Join this Florence private tour and discover the history of Italy's most charming Renaissance city for yourself. Benefit from the undivided attention of your local, expert guide as you enjoy a walking tour of Florence's historic center.
See all the highlights of Florence's iconic center, includingskip-the-line accessto Michelangelo'sDavidand walk over the Ponte Vecchio, as you discover this ancient city that blossomed during the Italian Renaissance.
Your full-day Florence private tour includes:
Ponte Vecchio
Accademia Gallery, with Michelangelo's David
Exterior of the Baptistery of St John
Exterior of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto's tower
Open-air gallery of Loggia dei Lanzi
The internal courtyard of the Palazzo Vecchio
Piazza della Repubblica
Mercato Nuovo
The famous Il Porcellino fountain
This tour begins at 9am, every day except Monday, at your hotel in Florence’s historic center.
A Florence Private Tour to Remember
Join this Florence private tour and enjoy a walking tour in Florence's pedestrianised city center. With your expert, local guide, you'll learn everything about the historic center of Florence. Join them to discover the dramatic history of the the home of artistic greats like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, and literary Titans like Dante.
You'll be met at your hotel before your walking tour begins. You'll see the exterior of Florence's Cathedral and Baptistry, learning the history of the Duomo's controversial design by maverick architect Brunnelleschi. Make sure you admire the bronze Baptistry doors by Lorenzo Ghiberti; commonly heralded as some of the most beautiful bronze work in the world.
Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Academia Gallery and see Michelangelo's David; learn how the 26 year old artist sculpted this gargantuan masterpiece. Continue onwards to the Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence's open-air art gallery, and see great works by artists like Donatello, that have been on display here since the Renaissance.
Onwards to the Ponte Vecchio, the beautiful bridge adorned with jewellers, above the rolling river Arno. Admire the fantastic view of Florence and the Tuscan hills as you learn about Florence's ruling Medici family, who used a secret passage on this bridge to conduct their business.
Finally, make sure to rub the nose of Il Porcelino — legend has it that you'll return to Florence!