Florence by night with aperitivo

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About this activity

An original and fun orientation walk of Florence at night for curious travellers to meet new friends while discovering the city with a local team including an Italian Aperitivo.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Italy on a Budget tours

Ages: Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: info about the city
Included: Aperitivo time (one drink + tasty italian snacks)

Not included

Not included: Extra drinks can be purchased in loco
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

15 min

Meet your guide in the late afternoon in front of the beautiful facade of the Basilica Santa Maria Novella, next to the obelisk in the square.

Your guide will be easy to spot as they will be wearing a purple T-shirt with our logo.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

15 min

As you wander Florence's cobblestone streets, you’ll notice wine windows, a 16th-century creation by Cosimo de Medici to allow tax-free wine sales. These windows were fundamental during the 1600s plague for safe transactions, much like COVID-19 precautions, and today, 285 preserved windows remain, some of which are still active. Your local guide will share more about these unique features throughout your walk in Florence.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

15 min

Following this, head to one of the most beautiful architectural sites in Italy, the Florence Cathedral, formally known as the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo di Firenze). Begun in 1296 in the Gothic style and designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, the cathedral complex in Piazza del Duomo includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile. These three buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site covering the historic center of Florence and are major tourist attractions in Tuscany.
Cupola Del Brunelleschi

15 min

While there, you'll be able to admire the stunning dome, the third largest in the world after St. Peter’s in Rome and St. Paul’s in London, as well as the Baptistery and the beauty of the surrounding square.
Piazza Della Repubblica

15 min

In addition to famous squares like Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, you can also visit Piazza della Repubblica. In Roman times, it featured bathhouses, temples, forums, and markets. After 1000, it became a market known as the old market. In the 1600s, Cosimo I established a Jewish ghetto there. The current square was designed between 1865-1871, when Florence was the capital of Italy. During the city's redevelopment, Il Risanamento, the area was demolished and redesigned into the rectangular square we see today, complete with the iconic carousel.
Fontana del Porcellino

15 min

Returning to Florence? Don't miss rubbing 'Il Porcellino', the wild boar statue. Its nose is shiny from countless touches—legend says touching it ensures a return. For luck, toss a coin into the grid between its legs in one fluid motion.
Piazza della Signoria

5 min

Piazza della Signoria originated in the early 1330s as a meeting place for the city council. Today, the Palazzo Vecchio, meaning "old palace," serves as the gathering spot for government officials. The square also functions as an open-air museum, displaying numerous original statues from the Italian Renaissance.
Ponte Vecchio

5 min

When you think of Florence, Ponte Vecchio is surely one of the first attractions that comes to mind, right?

This picturesque "old bridge" has been intertwined with the life of Florentine people and the city's evolution over centuries, offering countless stories. For instance, did you know that jewelry shops first appeared on Ponte Vecchio in 1593-94, at the request of Ferdinando I de’ Medici? Before then, the bridge was occupied by butcher shops, as they were required to operate away from the city center buildings and were allowed to discard waste directly into the river.
Piazza di Santa Croce

5 min

One of the last stops of the tour is Piazza Santa Croce. Piazza Santa Croce in Florence derives its name from the basilica of the same name, one of Italy's largest Franciscan churches. It is renowned for housing frescoes by Giotto, sculptures by Benedetto da Maiano, Desiderio da Settignano, and Canova, and serving as the final resting place for notable figures including Galilei, Foscolo, Michelangelo, and Machiavelli. The basilica has long symbolized the homeland, predating the unification of Italy.
Piazza di Santa Croce

one hour Admission included

The guide will take you to a bar with one of the best-rated aperitivos in town. There is nothing more Italian than Aperitivo, so join this evening tour of Florence and taste an authentic Italian tradition! Thanks to the great atmosphere you will try the Italian life style; seat down, socialize with the rest of the group, enjoy your drink paired with some tasty Italian food.

What's aperitivo? Aperitivo is an essential evening event shared between friends, drinking wine, craft cocktails and eating from a hearty buffet. To many Italians, this gathering is the cherry on top of the day, as friends and family gather in bars eating, drinking and sharing stories and laughs into the night. Lead by a fun local expert, join this one-of-a-kind tour to make new friends, and experience Italian culture on the streets and bars of Florence at night!

The tour will end in this area where you are free to keep enjoying the Italian nightlife or return home.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the facade of the Basilica Santa Maria Novella, next to the obelisk in the square.

Your guide will be easy to spot as they will be wearing a purple T-shirt with our logo.

End point

Using your ticket

Tour Operated by:

Italy On A Budget Tours

Via Romana 132/R

50125 Florence - Italy

email: [email protected]

Opening hours:

The office is from Monday to Sunday 9:30 am - 7:30 pm CET.

Age Limitations:

All travellers 15 - 99 are welcome to join this tour.

Other:

Dress code is smart casual

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 15 years
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please note, the tour requires a minimum of 4 participants. If not reached, a private option with a supplement will be offered.