City Essentials
5.0 (112)

Kickstart Florence

3 hours English
5.0 (112)
100% Personalized

Get an introduction to Florence with tips on what to see, what to do, and how to get around the city

Francesca
Francesca
Martina
Martina

Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

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100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

3 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

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.

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 Excluded:

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

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

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Chad 27 May 2026

Mik knows and loves Florence and is a gifted guide who is attentive to his group's wants.

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Jessica 26 May 2026

Gianmarco was wonderfully kind and knowledgeable. He sent us several e-mails before we met with lots of useful information and was willing to answer questions and give recommendations during and even after our tour. He knows Florence very well and provided us with many interesting anecdotes.

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David 21 May 2026

We enjoyed the fact that the tour was our tour and nobody else’s.

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Asianna 18 May 2026

We have traveled to many places with private guides, Claudio was the best tour guide we've ever had! He was knowledgeable, warm, real, accommodating and funny! He truly has the greatest personality. Thank you for an unforgettable experience. When we shopped, he got us the best prices. We felt very safe with him. We feel we have a friend in him. We love him!

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Marieantionette 15 May 2026

Excellent guide. Great recommendations for restaurants and shopping.

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Jeremy 10 May 2026

Gianmarco was so amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable and made it such an enjoyable 3 hours.

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What 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.

Real Stories, Real Connections

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Exploring Florence's stunning architecture under a brilliant blue sky.

Exploring Florence's stunning architecture under a brilliant blue sky.

Exploring the quiet echoes of history beneath Florence's streets.

Exploring the quiet echoes of history beneath Florence's streets.

Savoring afternoon gelato on a charming street in Florence.

Savoring afternoon gelato on a charming street in Florence.

Laughter fills the sunlit square in front of Florence's stunning cathedral.

Laughter fills the sunlit square in front of Florence's stunning cathedral.