Best of Florence in 1-Day Private Guided Tour with Transport


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From $457.46

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Departs: Florence, Florence

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Explore the highlights of Florence in a day with a Licensed Guide and private car transfers! See the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo, and more! Extended options: visit Santa Croce, San Miniato al Monte, Duomo and Giotto’s Bell Tower.

3-hour: Florence Highlights by Car
Book this short car tour to see the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo, Santa Croce, and more highlights (outside only).

6-hour: Florence Highlights & Santa Croce by Car
Book this extended car tour to see the highlights and visit the Basilica of Santa Croce, the Church of San Miniato al Monte and Basilica della Santissima Annunziata.

7-hour: Florence Highlights & Santa Croce by Car
Book this extended car tour to see the highlights and visit the Duomo, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Basilica of Santa Croce, Church of San Miniato al Monte and Santissima Annunziata.

Explore the city far and wide by car and discover great history, art and architecture and monuments.


What's Included

- and Santissima Annunziata (6 and 7-hour options only)

5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice

Free entry to Piazzale Michelangelo

Private car transfer for the entire tour with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation

Private Tour of Florence Highlights by Car (number of attractions depends on the option selected)

Skip-the-line tickets to Giotto’s Bell Tower and free entry to the Duomo (7-hour option only)

Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce and free entry to San Miniato al Monte -

What's Not Included

- and free entry to San Miniato al Monte and Santissima Annunziata (in 3-hour option)

Skip-the-line tickets to Giotto’s Bell Tower and free entry to the Duomo (in 3 and 6-hour options)

Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 0 - 99

Additional Info

  • For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear t
  • Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside.
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Piazzale Michelangelo is located up a hill so it's best to wear comfortable shoes as you will walk a lot.
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the option selected. The 3-hour car tour excludes entries to the Duomo, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Basilica of Santa Croce, Church of San Miniato al Monte and the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata.
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Giotto’s Bell Tower provide faster entry without queuing at the ticket office, but you may have to wait for the tickets to be checked and security checks. There are 414 steps to reach the top, no elevators. Admission includes also
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Free entry to Florence Cathedral (Duomo) is only for the main church, excluding the dome, baptistry, bell tower, museum and ancient basilica. The Cathedral can be visited every day between 10AM and 5PM. During the peak season, the line to enter may be 1 h
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • It is advised to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting the churches in Florence.
  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. Headsets will be provided for groups larger than 4 people.
  • The Basilica della Santissima Annunziata can be visited on weekdays and holidays from 7.30 to 12.30; 16 - 18.30. Admission will be excluded outside those hours.
  • We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Florence
This tour includes private car transfers between the sites with pickup and drop-off directly at your accommodation, so it will be easy to see it all in only a few hours. You will see the elegant facades of Florence Cathedral, the Basilica of San Maria Novella and the Basilica of Santa Croce while learning about great architects and artists who have built this fabulous city.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Signoria
Another highlight will be Piazza della Signoria with the iconic tower of Palazzo Vecchio, Neptune’s Fountain and a replica of Michelangelo’s David.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Walking along the buildings of the famous Uffizi Gallery you will also find statues of many important personalities, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei and Donatello.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arno River
Thanks to private car transfers you will also easily cross the Arno river and reach the viewing terrace in Piazzale Michelangelo, which offers the best panoramic view of the Florence skyline with Ponte Bridge, Brunelleschi’s Dome and other landmarks clearly visible.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza San Marco
Discover more of Florence and find out why it's known as the City of Arts. On this extended tour you will learn more about Florence and its sights, such as the charming Piazza San Marco, Fontana del Porcellino and the magnificent Pitti Palace.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica della Santissima Annunziata - Chiesa di Santa Maria della Scala
You will also see the medieval interior of the Church of San Miniato al Monte and stunning Renaissance art in the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica of Santa Croce
Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce, San Miniato al Monte, Santissima Annunziata and Florence’s top-ranked attraction, the Duomo (Cathedral) and its Bell Tower. This includes skip-the-line tickets to Giotto’s Bell Tower, which offers the best view of Piazza del Duomo and its landmark.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Piazzale Michelangelo
Another highlight will bea replica of Michelangelo’s David.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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