Private City Walking Tour

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About this activity

Step into the timeless streets of Florence on an exclusive 2-hour private walking tour. Accompanied by your local guide, uncover the stories, rivalries, and legends that transformed this city into the cradle of the Renaissance.

Stroll past the grand Medici Palace, where one of Europe’s most powerful families once ruled from behind austere stone walls. Stand beneath the magnificent Duomo and marvel at Brunelleschi’s revolutionary dome while hearing the dramatic tales that shaped the city’s history.

Wander through the lively Piazza della Signoria, an open-air gallery filled with stunning sculptures, political intrigue, and centuries of Florentine power. Then continue to the iconic Ponte Vecchio, the city’s oldest bridge, where jewelers’ shops line the river just as they have for generations.

More than a tour, this is a journey through the soul of Florence — brought to life through captivating storytelling, hidden details, and insider insights from your private guide.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Florence Specialists for Small Group Tours srls

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 2-hour guided walking tour with a local, expert guide
Included: Radios with headsets for larger groups

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Itinerary

Palazzo Medici Riccardi

10 min Admission not included

Follow your guide on a walking tour through the heart of the city. The first stop on the itinerary is the Medici Palace. With its rusticated stone facade and elegant courtyard, this palace became the prototype for the Florentine Renaissance Palace. Hear intriguing tales about the Medici family.
Basilica di San Lorenzo

10 min Admission not included

A short walk away from the Medici Palace is the Basilica of San Lorenzo. Thanks to Medici patronage this church was renovated by Brunelleschi during the Renaissance, however, the outside was left unfinished. Learn the story behind the unfinished facade and how Michelangelo nearly lost his life at the marble quarry.
Piazza Del Duomo

20 min Admission not included

Then, stroll through the Cathedral Square and learn about the history of the construction of the monumental dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and how the church was a backdrop for one of the bloodiest episodes in Florence's history. See the Baptistery and its beautiful "Gates of Paradise" and hear the story of the fierce competition between two master goldsmiths.
Piazza della Repubblica

10 min

Stop in Piazza della Repubblica, and learn about the ancient origins of the city.
Piazza della Signoria

10 min

Continue to Piazza della Signoria to admire the beautiful Renaissance fountain and sculpture. See Palazzo Vecchio, the medieval town hall of Florence, that later became the residence of the first Medici grand dukes.
Ponte Vecchio

10 min

See the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in town, and the only one to survive World War II. Learn the history behind this iconic landmark of Florence.
Santa Croce

20 min

Learn about the foundation and history of the basilica with a brief introduction in Piazza Santa Croce. Discover how the Franciscan monks’ transformed this part of town, which was one of the worst slums of the city, into a cultural hub.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet the guide at the Florence Specialists office, just down the street from the Accademia, off the corner of Piazza San Marco next to the "Antico Vinaio" Panino shop