Florence
Half a day in Florence
Flexible Half-Day Discovery • 4 hours
4.9
(19)
Half a day in Florence
Explore Florence’s treasure trove of history, art, and culture in its historic central districts.
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 ancient monuments and streets speckled across the city, and maybe even enjoy a meal right in the middle of them
- See some of the must-see sights, like the Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza della Repubblica
- 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.
4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
4 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 locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat 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 mostWhat you’ll do
Italy’s Cradle of the Renaissance boasts millennia of history, art, and culture – and with a local host, you’ll soak it up in four hours. You could pass by the house where Lisa Gherardini (Mona Lisa) and her husband lived, or see the tombs of Botticelli and the Vespucci family. Maybe you’ll learn about the 1993 bombing of the Uffizi as you visit its commemorative olive tree monument. Or perhaps you’ll simply move between sun-dappled archaeological treasures like the site of the Roman amphitheater and markings outlining archaeological discoveries on Via del Proconsolo street before tucking into a typical Tuscan lunch among the ruins of the Fishing Lab – a remarkable restaurant with recovered frescoes upstairs and Roman ruins in the basement!
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Melinda
Jun 2025
Wonderful introduction to Florence gems based on what we wanted to enjoy while in Florence. Set your own pace tour guide had a delightful manner, sense of humor, knowledgeable of Florence’s history, culture, art, politics, geography. He appreciated our questions and pointed out some curiosities. We were provided so many customized suggestions for best places to enjoy authentic Tuscan cuisine, wine, gelato (we have multiple food sensitivities), shopping for specific items made in Florence. For example, after touring the leather school, we know how to recognize the authentic leather items made in Florence.
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Helena
May 2025
Gianmarco was a fantastic guide for our day in Florence. He was very knowledgeable and personable. It was delightful to have the opportunity to see Florence through his eyes.
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Don
May 2025
Gianmarco was great! He was very knowledgeable of the city of Florence and its history and highlights. He was polite and professional, and very patient. He showed us around and told us a lot about the huge and beautiful central cathedral in Florence, told us all the best places to eat and get gelato, showed us around the central market, and basically acted like a friend to us. Ending at the Scuolo di Cuoio (School of Leather) was the highlight of our entire trip to Italy. We really could not have asked for a better experience on our first day. I think we will be looking up a local for our first-day experience in every city from now on.
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Bryan
May 2025
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.
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Melanie
May 2025
Gianmarco was a wonderful guide, personable, knowledgeable, fun to be with. He truly worked to make it the best experience possible and answered all our questions. It was a fun educating day personalized to what we wanted to do and learn about. I would highly recommend
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Belinda
May 2025
Martina was fantastic. We saw lots of the city. New and old. Just enough history not to drown in it all. Loved it.
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