Hidden Gems
5 (38)

Secret gems of Florence

2 hours English
5 (38)
100% Personalized

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

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Martina
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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:

2 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

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.

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 Excluded:

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

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 travelers think of our Italy experiences

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Jessica 1 October 2025

Mara was just fantastic! She was highly engaging, well-informed about my preferences, and definitely showed me some true hidden gems! We really clicked, too, as she is outgoing and, like me, a true Renaissance woman. I really enjoyed my time with her.

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John 1 October 2025

Polite with a tremendous amount of history and knowledge of the city

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Janette 1 September 2025

Claudia was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable and fun! We had a great tour and covered lots of ground with interesting facts and lots of laughs along the way. Highly recommend.

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Robert 1 July 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.

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Verusca 1 July 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.

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Robert 1 July 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.

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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

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