On foot · FLORENCE WALKING TOURS
The centre is small enough to cross in fifteen minutes and dense enough to need a guide. The 15 below cover the Duomo, the Uffizi queues and the food across the river, priced and timed.
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!”
Spend about four hours with a small group of 10 to 15 people, visiting the Accademia and Uffizi with a guide such as Sylvia, Cosetta, Deborah, or Valentina. The route links David, the Duomo, medieval streets, Medici landmarks, Ponte Vecchio views, and Renaissance art.
“Our tour with Deborah was fantastic! She made the tour much more enjoyable with her witty narration, and charming personality. Thank you for having us!”
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!!”
Meet a local guide in central Florence for a short city walk and timed entry to the Accademia, then admire David up close. Upgrade for a second guided visit to the Uffizi, where guides such as Paulina, Claudia, and Matthew have brought Botticelli, Titian, and Michelangelo to life.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and pointed out interesting things on our city walk. Also, skipping the line to see the Uffizi and Academia pieces of art, especially the statue of David...breathtaking. There is so much to see, it was nice to have a guide who could talk about the "must see" things and then we had the opportunity to stay longer if desired.”
Begin with a guided walk past Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Courtyard, Piazza della Signoria, the Baptistery, and the Duomo. Then enter the Accademia with a timed ticket for Michelangelo’s David. Guides such as Sara, Stefano, and Stephanie are praised for clear stories and calm crowd control.
“Buyer beware. We purchased tickets for this tour through Viator. They change the time, making it earlier by an hour and a half. While I did approve the change, I received NO confirmation through WhatsApp or email. In addition, neither my tickets or my Viator app booking page was changed to reflect the time change. Every proof of purchase and confirmation we received included the original time NOT the revised time. The only place to see the new time was in the Viator chat. As a result, we missed the tour. We have no idea how the tour was, but Viator was NOT helpful. City Wonders was NOT helpful. We…”
Explore Florence’s historic center with a certified guide such as Chiara, Matteo, Pam, or Luigi. You’ll see the Duomo, Baptistery, Signoria Square, Ponte Vecchio, and Pitti Palace from outside, with Renaissance stories, local tips, and a radio system for clear commentary.
“Pam was a fantastic guide! Despite the crowds and the slight rainy weather we thoroughly enjoyed Pam’s informative and knowledgeable commentaries about the city and the itinerary of this tour. Highly recommended for those who are staying for a short space of time, wanting to have a sense of the history and context of Florence.”
Walk central Florence with English- or Spanish-speaking guides such as Chiara, Michele, Glenda, and Angela. Hear vivid Medici stories, read hidden symbols, see the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and major palaces from outside, then finish near the Uffizi with local food and shopping advice.
“The guide was knowledgeable, easy to understand, with good sense of humor”
Spend four hours with a local guide exploring Florence’s Accademia and Uffizi, plus the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria. Expect a focused look at David, Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo, with headsets, skip-the-ticket-line entry, and a group usually limited to 10 to 15 people.
“Elena (guide) is brilliant, kind, extremely knowledgeable as she took us through the key works especially in early and mature renaissance.”
Walk central Florence for about two hours, seeing Piazza della Repubblica, Palazzo Strozzi, Ponte Vecchio, Oltrarno, Piazza della Signoria, and the Baptistery. Finish with one hour inside the Accademia Gallery, where your guide helps you understand Michelangelo’s David. Morning, afternoon, group, and private options are available.
“Very good experience with a wonderful guide. Learnt so much about the rich history of Florence. Well worth it to get access to the museum & David as the queues were very long.”
Walk from Piazza San Marco to Ponte Vecchio with guides such as Antonio, Angela, Glenda, and Monica, hearing stories of Medici murders, ghosts, torture, superstitions, mafia bombings, and the Monster of Florence. The tour runs in English or Spanish, lasts 105 minutes, and is wheelchair accessible.
“Glenda was an amazing guide! She was knowledgeable and personable and funny as well. We learned a lot and enjoyed her stories and commentary. We were disappointed to have to leave the tour a little early due to a personal reason but we highly recommend the tour and the guide! Thank you Glenda! As well, it was very well organized at the beginning and easy to follow.”
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”
Spend about six hours seeing Michelangelo’s David, the Uffizi, Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Florence’s historic center. English guides lead the museum visits and city walk, with a three-course Tuscan lunch included. The day uses several meeting points, so keep your voucher handy and arrive early.
“The tour is broken up, you spend most of the day solo trying to find your way around, the guide didn't give good directions”
Walk Florence’s old streets and squares with a multilingual guide such as Julia, Chiara, Rosa, or Emanuela, following the Medici family’s rise, rivalries, art commissions, and final resting place. Choose a small shared group of up to 10 or a private tour, with Medici Chapel entry available as an option.
“The tour was excellent. Our guide was knowledgeable and easy to hear & understand. It was the perfect length for the information that was covered.”
Join a licensed English-speaking guide such as Gabriel, Antonio, Marco, or Serena for 2.5 hours of Florentine food and sightseeing. Taste schiacciata, cured meats, cheese, wine, sweets, and gelato while hearing stories near San Lorenzo, the Cathedral, and Ponte Vecchio. Vegetarian options are available, but not vegan or gluten-free.
“Outstanding! The food & wine offerings were so good and incredible value for the money. The host was fantastic in all regards, highly recommend, it was one of the top among the many tours I've taken.”
Walk Florence’s historic center with a guide such as Armando, Alessandro, Gino, or Barbara. In about 2.5 hours, see the Duomo, Uffizi exterior, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce, Medici landmarks, and more. Expect history, city tips, and a voluntary tip at the end.
“Armando was our guide. He was excellent. Armando provided sooo much information regarding Florence. This included places to eat, opening & closing times for everything in Florence and the history of the places that he took us. This may have been the best tour we took in Italy.”
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