Kickstart Florence
Kickstart Florence
Kickstart Florence
Kickstart Florence

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.

Where you’ll go

Navigating Florence can be confusing – neighborhoods in the city are identified by a major church, parish, or square, so depending on how many landmarks you squeeze in you could visit several. In fact, with your local host leading the way, you’ll see six of Florence’s most exciting central districts in just three hours! North of the Arno River, Santa Croce, Santissima Annunziata, Duomo, and Santi Apostoli are all within a mile of one another, famous not only for their defining landmarks, but for their cultural gems tucked away around every corner. Ten minutes south, across the centuries-old Ponte Vecchio, the trendy Oltrarno quarter is home to significant historic sites of its own – but also cool shops and studios frequented by Florentines.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Private transportation on request

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • 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

Things to know

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)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    It was a pleasure to spend our morning with MariLisa. Our tour was tailored to be an off the beaten path tour of Florence and we loved every street we saw, anecdotes, and the historical facts she shared with us! We enjoyed going to different places….the food market, leather stores and our great conversation while having a delicious cup of coffee. It was incredibly interesting and we thank her for answering all of our questions! We highly recommend MariLisa and we will make sure to tell our family and friends about her. Her knowledge of the city is amazing! Grazie Mille!!!

    May 2023

    Mariella R

    Martina was just adorable! To us, her energy, enthusiasm and personal style represented the vibe of Florence! We felt her love for her city and she showed us some truly unique and special places!

    April 2023

    Holly P

    This was a walking tour with me and my 16 you nephews. He told me after Martina was a very nice woman who was very knowledgeable about Florence and gave us great useful information about the area near where we are staying. She introduced me to gelato. She talked to me and made me feel like I was important. I add that after a very long travel from the US, this was our first tour and Martina was (is) a breath of fresh air. She was wonderful. We might even reach out again if we have time for another short tour.

    September 2022

    Julie J

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