Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum
Florence, Italy

Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum

Outty Ranking 49 5.0 · 1 traveler reviews2 hoursFrom $188
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49/100

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Is Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum worth booking?

Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum is a 2-hour experience in Florence, Italy, from $188 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
49 / 100
Rating
5/5 (1)
Duration
2 hours
From
$188 per person

Can Florence spark a child’s imagination? Explore the Duomo, Porcellino, Palazzo Vecchio and Renaissance legends, with optional Leonardo da Vinci Museum tickets. Highlights: -Discover Florence Old Town with a 5-Star Family-Friendly Guide -Enjoy fun legends, tasks & activities made for children -Admire Florence Cathedral inside and out -See Porcellino, Neptune’s Fountain & Palazzo Vecchio -Visit Leonardo da Vinci Museum with tickets (in the 3H option only) Flexible options available: 2H: Florence's Highlights Choose this family tour to visit Florence Cathedral (free parts only) & see highlights of Florence, such as Porcellino, Vecchio Bridge & Palazzo Vecchio. 3H: Florence's Highlights & Leonardo da Vinci Museum Choose this family tour to visit the Leonardo da Vinci Museum & Florence Cathedral (free parts only) & see highlights of Florence, such as Porcellino. Make history fun on an exclusive walking tour of Florence with fun stories, tasks & activities for families with children!

What you get

    About this experience

    Can Florence spark a child’s imagination? Explore the Duomo, Porcellino, Palazzo Vecchio and Renaissance legends, with optional Leonardo da Vinci Museum tickets. Highlights: -Discover Florence Old Town with a 5-Star Family-Friendly Guide -Enjoy fun legends, tasks & activities made for children -Admire Florence Cathedral inside and out -See Porcellino, Neptune’s Fountain & Palazzo Vecchio -Visit Leonardo da Vinci Museum with tickets (in the 3H option only) Flexible options available: 2H: Florence's Highlights Choose this family tour to visit Florence Cathedral (free parts only) & see highlights of Florence, such as Porcellino, Vecchio Bridge & Palazzo Vecchio. 3H: Florence's Highlights & Leonardo da Vinci Museum Choose this family tour to visit the Leonardo da Vinci Museum & Florence Cathedral (free parts only) & see highlights of Florence, such as Porcellino. Make history fun on an exclusive walking tour of Florence with fun stories, tasks & activities for families with children!

    What's included

    Included

    • (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
    • Free entry to Florence Cathedral (all options)
    • Skip-the-line tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum (3-hour option only)
    • Private Family-Friendly Tour of Florence's Highlights and the Leonardo da Vinci Museum
    • Activities, tasks and stories for children of any age
    • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice

    Not included

    • Skip-the-line tickets to Leonardo da Vinci Museum (in 2-hour option)

    What you'll see and do

    1. Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Santa Maria Novella, P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

      5 minutes here

    2. Florence

      The grand architecture and artistic heritage can be intimidating for the little ones, but our experienced local guides know how to show the magic of this city. Your walking tour will begin in the charming square in front of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella.

      20 minutes here

    3. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

      Head towards Piazza del Duomo to see the symbol of Florence, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Admire its outstanding facade and step inside to learn more about this iconic world heritage site.

      20 minutes here

    4. Fontana del Porcellino

      Another point of interest will be the famous bronze bear statue known as Fontana del Porcellino, which is said to bring good luck to those who touch it. Your Private Guide will be more than happy to tell you the legend behind this old tradition, and also share myths about the ancient Roman gods and heroes.

      40 minutes here

    5. Leonardo Interactive Museum

      It’s a great attraction for both adults and children, and skip-the-line tickets are included so you will not get bored waiting in the line. Inside you will see real size reconstructions of Leonardo’s innovative machines, some of which are interactive. Learn about the greatest Renaissance man through play and commentary from your Private Guide.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    6. Ponte Vecchio

      The tour will end at the picturesque Vecchio Bridge overlooking the Arno River.

      15 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Florence

    Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Santa Maria Novella, P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Santa Maria Novella, P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

    Options you can book

    • 2-hour: Florence's Highlights

      Duration: 2 hours: Choose this family tour to visit Florence Cathedral (free parts only) and see highlights of Florence, such as Porcellino ,: Vecchio Bridge and Palazzo Vecchio. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITFL005

    • 3H: 2H itinerary + DaVinci Mus

      Duration: 3 hours: Choose this family tour to visit the Leonardo da Vinci Museum (skip-the-line tickets) and Florence Cathedral ,: (free parts only) and see highlights of Florence, such as Porcellino. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITFL005

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    de, ru, en, it, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Rosotravel - Italy City Tour

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
    • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
    • Free entry to Florence Cathedral (Duomo) is only for the main church, excluding the dome, baptistry, bell tower, museum and ancient basilica. The Cathedral can be visited every day between 10PM and 5PM but admission during masses and events is restricted. The line to enter can be more than 1 hour long
    • Our pre-booked tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum allow you to skip the line at the ticket office but not at the entrance. Admission is for the interactive models museum at Via del Castellaccio, not the Leonardo Interactive Museum at Via de Servi.
    • 2-hour: for the best experience, we limit the group size to 1-25 guests per guide.
    • 3-hour tour only: due to the museum regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-20 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.

    Photos

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    Traveler reviews

    1 verified traveler reviews for Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    josephmg2019 · July 2025

    Firenze self guided walking tour.

    Had a researched self guided walking tour with the family covering the main attractions then had pre booked a reservation at a restaurant (Ciro and Sons). All went very well considering we had a wheelchair too.

    Response from the operator: Dear Joseph, Thank you for your positive feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tour and had a great experience with our guide! We hope that you will use our services again in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour! Best regards. Rosotravel Team

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    2 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $188 to $436
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    0
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Rosotravel - Italy City Tour, who run 54 experiences we rank across 4 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 44.3.

    See everything Rosotravel - Italy City Tour runs

    Why this scores 49

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)78
    Review evidence (18% weight)9
    Booking momentum (14% weight)0
    Value for money (12% weight)27
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)52
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Florence.

    How much does Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum cost?

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    Prices start at $188 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Florence usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum take?

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    Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Florence is not rushed.

    Is Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Florence, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum?

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    Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Florence can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Florence and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Florence within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Florence?

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    On Outty we rank every Florence experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici -by a storyteller, Small group Tuscan Wineries, Olive Oil & Gourmet Lunch or Dinner, Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Florence?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Florence?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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    What is included in Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum?

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    Included: (number of attractions depends on the selected option); Free entry to Florence Cathedral (all options); Skip-the-line tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum (3-hour option only); Private Family-Friendly Tour of Florence's Highlights and the Leonardo da Vinci Museum; and Activities, tasks and stories for children of any age. Not included: Skip-the-line tickets to Leonardo da Vinci Museum (in 2-hour option). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum?

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    Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Santa Maria Novella, P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum offered in?

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    It is offered in German, Russian, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Florence. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What booking options are available for Family Tour of Florence’s Old Town and da Vinci Museum?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including 2-hour: Florence's Highlights, 3H: 2H itinerary + DaVinci Mus. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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