Florence

Half a day in Florence

Flexible Half-Day Discovery • 4 hours 5

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Half a day in Florence

Explore Florence’s treasure trove of history, art, and culture in its historic 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 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.

At a glance What’s included Things to know

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 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

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!

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See our hosts and guests creating memories

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What travelers think of our Italy experiences

Michel Jun 2025

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.

Michel Jun 2025

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

Kirby Jun 2025

Gianmarco was fabulous!!! He took us everywhere we asked! Very knowledgeable about the city!

Matthew Jun 2025

Our guide was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. It was like touring with a friend.

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.

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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