Experience Florence
Beyond the Guidebooks

This was a perfect orientation to old Florence. Our private host brought us around the beautiful streets of Florence and highlighted all the points of interest with interesting tid bits of knowledge so that we understood the deep history of the area.

Our host was very knowledgable, helpful and very easy to be with. It was a great experience.

Absolutely a five star experience, Gianmarco. Is an excellent tour guide and I would highly recommend him.

We had a wonderful walking tour of Florence including Oltarno. RiLi showed us interesting places that a newcomer would miss. The tour was tailored to our interests and We specifically avoided the typical busy area of the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio. We saw interesting architecture, hidden gardens, and areas where locals lived. The Odeon Bookstor/ Theatre was a great final stop.

Great tour!!

Marilisa, was absolutely wonderful. Very knowledgeable, professional and fun. We loved this experience.

RiLi was a wonderful guide around Florence. She shared with use insightful points about the city and its history, as well as good tips about shopping and which gelato shop is the “real stuff”. (It should always be covered not piled high) She was friendly and patient with our many questions! Great day and great walk about.

Martina was absolutely exceptional! Highly recommend her to anyone who’s interested in a local, fun filled and personable experience!

Siamo state molto contente per la visita, la nostra guida Martina ha capito esattamente le nostre esigenze di conoscere la bellissima Firenze con contenuti storici e culturali comprensibili anche a mia nipote di 12 anni. Ci ha comunicato molte curiosità e ci ha fatto scoprire anche degli angoli nascosti.

Martina was fantastic. We saw lots of the city. New and old. Just enough history not to drown in it all. Loved it.

Martina was amazing! She met us at our hotel and gave us a tour of a bunch of different neighborhoods in Florence, sharing the history of the churches and landmarks we passed and pointing out details in the art and architecture that we wouldn't have noticed on our own. It was so nice to be able to go at our own pace - we're fast walkers and city people, but we had spent most of the week on group tours, slowly moving with a large crowd and not seeing as much as we'd like to see. Martina knew the city so well, and we really felt that she gave us some unique insight into what life is like for locals. She recommended some great places to visit and eat! Would definitely recommend a tour with her to friends and family.

Maia is a wonderful guide, a wealth of knowledge and very kind. She showed us a great day and we feel as though we were able to make the most of our short stay in Florence with her help. We went to lunch midday and she even helped us to experience Florentine cuisine. Fantastic Experience!

We felt so fortunate to have her as our guide. She was so sweet. Her knowledge of the history of Florence and the architecture was brilliant. What a gem. The experience was wonderful

Our private tour with Maia was exceptional. She was worth every penny and more. She was kind and knowledgeable and brought the city to life for us.

Maia was super informative, she made the tour unforgettable , she showed me the important sites since I had little time.

Jacopo was awesome!! I highly recommend booking this tour! He is so accommodating with whatever you would like to see and offers suggestions as to what you need to see. Gives tips and emails sights/food/drink places to go explore on your own. Book this when you first arrive so you have an idea of where to go!

Jacopo was very accommodating!! He showed us everything we wanted and didn’t know we wanted to see! He didn’t let us miss anything! Even when we had questions he said he would send us a list of things we needed to go back and check out and even local suggestions of food/drink/sights. I HIGHLY recommend booking this private walking tour!! You get the local experience. A MUST DO!!

Our guide Jacobo was personable and knowledgeable on local history, culture and food. He took us to the market where locals shop and eat. Highly recommend Jacobo while in Florence.

Jacopo was a great guide showing and explaining all the key highlights of Firenze. We received just the right amount of information and history. Sometimes guides can be overwhelming with information which you cannot possibly retain.

Martina was absolutely wonderful! I loved the personalized tour.

Marty was adoràble. Felt.like family

Our guide, Martina, was extremely knowledgeable and gave us just the right amount of history/facts about all the sites we were seeing. Loved that she tailored the tour exactly to our needs and wants. Great experience. Thank you Martina!

Mik was an amazing guide we left all planning in his capable hands and we were not disappointed we could have gone more! We saw highlights of everything and knew where we wanted to visit again. We really got a flavor of the true Florence

Michelle was amazing. He did great! Loved all the stories he told around the city and getting recommendations on everything!

