Florence Private Walking Tour
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September 2026
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4.9/5
Based on 21 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Florence Private Walking Tour worth booking?
Florence Private Walking Tour is a 3-hour experience in Florence, Italy, from $20 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 21 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 70 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (21)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $20 per person
Join us on this historical and cultural tour in Florence. In this private walking tour, you will have an experienced and local guide to tell you about the historical places, the cultural aspects and all about the life in
What you get
About this experience
Join us on this historical and cultural tour in Florence. In this private walking tour, you will have an experienced and local guide to tell you about the historical places, the cultural aspects and all about the life in Florence. It's a private tour so all questions are more than welcome. You will have opportunities for pictures, restroom breaks and the tour will be tailored on your pace
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Italian and local tour guide
- Licensed tour guide
- 100% Private tour
- Experienced guide
What you'll see and do
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
The tour guide will give you information of the following from the outside. Chronologically, it is the first great basilica in Florence, and is the city's principal Dominican church. The facade of Santa Maria Novella, has been completed by Leon Battista Alberti in 1470
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Santa Maria Novella
Piazza Santa Maria Novella is one of the most important squares in Florence. It is located between the central station, which is also called Santa Maria Novella, and the Piazza del Duomo
15 minutes here
Duomo
The tour guide will give you information of the following from the outside - The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - Piazza del Duomo - Baptistery - Giotto's Campanile
30 minutes here
Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza della Repubblica, Republic Square, is a city square. It was originally the site of the city's forum, then of its old ghetto, which was swept away during the improvement works, or Risanamento, initiated during the brief period when Florence was the capital of a reunited Italy.
15 minutes here
Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della Signoria is a w-shaped square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy. It was named after the Palazzo della Signoria, also called Palazzo Vecchio. It is the main point of the origin and history of the Florentine Republic and still maintains its reputation as the political focus of the city. It is the meeting place of Florentines as well as numerous tourists, located near Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza del Duomo and gateway to the Uffizi Gallery.
30 minutes here
Palazzo Vecchio
The tour guide will give you information of the following from the outside The Palazzo Vecchio is the town hall of Florence, Italy. It overlooks the Piazza della Signoria, which holds a copy of Michelangelo's David statue, and the gallery of statues in the adjacent Loggia dei Lanzi.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Uffizi
The tour guide will give you information of the attraction from outside. Located in the heart of Florence, the Uffizi Gallery hosts works of art by great Italian artists such as Botticelli, Giotto, Cimabue, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raffaello, just to name a few of the most famous.
20 minutes here
Ponte Vecchio
The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone arch bridge over the Arno. The only bridge in Florence spared from destruction during World War II, it is noted for the shops built along it; building shops on such bridges was once a common practice. Butchers, tanners, and farmers initially occupied the shops; the present tenants are jewellers, art dealers, and souvenir sellers
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Florence
The meeting point is right outside the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. The day before you will be contacted, through text, by our guide, who will introduce itself.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, it
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Travelling Italy
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 21 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
21 verified traveler reviews for Florence Private Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Short stop in Florence
Matteo was great and flexible. Thank you we had great experience.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that Matteo made your private walking tour of Florence such an enjoyable and flexible experience. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future! — The Travelling Italy Team
via Tripadvisor
Successful tour
I enjoyed my tour provided by Matteo. I got to see many historic sites and also did some shopping. Total success.
Response from the operator: It’s fantastic to hear you had a great experience on your Florence Private Walking Tour with Travelling Italy. Thanks a million for your lovely review!
via Tripadvisor
Matteo was an excellent...
Matteo was an excellent guide. Perfect combination of stories and good pace. His recommendations were useful for me as a solo traveler.
Response from the operator: Great review Thanks Kathleen. Delighted you enjoyed the Florence Private Walking Tour with Travelling Italy. Take care.
via Viator
Nice steady stroll
Slow steady stroll was very welcome from the hustle and bustle of Roma. Lovely tour guide to very informative about the history of Florence.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for this lovely review. We are delighted you enjoyed the Florence Private Walking Tour with Travelling Italy. Take care.
via Viator
Amazing tour Guide and complete walk through Florence
My tour Guide Michele was very prepared and knew so much about Florence. Very complete tour taking us to places we would of never seen without him! I recomend him 100 percent!
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your lovely review. Delighted you enjoyed Florence Private Walking Tour with Travelling Italy. Take care.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $20 to $125
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 70
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Florence Private Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Florence.
How much does Florence Private Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $20 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 Florence Private Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 3 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 Florence Private Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 21 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 Florence Private Walking Tour?
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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 Florence Private Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Florence Private Walking Tour?
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Around 7 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 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Florence Private Walking Tour 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 Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER, Florence Pizza or Pasta Class & Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm, Small group Tuscan Wineries, Olive Oil & Gourmet Lunch or Dinner. 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.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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