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Full day in Florence
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Full day in Florence
Full day in Florence
Full day in Florence
Full day in Florence

What you'll do

A treasure trove of ancient relics, Florence can’t possibly be experienced in just one day – but with a local host leading the way, you can certainly make the most of Italy’s romantic Renaissance jewel. At the Column of Abundance, you could learn about the creation of present-day Piazza della Repubblica, or walk to Ponte Vecchio just outside the old city, a medieval arch bridge crossing the Arno River. Maybe you’ll move between monuments like the Torre della Castagna and the San Lorenzo church, sample local cheese at an upmarket grocery store or taste Tuscan wines at a well-appointed wine bar, glimpse at the old city walls and gates, or walk among the ancient homes of the well-heeled. Lovers of literature might want to join locals browsing books at the 300-year-old library, while foodies can tuck into typical Tuscan cuisine at a cozy trattoria.

Where you’ll go

With your local host as your own personal GPS and guidebook, you’ll explore Florence’s most famous central districts around the Arno River. North of the river, you could spend hours in the old medieval district, San Giovanni – the pounding heart of the historic city center, where ancient contributions to art, culture, and archeology can be found around every cobbled corner. Across the Ponte Vecchio, you might visit the Quartiere of Santo Spirito, a district with its own significant sites like the Santo Spirito di Firenze church and Palazzo Pitti. Or perhaps you’ll head just over a mile further off the beaten path to Arcetri, a scenic district surrounded by rolling Tuscan hills that’s home to Villa Galileo and the Arcetri Observatory.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • See an area of Florence chosen by your knowledgeable host, but visit locations tailored to your interests
  • Explore the city center’s historic attractions, or head off the beaten track to hidden gems recommended by your host (or do a bit of both!)
  • Visit the ancient ruins and iconic architecture speckled across the city
  • See some of the must-see sights, like the Santo Spirito or Piazza della Signoria.
  • Sample local cheese at an upmarket grocery store housed in a 17th-century monastery, and enjoy lunch at a cozy trattoria
  • Have your local host share plenty of tips and recommendations for the rest of your trip

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 8 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    My Wife and I booked an 8-hour walking tour in Florence to celebrate our wedding Anniversary. Martina was our local host. The whole walking tour was laid back and we got to experience some of the local haunts including food and drink stops and a one-of-a-kind mosaic family workshop and saw from the outside most of the main sites around the centre of Florence. We would have maybe liked a bit more historical information but having a pleasant and knowledgeable local who tailored the tour according to our wishes, and just enjoying the ambience made this tour special. Thank you, Martina,

    November 2022

    Arun K

    Martina contacted us beforehand to find out what we wanted to see. We asked to see Florence plus the must-see landmarks. Boy, did she deliver. We saw so much of Florence in one day....so much that we would have missed had we not been with Martina. From markets, churches and lots of districts with their streets and squares. She also took us to a great coffee shop where I tried a local pastry, and lunch in a restaurant where I tried Chianti and tomato and bread soup. All in all, a great day. Thank you, Martina,

    September 2022

    Fiona W

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