Italy · WALKING TOURS IN FLORENCE
Consider this the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 walking tours in Florence that hold up, each with what it costs, what travellers said afterwards, and the thing to check before you pay.
Florence guided walking tour with an English-speaking guide, Medici and Duomo highlights, and Ponte Vecchio in 1.5 hours.
“Our tour guide Julia was fantastic! She was very engaging, knowledgeable and we learned about many things that make us want to come back to Florence.”
Skip-the-line Florence combo: Accademia’s David, Duomo sights, and Uffizi highlights on a 10-15 person tour with headsets.
“An excellent opportunity to be led through significant art and sculpture exhibits. Understanding the significance of what you are witnessing is helpful.”
1.5-hour guided Florence walk with a certified local, covering Duomo complex, Piazza della Signoria David replica, and Ponte Vecchio.
“It was a very interesting tour!! Sharon made it very fun and interactive!”
Two-hour Florence Renaissance and Medici walking tour. Stories of power, Duomo sights, symbol spotting, and local food, shop tips.
“It was really awesome the tour. The guide was amazing 🥰”
Florence’s top Renaissance hits in one half-day walk: skip-the-line Accademia and Uffizi, plus Duomo Square and Piazza della Signoria, small group.
“Our tour guide Sylvia was just brilliant. She clearly loved her subject matter and has a real affinity for these museums! Job well done!!”
Skip-the-line Florence highlights and David walk with an expert guide, smart stops across both sides of the Arno, and one focused hour at Accademia.
“Giancarlo (not sure of spelling) was wonderful. His knowledge of Florence was amazing. What a fantastic experience!”
Florence’s dark legends walk, 105 minutes. Medici murders, ghost and serial-killer tales, Brunelleschi sights, Ponte Vecchio.
“Thoroughly enjoy unknown mysteries that were tied into the history of the city”
Timed entry for Michelangelo's David and the Uffizi, plus Duomo and Ponte Vecchio in a 5-hour guided Florence walk.
“Great tour for an introduction of Florence and the Renaissance Era! Our tour guide Daniela was fantastic and very helpful.”
A 6-hour Florence walk plus timed Accademia and Uffizi visits, with a 3-course Tuscan lunch built in. Small group and skip-stress.
“Not efficiently organised with using a third party company. We had to wait for various parties to join on both the coach and standing around in the cold, which wasted valuable touring time and caused frustration. The tour guides were very knowledgeable but not so engaging to keep the interest flowing.”
Follow the Medici rise and fall on a 1.5-hour guided walk to the Medici Chapel mosaics, from $31.
“julia was so informative and it was easy to understand the hustory”
Florence street food walking tour with wine. Taste classic Tuscan snacks, learn the city’s stories, and finish with gelato near Ponte Vecchio.
“The tour was exactly as I had hoped. A friendly informative guide with a great knowledge of Florence and its food and wine. Val totally hit the mark. The establishments we visited were excellent. Fully authentic and very welcoming. The food we (me and 2 lovely couples) tried was amazing and Val explained thoroughly about the provenance, the history and the production of the products and she also had extensive knowledge of the wine we were offered and other Italian wines. Al in all a great way to spend a few hours in Florence.”
Florence Walking Tour covers Medici sights, Duomo area, Signoria and Ponte Vecchio in 2.5 hours for a low price and optional tip.
“Armando was our guide. He was excellent. Armando provided sooo much information regarding Florence. This included places to eat, opening & closing times for everything in Florence and the history of the places that he took us. This may have been the best tour we took in Italy.”
Taste 14 Tuscan bites and wines on a 3.5-hour Florence walk, including Florentine steak and gelato in Santo Spirito.
“Federica was an outstanding guide — knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely fun to be around. She curated fantastic stops for wine tasting and dinner, and my husband is still talking about how incredible the steak was. She brought our whole group together with her energy and personality, making the experience feel cohesive and relaxed. We enjoyed every minute of the tour thanks to her. Highly recommend!”
Florence walking food and wine tour with a local guide, tastings and wine pairings, small group stroll near Santa Croce. 3 to 3.5 hours.
“We had the best time on our tour. There were 4 of us. We walked all around Sta Croce and learned about Italian culture and food. Which brings me to the food and wine, which were sensational. Don’t miss out on the fun! PS our guide is a Sommelier, we were so lucky to have such a talented guide!”
Small-group Florence walk with a licensed guide, whisper system, and Medici to Duomo highlights, ending at Ponte Vecchio. 1h45.
“We had a wonderful walking tour and our guide was knowledgeable and accommodated our group. He took us into some very cool spots we never would have seen in our own.”
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