Campo, and Palazzo Chigi Saracini before touring the Duomo. Guides such as Elio, Claudia, and Julia are praised for lively local stories, especially about the Palio and Siena’s neighborhood traditions.
“The guide, Julia, was excellent! She was very friendly and knowlegeable. We really enjoyed the tour.”
Walk Rome’s historic center with a local guide and a group of no more than 15 people. Visit the Victor Emmanuel II Monument, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Trajan’s Column, and Piazza Navona. Guides such as Sharon, Dan, Sila, and Polina add history, stories, and practical food tips.
“The tour was wonderful! Dan did a great job explaining the sites around the city. We highly recommend this tour to learn more about Rome.”
Walk Catania’s historic center with a live English- or Italian-speaking guide. In two hours, you’ll see Piazza Duomo, the fish market, Ursino Castle, Via Crociferi, Piazza Stesicoro, and Piazza Università. The $14 price covers guiding, not entrance fees or transport.
Meet your English-speaking local guide in Piazza Bra for a two-hour walk through Verona’s Roman, medieval, and Shakespearean landmarks. Expect a group of up to 16, with guides such as Isabella, Frank, Priscilla, or Maria, and note that admission tickets are not included.
“Frank was super nice a make the tour really fun and engaging! During the tour he told fun facts for us to known cool things more than history and at the end he gave us some recommendations about food and places. 100% recommended if you go to Verona. THANKS FRANK!!!”
Meet an official local guide in central Verona for a 1 or 2-hour walk through the Arena area, Piazza Dante, Juliet’s and Romeo’s houses, Via Mazzini, the Scala tombs, and the Adige riverside. Expect easy pacing, unusual stories, and a close look at Verona beyond the usual guidebook stops.
“Schwiegervater war leider zu langsam für die Tour, so das wir mit dem Guide nicht Schritt halten konnten. Daher verloren wir nach kurzer Zeit den Guide. Merkt der aber eh nicht, hat ja noch 20 andere Teilnehmer. D.h. für diese Tour sollte man gut zu Fuß sein und ein gutes Hörvermögen besitzen, da die Nebengeräusche der Stadt recht laut sind. Daher kann es schwierig sein den Guide immer richtig zu verstehen. Mein Tipp, vorher einfach einen Reise Podcast hören.”
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