Top Walking Tours in Florence

Florence Self-Guided Treasure Hunt & Medici Mystery Walking Tour in Florence

Florence , Tuscany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (43 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 17.33

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Looking for an alternative, non touristy way to explore Florence? Embark on this city quest with a sweet reward at the end! You'll follow clues, play your role in a Medici storyline and discover secret courtyards, timeless boutiques and delicious eateries that you won't find on conventional tours. You have full flexibility to start and explore entirely at your own pace: directions will be sent to you dynamically via WhatsApp in English, giving you the freedom to enjoy quality time with your crew. Available every day from morning to evening, including Mondays and Sundays, when it rains or when it’s hot: just wear appropriate clothing! Perfect for couples, young adults, families with kids, hen and stag celebrations, school trips and anyone looking for a unique, fun way to explore Florence, learn a little about the Renaissance, and bond along the way. So, will you help Lorenzo de Medici find the mysterious Elixir of Joy? Get ready for a truly unique and unforgettable experience!

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Best of Florence: small-group walking tour  in Florence

Florence , Tuscany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (42 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 29.88

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Step into the heart of Florence's old town with our captivating walking tour! Immerse yourself in the city's beauty and rich history as you explore iconic places like Piazza Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. Uncover the secrets of Florence's 2000-year journey and marvel at Renaissance monuments, including the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the iconic Ponte Vecchio. Our expert guides will bring history to life, ensuring you experience Florence like a local. Join us on this enchanting walking tour to know about the art and stories of every corner of the city center!

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Heart of Florence Guided Walking Tour in Florence

Florence , Tuscany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (41 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.88

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Begin in the footsteps of the Medici family in the captivating Medici Family District, where you'll explore narrow streets and encounter monumental landmarks like Palazzo Medici Riccardi and San Lorenzo square. Immerse yourself in the religious center of Florence, marveling at the grand Cathedral with its iconic Brunelleschi dome, the intricate Baptistery, and the towering Giotto bell tower. Experience the awe-inspiring Piazza Signoria, home to the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio and its impressive Arnolfo tower. Finally, discover the enchanting Ponte Vecchio, Florence's oldest bridge, and revel in the vibrant atmosphere of its renowned jewelry shops. Lunch option available. Enhance your Florence experience by booking our exclusive combo tour: enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic city center, explore the masterpieces of the Uffizi Gallery in the morning, and discover the iconic Florence Duomo with a guided visit in the early afternoon.

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Academia Gallery Live Guided Tour & Skip-the-Line Tickets in Florence

Florence , Tuscany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (36 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 33.45

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Let us make your visit to Florence artistic gem seamless, informative and truly inspiring. Ensure you place on this exceptional tour by booking in advance.Our live guided tour tickets are limited and in high demand.So secure your spot today with an unforgettable journey through the Academia Gallery.Once inside, discover the masterpiece and other highlights, and learn more from your guide’s narration. Look for our tour representative in Piazza Delle belle Arti, who will give you the Priority skip line tickets (Price excludes the cost of tickets, which is payable on the day at the meeting point) The representative will introduce you to our EXPERT tour guide and with help of your tour guide you can skip the long regular line and can enter in to the museum using the priority line. Whether you're an art enthusiast or a curious traveler, this guided tour with skip the line tickets is the perfect way to experience the Academia Gallery's rich collection and History.

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Florence Medici Quest: Self-Guided Conspiracy Adventure in Florence

Florence , Tuscany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (36 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 7.41

 

Step back into Renaissance Florence and uncover a dangerous conspiracy threatening the powerful Medici family. Solve puzzles and reveal secrets hidden behind the city’s most iconic landmarks. Using your smartphone, you'll follow 11 interactive clues that guide you to the Medici Palace, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and other famous sites. Each puzzle you solve unlocks pieces of a thrilling historical story, transporting you into the political intrigue that once ruled Florence. Play at your own pace, stopping whenever you wish to admire the architecture, take photos, or enjoy a gelato along the way. What makes this tour unique? It’s a captivating mix of real-world exploration and historical storytelling, allowing you to experience Florence not just as a visitor, but as an active part of its dramatic past. Perfect for history lovers, couples, families, and curious travelers seeking a deeper, more playful way to experience Florence’s wonders.