We had a 3 hour walking tour with Mik, which was amazing! He is a wonderful person, and amazing guide. He is so passionate about Florence’s history and it shines through his entire tour. He has kids, so is very patient and empathetic to those with kids. He is thoughtful and kept us in the shade as much as possible, and also highlight spots for drinks, water bottle refills and toilets throughout the tour. Plus he has been living in Florence for 20 years (maybe more can’t remember the exact number) and knows a ton of people and can provide amazing recommendations.

Mik is an amazing guide! Very friendly, knowledgeable and makes the tour interesting. He is also very thoughtful, and tries to make it as comfortable as possible by sticking to the shade as much as possible and providing times to refill water bottles, use the bathroom or grab a coffee/drink.

We were so thankful to have a tour with Olmo at the start of our time in Florence. He did a fantastic job showing us interesting nooks and crannies of the city. We would definitely recommend this style tour for anyone looking to get off the beaten path and start to understand what makes Florence tick.

Olmo was courteous and thoughtful in his words, presentation and curation of local places around Florence. As an architecture and building buff I appreciated him showing us the elevated walkway built for the Medici family, a local residence, and a jail that was redeveloped into a mixed use center.

Things could not have gone better. Olmo (our guide) picked us up timely at the front of our hotel and we strolled for a couple of hours taking in unique sights with a depth of historical and contextual commentary we never would have been able to ascertain on our own. The guide truly let us guide where we wanted to go and he did the rest. There were also some special side trips outside of the tourist areas where we could get a nice feel for life in Firenze, with a stop even by the guide's home (and a nice little refreshment). Very nice day!

Alessandro’s tour was the highlight of our visit to Florence. He guided us through historic churches, bustling markets, and even took us to a beautiful vineyard where we enjoyed a delicious meal and wine tasting. Alessandro went above and beyond to make the walking tour informative, engaging, and unforgettable. Highly recommended!

Mara was amazing! She even helped us with parking as we were driving into the city. When the road was blocked with a bus that prevented us from getting to the parking garage, she walked to us with someone from the parking garage and directed us into the garage! I loved all the spots she took us to. It was exactly what we were looking for. I loved that she stopped and pointed out things that the big groups walked right by. She gave us amazing recommendations for what to see on our own, and where to pick up specific things we were looking to purchase

Maria, our guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and helpful. She helped us with some shopping requests and found us a nice local restaurant for lunch before we parted.

We booked the 2 hour private tour with a local guide. I highly recommend this tour. Our guide Mara with "City Unscripted" was very knowledgeable and took us to areas of Florence that we would not have ventured to on our own. She made recommendations for things for us to do on our own and places to eat that were not in touristy part of Florence.

Mara is the best guide ever for food and wine in Florence! You can do no better. She’s kind, smart, attentive, funny; she’s the best.

We loved everything about the tour. Claudio was an exceptional guide. So knowledgeable and engaging. We loved that he picked us up from our hotel which saves a lot of stress worrying about where to meet. We enjoyed his company and his insights into what makes Florence tick.

6 hours walking around Firenze with Claudio and it was amazing … he was knowledgeable and lots of fun. We saw so much. Would certainly. Recommend this tour with him.

Claudio was a pleasure to tour with. He was engaging, affable, knowledgeable, and helpful.

Claudio was knowledgeable and very personable and customized the tour based on our interests.

I would highly recommend Giada. She was very polite, professional and overall a very nice person.

Giada was a wonderful guide! She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about her beautiful city. The 3 hours flew by and we learned so much about Florence. Highly recommend!

We have learned a lot regarding the history and the culture of the city. We visited also some points of interest ( ex wine window)that are usually not part of a tour.

Gabriele prepared a wonderful tour in accordance with our areas of interest. We strongly recommend him

What a wonderful experience! Giacenta made our trip to Florence memorable. She shared her vast knowledge of the city and its history with us in a unique and engaging way. We can’t wait until our next. Is it to this beautiful city!!

Get ready to have a super fun and unique tour. Unique because Val gives you super unique history and locations that are not on most tours. She is a super guide, family oriented, and a wealth of knowledge about Florence. A+ Thank you from Georgia. We will send Mom soon.