Florence Old Town and Top Attractions Private Walking Tour


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From $159.19

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Departs: Florence, Florence

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Discover the essence of the Renaissance, explore the Old Town and visit Florence Cathedral with a Private Guide. Extended options: admire the views from Piazzale Michelangelo and get priority entry to the Basilica di Santa Croce and the Uffizi Gallery.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: Old Town Tour
Choose this option to learn basic information about Florence and see its highlights as Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and more.

3-hour: Old Town & Piazzale Michelangelo Tour
Join this tour to learn more essential information about Florence, see its highlights as Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and visit Piazzale Michelangelo.

6-hour: Old Town & Uffizi Gallery Tour
Opt for 6-hours tour to fully explore Florence, see its highlights as Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Visit Basilica of Santa Croce, Piazzale Michelangelo and Uffizi Gallery.


What's Included

(number of attractions depend on the option selected)

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

Free entry to Florence Cathedral (all options)

Free entry to Piazzale Michelangelo (3, 4, 6-hour options only)

Pickup from accommodatioin in the Old Town

Private Walking Tour of Florence’s Old Town and Top Attractions

Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (4 and 6-hour options only)

Skip-the-line tickets to the Uffizi Gallery (6-hour option only)

What's Not Included

Free entry to Piazzale Michelangelo (in 2-hour option)

Pickup from accommodation outside the Old Town

Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (in 2 and 3-hour options)

Skip-the-line tickets to the Uffizi Gallery (in 2, 3 and 4-hour options)


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 0 - 99

Additional Info

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside. It is advised to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting churches in Florence.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Piazzale Michelangelo is located up a hill so it's best to wear comfortable shoes as you will walk a lot.
  • 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 Uffizi Gallery grant you priority admission so you will not have to wait in a long line to buy tickets on-site. Tickets can be collected at the ticket booth 15 minutes before the All visitors to Uffizi Gallery have to provide
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside. It is advised to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting churches in Florence.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Piazzale Michelangelo is located up a hill so it's best to wear comfortable shoes as you will walk a lot.
  • 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 Uffizi Gallery grant you priority admission so you will not have to wait in a long line to buy tickets on-site. Tickets can be collected at the ticket booth 15 minutes before the All visitors to Uffizi Gallery have to provide
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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

Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Santa Maria Novella, P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza del Duomo
Starting from the elegant square in front of Santa Maria Novella, you will head to Piazza del Duomo, which features the famous Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery. Your 5-Star Guide will share interesting facts about this iconic landmark and show you amazing art on the Cathedral's facade and its secluded interiors

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Repubblica
In Piazza della Repubblica you will discover the forgotten site of the forum, the center of the ancient Roman city.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Vecchio
You will also see Palazzo Veccio in Piazza della Signoria with its iconic tower, Neptune's Fountain and a replica of Michelangelo's statue of David.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazzale Michelangelo
See more of Florence and enjoy the best panoramic views of the city skyline from Piazzale Michelangelo. It is no surprise that this hilltop viewpoint is one of the most visited places in Florence, as it offers the best view of the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio, Brunelleschi's Dome, and much more. It will be a great place for your Private Guide to tell you the detailed history of Florence, along with interesting facts about its architecture, culture and heritage.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica of Santa Croce
Walking tour to explore the Old Town, enjoy the views from Piazzale Michelangelo and visit the Basilica of Santa Croce, which is the largest Franciscan church in the world. Skip-the-line basilica tickets are included to avoid long lines to this attraction. Santa Croce is a great place to admire Renaissance architecture and art, but also to see tombs and funerary monuments to honored Florentines, including Michelangelo, Dante, and Galileo. Find out why this minor basilica is known as the Temple of the Italian Glories!

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Santa Croce
This short walking tour will end in front of the beautiful Santa Croce.

• Admission Ticket Free






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