Private Florence Walking Tour Of The City's Highlights

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Priority access
  • Mobile ticket
  • Photos w/no flash
  • Guided tour
  • Accessible

Description

Experience Florence at your own pace with an exclusive **private tour** through the city’s UNESCO-listed historic center, guided by a professional monolingual-speaking guide.

Embark on a personalized journey through Florence, the ideal way to discover the city’s iconic landmarks and magnificent heritage. With your private guide, delve into Florence’s rich history and stunning beauty, uncovering its Roman origins, medieval charm, and the glory of the Renaissance that transformed the city into a cultural treasure. Tailored to your interests, this walking tour offers an in-depth exploration of Florence’s most important and charming sites.

Discover the Medici Legacy: Shapers of the Renaissance The Medici family’s story is intricately woven into the fabric of Florence’s history. Rising to power during the 14th and 15th centuries, the Medici revolutionized banking and used their immense wealth to sponsor groundbreaking art and architecture. This private tour showcases their transformative influence on Western civilization, highlighting their enduring legacy in the city. As your guide shares captivating anecdotes about this influential family, you’ll uncover their vital role in the development of the Renaissance, a period that forever changed the world.

As part of your customized experience, your private guide will lead you to Florence’s most iconic spots, where renowned artists and thinkers once walked. Explore landmarks such as **Piazza della Signoria** with the impressive town hall **Palazzo Vecchio**, the **Medici Riccardi Palace**, where Lorenzo the Magnificent resided, and the historic **Loggia del Porcellino**, home to Florence’s famous bronze boar statue. Stroll through **Piazza del Duomo**, marvel at the **Santa Trinita Church**, and admire the stunning **Orsanmichele Church**, once a granary turned into a showcase of Renaissance artistry.

Immerse yourself in Florence’s unique history through the lens of the Medici family and experience the legacy of Michelangelo, one of the Renaissance’s greatest geniuses. With a private guide tailoring the experience to your preferences, this exclusive walking tour offers a truly unforgettable way to connect with the heart and soul of Florence.

Highlights

  • Discover Florence's unique centuries-old heritage and breathtaking beauty with an expert local guide .
  • Learn about the historical and architectural evolution of the city, including its Renaissance patrons, the Medici .
  • Admire the places where the greatest minds got inspired .
  • Observe Florence's best-known monuments, such as Piazza Della Signoria, the Cathedral and Ponte Vecchio .
  • Stop for a sweet break during your pleasant and relaxing walk.

What's included

  • Walking tour
  • Licensed English speaking guide
  • Earphones for groups of more than 6 people

Meeting Point

Cancellation Policy

For bookings from 1 to 8 people: 8 DAYS Cancellation policy. Full penalty applies for cancellations in the last 7 DAYS prior to tour departure and no-shows. For bookings up to 9 people: availability and cancellation policy ON REQUEST! This tour runs on rain or shine.

To remember

  1. Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.
  2. Please note we do not visit the inside of monuments and museums.