Florence
Kickstart Florence
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
5.0
(94)
Kickstart Florence
Get an introduction to Florence with tips on what to see, what to do, and how to get around the city
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Familiarize yourself with the best ways to navigate Florence with help from a local insider
- Discover the heart of the city in one of its historic center, exploring seven districts along the way
- See plenty of ancient landmarks, like Florence Cathedral and Via dei Girolami
- If you’re feeling peckish in Italy’s foodie capital, your host will be happy to recommend an authentic Tuscan cafe for an espresso and biscotti
- Have a helpful host to answer all your questions and share insider tips for the rest of your trip
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 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
Strap in for a crash course in Florence with a knowledgeable local host to get you comfortable in Italy’s sun-soaked, sepia-toned Cradle of the Renaissance. Learn how to navigate the cobbled streets and get to grips with the distinct character of each district (while squeezing in plenty of sightseeing along the way.) See landmarks like the Florence Cathedral, Piazza Santa Felicità, and Via dei Girolami – a vaulted medieval road – and learn stories about the city’s secret history, like Via dei Calzaioli, the shoemaker’s street where the painter Bronzino got headaches from the noise! Ask your local insider any questions you have – perhaps over an espresso, gelato, or a crunchy biscotti at Vivoli or Robiglio like the honorary local you are.
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?
Real Stories, Real Connections
See our hosts and guests creating memories
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Kathleen
Oct 2025
Gianmarco was able to make the tour enjoyable for all of us even though the four of us have different interests.
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Robert
Sep 2025
Great walking tour overview of the iconic Florence sights. Excellent and accommodating tour guide, who extended the tour because we arrived late.
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Cheryl
Sep 2025
Giada was warm and engaging. She was extremely knowledgeable but never “talked down” to us. She did an excellent job and I will recommend her to my family and friends. You are lucky to have her!
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Joan
Sep 2025
Our guide Maura was fantastic! Highly recommend this tour!!
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Colin
Sep 2025
The four of us (2 couples) did a three hour private walking tour of Florence. Our guide, Martina was exceptional. Her knowledge of the history of Florence as well as the key families that shaped the growth of Florence was very well articulated. It made all the difference in our understanding and enjoyment of the city. Martina took the time to understand what we were interested in and planned our walk around our interests. She patiently answered our questions and frequently checked in with us during the tour to ensure we were getting what we wanted and the pace of the tour was really up to us. At the end of the tour she provided us with recommendations for restaurants, wine windows, shopping, and other areas of interest in Florence. Thank you Martina for such a wonderful tour!
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Colin
Sep 2025
Martina had a wonderful knowledge on the history of Florence, the key families of Florence, as well as the role the church played in the development of Florence. She patiently answered our questions and the knowledge we gained definitely increased our enjoyment of Florence while there.
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