Florence

Secret gems of Florence

Hidden Gems • 2 hours 5

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Secret gems of Florence

From hidden cafes to secret stories, there’s more to Florence than meets the eye.

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

Join a local host and discover the Florence that can only be unlocked by someone who calls the city home
Explore the off-the-beaten-path streets of central Florence and the unique venues they house
See famous local landmarks with a couple of hidden secrets of their own
Visit your host’s favorite haunts – the ones only locals would know about
Have your host give you tips and recommendations for other unique places to visit in the city

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

2 hours

Fully tailored to your preferences

English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized experience

2 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

Florence may be Italy’s sun-dappled Cradle of the Renaissance, but there’s more to the city than ancient architecture and renowned museums. Your local host will lead you off the tourist trail to visit secret spots your guidebook doesn’t even know about. Michelangelo’s David may be a must-see, but did you think to explore the impressive Laurentian Library, his least-visited architectural work? Ask your host for recommendations at a cozy wine bar, then hear local legends of wine turning into blood at Cosimo Rosselli Chapel of the Sacrament. Peek behind the curtain into modern Florentine life at antique markets, and when your feet need a rest, head to charming hidden haunt Caffé Verrone – a cafe on a terrace that was once used to hang laundry.

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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What travelers think of our Italy experiences

Robert Jul 2025

We were so thankful to have a tour with Olmo at the start of our time in Florence. He did a fantastic job showing us interesting nooks and crannies of the city. We would definitely recommend this style tour for anyone looking to get off the beaten path and start to understand what makes Florence tick.

Verusca Jul 2025

Siamo state molto contente per la visita, la nostra guida Martina ha capito esattamente le nostre esigenze di conoscere la bellissima Firenze con contenuti storici e culturali comprensibili anche a mia nipote di 12 anni. Ci ha comunicato molte curiosità e ci ha fatto scoprire anche degli angoli nascosti.

Robert Jul 2025

Olmo was courteous and thoughtful in his words, presentation and curation of local places around Florence. As an architecture and building buff I appreciated him showing us the elevated walkway built for the Medici family, a local residence, and a jail that was redeveloped into a mixed use center.

Barbara Jun 2025

Our guide, Martina, was extremely knowledgeable and gave us just the right amount of history/facts about all the sites we were seeing. Loved that she tailored the tour exactly to our needs and wants. Great experience. Thank you Martina!

Christopher Jun 2025

Giamarco was an excellent tour guide!

Paul May 2025

Gianmarco was bright, friendly and knowledgeable with a clear enthusiasm for his home city. We had a fun morning with plenty of smiles and laughter!

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