Tours & Activities in Florence
Welcome to the free walking tour of the real Florence, a complete tour of the main landmarks of the cradle of renaissance. A tour made by only certified and expert florentine guides, delivering a friendly tour, will introduce the city to you.
You will learn about art, Medici family, history, food, anecdotes, secrets and culture of Florence; with tips about the city, restaurants, museums, night life, told from the perspective of a local.
The meeting point is in Piazza dell'Unità Italiana, very close to the main train station.
Then we will walk through the beautiful streets and squares of one of the most iconic cities of the world.
The route is:
- MEDICI CHAPEL
- SAN LORENZO MARKET
- MEDICI RICCARDI PALACE
- SAN LORENZO CHURCH
- DUOMO CATHEDRAL
- THE BAPTISTERY
- REPUBBLICA SQUARE ORSANMICHELE CHURCH
- PORCELLINO -SIGNORIA SQUARE
- UFFIZI(EXTERNAL) -PONTE VECCHIO
- SANTA CROCE SQUARE
Discover Hidden Treasures and Stories of Florence!
Get ready to be fascinated and immersed in an incredible STORYTELLING of Florence's history.
We won't just provide you with dry facts; we'll bring the past to life with vivid and engaging narratives.
Our guides are GENUINE LOCALS and they will show you the city like no one else can, offering a truly unique perspective. You'll discover hidden spots that often go unnoticed by tourists, allowing you to immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of the city, away from the typical tourist routes.
Believe us: this is a special and unique way to explore the city.
As we walk through the city, we'll share fascinating stories spanning three centuries. We'll talk about the Medici family and the great artists of this city, and their incredible works that still amaze and captivate us centuries later. This tour is not a boring lecture! We've made it enjoyable and relaxed, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the history of Florence.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to join our tour!
Booking is completely free. Reserve your spot now!
Discover the historic center of Florence with an impressive tour of all its must-see places.
Take an exciting journey through the city of the Italian Renaissance through its main legends and curiosities and the stories of its protagonists, from the Middle Ages to the present day. We will visit the places where some of the most important works of art in the world were created and we will reveal their secrets :
- Basilica of San Lorenzo
- Cathedral, Baptistery, Bell Tower
- Dante's medieval quarter
- Signoria square
- Uffizi Gallery
- Old Bridge
At the end of the tour, you will no longer have to wonder why Italian art has established itself so heartbreakingly over the centuries.
Important information:
- These visits are done on foot and last approximately 2 hours .
- Look for a Little Red Flag You will find us in front of the Basilica of San Lorenzo. Very easy to identify!
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and an umbrella in case of rain.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time and if you do not attend, cancel or notify to avoid waiting for the group.
- Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during long weekends and holidays.
- PS FreeTour=free contribution. Tour with Official Guides licensed by the Tuscany Region.
Our Florentine and authorized guides will show you the beauties of Florence along a route that starts from Piazza Santa Maria Novella where the tour begins in the alleys of the historic center and takes us to Piazza Santa Croce where the tour ends.
During the tour we can admire all the main places of interest in Florence from the outside.
Piazza Duomo with the beautiful Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the magnificent Baptistery and the beautiful Brunelleschi's Dome.
Piazza della Signoria with the beautiful Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi . The Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio .
The tour ends in the beautiful Piazza Santa Croce in front of the magnificent basilica which you must visit at the end of the tour!
Our Florentine and authorized guides will tell you the story and the characters who shaped them in the past, from the Medici to Dante , from Michelangelo to Brunelleschi and the Renaissance artists, and they will tell you stories, anecdotes and mysteries , which you will not find in any book !
We will also accompany you in the present with precious gastronomic advice , on where to drink and eat even a pizza or a good ice cream and on shopping and buying local handicrafts in places that only Florentines know.