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Florence Pub Crawl in the Old Town in Florence

Florence , Tuscany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (33 reviews)

From $ 23.78

 

In our Florence Pub Crawl, we will take you to squares and bars in Firenze's Old Town. Music, people, games, shots, and drinks will do the rest! We will visit some of the squares and clubs that the locals love the most and will entertain you with some fun games, suitable for everyone. In total, we will visit four bars in the Old Town, and at the end, we will give you the opportunity to enter a club, if you like. Are you traveling alone, or even being local, you want to try hanging out in a different circle from your usual one? Come and have fun with us: you will meet people from all over the world! NOTE: Drinks/shots are Not included in this - but we'll bring you to local places, affordable and, if you pay cash, you will sometimes also get better deals!

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Florence Inferno Quest: Dante’s Haunted Trail Adventure in Florence

Florence , Tuscany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (32 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 7.41

 

Step into the shadows of Florence and uncover the chilling secrets behind Dante’s Divine Comedy. Inspired by one of the most legendary works in literature, this self-guided walking adventure takes you through the city’s most iconic and mysterious spots - where fact and fiction blur. Using your smartphone, you’ll follow cryptic clues that guide you from one location to the next, revealing Dante’s inspirations, spine-tingling stories, and the darker side of Florence’s history. Discover sites like Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo, and hidden alleyways steeped in legend - all while solving puzzles and learning curses, myths, and eerie truths tied to the city’s soul. What makes this tour unique? It’s an immersive outdoor escape game where you become the main character in a Dante-inspired mystery, blending literature, history, and urban adventure into one unforgettable experience. Perfect for curious travelers, couples, and families who enjoy storytelling with a spooky twist.

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Florence Highlights: Guided Walking Tour of the Historic Center in Florence

Florence , Tuscany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (27 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 32.27

 

Discover Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, on a 90-minute guided walking tour. Visit iconic landmarks, hear about the Medici family and more while exploring the artistic and architectural legacy of this medieval capital. Start by meeting your tour guide at Cafe Firenze before heading off to the Piazza della Repubblica and admiring the intricate statues surrounding the Fountain of the Naiads. Continue along to the Ponte Vecchio, the medieval stone bridge lined with charming shops. Pass by highlights such as the Uffizi Gallery, Giotto's Campanile, the Florence Cathedral and more – all while listening to local stories from your guide. Afterwards, continue exploring Florence at your own pace with an audio tour. Listen in your own language and navigate with a digital map.

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The best of Florence walking tour with audio guide and guide in Florence

Florence , Tuscany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (23 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 17.45

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Welcome to Florence, the cradle of Italian art and culture! Our exciting walking tour will lead you to discover the treasures of this magnificent city. You will be accompanied by a friendly local tour leader and equipped with a multilingual audio guide, you will be able to listen to detailed explanations in your native language about the splendid monuments you will encounter along the way. You will admire the majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the famous Uffizi Gallery, the romantic Piazza della Signoria, and the famous Ponte Vecchio with its jewelers' shops. We will explore the evocative alleys and picturesque corners of the Florentine Oltrarno, revealing the secrets of its historic streets. This walking tour is a unique experience to immerse yourself in the beauty and art of Florence, with the help of the host and the audio guide who will accompany you on an unforgettable adventure between history, culture and Renaissance magic, all at a price extremely competitive!

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 Medici walking tour -Small group  in Florence

Florence , Tuscany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (22 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 34.66

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Medici between Art and Power -Walking tour The Medici Family tour will tell you the story of the most important and powerful family in the city of Florence. Banking, commerce and religious influence led the Medici Family to became one of the most powerful families in Florence. Our professional guide will lead you on a journey across years of history preserved in architectural buildings, and works of art, all sponsored by the Medici family. 1 hour and 30 min tour .

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Art and History -Florence walking small group tour  in Florence

Florence , Tuscany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (16 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 34.66

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Explore Florence together with a local guide and discover the history, art and unknown stories! Take a slow stroll through the old Center of the city where you can see beautiful historical buildings, palaces, museums, churches and gardens. We will guide you to admire the Baptistery, the Duomo-Cathedral, Dante's home, Bargello Palace and Piazza della Signoria. You will also enjoy the sight of Palazzo Vecchio, a remarkable example of civil architecture. Here you will discover an open air museum with various masterpieces including the copy of Michelangelo's David, right in front of Palazzo Vecchio. Then we will pass through the wings of the Uffizi Gallery. Following the Arno River, we will walk towards Ponte Vecchio and its gold jewelry shops and we will see part of the other side of the river. 15 min before please for the check in .

