Italy · WALKING TOURS IN FLORENCE
The good walking tours in Florence fill weeks ahead and the best of them go first. Below: the 15 to lock in early, what each includes and how they differ.
Meet near Via de’ Martelli for a 90-minute guided walk through Florence’s Medici quarter, Duomo, Republic Square, Signoria Square, and Ponte Vecchio. Guides such as Julia, Rosa, Eduardo, and Rachel bring art, politics, food tips, and local side streets into the story. English and six other languages are offered.
“It was very educational, learned a lot of historical information. Great guide.”
In a group of no more than 15, visit the Accademia and Uffizi with priority admission, then walk between Florence’s Duomo and Piazza della Signoria. Guides such as Rosa, Mary, Debra, and Catarina have earned praise for lively art and history commentary. The cathedral interiors are not included.
“I enjoy the masterpieces of the most popular painters and sculptures in the world. Michelangelo 's David is awesome. Visiting Academia and Uffizii is worthy experience.”
Walk Florence’s Renaissance center with a certified local guide, seeing the Duomo, Signoria Square, Ponte Vecchio, and Pitti Palace from outside. Guides such as Chiara, Matteo, Pam, and Lazaro bring the streets to life with stories, art, Medici politics, and small details most visitors miss.
“Matteo was a great guide- extremely well informed and personable. He went over and above to show us many sights and help to orientate us to great places to eat during our stay.”
Follow an English- or Spanish-speaking guide from San Lorenzo through Medici landmarks, the Duomo, Dante’s quarter, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. Guides such as Chiara, Michele, Glenda, and Fabio focus on memorable stories, symbols, and practical food and shopping advice. The walk ends outside the Uffizi.
“It was so interesting to learn about the Medici family and the buildings in the central city quater! Our tour guide Michele made sure that his stories are captivating for the ear and the information is memorable. He also gave us some practical tips about Florence sights and food. A great tour on the whole! Thank you, Michele.”
Spend four hours with a local guide at Florence’s Accademia and Uffizi, with stops at the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria. Small groups of 10 to 15, headsets, skip-the-ticket-line entry, and guides such as Silvia, Deborah, Rosa, and Margaret make the packed itinerary easier to follow.
“Amazing tour with our guide Silvia, she was super knowledgeable and funny. The museums were crowded on a Tuesday but she guided us through with ease.”
Walk Florence from Piazza della Repubblica through Ponte Vecchio, Oltrarno, Piazza della Signoria, and the Baptistery before spending an hour with Michelangelo’s David. English-speaking guides such as Jessica, Francesca, Brenda, and Giacomo lead morning or afternoon groups of up to 19, with a private upgrade available.
“Our Florence Highlights & Walking Tour with Catarina was fantastic! She was warm, knowledgeable, and made the city’s history come alive. We saw all the major sights at a comfortable pace and learned so many fascinating details along the way. Highly recommend starting your trip with this tour—Catarina made it unforgettable. 🇮🇹✨”
Walk Florence from Piazza San Marco to Ponte Vecchio while guides such as Antonio, Angela, Glenda, and Monica share tales of Medici murders, ghosts, conspiracies, torture, and the Monster of Florence. The 105-minute English or Spanish tour is atmospheric, lively, and best for adults.
“Really great stories and a subculture theme that was so refreshing and different after seeing lots of museums. Loved that it was an evening format, so the dark made it more atmospheric.”
Spend about five hours exploring Florence with a local guide, timed entry to the Accademia and Uffizi, and a walking route past the Duomo, Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and Porcellino market. Guides such as Elena, Stefano, Greta, and Daniela bring strong art and city knowledge. A private option is also available.
“This was a fun and educational experience. Angelo was fantastic! My son and I had a great day. I highly recommend.”
Spend about six hours exploring Florence with timed entry to the Accademia and, on the full-day option, Uffizi Gallery. You’ll see David, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria, then enjoy a three-course Tuscan lunch. Expect several guides and short walks between meeting points.
“Out of the 8 tours we did in Italy, this was by far our least favorite. Not necessarily because it's a bad tour---it just wasn't for us. The day was very cold and many of the stops we did could have been done on our own or with a cheaper tour. The skip the line portion is definitely worth it but our tour guides switched about 3 times and was done in multiple languages we understand demand, this just was not ideal compared to other tours we had taken. Through the Accademia gallery, it was honestly hard to stay in tune with the guide we got because she did not…”
Follow Florence’s Medici story through old streets, squares, San Lorenzo, and the Medici Chapel. An English-speaking guide such as Julia, Rosa, or Emanuela explains the family’s art, church ties, and rivalry with the Pazzi and Strozzi. Choose a shared group of up to 10 or a private tour.
“Emanuela was our guide for this day And She was fantastic, she studied art history and you could feel her passion for this by explaining very interesting characteristics of different places like Santa Maria del fiore, palazzo Medici, chiesa San Lorenzo and others. I fully recommend it”
Spend 2.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Gabriel, Antonio, Marco, or Serena, sampling Tuscan street food, wine, biscotti and gelato while walking past San Lorenzo, the Cathedral, and Ponte Vecchio.
“We had a fantastic tour with Gabriel, he was very knowledgeable about the city, its history and food scene. He was a wonderful and entertaining host with many interesting stories. He introduced us to a number of excellent food outlets where we tasted a wide variety of local delicacies including fresh pasta, cold cuts, traditional cantucci and gelato. The delicatessen with truffle, olive oils etc was a real highlight. I would highly recommend Gabriel and this tour.”
Walk central Florence with a small group of up to four people and an English-speaking guide such as Armando, Alessandro, or Gino. In 2.5 hours, cover the Duomo, Medici sights, Uffizi exterior, Ponte Vecchio, and Santa Croce while picking up practical food and sightseeing tips.
“The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the different locations in the city - however it was hard to hear and understand due to the quality of the microphone and speaker system. At times it was very loud and sounded garbled. Other than that, it was cheap so not bad for the small price.”
Join an English-speaking food guide such as Federica, Marco, or Francesco for 14 tastings at five Florence stops. Walk from Piazza della Signoria through Via dei Neri and Oltrarno, sampling wine-window bites, pasta, Tuscan dishes, Florentine steak, roasted potatoes, and artisan gelato.
“I loved this tour! The food and wine are excellent and you hear so much history along the way. Our guide, Lori, was so friendly, has a great sense of humour and is clearly passionate about the experience she provides. Highly recommended.”
Walk Florence with a local guide such as Guido, Lucia, Filomena, or Irene while tasting Tuscan specialties, pasta, gelato, and wine. The three-hour route can include neighborhood eateries and a local market, with generous portions that may amount to a full meal rather than a few small bites.
“This was an excellent food and wine tour. Everything was delicious and the portions of both the food and the wine were very generous.”
Walk central Florence at an easy pace with guides such as Manuel, Simona, Camilla, Sarah, or Julio. In 1 hour 45 minutes, you’ll connect Medici history, Renaissance art, major squares, and local food tips, using a whisper system so you can hear clearly in crowded streets.
“Our guide Camilla is passionate about her city; the history, art and architecture, and also sharing her favourite “backstreet “ shops and church’s. Visiting these places with her gave us a greater appreciation.”
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