Why travelers love this tour
Florence's Story, Expertly Told
From the Medicis' rise to Dante's doorstep — the complete Renaissance story, told street by street with expert commentary and a gelato stop
Expert-Guided Street Tour
Tour the streets of Florence with your expert guide
Iconic Outdoor Landmarks
Discover must-see iconic outdoor attractions
Best Gelato in Florence
Taste the best gelato in town
English-Only Tour
Tour held only in English
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Tour at a Glance
Prices, times and meeting point — all in one place.
From€ 35,00
Free CancellationUp to 24 hours before departure
Duration3 hours
Departure9:00 AM
Meeting pointMeeting point is in Piazza della Repubblica, in front of Caffe Gilli at the corner with Via Roma. Look for your WALKABOUT TOURS guide.Open in Google Maps
Itinerary
Walking Through History
From the Roman grid of Piazza della Repubblica to the artisan workshops of Oltrarno — Florence's full story on foot.
Full ItineraryDo you want to take the most complete, informative but fun Florence walking tour? Then look no further. We will walk you through the charming cobbled streets, bringing to life the incredible Renaissance city through interesting historical facts, stories of murder and treachery, and anecdotes all in a fun storytelling approach that will keep you hooked from start to end.
Renaissance HeritageYou will learn about the powerful Medici family and the greatest artists of the time in an intimate way, which will leave you with a deep understanding of the greatness of this city and its inhabitants. There is no other way to experience it than on our wonderful Florence walking tour!
Florence UncoveredThe tour will start in Piazza della Repubblica as you learn about the city’s Roman foundation, then we will walk you through time as we discover Medieval Florence and the reasons it became so rich and powerful. You will see architecture from each period, from the famous tower houses to magnificent Renaissance palaces. You will see artists’ workshops and where David, one of the most famous sculptures in the world, was created. We will pass Dante’s house, learn about the religious centre and see how religion was at the core of everything.
Hidden FlorenceWhilst listening to the expert guide you will stroll along Via Tornabuoni, the city’s most famous designer shopping street. Here we can also admire the impressive architecture, and we will see Via Maggio, the most famous antique shopping street. We will cross the beautiful Santa Trinita bridge and the world famous Ponte Vecchio bridge, walk through the charming cobbled streets of the Oltrano with its array of artisan workshops, see renowned churches, the Medici residences and palaces and the most famous squares of the city.
We also se from outsite:● Orsanmichele - with its famous statues by artists such as Donatello & Ghiberti
● Dante’s house
● The religious centre including the Duomo, Baptistery and Campanile (from outside)
● Santa Maria Novella church (from outside)
● Ruccellai Palace and the Strozzi Palace - the perfect example of Renaissance architecture
● Santa Trinita church (inside visit to see the impressive frescoes by Ghirlandaio)
● Pitti Palace - the former Medici residence (from outside)
● Santa Felicita church - one of the oldest churches in Florence
● The Vasari corridor.
● Dante’s house
● The religious centre including the Duomo, Baptistery and Campanile (from outside)
● Santa Maria Novella church (from outside)
● Ruccellai Palace and the Strozzi Palace - the perfect example of Renaissance architecture
● Santa Trinita church (inside visit to see the impressive frescoes by Ghirlandaio)
● Pitti Palace - the former Medici residence (from outside)
● Santa Felicita church - one of the oldest churches in Florence
● The Vasari corridor.
Expert GuidanceLeave your visit of this magnificent Unesco world heritage site to the experts. Don’t miss out on this sensational Florence walking tour!
Highlights
What's included
- Local expert tour guide
- Gelato tasting
- Headsets so you never miss a thing from your guide
Duration3 hours
Departure9:00 AM
Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before departure
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A few practical notes to help you choose the right Tuscany day trip and arrive prepared.
- Wear Comfortable ShoesPlease ensure you wear comfortable shoes and clothing
- Not Accessible for Wheelchair UsersDue to the presence of steps and limited wheelchair accessibility, unfortunately we’re not able to accept wheelchair users
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We offer a full refund to any cancellation up to 24 hours before the departure time of the tour.
If you would like to change the day of your tour, you may do so (depending on availability) up to 24 hours before the start of the tour with no extra fees.
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