Private Tour
Florence Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems
Overview
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Get a crash course in Florence with a local host to get you comfortable in Italy’s sun-soaked Cradle of the Renaissance. See six of Florence’s most exciting central areas, and landmarks like Florence Cathedral, Piazza Santa Felicità, and Via dei Girolami – a vaulted medieval road. Learn stories about the city’s history, like Via dei Calzaioli, the shoemaker’s street where the painter Bronzino got headaches from the noise, and ask your local insider any questions you have – perhaps over an espresso and a crunchy biscotti at Vivoli or Robiglio.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Choose 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
Hotel meet-up (available for central locations)
Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
Food and drinks
Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Oltrarno
Explore the shops and cafes of the trendy Oltrarno quarter south of the Arno River IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.
See the Florence Cathedral, a symbol of the city in its historic center IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.
Options
4HRS Florence
Duration: 4 hours
8 HRS Florence
Duration: 8 hours
2 HRS Florence
Duration: 2 hours
3HRS Florence
Duration: 3 hours
6HRS Florence
Duration: 6 hours
Reviews
60 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
City Overview
John P,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Valmi have us a great tour of the city. She was engaging and informative and a lot of fun. This tour did not include entry into the sites (Duomo, Palazzo Vechio, Pitti Palace etc) so if you want to enter these sites you will need to do that on your own.
Florence Overview
Robert J,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great walking tour overview of the iconic Florence sights. Excellent and accommodating tour guide, who extended the tour because we arrived late.
A one-of-a-kind day in Florence
Kay T,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Martina emailed me ahead of time and we planned how to spend the six hour private tour. I think that was the key to the success of the day. We visited her side of Florence, enjoyed the outdoor markets, gardens and specialty stores for art. We went to an amazing place for lunch and later, stopped a wine bar. All this afforded Martina time to share her city with me. I felt like I was not a tourist but visiting with a friend. I have been to Florence before and done all the major sites. This was a unique day that I will never forget.
Florence Private Walking Tour
colin a,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00The 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!
Great Experience with Claudio
Diana B,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was great having a private tour, especially since we only had a day and a half to explore Florence Claudio was fun and so passionate about every detail.
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