Jewish traditions in Florence: private walking tour
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Is Jewish traditions in Florence: private walking tour worth booking?
Jewish traditions in Florence: private walking tour is a 3-hour experience in Florence, Italy, from $30 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 2.8/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 51 / 100
- Rating
- 2.8/5 (4)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $30 per person
Come and discover the Florentine Jewish world! The origin of the Jewish community in Florence, which today numbers almost a thousand people, began even before the period of regency of the Medici family, with the trade of
What you get
About this experience
Come and discover the Florentine Jewish world! The origin of the Jewish community in Florence, which today numbers almost a thousand people, began even before the period of regency of the Medici family, with the trade of fabrics, fine textiles and money movements of the first Florentine banks. The prosperity of the business continued for many centuries, until the creation of the Jewish ghetto in 1500s and then the construction of the splendid Synagogue in the late 1800s. To know the history and the events that bind Florence and the Jewish people, join our tour, in an itinerary that touches all the places where there are traces of the flourishing Jewish society: the Ponte Vecchio, Borgo San Jacopo, Repubblic square (where once the Jewish ghetto was found), Duomo square, today’s Jewish Quarter, the Museum of Jewish Traditions and the Synagogue, wonderful Moorish-style structure, with its unmistakable copper-green dome. We will discover together the traces of Jewish history in Florence!
What's included
Included
- Entry tickets to the Jewish museum and Synagogue
- Expert local guide
What you'll see and do
Ponte Vecchio
The Ponte Vecchio, symbol of Florence, the only bridge that survived the Second World War, with the typical goldsmith shops known all over the world
15 minutes here
Borgo San Jacopo, a street of the Oltrarno district in Florence where we will find some memories of the life of the Jews in the Middle Ages
15 minutes here
Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza della Repubblica, the elegant nineteenth-century square built over the ghetto now decayed and completely dismantled. We will read together the traces of the era of the ghetto in this bright square of lights and colors
30 minutes here
Piazza Del Duomo
in this square we will stop to explain the fantastic Gates of Paradise, made of gilded bronze by Lorenzo Ghiberti in the Renaissance period. We will read the panels together with the stories of Genesis.
30 minutes here
Sinagoga e Museo Ebraico
The main synagogue of Florence is located in the historic center of Florence, in Via Farini. Its copper green dome is a famous point of the city panorama
90 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Florence
Ponte Vecchio, Statua di Benvenuto Cellini
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
- de, ru, pt, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Florence Tours by Made of Tuscany
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
- Please wear comfortable shoes
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Pace and timing
1 mentionSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Jewish traditions in Florence: private walking tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Disappointed
Our guide was not prepared with information to make this a memorable experience. Her pace was slow, unorganized and she did not arrive with headphones to help us hear her through the large crowds. Unfortunately it took over 2.5 hours (almost the full tour time) to reach the highlight/end of the tour where we were scheduled to spend 1.5 hours (half) of the allotted time. We had to rush through and we did not get to fully experience the beautiful synagogue and museum.
Response from the operator: Dear Tracy, thank you very much for your review, even is not positive. We are sorry for your feeling about the tour. Manuela is an high expert of Jewish traditions in Florence and she showed you every single place in the tour program dedicated to the Jewish history in Florence, including the Gates of Paradise with the history of the Old Testament. Your commentary was: these doors are on a Christian church:))Yes, the synagogue is a little bit far away from the centre, 12 minutes walk, but this is part of the tour. Inside the Synagogue Museum she was talking about the Brotherwood Mattir Assurim, very important history for the Florence Community and you said: ok, keep going. Head phones for 3 persons are not advised at all, as you were close to her in a much more friendly atmosphere. The feeling she had was that you, more than enjoying the tour, just wanted to fight agaist her for every single detail. What was this for?
via Viator
You must visit the Great Synagogue of Florence with Visatot
Be sure to leave enough time to sit and take in the feeling of being in the Sanctuary Be sure to watch the video in the museum
via Viator
Worthless tour
The guide told us all about her family, her experiences, things she’s seen and done in other countries, architecture, who created assorted statues, but nothing of the famous Jews of Florence, Jewish occupations (other than showing us the area where Jews who were in some way involved in Medicci banking may have lived). We saw many churches and learned about them. We arrived at the synagogue with about 20 minutes to spare and we knew far more than our guide about the shul. The guide pointed out one plaque in the ground honouring a Jew killed during the Shoah but no other plaques, said nothing about mezuzahs and didn’t know where Jews lived during the Holocaust. We learned nothing about the history of the Jews in Florence.
Response from the operator: We are very sorry you had such an experience with Marijiana. She always tries to create an intimate atmosphere with clients and is moreover very knowledgeable about the Jewish traditions in Florence. We are very upset you did not appreciate her
via Viator
Competent guide
Perfect to understand Jewish history in the area. The guide has a great knowledge of the history and of the main events
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
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
- Price range
- $30 to $370
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 51
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Jewish traditions in Florence: private walking tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Florence.
How much does Jewish traditions in Florence: private walking tour cost?
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Prices start at $30 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 Jewish traditions in 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 Jewish traditions in Florence: private walking tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (2.8/5 across 4 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 Jewish traditions in 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 Jewish traditions in 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 Jewish traditions in Florence: private walking tour?
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Around 1 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 Jewish traditions in 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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