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Best of Florence walking tour - monolingual small group tour in Florence

Florence , Tuscany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (14 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 14.94

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Discover two thousand years of history of the cradle of the Renaissance through the eyes of an expert local guide. The first stage of this enlightening guided promenade will be REPUBBLICA SQUARE, one of the most elegant squares in Florence. Follow your guide through the most characteristic streets and alleys until you reach the LOGGIA DEL MERCATO NUOVO, and discover how to win good luck caressing the nose of the famous PORCELLINO (wild boar) STATUE. At a stone throw there is the suggestive PONTE VECCHIO, famous for hosting the most exclusive jewelry stores of Florence. Follow your guide to SIGNORIA SQUARE, a real open-air museum dominated by the imposing PALAZZO VECCHIO and the magnificent LOGGIA DEI LANZI, which houses wonderful original statues. The journey to discover the wonders of Florence will culminate in SAN GIOVANNI SQUARE, home of the wonderful DUOMO and BRUNELLESCHI'S DOME.

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LGBTQ + friendly Renaissance Gay life in Florence tour in Florence

Florence , Tuscany

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (12 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.88

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Florence has a special place in the International history and development of Gays life and culture, Since the Middle Ages, though controlled by a specific Police Force, the Tuscan town proved to be open minded and tolerant, compared with the rest of Europe. During our walking tour, we will see how a very high percentage of men was involved in the activity of sodomy , included the Medici male members and the different kind of punishements used for the guilty and the means to fight that crime.

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Florence: Guided Walking Tour in Florence

Florence , Tuscany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (11 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 23.30

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Discover Florence on a guided walking tour. Learn about the impressive history and architecture of the city as you explore its picturesque streets and see iconic sights, including Ponte Vecchio. Long description Embark on a guided walking tour of Florence, a charming city founded by the Romans in 59 B.C. On this tour, explore the city with a professional guide and go on a journey through its impressive history as you walk in the footsteps of iconic artists including Botticelli and Michelangelo. See iconic landmarks including the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Piazza del Duomo, Signoria Square, Ponte Vecchio, and much more. Throughout the tour, listen to your guide’s fascinating commentary and uncover the lives of Florence’s former residents, from Dante to the Medici family. By the end of the tour, you’ll have a better understanding of the city’s history, architecture, and landmarks, as well as an appreciation for what makes Florence one of the world’s must-visit destinations

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Florence: Medici Chapels Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket in Florence

Florence , Tuscany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (11 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 29.28

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Discover the stories and intrigues of one of the most famous Renaissance banker families on this Audio guide tour of the Medici Chapel. Poisonings, betrayals, illegitimate children and legends will come to life thanks to your certified guide, who will accompany you throughout the experience and tell you many stories about the family's past. The Medici Chapel is the burial place of some of the greatest members of the Medici family, such as Lorenzo the Magnificent. You will visit the Chapel of the Princes and the Chapel of the New Sacristy, among others. You'll also be able to admire some unique works of art by Michelangelo.

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Complete Walking Tour Guide — Florence on Foot

Florence is a compact city best experienced on foot. This guide helps you choose the perfect walking tour in Florence, whether you want a quick highlights walk, a half-day art tour with skip-the-line access to the Accademia and Duomo, or a private in-depth experience.

Which walking tour should I pick?

Tour TypeDurationBest forTypical price
Highlights walking tour2–3 hoursFirst-time visitors, limited time€15–€40
Half-day: David + Duomo4–5 hoursArt lovers, skip-the-line€45–€120
Private/custom tour2–8 hoursFamilies, photography, special interests€120+
Free / tip-based tour1.5–2 hoursBudget travelers, local vibeTip-based

Sample 2-hour highlights walking route

Local tips (insider)

Why book a guided tour?

Guided tours give historical context and allow you to skip frustrating lines at Accademia and the Duomo. If you prefer exploring on your own, a self-guided map + audio guide can work well — combine both approaches if you have time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are walking tours in Florence?

Most guided walking tours last 2–3 hours; half-day or full-day options are also available if you want museum entries included.

Do walking tours include museum tickets?

Some include skip-the-line tickets for the Accademia (David) or Duomo — always check the tour details before booking.

Are tours suitable for children?

Yes — many providers offer family-friendly tours that focus on stories and interactive elements.

Fresh tip: the Vasari Corridor (the historic elevated Medici passage) has reopened to the public — consider a walking route or private tour that includes views of the corridor for a unique experience.

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