Florence

Full day in Florence

Flexible Full-Day Discovery • 8 hours 5

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Full day in Florence

See the best of Florence, Italy’s Cradle of the Renaissance, in its enchanting central districts.

Get one to skip lines at major museums without the need to reserve including access to special exhibitions

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

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

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

At a glance What’s included Things to know

8 hours

Fully tailored to your preferences

English Other languages may be requested

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)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

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.

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What travelers think of our Italy experiences

Anthony Jun 2025

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!

Bethany Mar 2025

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!

Milo Oct 2024

Gianmarco was knowledgeable, patient and kind. He understood that we had a 4 yr old w/us and accommodated us accordingly. Thanks to City Unscripted for this wonderful private tour.

Milo Oct 2024

We enjoyed our time w/Gianmarco! He was emphatetic and knew our needs. He was very knowledgeable and very patient. Very professional and he is on to bigger things!

Melinda Sep 2023

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!!

Arun Nov 2022

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,

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